Angelina 'Mommy' Arteaga

Angelina "Mommy" Arteaga, 78, went to be with the Angels on Feb. 17, 2007. Angelina was born in Atolinga Zacatecas, Mexico and resided in Las Cruces since 1974. She was a homemaker, family caretaker, massage therapist (many people would come from different cities to have her healing hands touch them). Her garden always bloomed with the most beautiful flowers that words cannot express. Her encouraging words of faith changed many lives. She was always ready to pray for any one in need. Through the many hardships in her life, she remained strong and never lost her faith. She was a fighter, a very strong woman, and the type of person to put others in front of her. Mommy was loved by everyone who had the opportunity to be part of her life. She is survived by her son, Ramon Vigil, and daughter-in-law Nellie Rigales Vigil from Las Cruces, the following grandchildren from Las Cruces; granddaughter Ernestina Fischer and husband Sean Fischer, grandson Ramon Vigil, Jr. and companion Christina Ramos, grandson Santiago "James" Vigil and companion Carmen Rincon Serrano. Mommy shared many kisses and hugs with her great grandson, Jeremiah Hinojosa-Vigil and great granddaughter Jocelin Raelynn Vigil. She is also survived by her brother, Manuel Angel Castaneda from Anahua, Mexico and nieces Rosa Ivon, Martha Sorida, Maribel, Patricia, Mari Cruz (goddaughter), Juanita and nephews David, JoseJuan, Angel Manuel and many great nieces and great nephews. She is also survived by many honorary friends and family. Let's not forget about her very best friend, her little Chihuahua Kitana "Chiquita" who will miss her dearly. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Luis Hermino Arteaga and her soul mate, Frank G. Vigil. Serving as pallbearers are Diego Enriquez, Santiago Rigales Vigil, Ramon Rigales Vigil Jr, Sean Fischer, Mario Rigales Diaz, Daniel Rigales Diaz and honorary pallbearer Marcos Rigales Diaz. "Remember me with smiles and laughter for that's how I will remember you if you can only remember me with tears then don't remember me at all". A visitation will be held from 5 to 7 PM on Sunday Feb. 25, 2007 at Getz Funeral Home where a prayer vigil will follow at 7:00 PM. Mommy's funeral mass is at 10:00 AM on Monday Feb. 26, 2007 at Our Lady of Purification Catholic Church in Dona Ana, NM with Fr. Miguel Macaya officiating. Rite of Committal is Masonic Cemetery. PDF Printable Version