Onecima Perea

Onecima “Mema” Perea, age 92, passed away peacefully in the presence of her family on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at her home in El Cerro/Valencia, NM. A lifelong New Mexican, Onecima was born in June of 1929, in SW Albuquerque, NM, the daughter of Redolfo Otero and Rosita Otero. Onecima attended Los Lunas High School in the early 40’s. Some of her fondest memories are of her happy childhood with her family in El Cerro growing up with Eufelia (stepmom) Otero, Jacobo (grandpa) Otero and Vivianita (sister).

Onecima will be remembered for her loving kind spirit, always sustained and grounded by her faith and a wonderful storyteller. No one ever left her home without being treated to her traditional New Mexican cooking. She embraced the opportunities to provide, teach, and above all, love. She always had a gentle heart when approaching life's most difficult problems and exhibited the importance of forgiveness.

She was married in March of 1946 to Adenago Perea and remained married until his death in 2015. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; son, Norman Perea; granddaughter, Michelle Perea; sisters, Louisa Aparicio, Leonila Martinez, Juanita Pedroza; and brother, Antonio Otero. She is survived by her children, Felix Perea (and wife, Terry), Elizabeth Carr (and husband, Victor), Nancy Simma (and husband, Randy), Daniel Perea, Pearl Perea; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She is also survived by her sister, Vivianita Garcia; brother, Ceasar Otero; and sister-in-law, Leandra Aragon.

A PRIVATE MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held followed by a reception, and burial at El Cerro Cemetery.

Thank you to Hospice of New Mexico for their compassionate care of Onecima.

An online service viewing will be available below.