Cathy M. Jaramillo, 69, a lifelong resident of Las Vegas, N. M., passed away on December 24,2023 with her loving daughter Maria by her side. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when I needed her. A loving and dedicated wife, mother, sister, aunt, and a genuine friend to many as well as a loved and cherished member of the community. A woman of tremendous strength and kindness, a fierce protector of those she loved. Her familial grace extended far beyond blood relations and was known to many as "Mom". She had a special way of making her loved ones feel safe and at ease. Her home was always open to everyone with open arms.

Cathy was a pillar of strength and resilience, a woman who in your darkest moments would find the light and a solution to every problem. Nothing was too big for her to tackle, and she always provided the comfort, guidance and ease to her friends and family in need. She was a kind, loving and gently woman who loved deeply and passionately. She always taught her children that nothing in life was free and the principals of hard work and determination. She possessed a deep love for her children; her goodness, her caring and her wisdom will live on like a legacy of love that will always be with each of us.

The vigor of her heart was matched by the ferocity of her personality and wit. She was outspoken and unapologetic. She was true to her unwavering faith and will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her. We can take solace in knowing she will be reunited with her beloved sons Phillip and Joe.

Cathy leaves behind her daughter Maria whom she clothed with strength and dignity and without fear of the future; Estrea Romero whom she considered a granddaughter; Andrea Padilla daughter in law. Others whom she guided and loved dearly and acknowledged as her children God son James A, Giron Jr., God daughter Victoria Giron, Marcos Padilla, Matthew Martinez (Alec & family), Roger Montano, Isaiah Velasquez (Pam & family) and Joe Baca (Amanda & family); her sisters Mary Lou T. Yang & family, Gina Gurule & family, Tonita Gurule-Giron & family, Elizabeth Gurule, Beatrice Paiz-Zavata & family. Brothers Arturo Gurule (Phyllis) & family, Cayetano Gurule & family, Dominic Gurule & family, Luis Gurule (Kathy) & family, Jose Gurule & family and John Gurule; Sister in law Madeline "Penny" Drury; Anita Gurule & family, Minnie Gurule, Delfinia Gurule & family, Berna Gurule, Josie Otero & family. Friends Junior and Gina Madrid, Michael Padilla & family, Yvonne Santillanes & family, Ernest and Theresa Jaramillo and numerous nephews, nieces and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest Jaramillo and sons Phillip and Joe Jaramillo; son in law Jimmy Quintana; Father Santiago Gurule and Dolores Gurule (Cruz); mother in law Maria "Tina" Larson; grandfathers Cayetano Gurule Sr. and Juan B. Cruz and grandmothers Maria Luisita Gurule (Lopez) and Maclovia Cruz (Romero); brothers Amon Gurule, Edward "Lalo" Lucero, Ernest "Gigi" Gurule, Paul Gurule, Jerry Gurule; Sister Mary Dell Gutierrez; brothers-in-laws, Bobby Ray Gutierrez, Arturo Tenorio Sr.; sister-in-law, Maryanne Gurule; uncles, Arturo Gurule Sr., Mike Cruz, Phil Cruz; aunts, Ernestina "Tina" Gallegos; nephews, James "Holly" Gurule, Robert Gurule, Shawn Gurule; nieces Darlene Chavez, Barbara Gurule.

A visitation will be held on Friday, January 5, 2024, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Rogers Mortuary. A rosary will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Church on Friday evening, January 5, 2024, at 7 p.m. and delivered by Carla O'Neil. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 10 a.m., by Father Rob Yaksich as Celebrant. The interment will follow in the family plot at the Masonic Cemetery with the following serving as casket bearers, James A. Giron Jr., Matthew Martinez, Marcos Padilla, Roger Montano, Isaiah Velasquez, Joe Baca. Honorary pallbearers will be all her remaining nephews and nieces.

Arrangements are entrusted to and under the care of Rogers Mortuary, 600 Reynolds Avenue, Las Vegas, NM 1-800-479-3511 or 505-425-3511. Please visit our website: www.rogersmortuarynm.com to sign the online register book and online condolences.