Rosebella Lineberry

Rosebella J. Lineberry, 77, originally from Santa Cruz, NM passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on November 20, 2015.  Rosebella was preceded in death by her husband Ray R. Lineberry, parents; Jose Larkin Gallegos and Amada “Molly” Roybal, mother-in-law, Jean Colbert, brothers; Joseph “Chicken” Gallegos, and wife Rosie, and Antonio “Buddy” Gallegos; half brothers, Joe Gallegos, Eddie Gallegos and Bobby Gallegos; nieces Laurice Gonzales and Christi Herrera and nephew Joseph “JoJo” Gallegos.
She is survived by her children; Rochelle R. Lineberry, Randy A. Flores and wife Delia of Santa Fe, Justin T. Lineberry and Amanda Rose Montoya; grandchildren Rowan Flores, Tru Leigh Zamora, and step grand-daughter, Katlyn Rodriguez; Sisters Loretta Gonzales and husband Armando, Pauline Herrera, half-sister Mary Ann Lopez of West Covina, CA and sister-in-law Lorraine Gallegos of Albuquerque; half-brother Ellie Gallegos and a special niece and God-daughter, Diahann Cordova; and numerous other nieces, nephews and many other relatives who loved her very much.  She will also be missed dearly by her little companion “Mia”.
Rosebella was a graduate of Santa Cruz high school in 1956 and attended Long Beach City College in California.  Her professional career included 4 years of self-employment as Owner and CEO of a Secretarial and Bookkeeping service and eventual retirement after 25 years of employment for the State of New Mexico in various agencies including Public Records, Law Enforcement Academy, and the Health and Environment Department.
Rosebella’s greatest joy in life was her family.  She looked forward to family time together and kept everyone entertained by her brilliant and keen sense of humor.  She was a classy, intelligent and adventurous woman who radiated beauty and love wherever she went just as a rose radiates beauty even among the thorns of this world.
She will be greatly missed, but we shall rejoice at the second coming of our Savior when we are reunited once again!  This is our greatest comfort.
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes.
There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain,
for the old order of things has passed away.” – Revelation 21:4
In celebration of Rosebella’s life, a memorial service will be held on November 24, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at the DeVargas Funeral Home in Espanola, NM.

A mass of Christian burial will be held on November 25, 2015 with a rosary starting at 10:00 a.m. followed by a mass at 11:00 a.m. at the Santa Cruz de la Canada Catholic Church in Santa Cruz, NM.  Burial will follow immediately after and take place at the Santa Cruz cemetery.

The family of Rosebella J. Lineberry has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral home and Crematory of the Espanola Valley (505)747-7477
www.devargasfuneral.com

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