Lucy Armijo

Lifelong Roswell resident Lucy Erlinda Armijo, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a brief illness, on February 18, 2022. She was 90 years old. Lucy leaves behind some tremendous memories of her life.

Born on June 22nd, 1931, Lucy was 1 of 11 siblings. She had 5 brothers and 5 sisters, born to Juan Carrejo and Romona Carrejo. She has 1 remaining sibling, her sister, Shella Jiron. They would converse 4 to 5 times a day, say the rosary together, watch mass on Sundays together, they were best friends and always said good morning and good night to each other.

Lucy spent her early years, living on a ranch, and where she attended school at Quemado High School before transferring to El Rito to participate in a nursing program.

Who was this great lady?  Lucy Armijo

She was a devoted wife, married Danny Armijo on December 15, 1951

She was an awesome mom

An extremely proud grandma

And Gigi to her great grandkids.

She was a devoted religious lady, her prayer was very important to her.

Lucy was compassionate, loving, caring, giving, and unselfish and always wanting to help.

Your Hug Meant the World
Nobody else held me so tight
Or made me feel so right
No one's eyes shined so bright with love
As my mom, who is now high above.
- Tamsen Butler

Lucy was no stranger to anyone she met. After five minutes with her, she knew everything about you, including where you were born, where you live and even your favorite color.

Lucy was truly a friend to everyone and a mom to many. She cared deeply for her family and neighbors. She did this not out of obligation, but because of who she was. She was always the first to offer help. If it was your birthday, holiday or just to be neighborly, she would bake a cake, cookies, or a pie. Lucy always did the best for you. Lucy had an amazing sense of humor and a beautiful laugh!  She always kept you on your toes. Always had a joke to share.

Lucy took pleasure in many pastimes and fun activities. She loved to bowl and was on a women’s bowling league for many years. She loved to walk with friends and neighbors during the summer months around Roswell High School and her neighborhood.

Some of Lucy’s favorite memories include the time she spent with kids, grandkids, and great grandkids.

Lucy is survived by her son, Danny L. Armijo II, wife Lisa, of Roswell, New Mexico; son, Randy John Armijo, of Jamestown, Colorado; daughter, Carol Jeanette Mertz, of Roswell, New Mexico; and son, Gary Armijo, deceased. Lucy is also survived by her four grandchildren, Danny Armijo III, wife Caity, of Lake Tahoe, California;

Jay Bradley Armijo, wife Camille, of Roswell, New Mexico; Ashley Nicole Armijo, of Roswell, New Mexico; and Andre Armijo, of Louisville, Colorado. Lucy had four great grandchildren, Mason Armijo, of Roswell, New Mexico; Jaxton Armijo, of Roswell, New Mexico; Sailor Lucille Armijo, of Lake Tahoe, California; and Ezra Lukas Briseno, of Roswell, New Mexico.

A Rosary will be held, Friday, April 1st, at 6:00 PM at LaGrone Funeral Chapel and her Memorial Service will be at St. Peter’s Catholic Church on Saturday, April 2nd, 10:00 AM. Followed by a procession out to South Park Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest between her predeceased husband, Danny and her son, Gary.