Vivian Covarrubias, age 85, of Rosebud passed away on June 9, 2012 at the Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City.
Vivian was born on November 22, 1926, in Forsyth, MT. She was the daughter of James and Mary (Kabes) Martinek. She grew up and attended school in Forsyth, MT. On April 5, 1944 she married John Covarrubias. Since then she has lived in the Cartersville area, north of Rosebud. She was a 4-H leader for three years, a member of the sandcreek Homemakers for twenty-one years and a member of the Immaculate Conception Church.
Vivian is survived by three daughters: Anita (Sonny) Buckalew, Cheryl (Howard) Ruppel and Teresa (Kirk) Montgomery; one sister Ramona Johnson of Portland, Oregon; eight grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; numerous step grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by two brothers and eight sisters.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with a vigil service starting at 6 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 15, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Forsyth. Burial will follow in the Forsyth Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Vigil Service
Thursday June 14, 2012
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Friday June 15, 2012
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
521 12th Ave
Forsyth, MT 59327
Service Schedule
Vigil Service
Thursday June 14, 2012
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth
245 Westwind Lane
Forsyth, MT 59327
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Friday June 15, 2012
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
521 12th Ave
Forsyth, MT 59327
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Verlin and Bernadette Miller says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Vivian was a wonderful person, and you will have many happy memories to take with you.
Sonja Crocker says
May our Lord comfort each of you.
I enjoyed having a good visit with her and her swee smile.
sandi rabas says
Sincere sympathy in the loss
of your Grandma ‘C’. Our thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time. I am a friend of Shandel’s here in Billings.
Sincerely,
Sandi Rabas
Tami Schutt says
Bless this wonderful lady and enjoy your many memories until you meet again..
Dolores H Steiner says
I enjoyed visiting with your mom at Extended Care. Thinking of you at this time of your lost.
Mike and Linda Wyse says
Our deepest sympathy to you all, may you find comfort in all the great memories,
Kathleen Bloodgood says
Memories that your Mom (my aunt) left with me will never be forgotten; much love to you all Kathye Johnson Bloodgood
D.L. & Willene Harding says
We are sorry for your loss and may many good memories comfort you.
Gracie Ann Waples Hill says
Dear Anita–please know we care. Families are forever and I am sure you miss your Mom right now. I hope you are able to be together with family.
Ramona Johnson says
Viv was always good to me and my family and could of never asked for a better sister. I will miss her dearly;but I know she is in a better place.
Larry Bloodgood says
Aunt Viv was a very gracious and caring lady and will be greatly missed.
Mike and Marilyn Johnson says
Our family will not be the same without Vivian. She was the kindest of all people and much loved. It is comforting to know that she is alive and well in the presence of God because of her belief in Jesus Christ. We will be looking forward to the GREAT day when we see her again.
Cathy Webb says
Grandma, You were truly an amazing woman. Thank-You for all the great memories and the wonderful talks we had. I know you are in a better place now, but I am going to miss you so much. I love you Grandma. Rest in Peace.
Butch and Cathe Smith says
May your warm memories and good times be a source of comfort to you and your family during this difficult time…in deepest sympathy Butch and Cathe smith