Avelina C. Pitts

Pitts, Avelina Avelina passed away peacefully in the Rio Rancho Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at 4210 Sabana Grande SE, Rio Rancho, NM on Sunday morning, June 17, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband Alejandro Pitts; her son Alex Pitts; her step-daughter Delcida Roach. Avelina is survived by her sons Donald Pitts and wife Virginia and their son Dustin and Don Pitts (from a previous marriage); Arnold Pitts and his daughter Rita; Bobby Pitts his children Marc, Rob, Lexi and Edward; her daughter Maria LaPierre her children Debbie, the late Donnie, Denise and David; her daughter-in-law Jane Pitts and her children Jared and Cara Pitts; the late Alex��?�s sons Dean and Danny; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; as well as nieces and nephews. Avelina was 102 years old, born on November 10, 1909. She lived most of her life in Cuba, NM. Avelina was a wonderful cook and an accomplished seamstress. She was a devout Catholic and attended church on a regular basis and continued her faith at the Rio Rancho Nursing Center. Avelina's family extends their gratitude to the medical staff at both the Lovelace Heart Hospital and Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM. A special gratitude goes out to the staff at Rio Rancho Nursing Center who became her friends and family over the last 4 years. The family appreciates the short term care from SolAmor Hospice staff. A Mass will be celebrated in Avelina's honor on Saturday, June 23, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Francis Episcopal Church, Golf Course and 19th Street, Rio Rancho, NM. A reception will follow at the Church. Your attendance is appreciated to celebrate her life as she will be sadly missed. In lieu of flowers you may make donations to St. Francis Episcopal Church, 2903 Cabezon Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 (Phone: 505-896-1999).
Daniels Family Funeral Services
2400 Southern Blvd
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
505-891-9192