Viola T. Age - 86 - Ojo Caliente Gurule

Viola T. Gurule – 86, a resident of Ojo Caliente passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2011. Viola was born on February 7, 1925 to Juan and Isabelita Tafoya. She married Leo B. Gurule of La Ladera near Los Lunas, Nm. They had a son Eloy and a daughter Noline who married Jerry Villareal of Alcalde. Viola worked at the Los Lunas Hospital and Training School for many years. She retired in 1987. Shortly after retirement Viola moved to Ojo Caliente to live with her daughter Noline and husband Jerry. Viola was a devoted Catholic who quickly made friends and was well liked in her adopted home. As a member of The Blessed Sacrament, The Sacred Heart Society of Ojo Caliente, Viola continued her devotion to God and her family. A kind and loving person, Viola loved her job, going to the movies and eating out after a day of shopping. Her cooking and excellent sewing projects along with her big and generous heart will be missed but, never forgotten. Viola was preceded in death by her sisters: Ruth Serrano, Mary Chavez, Francis Trujillo and Virginia Savedra; brothers: Alejandro, Joe, Willie, Diego and Raymond Tafoya. Viola is survived by her sister, Natalia Baca and husband Filomeno of Albuquerque, NM. Rosary will be recited on Sunday, September 18, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ojo Caliente. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, September 19, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ojo Caliente. Her ashes will be buried at a later date at Adelino Cemetery in Tome, NM. The family of Viola Gurule has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477

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