Clorinda Villas,78,died Sunday, September 4, 2005 at the Olivia White Hospice Home in Flagstaff surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 13, 1926 in San Juan, New Mexico to Pemenio and Monica Chavez. She was a loving mom and nana, and she always gave of herself to her family.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Bonifacio A. Villas, daughter, Esmeralda Sandoval, grandson Gabby Jr. Villas and her parents.
She leaves to cherish her in memory, her children, Jimmy (Jennie) Villas, Gabby (JoAnn) Villas, Jerry Villas, all of Flagstaff, Molly (Oscar) Montoya of Tucson, Jennie Villas of Las Vegas, NV, Diane (Anthony) Copetillo, Deborah (Doyle) Corbus of Flagstaff, son-in-law Felix Sandoval, 26 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
An evening vigil and holy Rosary will be held on Thursday, September 8, 2005 at 7:00 P.M. and funeral mass will be held on Friday, September 9, 2005 at 11:00 A.M. both at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel, 224 S. Kendrick. Burial will follow at the Calvary Cemetery 210 W. University.