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Ernestina King Obituary
Our beautiful mother, Ernestina "Tina" King passed away Tuesday, April 14th, 2020 after her long battle of cancer in Tijeras, NM.
Ernestina is survived by her three children: Melissa Gonzales, Benito Gonzales Jr., his wife Valerie and grandson Giovanni; Angelica Valdez, her husband Eric and two grandsons, Enrique and Eric Liam, granddaughter Miko and great-granddaughter Haelynn; Sisters Kiki Griego, husband Anthony and Linda Gutierrez; Brothers Eddie Gutierrez, wife Judy; Givi Gutierrez, wife Susie; Nonie Gutierrez, Felix Gutierrez , wife Veronica and Junior Gutierrez, wife Jeanette; and the many cousins, nieces and nephews whom she loved very much.
She is preceded in death by her parents
Cresenciano and Reyes Gutierrez, her husband Billy King and her precious grandson Lorenzo Gonzales.
Ernestina will always be remembered and loved for her will to fight, her dedication to her family, and the love she had for her grandchildren. She will forever be "Our Nana."
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Memories and Condolences
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Marie Newton
April 21, 2020
Rest In Peace In Paradise Ernestina. You will be remembered as a strong and loving lady. You were always so kind to me and my parents. Love and Prayers to your family.
ROBERTA c
April 20, 2020
All of our love to the family. God Bless!
Tommy Cordova
April 20, 2020
Prayers for the family and my condolences.
Bernadette
April 19, 2020
I will cherish every memory I have of you auntie. My you rest in peace ❤ give my dad a hug. Gone but NEVER forgotten . Love you always.
Richard Gutierrez
April 19, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Janelle
April 19, 2020
My mom let me know about Tinas passing after seeing it in the paper. I have thought of you guys often and am in shock. I am so sorry to hear about your tremendous loss. You are on my heart and in my prayers.
Roberta Albers
April 19, 2020
Prayers to your family. She will be missed. God Bless you all
Victoria Evans
April 19, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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