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Della Sintas (Medina) Obituary

Della Pauline Sintas (Medina), 82, departed peacefully on May 5, 2011 She is survived by her husband Frank Sintas, 3 siblings: Eloy and Joe Medina, and Sadie Vigil, 6 children: Dorothy (Mel), Alex (Anabell), Tony, Arthur (Rene), Rita (Bert), Veronica (Lido), 23 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her mother and father Inez (La Vigila) and Damien Trujillo, 4 siblings: Manuel and Valdemar Trujillo, Samuel Medina, and Pimena Cordova, and her great-grandson Dominic. Della was born in Costilla, NM on June 22, 1928. She graduated with honors from Costilla High School in 1947. She was a devoted Catholic and a founder of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Della worked for many years in various fields and retired after 17 years from The Broadmoor Hotel. After retirment she enjoyed fishing, gardening, watching her favorite daytime T.V. shows, and most of all taking care of all her grandchildren. Della never passed up an opportunity to help anyone, whether or not they were family. She was kind to all. The Rosary and viewing will be on Saturday May 7th at 2:00pm at Holy Apostle Church, 4925 N. Carefree Circle. The services will follow on Monday May 9th at 10:00am at St. Joseph's Catholic Church located at 1830 S. Corona Ave. The Burial will be on Tuesday May 10th at 12:00pm at Memorial Gardens, 3925 Airport Rd. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Namaste' Alzheimer Center.

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Published by The Gazette from May 7 to May 8, 2011.

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Linda Suazo

May 1, 2022

Remembering my Tia Della. Loved her very much. Love to all my cousins.

Dominique Atencio

May 15, 2011

Mrs.Sintas was a great friend of my family, an amazing woman. My prayers go out to the family and friends of Mrs. Sintas. God bless you all in this time of sadness.

JOHN MOYLE

May 9, 2011

Light a Candle

Light a candle for those we mourn.
Into a new life they will be born.
Do not look for them at the gravesite.
They are somewhere else radiating their beautiful light.
They have gone to a new world where there is no darkness, no pain.
Their light and essence will always remain.
Light a candle for those who have left this mortal place.
They are free to travel through time and space.
When we think of them, they are near.
When we sit in a beautiful garden. Their voices we hear.
When we listen to a divine symphony,
We close our eyes, their faces we see.
Light a candle for they have not really gone.
With each flickering flame, in your hearts they will always belong.
From John & Sandi Moyle

Eva Aragon

May 8, 2011

Dear Sintas Family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. Della was a very special person. Our Love and Prayers to all her Family. Eva Aragon and Family.

Linda Suazo

May 7, 2011

Uncle Frank and all my cousins my deepest condolences to all of you, sorry I couldn't make it there to give strength and support but you are all in my prayers.

May 7, 2011

You will be in my heart forever aunt Della. God is with you rest in peace. I have the best memories of our times together. Love

May 7, 2011

My dear Della. You touched my life with your sweet smile and always making me feel welcome in your world. You and Frank raised a beautiful family, and my heart goes out to them. Another Namaste Angel is in heaven. God is rejoicing! Leslie Moberly (Colorado Springs)

Pauline & Frank Bustamante

May 7, 2011

Our Deepest Condolences and prayers of comfort for all the Sintas Family. God Bless and shower you with his love. Della was such a nice lady, May she rest in peace.

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