Helen Catherine Moreno

Helen Catherine Moreno, 82, of Edgewood, NM passed away January 11, 2008 at home with her loving family beside her. Helen was born February 17, 1925 in Gallup, NM to John and Katherine (Plese) Mesich. Helen married Joesph Anthony Moreno who preceded her in death on February 17, 2005. She was also preceded in death by seven children Joseph Anthony, Joe Anthony, Judith Ann David Michael, Gerald, Geralynn Maryann, and Phillip Anthony, and her parents. Helen moved to Edgewood and has lived there since 2002. Helen was a devoted wife and mother and was very active in the community. Helen supported girls softball in the early 1970’s and helped coach the Babes softball team to victory.. She is survived by her daughter, Philomena Allen and husband Gary of Edgewood, NM; brothers, Tony Mesich and Joe Mesich; sister, Mary Ann Livingston, granddaughters, Jennifer Allen and Natalie Allen. A wake will be held at her daughters home, Philomena Allen, Monday January 14, 2008—7:00 PM, with Father Raymond Raney and Chaplain Roxroy Reid officiating, a funeral service will be held Tuesday January, 15, 2008—2:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church of Gallup, with pastor Layloni Drake officiating, burial will follow at the Sunset Memorial Park in Gallup, NM. Pallbearers will be Gary Allen, Doc Livingston, John Mesich, Gilbert Moreno, Gary Mesich, Terry Mesich, and Floyd Kezele. Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles Starkovich, Steve Starkovich, Joe Mesich, and Michael Kezele. In Lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to The Zia Fund, The Alzheimer’s Fund and Care Net. Arrangements entrusted to Harris-Hanlon Mortuary “Our Family Serving Your Family” (505)832-6130 www.Harris-HanlonMortuary.com