Steve R. Armenta

Steve R. Armenta, of Aztec, passed peacefully from this life Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008, at his home in Aztec. He was born May 2, 1932, in Blanco, to Romaldo and Emilia Armenta. He worked for El Paso Natural Gas for 39 1/2 years and retired in 1990. Steve enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends. He was a member of the Four Corners Old Car Club. He entered many car shows throughout the Four Corners area. Steve and Jennie belong to Holy Trinity Parish in Flora Vista, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister and usher for many years. Mr. Armenta is a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3448 in Farmington. He has been a member for 27 years, and he held many different offices. Steve is Past Faithful Navigator of the Knights of Columbus Assembly 1801. He was preceded in death by his parents, Romaldo and Emilia Armenta; and his brothers, Filomeno, Willie, Faustin, Raynaldo, Ben, Paul, Rafael, Cornelio and Junior Armenta; as well as a son, Charley Armenta; and a great-granddaughter, Jessica Armenta. Steve is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jennie Armenta; and children, Steve Jr. and Kitty (Aztec), Jimmy and Vivian (Gallup), Tommy and Joan (Aztec), Christine and Martin Casas (Farmington), Sylvia (Becky) and Franco Candelaria (Aztec); and daughter-in-law, Sara Armenta (Farmington). There are 18 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren, sisters Cleo Garcia and Lupe Samora. Pallbearers are Joe Armenta, Mike Lake, Mike Costa, Mike C'de Baca, Francisco Gomez, Bob Fielder, Max Chavez, Gerard Smith and all other members of Assembly 1801 Knights of Columbus. Honorary pallbearers are all members of the Four Corner's Old Car Club. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Knights of Columbus, 108 W. La Plata St., Farmington, NM 87401. Arrangements are entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel 404 W. Arrington St. Farmington, NM 87401 (505) 327-5142