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Stella Sintas Obituary
Stella Belle
(Martinez) Sintas, (88) passed away February 7, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born October 20, 1933 to Lewis and Eutemia (Chavez) Martinez in Des Moines, NM. She is survived by her children Connie Asuncion, Conchita Sintas, Alfred (Maryann) Sintas, Gary (Joan) Sintas, Pete (Becky) Sintas, Ron (Janette) Sintas and Janet (James) Laros; 15 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; sisters Earlene LeDoux, Marion Rodriguez and brother Dickie (Bobbie) Martinez; brother-in-law Frank Sintas and sister-in-law Mary Sena. She was preceded in death by the love of her life Alfred (Pete) Sintas whom she was with from the age of 14; her daughter Rosa Lynn, her great grandson Ki-Johna, her parents, her sisters Molly Ortiz, Lillian Archuleta, Pauline Raught, Charlene Winn and brother Lewis Martinez, Jr.
Mom will be profoundly missed by her family and many in the community of Raton where she raised her family. Her greatest accomplishment was cooking in the kitchen for her children and grandchildren where she was famous for her bread and tortillas. She was extremely proud of her election as a Raton City Commissioner. She was dedicated to the causes of the people and took her job very seriously. Mom was always there for someone in need and many people will remember her for her generosity.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Conchita and Becky for their support the last few years that allowed mom to stay in her home.
Her viewing will be at Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home February 15 from 1:00 â€" 3:00. A rosary and mass will be held at St Patrick-St Joseph Catholic Church, February 16 at 10:00; interment to follow at Des Moines Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Alternatives to Violence in Raton, NM
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Zeke Trujillo family
March 13, 2022
We will miss her!!!!
Renee Walker
February 22, 2022
My deepest condolences to the family of Stella Belle. May God grant you peace each day. She was a precious woman. Always made you feel so special and loved.
Natalie Trujillo
February 14, 2022
I’ll miss our long talks on the phone Stella! My heart is broken but you are in Jesus’ arms now ✝
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