Sharon Margaret Jaramillo

Sharon Margaret Jaramillo, 66 a resident of Grants, NM sadly left us on February 22, 2024, after her

battle with cancer. Sharon is survived by her loving husband of 48 yrs. Joe H. Jaramillo, her children

Jeremy, Joe (Pudgy), Jennifer, Jonita and granddaughter Lyric, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her Tia Elvira Benavidez, sister Jessie Farris, brother Chris (Christy) Martinez, her

cousins whom she was raised with Esperidion (Christa) Benavidez, Tomas (Clara) Benavidez, Antonia

(Larry) Benavidez, Ramon (Linda) Benavidez, Sister-in-law Sophie Barraza, Sister-in-law- Annamarie

(Martin) Jaramillo, Brother in-law Lawrence (Brenda) Jaramillo, and Sister-in-law ClaraAnn Tena. Many

nieces, nephews, family and friends. She is proceeded in death by her parents Elias and Rita Martinez,

her Grandmother Rosa Benavidez and In-laws Lorenzo and Josie Jaramillo, Aunt Lorene Reano.

Pallbearers are Martin Rodriguez, Gustav Barraza, Demitri Barraza, Jerome Reano, Joseph Gauna, Johnny

Candelaria, and Honorary Pallbearer Eli Miera.

Sharon was born in Las Vegas, NM, then moved to Albuquerque where she met her husband. She was a

Spanish teacher, commercial custodian, dry cleaner, and worked fast food. She was a Dietitian for

Presbyterian. She was a great cook and took part in working at Josie’s Hamburger’s with her mother-in-

law Josie. Sharon was a special needs foster parent. Sharon had strong family values. She was very

strong in her faith and there for a person to lean on. She had a personality that people instantly

connected to. Sharon enjoyed the outdoors. She worked on her old vehicles and often helped her

husband with the cattle in Cubero. Sharon will be deeply missed by many. Services will be held as

follows: Thursday, February 29, 2024. Viewing at 6 p.m. Rosary 6:30 p.m. at Mt. Taylor Mortuary 120 3 rd

St Grants NM. Friday, March 1, 2024, Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m., at Our Lady of Light at 17 Water Canyon

Rd. Cubero NM. Burial to follow at Cubero Cemetery, Reception at Our Lady of Light Church Hall.