Eva Madrid

MADRID, EVA (EVIE) COSTALES Our beloved sister Eva (Evie) Costales Madrid at age of 51, born October 29, 1960 in Silver City, NM, passed away on the evening of October 7, 2012 with all her loving family around her in Albuquerque. She was a resident of Albuquerque since 1981. Evie is survived by her parents, Rudy and Chenny Madrid of Silver City; her best friend and partner, Karen Yates; sisters, Viola and husband, Urbano Villagran and Olga and husband, Arnold Chavez; brother, Bobby Madrid all of Silver City, NM; 93 year old grandmother, Simona Costales; 13 nieces and nephews; 7 great-nieces and nephews; and 1 great-great-nephew. Evie was the nina to three of them. She loved them all dearly and more. Evie is also survived by her uncle, Joe Costales; aunties, Mary Lou Costales and Bertha Jordon, husband, Fred Jordon; and many cousins. Awaiting her in heaven is her brother, Rudy Madrid; uncle, Ernesto Costales; cousins, Rosemary Castillo and Blanche Jordon; and nephew, Roman Gabriel Marquez. In her early years, she attended Silver High School and Western University, with a B.A.; she then received her M.A. in Aeronautical Engineering from Embry Riddle. She was the only woman in her class. Evie was employed at UNM Cancer Center as the facility manager. She was a member of the catholic faith. Evie loved to play sports, track, baseball, cross country, there wasn't anything she wouldn't try. She played the harmonica for friends and family. She loved to go camping, travel all over the United States and met many people that came from all around the world. Evie loved all animals, cared for friends, and neighbors. The Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 8:15 a.m., followed by Mass at 9:00 a.m., at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande, 5901 St. Joseph Dr. NW. Interment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Pallbearers will be Joe Costales, T.J. Juaire, Eric Romero, P.J. Marquez, Armando Marquez, Carlos Chavez, and David Lopez. Honorary Pallbearers are her God children, Monica Lopez, Graciella Edens, and her beloved Michael Lopez, including all her remaining nieces, nephews and cousins. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Animal Humane Association of NM, 615 Virginia St. SE, Albuquerque 87108 or to the Ronald McDonald House, 1011 Yale Blvd. NE, Albuquerque 87106. Very special thanks goes to hospice nurses Dee Dee Wood and Cynthia who sang to her peacefully just before her passing. Please visit our online guest book for Evie At www.RememberTheStory.com http://www.RememberTheStory.com. FRENCH 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300

Eva Madrid

October 29, 1960 - October 7, 2012