Clara Prudencio

A rosary will be recited for Clara Prudencio, 83, of Roswell Sunday, February 27, 2011, 7:00 pm, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. A funeral mass will be celebrated Monday, February 28, 2011, 10:00 am, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with Deacon Louis Romero officiating. She passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2011 in the comfort of her home. Clara was born to Rafael Briseno and Josephina Gonzalez on December 10, 1927 in Slaton, TX. She was a homemaker most of her life and loved to spend time with her family. She will be deeply missed. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her sons Lorenzo Prudencio Sr. and Juan Prudencio and wife Alvina, both of Roswell; daughters: Mary Bushong and husband Jacob of Gilbert AZ, Rufina Romero and husband Deacon Louis Romero of Roswell, Josie Portillo and husband Gustavo of Roswell, Victoria Moreno and husband Alberto of Roswell, Cecilia Coleman and husband Jerry of Roswell, Guadalupe Portillo and husband Ramon of Roswell, and Theresa Prudencio of Roswell; twenty two grandchildren, twenty eight great grandchildren; and nine great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Martin Prudencio, grandson Leroy Prudencio, daughter-in-law Maria Prudencio, parents Rafael and Josephina Briseno, infant son Clifford Prudencio, sister Pilar Rodriguez, and brother Jose Briseno. Pallbearers will be Lorenzo Prudencio Jr., Leroy Prudencio II, Martin Prudencio, Jesus Rodriguez, Manuel Portillo, Louis Romero II, Johnny Ray Garcia, and Steve Rivas. Honorary pallbearers will be Tony Prudencio, Freddy Prudencio, Richard Prudencio, Michael Cameron, Bobby Ray Prudencio, Carlos Sutherland, Mathew Sutherland, Angelo Fierro, Patrick Fierro, Johnny Rodriguez, Erick Ortiz, Jacob Rodriguez, Freddy Prudencio Jr., and Alberto Hernandez. The family would like to thank the staff of Vista care for the care and compassion they have given in their time of need. A reception will be held at the Ave Maria Center following the service. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory. To Those I Love And Those Who Love Me While I am gone release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You mustn't tie yourself to me with tears. Be happy that we had so many beautiful years. I gave to you my love. You can only guess How much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you each have shown. But now it's time I traveled on alone. To grieve for me a while if grieve you must. Then let your grief be comforted by trust, It's only a while that we must part, To bless the memories within your heart. I won't be far away, for life goes on, So if you need me, call and I will come, Though you can't see or touch me, I'll be near. And if you listen with your heart, You'll hear all my love around you soft and clear, And then when you must come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and say... "WelcomeHome"

Clara Prudencio

December 10, 1927 - February 23, 2011