Our beautiful mother Frieda Ruby Medina was called home to be with the Lord on December

20, 2025. She entered eternal rest surrounded by God’s peace, leaving behind a life beautifully

lived and a legacy rooted in faith, love, and service.

She was born April 12, 1948 to the late Able and Florinda Vigil, she was raised by her

grandparents Adolph and Fransquita Martinez in El Rito, Colorado.Frieda is survived by her two

daughters Beverly Montoya ( Brent Montoya) from Alamosa, Valerie Serna (Randy Serna) from

San Luis, grandchildren Isaiah Martinez, Ryland Serna, Alexandria Martinez (Elijah Baca),

Rhylina Serna (Angelo Lucero), Daniel Martinez (Ryhanna Cisneros),Stephen Martinez, Elijah

Medina (Abry Jiron) great-grandchildren Oliverio Carmona IV, Kaylani Archuleta, Ezelio Lucero,

Lijah Medina. Also survived by six sisters, four brothers and numerous nephews and nieces.

Our mother is preceded in death by her late husband Joe Leroy Medina, her daughter Aretha

Medina, her parents, grandparents, brother Adolph and sister June. Along with nephews and

nieces, uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Our precious mother was a devoted woman of God whose life reflected His grace in both word

and action. She lived with a heart full of compassion, always extending kindness, wisdom, and

unconditional love to her family and all who crossed her path. Her faith was not only spoken but

lived daily—through prayer, sacrifice, forgiveness, and unwavering trust in God’s plan.

Family was one of God’s greatest gifts to our mom, and she cherished it deeply. She was a

source of strength, comfort, and guidance, offering encouragement in times of hardship and joy

in moments of celebration. Her home was a place of warmth, laughter, and love, where

everyone felt welcome and valued.

Though our hearts grieve her passing, we find comfort in knowing that our mother is now

reunited with her Heavenly Father, hearing the words,

“Well done, good and faithful servant.

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Her earthly journey has ended, but her spirit lives on in the lives she touched and the faith she

so faithfully shared.

Our mother’s memory will continue to be a blessing, reminding us to walk in love, trust in God,

and hold fast to faith. Until we meet again, we rejoice in the promise of eternal life through

Christ. Our mother’s life was defined not by grand gestures, but by the everyday acts of care

that made people feel seen, supported and safe. She created a home wherever she stood by

sharing stories, recipes and love. Her legacy continues to live on those that hold her dearly.

Celebration of life of our beautiful mother Frieda Ruby Medina, will be held on Saturday January

10, 2026 at 12:00p.m. Grace Chapel Church 914 Alfonso St, San Luis, CO 81152.