Della Jean McDowell passed away in Denver, CO on Friday, December 16, 2016 after a long illness.
She was born December 6, 1963 in Raton, NM to Max and Gloria Gonzales.
Della was preceded in death by her mother Gloria Gonzales, granddaughter Sofia Peck and grandmother Della Bueno.
Survived by:
Her father Max Gonzales of Raton, NM
Daughter Patricia Peck and Husband Michael of Denver, CO
Daughter Tammy McDowell of Denver, CO
Grandchildren Eithan, Elyssa, Elijah, Caleb, Elliot and Eliana of Denver
Sister Carmen Sisneros and husband Brad of Raton
Sister Kathy Gee and husband Jeff of Las Cruces
Stepson Ronny McDowell and family
Della attended school in Raton and graduated from Raton High School in 1981. She was a very loving mother, grandmother and sister. She loved spending time with her family, and her grandchildren were her pride and joy.
Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will be Monday, December 26th, 10:00 am, Recited by Deacon Tom Alderette, followed by the Solemn Mass of the Resurrection at 10:30 am with Father Bill Woytavich Officiating. Rite of Committal and Inurnment will follow immediately at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Arrangements for Della Jean McDowell are under the direction of the Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home.
