Josina Chimenti

Josina Baca Chimenti was born in Catron County, New Mexico to Filemon and Margaret Romero Baca on January 23, 1916. Our mother passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2014. Josina was the youngest of three children, her siblings, Arthur Baca and Del Miera, preceded her. Josina married Joseph Chimenti in 1939 in Albuquerque, NM. Our father passed away in December of 1985. Josina and her sister, Del, completed their educations at the Loretto Academy in Santa Fe, mother always remembering that her "job" was dusting and cleaning the chapel and miraculous staircase in the Loretto Chapel. Josina was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great friend! She was an indomitable spirit filled with the joy of life. She had a quick wit and terrific sense of humor that served her until the last. She read widely and never tired of staying current with the events in Albuquerque, in New Mexico, and the Vatican. She is survived by a family who loved her deeply; her sons, Bart and wife, Donna Chimenti and Bob and wife, Kate Chimenti; daughter, Angie Adams; her grandchildren, Damian and wife, Charlotte Chimenti, Marchello and wife, Kate Chimenti, Claire and husband, Jon Tran, Megan and husband, Kevin O'Conner, Mark and wife, Pam Adams, Trent and wife, Stephanie Adams, and her 11 great-grandchildren. She so treasured each and every one. Sandia Auto Electric and Lomas Warehouse, cofounded by our father, was always a huge part of our mother's life. She was supportive and enthusiastic of this important part of all our lives. Josina and Joe helped establish Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church and watched it grow from a WWII barracks. They also helped establish St. Pius X High School and became a major contributor to the building fund. She had an ongoing commitment to education and established and endowed scholarships at St. Pius, Fatima, and UNM. She was a docent leading walking tours of Old Town for the Albuquerque Museum and a formidable bridge player. She grew the most incredible roses that were appreciated by her family, the neighbors, and all who passed by. Mother taught us to live life fully and joyfully. She will be so, so missed. Josina's family is eternally grateful to Jill Kittredge and her staff at The Copper Rose, Gentiva Hospice, and Mother's loyal friends for their loving and attentive care for our mother. A rosary will be held on Friday, March 21, 2014, 7:00 p.m., at FRENCH - University. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, March 22, 2014, 9:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4020 Lomas Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Pius X High School Chimenti Fund for the Fine Arts or Our Lady of Fatima Chimenti Education Fund.