Maria - Age 64 - Hernandez Lovato

MARIA (NANA) LOVATO, 64, a resident of Hernandez, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Juan Lovato, Sr. Maria was a care giver and loved spending time and caring for her clients. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and watching TV. Mrs. Lovato is survived by her children, Sheila Montgomery and husband Matthew of Benton, Louisiana, Julie Branch and husband Carlos of Chamita, Juan Lovato, Jr. of Hernandez and Jose Lovato and companion Adriana Martinez of Hernandez; grandchildren, Jonathon, Steven and Christopher Montgomery, Juan and Christiana Branch, MiKayla and Joshua Gee and Jaelynn Lovato; close friend, Patsy Gallegos of Guachupangue and numerous other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. Public visitation will begin on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. Memorial mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 31, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Española. The family of Maria (Nana) Lovato has entrusted their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley.

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