Lillian M. Arellano

Lillian M. Arellano, age 73 of Dixon, NM. died peacefully on Saturday February 6, 2010 in Espanola. And while her family is missing her dearly they know that she is at peace in the grace & comfort of her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. She was born November 2, 1936 in Embudo and attended parochial schools in Dixon. A loving and hardworking wife and mother, Lillian and her husband tended to their Apple orchards and property while raising their family. She is remembered as being a humble and patient person, sewing, cooking and baking delicious food, and enjoying reading her bible and listening to KDCE radio throughout the day. As her health would permit she would spend time with her fellow church parishioners at their family church; The Apostolic Praise Temple in Dixon. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Juan Jose and Santitos Griego, Paternal grandfather Celso Suazo, parents Rumaldo Suazo and Cleotilde Griego-Suazo, her stepmother who raised her; Juanita Griego Suazo, brother Tobias Dennis Suazo, her son Harvey Arellano "who was the love of her life", and grandchildren Arnold Arellano, Jr. and Amos Arellano. She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years; Jose Ignacio Arellano, daughter Velma Sanchez and husband Pastor Salomon Sanchez, Jr. of Dixon, son Arnold Arellano and wife Mary LouAnn of Dixon, grandchildren; Dr. Reverend Salomon Sanchez, III of Dixon, Elena Sanchez of Dixon, Daniel Arellano and companion Vera of Dixon and Harvey Arellano, Jr. of Chimayo,sister in laws Bennie Suazo of Dixon, Marilyn Gomez of Santa Cruz, Margaret Ortiz of Taos and Carlotta Martinez of Alamosa, CO. and brother in law Celestino Arellano of Wagon Mound as well as other relatives. A wake service will be held on Monday (February 8) at 6:00 p.m. at The Apostolic Praise Temple in Dixon with the funeral service taking place on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. also at church with Pastor Salomon Sanchez, Jr. and Dr. Reverend Salomon Sanchez, III officiating. Interment will follow at the church cemetery in Dixon with the following serving as pallbearers; Daniel Arellano, Harvey Arellano, Jr., Michael Griego, Danny Lovato and Toby Suazo. The family is grateful to the staff at The Espanola Hospital, The staff at Espanola Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation, her caregivers and also Dr. Ryan for his care.