Mary Joyce Fidel

January 7th, 1936 - September 3rd, 2018

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Mary Joyce Fidel a Christian, mother of two, beloved sister, teacher and friend to many died September 3, 2018 in her home. She was preceded by her husband Elias A Fidel, and son Michael John and her two brothers, Rudolfo and Gilbert Arellano.

She is survived by her son Marcus James and wife Michelle, her grandson; Christian Mitchell, as well as her four sisters; Lydia Lorraine Armendariz, Naomi Florence Whistler, Maria Oralia Moore and Rosita Wikstad (Hank) and many nieces, nephews and cousins plus other relatives and friends.

She was born on January 7, 1936 in Chamisal, New Mexico the fourth of seven children to Agustin Arellano and Elisia Lopez. She graduated from Menaul High School in Albuquerque and got her Bachelor of Science as well as her teaching credential from the University of New Mexico. She returned to her beloved Northern New Mexico to teach there where she met and married Elias Fidel. Her sons were born and grew up there. She worked at the Penasco Schools until she retired.

After retirement she was a very active volunteer in many different capacities. She was always active in her church and ready to help anyone who needed it. She helped many children who were behind in reading, writing and math and taught some adults how to read. She was also a docent in museums in Taos and Santa Fe.

Joyce is no longer with us, but will live in our hearts forever. We will surely miss her gentle spirit and generous ways.

A Memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, 10:00 AM at the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Penasco, NM. Interment will take place at 3:00 PM at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.

The Fidel Family has entrusted the care of their loved one to the Rivera Family Funeral Home and Crematory of Espanola, NM.

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	Name	Mary Joyce Fidel
	Date of Birth	January 7th, 1936
	Date of Death	September 3rd, 2018

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	Funeral Home	Rivera Family Funeral Home - Española
	Address	305 Calle Salazar Española NM 87532 United States

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Gloria Fidel Medina published a tribute .

Our condolences to Auntie Joyce wish we would have known of her passing. Love and prayers to her son and immediate family. Love always Gloria Fidel Medina


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Isaac Myers published a tribute .

Marcus
My condolences on the loss of your mother. My prayers are with you. Stay “Healthy” my brother and walk the straight road. “If we are painstaking, we will be amazed.” God grant you the peace of heart that you need for this time.
Your brother in Christ and friend.


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Gloria Ann Martinez , Rio Lucio Nm. published a tribute .

Sorry for your loss ✞


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Marie Pacheco published a tribute .

James my heartfelt condolences and prayers to you and your family for the loss of your mom. May God bring you comfort at this difficult time.


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Debbie Roy published a tribute .

James, Sincere condolences to you and your family. My grandmother Frankie loved your mom. May God Bless you and and your family.


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Sofia Lopez published a tribute .

James, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your dear mother. My sincere condolences my friend.


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Bea Espinosa published a tribute .

I would like to send my condolences to the family and friends of Mary Joyce Fidel, and would like to share a comforting thought from the Bible in John 5:28 Do not be amazed at this for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out. For more information on this Bible topic please visit our website at Jw. Org. Sincerely Bea.


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Mary Trujillo Mascarenas published a tribute .

Our condolences to JAMES and family and all of Joyce’s siblings. Beautiful and caring heart . Thank U Joyce for always caring about gathering trash from the roadsides —Penasco to Chamisal.


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Lori Arguello published a tribute .

RIP MARY JOYCE! Prayers to the family. May GOD bless you all.


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Juanita D Cordova-Blankensop published a tribute .

Mrs. Fidel was a wonderful and loving woman. She will remain in my heart forever. It was an honor to have helped you when you wanted to come to your home to live. I was so blessed to have you as a dear friend. My condolences go out to all her family and I know you are in heaven. Until we see each other again I will treasure the awesome times we shared together. RIP MARY JOYCE FIDEL. May you be with our Lord and Savior injustice loving arms. I love you my dearest friend you will remain in my heart forever. I’m so glad I got to see you in June before you left this world it was an honor to have been with you.


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Veronica (Padilla)Martinez published a tribute .

James and all the Fidel family, I was saddened to hear about the passing ofJoyce. May you find peace and comfort knowing she us home. You are all in our prayers .


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Annette ( Cordova ) Gallegos Anne published a tribute .

May she Rest In Peace


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Rena Padilla -Edmonds published a tribute .

Fidel family, please accept our most heartfelt condolences on the death of joyce, may she now find rest in the arms of our loving lord and savior.


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