Maria Sadie (Torres) Gaona

Maria Sadie Gaona passed away on October 16, 2017 surrounded by her loving family in Gallup, NM. She was 75 years of age. Sadie was born on June 23, 1942 in Gallup, New Mexico to Jose and Lucy Torres.
Sadie had worked as a hostess manager at Earl's Restaurant before her retirement. She enjoyed her crocheting, and other arts and crafts, her cooking, especially sharing her delicious tamales. Her family will miss how welcome she made everyone feel, while they visited her home. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was loved and will be deeply missed.
She is survived by her husband of thirty happy years, Frank Gaona Sr. Her children; Kenneth Vigil and his wife Brenda. Randy Vigil, Victoria Gaona, Frank Gaona III and his wife Hope, Evonne Christensen, Tommie Christensen and her husband Lydell, Consuelo Blier and her husband Daniel. 16 Grandchildren. 7 Great-Grandchildren. Her sisters; Emma Merrit, Ida Mae Alonzo, Josie Herrera, Pauline Ramos, Rosalie Minajerez. Her brothers; Dan Torres, Paul Torres, Joe Torres. Along with numerous other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents; Jose and Lucy Torres. And her sister; Ruby Salazar.
On Thursday October 19, 2017 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church at 10:00 AM a Memorial Rosary will be recited, then at 10:30 AM a Memorial Mass will be celebrated by Father Joseph Gonsalves, OFM. A reception will be held following services at the KC Hall. (200 Apache Circle) cremation has taken place and inurnment will take place at a later date.
Honorary Pallbearers include; Kenny Vigil. Kodi Vigil, Sean Luke Vigil, Jerry Christensen, Micah Christensen, Gavriel Gaona, Frank Gaona IV, Carson Gaona, Samuel Zamora III, Ethan Newsom, and Victor Martinez.
Cope Memorial Chapel of Gallup is entrusted with arrangements.