Tillie Kitchens Obituary

Age - 95

September 11, 2023

El Rito, NM

Tillie Kitchens, 95 of Santa Fe, NM formerly of El Rito, NM, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2023 in her home surrounded with loved ones. She is proceeded in death by her husband Robert L. Kitchens Sr. , daughter Mary Jane Lucio, grandson Jose Lucio and her brother Juan Lee Sisneros. She is survived by her siblings, sister Celia (Joe) Dominguez, Reyecitas Lucero, brothers Eddie Sisneros, Gilbert Sisneros. Children Robert (Debbie) Kitchens Jr. , Bunnie Burton (Stan), Dean (Jeanette) Kitchens, Teresa Kitchens, 13 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren. Tillie was a nurse at St. Vincent Hospital for 22 years. She was a member of the Altar Society at St. John's Catholic Church. She was a member of the City of Santa Fe, Senior Volunteer Program. She volunteered as a teacher's aide at Pinon Elementary School for 12 years, until she lost her eyesight. Rosary is September 14, 2023 6:00pm at St. John's Catholic Church, 1301 Osage Ave. Mass is September 15, 2023 11:00am at St. John's Catholic Church. Burial to follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00pm. Reception to immediately follow at St. John's Hall. Pallbearers: Arthur Esquibel, Champagne Padilla, Robert Gonzales, Christopher Kitchens, Raymond Burton and Johnny Romero.

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