Manuelita "Molly" Amalia Jacques

JACQUES, MANUELITA “MOLLY” AMALIA Age 92, passed away peacefully Friday evening, August 8, 2014 at home surrounded by her immediate family. Molly was born January 1, 1922 to Agapita and Juan Cristobal Gomez in her grandmother’s home in Dulce, NM and was raised at her family’s ranch in Gobernador, NM. Molly was preceded in death by husband, Loney (1990); her parents; siblings, Gregorita Jaquez, Agapita Abeyta, Juan Cristobal Gomez II, Delfinita Chavez, Ruby Jacquez and Celso Gomez; and her grandson, Marcus Hopkins. She is survived by her daughters, Agapita (Pita) Hopkins and husband, Chris, Lucy Purtell and husband, Tim and Anita Endres and husband, Dan; grandchildren, Denae (Purtell) Armendariz and husband, Beto, Samuel Hopkins, Maria, Alejandro and Benjamin Endres; great-grandsons, Abrien and Isaiah Armendariz; sisters, Matilde Martinez, Genoveva Candelaria and Beatrice Rodriguez; and brother, José E. Gomez; numerous beloved nieces, nephews, Godchildren and extended family and friends. As a child, Molly was nurtured in her Catholic faith which was further enhanced at Sacred Heart Academy in Waterflow, NM where she graduated in 1941. She was taught by the Ursulin nuns and developed a lifelong love and commitment to the Ursulin order. Molly attended nursing school in Denver, CO, but after dissecting a cadaver in anatomy class, decided to study education at Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM. She then taught school in Gobernador and was her youngest brother’s (Celso) first grade teacher. She helped raise her seven younger siblings during her father’s illness and after his death. During her professional career, she worked for Dr. Queary and at the San Juan County Court House in Aztec, NM. She married Loney in 1952 and followed him during his naval career throughout the US although her heart always remained in NM. They relocated to Albuquerque upon his retirement in 1961. Molly was a devoted parishioner of Holy Ghost Parish before becoming a devoted parishioner of St. Joseph on the Rio Grande in 2007. She loved attending daily Mass and was a fervent follower of St. Padre Pio. She volunteered in the ministries of the Rosary Altar Society, the Rosary Makers, and was a Eucharistic Minister for shut-ins. She was also a member of the Ladies Fleet Reserve Auxiliary, a Birthright Volunteer (interpreter) and as a surviving spouse she was a supporter of the Pearl Harbor Survivor Assoc. Everyone who encountered Molly fell in love with her. She always embraced each individual with tenderness, compassion and love and made everyone feel special. She welcomed all in her home and never sent anyone home empty handed. Her faithfulness to our Lord was an inspiration to all and we know she is now embraced in our Lord’s loving arms. Always remember that Molly loves you ‘more’. Special thanks to Heritage Hospice and Mariposa Home Health Care for your tender care during Molly’s last days, and to St. Joseph on the Rio Grande family and community. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to “St. Joseph on the Rio Grande” Capital Campaign to build a center so all can gather and grow in faith, 5901 St. Joseph Dr. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120. A rosary service will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2014, 7:00 p.m., at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande, 5901 St. Joseph Dr. NW in Albuquerque. There will also be a rosary service on Friday, August 15, 2014, 7:30 p.m., at St. Mary’s Church, 2100 E 20th St., Farmington, NM. A Mass of Christian Burial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., on Saturday, August 16, 2014, also at St. Mary’s Church. Burial will follow at the St. Rose Cemetery in Blanco, NM. Please visit our online guestbook for Molly at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300