It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Lillian Marie Rea, who passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025, at the age of 94.
Lillian was born on December 23, 1930, in Maxwell N.M. Lillian was a woman known for her kindness, strength and unwavering spirit. She was a devoted mother, a loving wife and a cherished friend.
Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Joe Rea, her parents Joe Cervo, Sr and Anna Nastari, Sisters Josephine, Judith Rose, Mary, Irene and Helen, brothers, Joe and Johnny. Lillian will be dearly missed by her children John Rea, Larry Rea, and wife Velva, Vickie Eikleberry and husband Donald, Grandchildren, Gina Sanchez and husband Daniel, Colleen Hodge and husband Joe, LeAnn Frantzich, James Rea and wife Renee, Shannon Gonzalez and husband David, great grandchildren, Chase Sanchez, Madison Sanchez, Dillon Hodge, Natalie Ceragioli and husband Ray, Ethen Rea, Kiara Johnson, Jadan Gonzalez, Andres Gonzalez, Gabriel Gonzalez, Jared Rea, Nicholas Rea, Mikaela Rea, great-great grandchild Cameron Ceragioli.
As per Lillian request a private Celebration of Life will be held.
Arrangements for Lillian Marie Rea are under the direction of the Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home.
My deepest condolences to the Rea family for the loss of your Mother.
Dear Johnny, Larry and Vicki,
My heart felt condolences go out to you and your families.
Your mother was a strong, energetic person and she loved you
all so much. I remembeer her as a fair, kind person;
Take care as you grieve and let the memories surround you with
the love. Thinking of you warmly, Cheryl Gay Gatti