Maria Isabel Alire, 93 a resident of El Rito passed away Thursday March 12, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born to Gregorio & Carlota Vasquez on August 6, 1926. She met her husband Pete Alire Sr. and they married in 1946. They made their home in El Rito where they raised their eleven children. Isabel was a skilled cook, baker, gardener, and quilter.
Isabel was preceded in death by her husband Pete Alire Sr., her parents Gregorio and Carlota Vasquez, and her siblings Jose Mavilis Vasquez, Leandro Vasquez, Feliciana Vasquez and great granddaughter Nevaeh Vigil.
She is survived by her children Susie, Viterbo, Mary (John), Pete Jr., Albert (Lorriane), Tony, Ruby (Juan), Annette (Ralph), Georgina (Filio), Patricia (Joel), Cindy (Matthew), sixteen grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, niece Edna, nephew Jerry, many great nieces and nephews, close friend Lupe Moya, and extended family and friends. Private family services will be held. The family of Maria Isabel Alire has entrusted the care of their loved one to the DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Espanola Valley. 505-747-7477-www.devargasfuneral.com
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