Celia Quezada

Celia Quezada age 83 of Roswell, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

Celia was born October 21, 1939  to Cruz Rodriguez and Ramona Lopez in McNary, TX.

Our beloved Celia Quezada, wife, mother, sister, grandmother was a giving, loving whole hearted soul that enjoyed family time, music and dancing. Celia will be greatly missed by her loving family and everyone that had the pleasure of meeting her.

Celia’s memory will be cherished by her husband, Loreto Quezada; sons, Loreto Quezada Jr. (Diana), Juan Quezada (Carolina), Salome Quezada, Matin Duran (Joval), Rene Quezada (Eva): daughters, Concepcion Quezada (Mere Villalobos), Beatriz Mendoza (Arturo), Eva Quezada, Lillie Pesqueda (Gilbert), Celia Quezada (Pete); brother, Antonio Ruiz (Enedilia); sisters, Elida Davila, Ana Santibanez (Diego), Elena Marquez (Jose). Celia was also blessed with 35 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren.

Celia was preceded in death by daughter Genoveva Quezada, grand daughter, Thaili Quezada, brother, Miguel Ruiz, brother Fidel Ruiz, grand daughter Sonia Mendoza.

Paulbearers will be Juan Quezada, Loreto Quezada, Tony Ruiz, Mere Villalobos, Martin Duran, Gilbert Pesqueda, Rene Quezada, Arturo Mendoza.

In lieu of flowers the family would like donations made in Celia’s name to the Salvation Army 221 E Chisum St , Roswell, NM.