Otilia Fuentes Gonzalez

OTILIA FUENTES GONZALEZ December 13, 1951 – January 13, 2020 Otilia Fuentes Gonzalez, born December 13, 1951, passed Monday, January 13, 2020, lived in Roswell, NM, since 1997. Otilia graduated from Balmorhea High School in 1971, and worked at the State of Texas as a community service aide I for over twenty years before she retired. Otilia “Tia Tillie” was a very loving, caring person known for all her cooking, especially red chili, Thanksgiving stuffing, and tortillas. She always fed everyone and had her arms open to them at any time. Otilia will be remembered for taking care of others before herself. She accepted everyone new into our family without judgment, and she always made everyone feel at home. “Momma, you were loved by everyone.” She loved art crafting, scrapbooking, and her grandkids were her life. Otilia also loved music and dancing, most of all cooking and being with family. Taking pictures of everyone was one of her favorite things and with anyone as long as she was wearing her lipstick. Otilia’s smile would light up a room. She was such a blessing, and her loving heart will be dearly missed by everyone. “Love you, Momma, say hi to grandma and grandpa for us.” SURVIVORS: Otilia is survived by her husband, Arturo Rodriguez; children: son, Henry Gonzalez and daughter-in-law Sandra Gonzalez; daughter, Jennifer Reyes and son-in-law Raul Reyes; grandchildren: Nathaniel Reyes, Jacelyn Reyes, Destiny Gonzalez, Hunter Gonzalez, Issah and Isabella Mendez; great-grandchild, Noah Adriel Reyes; siblings: Philip Fuentes and wife Conchita, Juan Fuentes and wife Margie; brothers: Mario Fuentes, Lupe Fuentes and wife Georgina; sisters: Virginia Cano, Sylvia Duran and husband Miguel, Elizabeth Jackson and James Humphrey; eighteen nieces and nephews; and forty-seven great-nieces and nephews. PRECEDED: Otilia is preceded in death by her parents, Guadalupe Fuentes Sr. and Edubiges Fuentes. PALLBEARERS: Honored to serve as Pallbearers are Philip Fuentes, Juan Fuentes, Guadalupe Fuentes, James Humphrey, Henry Gonzalez, Raul Reyes, Nathaniel Reyes, Joseph Fuentes, and Dominic Dominguez. Otilia’s family would like to give a special “Thank You” to Melanie Martinez and Sol Topete for all their help during this difficult time. SERVICES: There will be a Viewing for Otilia at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home on Friday, January 17, 2020, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. On Saturday, January 18, 2020, a Rosary will be recited at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, at 10:00 AM, followed by a Mass, 11:00 AM. Please take a moment and share a kind thought or memory with Otilia’s family at www.andersonbethany.com.

Otilia Fuentes Gonzalez

December 13, 1951 - January 13, 2020