Erneta Maria Johanna Blum Roark

1919 - 2018

Erneta Maria Johanna Blum Roark obituary, 1919-2018, Aztec, NM

BORN

1919

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Farmington Funeral Home

2111 W Apache St

Farmington, New Mexico

Erneta Roark Obituary

Erneta Marie Johanna Blum Roark, 98, of Aztec, NM passed away 3/1/2018 in Aztec. She was born 10/9/1919 in Rushville, NE to Ernest and Mary (Heesacker) Blum. Erneta graduated from Hay Springs High School in Hay Springs, NE. After graduation she worked as a telephone operator at Fort Robinson, Crawford, NE. It was here that she met Robert Roark. When he was transferred to Tacoma, WA, Ernesta went there and they were married October 21, 1944. Erneta moved back to Hay Springs and worked at a doctor's office while Bob finished his military duty. When Bob returned to Hay Springs they bought and operated the Dairy King. During her lifetime she owned several businesses with Bob including Culligan soft water in Cortez, CO and Akron Variety Store in Akron, CO.

Erneta was active in the Alter Society in Akron; Catholic Daughters in Cortez; VFW in which she held numerous offices; and the Democratic Party of CO. Ernesta was the first woman voted on to the City Council of Akron. She liked to crochet and play cards and bingo.

Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, April 13, 2018 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Cortez with burial at Cortez, Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Diabetes Association and/or the VFW. Arrangements being handled by Farmington Funeral Home, 2111 W. Apache St., Farmington, NM. [email protected]

Published by The Journal on Apr. 4, 2018.
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Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your love one Erneta.

November 18, 2018

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Annie Horne

November 15, 2018

Erneta was a first class act. I will always remember how she and her late husband Bob made me feel so welcomed when I registered as a parishioner at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Cortez, CO. May you rest in peace lovely lady.

Jane Drechsler

May 23, 2018

Condolences for the family's loss. In the days ahead may you find comfort in the God of loyal love, and in the promise found at John 6:40

April 19, 2018

May God's promise and the memories that you share with other bring peace and comfort now and days ahead.
Romans 15:13

Rachel

April 18, 2018

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April 13, 2018

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April 13, 2018

Sincere condolences to the family, May you lean on the arm of God each and every morning as you cope with the dear loss in your life - Isaiah 33:2

BRY

April 5, 2018

I am extending my sincere sympathy to you for the loss of your loved one . May you find comfort from God .

April 4, 2018

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St. Mary's Catholic Church

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Cortez Cemetery

Cortez, CO

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