Ernestina “Tina” Alejo, 71, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Tina was born in Las Cruces, NM on February 26, 1947. She graduated from Mayfield High School in 1969. She then went on to work at Memorial General Hospital for 5 years. Shortly thereafter, she embarked on a journey of Federal Civil Service beginning at White Sands Missile Range and continuing on at Fort Bliss, TX. She retired after 25 years of loyal and dedicated service.
Tina served as a Union representative and even traveled to Washington D.C. to represent her fellow co-workers.
She worked for Most Holy Trinity Catholic church for the last 20 years of her life where she became a loyal member & Eucharist Lector.
She was a passionate animal lover and had a special place in her heart for her 2 chihuahuas.
Tina was preceded in death by her son Michael Steve, Father Herculano Ferralez, and beloved chihuahua Bella. She leaves behind her mother, Modesta Brito Ferralez, brother Daniel and wife Eva; sister Irene and spouse Carolyn; son Larry Alejo and wife Julie; daughter Renee Zavala and husband Bobby; son Sam Bravo and wife Estella; 9 Grandchildren & 3 Great-grandchildren
Visitation will be held for Tina on Monday, March 12, 2018 at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast from 5-9PM with a recital of the Rosary at 7PM
A Funeral mass will be held for Tina on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 10AM at Most Holy Trinity, 10000 Pheasant Rd. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Las Cruces, NM (5140 W. Picacho Ave.)
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