Maria Ermie Jaramillo

In Loving Memory Maria Ermelinda Jaramillo “Ermie” passed away peacefully at home in Socorro N.M. on Tuesday, June 14th, 2017. Ermie was surrounded in love by her husband, Toby, children and spouses, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ermie was born on January 30th, 1944 in San Francisco, New Mexico (N.M) to Genovevo & Teresita Giron-Griego. When Ermie was 3 years old, her mother passed away and she was raised by her paternal grandparents, Mauricio and Gregoria P. Griego. On June 12th, 1965 she was united in holy matrimony to Toby Jaramillo. The union was blessed with 6 children. They celebrated 52 years of loving marriage on June 12th, 2017. Ermie was known for her love of family, music, singing, playing her guitar, sewing and cooking wonderful meals for her family and friends. Most importantly she was known for her glowing smile. She supported Toby for over 40 years in their annual Christmas Food Drive, providing thousands of meals to families in Socorro and surrounding counties. Ermie was an active member of the San Miguel Parish and church choir, singing with her angelic voice for over 40 years. She also composed Corazon Pequeῆo which was recorded by her brother, Roberto Griego. The Archdiocese of Santa Fe awarded Ermie and Toby with the St. Francis of Assisi Award for their dedicated years of service to the church and community. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her family: • Her husband Toby Jaramillo. • Her children, Theresa & husband Pat Sanchez, Berna Jaramillo, Mary & husband Robert Armijo, Roberta & husband Daniel Sanchez, Toby Michael and wife Cecelia, and Elizabeth Jaramillo. • Her grandchildren: Mario & wife Gabby, Luz & husband Justin, Arianna, Brianna, Jessica & husband Travis, Jerad and husband William, Alyssa, Marissa, Veronica, Daniel, Esai, Elianna, Emilio, Gabriel and Josiah. • Her great grandchildren, Lily, Kamilah, Sofie, Grace and Vance. • Her brothers, Roberto Griego and Reynaldo Griego and stepmother Margaret Griego. • Her aunt, Ninfa Cordova. • Many cousins and cherished friends… She is preceded in death by her parents Genovevo & Teresita Griego. Aunts, Maximiana Griego, Clarita Romero, Maria Vigil Griego and Petrita Giron Sanchez. Uncles, Santiago P. Griego, Jose Giron, Luis Giron, Patricio Giron, Federico Giron, Trinidad Giron, Alberto Giron, Philodelfio Giron and Leo Cordova. Ermie was loved by many, her Christian life was as beautiful as her sweet voice. Her influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew her. Her philosophy was: Do what is right and do what is good. Be kind, help others and love one another. A Viewing will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Monday, June 19, 2017, at San Miguel Catholic Church, with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Final Visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m., on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church, with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Belen Memorial Gardens. Mother, your beauty, generosity, kindness, love and support will forever be in our hearts. We are extremely grateful for you and all that you have taught and instilled in us. We will continue your teachings for many generations to come. Vaya con Dios my darling wife, I will love you forever… Please sign Ermie’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in her loving memory to the San Miguel Parish in Socorro, New Mexico or The Alzheimer's Association at http://www.alz.org/

Maria Ermie Jaramillo

January 30, 1944 - June 14, 2017