Adela Marie Hidalgo

Adela Marie Hidalgo, a lifelong resident of Roswell, New Mexico has gone to join our lord in heaven. Adela passed on Saturday, April 1l th, 2026, due to medical complications in EL Paso, TX. Everyone who had the honor of knowing Adela knew she had an amazing mind and soul. Adela was very wise, hardworking and brilliant with words and a logic about her that was breath taking. She could help anyone fix situations with just the right words of encouragement and guidance. Adela has the biggest heart and loves hard, her smile, personality was intoxicating. Early morning coffee sessions with Adela were the best; those good conversations catching up were one of our many treasures. The best memory were sharing of her homemade tortillas with green chili along with pork meat were the absolute, hands down the best in our home. You knew you were eating good food! Adela was a very accomplished woman in our eyes. She was a victims advocate at the Roswell Refuge for battered adults helping the community feel protected. Social worker counseling helped provide and set up after care services for those still in need. Adela went on to work for the RISD; she started her career in the Special Education Department working with kids with disabilities. She would participate with students for several years in the special Olympics as well. Adela went on to become the migrant resource and referral liaison, recruiter for federal progams. Adela was with the Roswell Independent School District for 12 years. Adela was part of a program that would work closely with all schools in the community. The program would help provide warm jackets for the needy and winter, school supplies for kids that could not get it on time for school. She would organize several special events, speaking at events for multiple occasions for the Roswell community, Even coordinating several years of summer school. Adela served her community, becoming a member of the pinata fest committee bringing our raza together to celebrate our heritage. Adela went on to work for Children Youth & Families in the invesgation and reunification department. She did this for 13 rewarding years. It was one of the many greatest accomplishments. Working with families to overcome diversity and be one whole family again. She touched many families with her generosity. Adela then made the decision to become her father Raymond Sr , Tillie Hidalgo's sole caregiver and biggest advocate. She took care of both until their last days, Adela always made sure all their needs were always met whole heartedly. They meant the absolute world to her. Adela played a very big role in her grandchildren's lives. Adela was the only person her daughter Angelica co-parented with. It was because Adela her grandchildren were blessed with many unforgettable memories and deep knowledge. Alyssia, Maricruz, Karina, & Anthony are her greatest joys. They brighten her life every day. She loved them so dearly. Adela was also blessed to have become world's greatest GiGi to Abraham, Isaiah, Nathaniel, Gilbert, Moses and her first great granddaughter Mariana Adela coming soon in June this year. Her great grandchildren were blessed to have experienced Adela's unconditional love. Adela's greatest joys were seeing her family whole and happy. Adela is proceeded in death by her mother and father Raymond Sr, Tillie Hildalgo. Sister Helen Sanchez, Brother Raymond Hidalgo Jr and his wife Patty Hidalgo. Nephew Hector (Tito) Brito & Joe Ray Brito. Adela is survived by her only child, daughter Angelica, husband Matthew. Sister Lynn Hidalgo. Granddaughters Alyssia, Maricruz spouse Benito Sanchez Jr, and their 5 children. Granddaughter Karina Rae, her partner Marcos. Grandson Anthony Ray, his wife Selena, and son. Niece Carolee Hidalgo, Nephews Jonah, Jason his partner and Cecario . Niece Joni and her son Jeffery.Many other nieces and nephews. The family will be receiving guests at 805 East Albuquerque St. All family and friends are welcome to come by pay their respects, prayers also thoughts after services. Our hearts were not ready to let you go. God saw you struggling and knew you were tired. God took you to prove he only takes the best. Forever missing and loving you! !

Adela Marie Hidalgo

August 29, 1952 - April 11, 2026