Bertila M. Arellano, 88, of Costilla passed away on April 30, 2017. She is preceded in death by her husband, Salvador Arellano. She is survived by her children, Tommy Arellano, Patsy Tafoya (Nick), Marvin Arellano (Nora), 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, brother, Elias Gonzales (Fabiola), sister, Mabel Archuleta, many other relatives and friends.
Rosary was recited on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at the Sacred Heart Church in Costilla. Funeral mass was held on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at the Sacred Heart Church. Interment was held at the Amalia Cemetery.