Elva Jeanne Mico

Elva Jeanne Mico of Corrales passed away peacefully at home Saturday, July 21 surrounded by family and friends. Elva was born in Athens, Ohio to Ruth and Virgil Hill. She began formal dance when she was young, professionally dancing in ballet and later earning a degree in theater arts. She opened and ran Elva's School of Ballet in Rio Rancho for over 15 years sharing her passion for dance with literally thousands of students through the years. As an accomplished horsewoman the past 25 years she owned and trained Tennessee Walkers including her loves Satin and Beau, along with taking in horses that needed care. Married to Richard Mico for over 50 years they raised three children; Kimberly, Karen and Mark.  She was preceded in death by her parents Ruth and Virgil Hill, husband Richard Mico and daughter Kimberly Mico Thompson. She is survived by her children Karen Bricker Pino (Nate), Mark Anthony Mico and grandchildren Ian Cole Thompson, Elin Pihlstrom-Mico and Anzio Pihlstrom Mico along with her sisters Kathy Pendergraph (Gary), Nannette Skolnik, Lisa (Tim) Westman and son-in-law Jeff Thompson. 

She will never be forgotten as one of the most giving souls to all animals in need as she fostered and cared for every stray, lost or helpless animal that ever crossed her path in Corrales.  Elva will be missed by so many here, and welcomed by many more above and beyond.  Her service will be held Friday, July 27 at Daniels Family Sara Road Chapel at 4310 Sara Rd, in Rio Rancho at 10:30am.      

Dear God,

For our friends, our family and the animals, especially those animals lost, frightened, hungry or in distress...

We ask for your blessing lord, and these gifts to give from our hearts... 

Compassion, gentle hands and kind words for all.

Make us true friends to the animals and amongst ourselves, and share the blessings of benevolence, peace and care, for all of us.  In your name we pray.

​​�​M. Mico

"Always remember you are BRAVER than you believe,

STRONGER than you seem,

SMARTER than you think,

And LOVED more than you know"

​�​​A. A. Milne