Rosalie Arena

Rosalie Arena, 73, of Rio Rancho, New Mexico peacefully passed away at her home on Friday, January 21, 2011. Rosalie was born on September 4, 1937 in Gamerco, New Mexico to Juan C. and Francisca Andrade Cortez. Rosalie was a beloved Wife, Mom, Grandma, Sister, Cousin, Aunt, Friend and Cheerleader. Rosalie is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Louis Arena. They were married June 7th, 1959 at Five Wounds Catholic Church in San Jose, CA. She is also survived by her Son, Louis Anthony Arena and partner David LaLonde; Daughter, Christina Arena-Montaño and Boyfriend, Jacob L. Dominguez; Grandsons, Patrick C. Montaño (Bubbs), Nicholas I. Montano, and Noah A. Montaño; Brothers, Frank Cortez and his wife Josephina, Dennis Cortez and his wife Kyoko, Cecilio Cortez and his wife Cha, Tony Cortez and his wife Sandy; and several nephews, nieces and godchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Juan C. and Francisca A. Cortez; brothers, Guillermo and Pete Cortez and sister, Avelina Olivo. There will be a Rosary recited at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 7:00PM. The Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Rio Rancho, New Mexico on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 10:30AM, with Fr. Scott Mansfield officiating. Pallbearers will be Patrick C. Montaño, Nicholas I Montaño, Noah A. Montaño, Donald Sanchez, Joseph Martin Cortez, David LaLonde and Nathan Arena. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jacob L. Dominguez, James White and Sam Arena.Burial will follow the Mass at Vista Verde Memorial Park in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.