VIRGINIA NIETO, 80, of Edgewood, New Mexico peacefully passed away at her home on April 29, 2012.Virginia was born January 30, 1932 in Cedar Grove, New Mexico to Fernando and Estanislada (Padilla) Nieto. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Shirley Nieto and Petrita Nieto. She is survived by her brothers, Tony Nieto and Jim Nieto both of Edgewood; sisters, Juanita Nieto of Edgewood, Dolores Otero of Albuquerque, and Lala Martinez and her husband Joe of Casper, WY; three nieces, Becky Sandoval, Stella Salcido and Michelle Montoya; and two nephews, David Otero and Daniel Nieto. There will be a viewing at 10:00am Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, NM followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00am. Pallbearers will be Joe Martinez, Jimmy Nieto, Andrew Anderson, Jordan Salcido and Frank Chavez. Burial will follow the service at Mountain Valley Cemetery in Edgewood, NM.