Rose Marie Olonia, 86, of Taos passed away on December 18, 2015 surrounded by her husband, children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Ida Olonia Lujan, granddaughters, Stephanie Ann Lujan and Nicole Vigil Sandoval, parents, Meliton and Josefita Sanchez, brothers, Narciso, Blas and Andy Sanchez, in laws, Jose and Francescita Olonia. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Frank Olonia Sr., children, Josie Valencia (Felix), Blas Sanchez, Andy Sanchez (Gloria), Patty Romero, Frances Martinez (Ray), Sandra Rivera (Paul), Rosie Romero, Frank Olonia Jr., Monica Terrazas (Daniel) and Eugene Sanchez (Mabel), numerous nieces and nephews who she raised, 23 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.
Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 6 PM at Rivera Chapel. Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at 10 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with interment to follow at the Las Cruces Cemetery. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. To share a memory, please visit our website at
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