Moises Coronado Sr.

Moises Coronado Sr., 80, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017, in Roswell, NM. He was born to Jesus Coronado and Eudelia Coronado on September 4, 1936, in Ferris, Texas, but has lived in Roswell, NM, most of his life. An easy going, humble and happy person, Moises had a great sense of humor. Being a Mechanic by trade always kept him busy helping others with mechanic work, which was what he loved doing most. He enjoyed visiting with friends and listening to tejano music. Moises married the love of his life, Maria Teresita “Teri” Coronado on October, 9, 1974, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Amado Coronado, Rico Ledezma, Larry Coronado, Ramon Coronado, Robert Coronado Sr.; sisters: Maria Del Cruz, Julia Coronado and Manuela Coronado. Those left to cherish Moises’s memory are his sons: Steven Coronado (Martha) of Roswell, NM, Moises Coronado Jr. of Roswell, NM, Santos Coronado (Cissy) of Roswell, NM; daughters: Anna Preciado (Manuel) of Big Springs, TX, Modesta Mendez (Joe) of Roswell, NM, Angelica Sanchez (Easy) of Roswell, NM; granddaughter, very special and raised as their own, Angelique Sanchez of Las Cruces, NM; grandchildren: Desaraé Lucero, Victor R. Lara, Stefany Lucero, Santos Ray Gamboa, Saije Hernandez, Kassandra Coronado, Moises Coronado III, Jose Mendez, Alyza Mendez, Daniel Mendez, Adrianna Coronado, Monique Sanchez, Manuel Preciado Jr. (MJ), Steven Santos Cornado, Alyssa Preciado; and 8 great-grandchildren; brothers: Lupe Coronado Sr. and Jesus Coronado; sisters: Frances Coronado, Oralia Lopez, Stella Soto, Juanita Coronado, Eudelia Coronado. Viewing for will be Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM. A Rosary will be recited following at 7:00 PM on Tuesday at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home Chapel. A Celebration of Life will be Wednesday, February 1, 2017, 10:00 AM, at St. John’s Catholic Church. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be Easy Sanchez, Manuel Preciado Sr., and Joe Mendez. Pallbearers will be Timmy Ledesma, Bobby Lee Watson, Orlando Payen, Artie Luna, Lupe Coronado, Ruben Coronado, Moises Coronado Jr., Santos Coronado. Dear Pop Once you had told me when you were gone, I'd pick up the pieces, I would go on But you forgot to mention one tiny detail, somethings aren't easy and sometimes I might fail There's times when the world seems to rest on my shoulders, not another year wiser, just another year older I try to recall all you had to teach, I probably seemed to be way out of reach Hold your head high and always be strong, never let it show when things are going wrong Have a firm hand but a gentle touch, use force as a tool, never a crutch Bite your lip before you cry, always tell the truth and never tell a lie Be a good man take care of your nest, always be sure, to do your best Be hard to shove, stick out your chest, you can always love, but never go through the test Of your family, and yourself, always be proud, be a leader never follow the crowd Teach you girls goodness and your boys to be strong, let them know, any road worth taking may be long Thank God everyday for all that he gives you, follow him always in everything you do Take some advice only when needed, but use your own mind, that's how things get succeeded I realize now how right you were, everyday seems to get harder, every year is a blur An old man giving lectures Is all I had thought, there were lessons to learn, and lessons to be taught I grasped one here, I grasped one there As you lectured and preached while you sat in your chair I never realized you were on my side, even when you tanned my hide I wish I would've listened more when you were alive, but with all you've left me, I have learned to survive I'm thanking you now, even though it’s too late, And hopefully I'll see you at Heaven's great gate

Moises Coronado Sr.

September 4, 1936 - January 28, 2017