Isabel Sisneros, 88, of Portales, NM passed away on September 14, 2007, in Portales, NM. Isabel was born on December 20, 1918, in Anton Chico, NM to Gabriel and Doncia Lucero Martinez. Although she retired from Eastern New Mexico University as a housekeeper, she always put her main job as a homemaker to her family first. No one ever went hungry in the Sisneros household as Isabel loved to cook at any time. She kept an open door to everyone. She loved to make quilts, loved gardening and loved animals. Isabel was a long time member of St. Helen Catholic Church and her own Ministry was with the Rosary team. She would often pray the Rosary with the residents of the nursing home. Isabel is preceded in death by her husband, Benito in 1994, her son in law, Pablo Pena, her grandsons, Thad and Daniel Sisneros, a granddaughter, Heather Sisneros, 3 brothers, 3 sisters and her parents. She is survived by her sons, Luis Sisneros of Amarillo, TX, Nash Sisneros and wife Sylvia of Roswell, NM and Alex Sisneros and wife Paula of Portales, NM. Isabel is also survived by her daughters, Ruby Pena of Portales, NM, Rachel Bruce and husband Thomas of Rio Rancho, NM and Margaret Estrada of Portales, NM. She leaves a host of grandchildren, Luis Sisneros Jr., Julie Medina, Rick Sisneros, Naomi Sisneros, Michael Pena, Johnny Pena, Martin Pena, Edward Pena, Paula Soto, Bonnie Nash Sisneros, Shannon Murray, Thallia Bruce, Twyla Bruce, Benjamin Sisneros, Catherine Victor, Abel Estrada and Nathan Estrada. Isabel is also survived by 24 great grandchildren, a host of friends and other relatives who will greatly miss her. A rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M. on Monday September 17, 2007, at St. Helen Catholic Church with the Mass of Resurrection being at 3:00 P.M. on Tuesday September 18, 2007. Fr. James McGowan will officiate. Burial will follow at Portales Cemetery. Pallbearers for Isabel will be Abel Estrada, Benjamin Sisneros, Bonnie Nash Sisneros, Ray Paiz, Twyla Bruce and Luis Sisneros Jr. Honorary Pallbearers will be Patrick Timmons and friends. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler Mortuary of Portales, NM (505) 356-4455
Published in the Clovis News Journal and the Portales News-Tribune from 9/18/2007 - 9/19/2007.
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