Hevila Lela Gonzales Olson, 89, a resident of Ranchos de Taos, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband Oscar Olson, daughter Nancy Swanson, parents Isa and Cleotilde Gonzales, brothers Nelson and Roberto Gonzales, sisters Matilde Gonzales and Victoria Romero. Hevila is survived by her daughter Beverly (Steven) Armijo, grandchildren Rickie Mascarenas, LawRece Swanson, Amber Romero, and Isaac (Darlene) Armijo, and James Swanson. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren Estevan and John Swanson, Andres Chavez, great-great grandchildren Chaska & Anastatia Swanson, Antonio & Steven Chavez, and Isa Martin Armijo. Hevila is also survived by her sistersin-law Emma Tafoya & Dolores Gonzales, nephews and nieces; Nelson (Esper) Gonzales, Lorraine Semino, Virginia (Aaron) Griego, Francisco El Comanche (Priscilla) Gonzales, Nellie (Joe) Willis, Charlie (Lucile) Gonzales, Albert (Romey) Gonzales, Rachel (Mike) Ruddy, Sandra (Trini) Velarde, and many other relatives.
A memorial service was held on November 15, 2014, at the Ranchos Presbyterian Church.
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