Eleanor Young

Eleanor Young was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, great-great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, peacefully passed away on December 20, 2024. Eleanor attended the Assumption Catholic Church. 

God has called our mom, a beautiful soul on earth, to an eternity in heaven. She left behind a beautiful family that will continue to celebrate her life. Eleanor lived to see six generations, was a matriarch to many and loved by all. She will be missed by all who knew her and love her.

Mom’s life began on April 11, 1928, and was born as the only child to Pablo & Francisca Castillo, both of whom have passed away. Pablo & Francisca later adopted Daniel Castillo, her brother, who also passed away. Mom has now joined the family in heaven.

Mom went on to marry Jose Campos and together had four children. Jinnie Ortega (Charlie), Tito M. Campos (Jane), Joey Campos, who passed away as an infant, and Larry Paul Campos, who at the age of 19, sacrificed his life to defend and protect his unit and country while stationed in Vietnam.

Mom, a survivor of domestic violence, went on to be a strong mother and a great example of forgiveness, while she worked to support her family. Mom raised her three children with the help of our grandparents Pablo & Francisca Castillo. Mom never showed a sign of weakness or felt sorry for herself. Her faith kept her strong.

Like many, mom’s life had its share of struggles and hardships, but the love was always there. Single mothers and survivors of abuse know that life goes on, and the children depended on mom.

Twelve years later Mom met and married Patrick L. Young while he was stationed at Walker Air Force Base. They traveled and lived in various parts of the U.S and overseas. Before Pat retired, Mom & Pat lived in Alamogordo, NM, while Pat was stationed at Holloman Air Force Base. After Pat retired, they settled in Roswell, NM to be close to family. They were happily married for 55 years before Pat passed away. 

Along with her love of travel, Mom was a gifted artist with a talent for painting, ceramics, cooking and sewing.

Mom’s beautiful creative work has won many awards and has been shared with family and graces the homes of the many who loved her. Our family was so proud of her and will miss her passion and zeal for life.

Later in life, mom’s condition developed glaucoma and macular degeneration, which negatively affected her love of the many things she enjoyed in life. 

Eleanor is preceded in death by her son Larry P. Campos, husband Patrick L. Young, mother Francisca Castillo, Father Pablo Castillo, and brother Daniel Castillo (wife Helen, dec.).

Eleanor is survived by her beloved children, Jinnie Ortega (Charlie) both of Roswell, Tito M. Campos (Jane), both of Roswell. Also, her only niece Mandy Castillo.

Eleanor has 8 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 27 great-great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-great-grandchildren (6th generation): Mike Ortega (Birget) of Rio Rancho, NM, sons Mikey Ortega (children Arralee Ortega, Juvian Ortega, Jakobe Ortega, Nico Ortega dec.), Chris Ortega (sons Keaton Ortega, Phoenix Rubio), and Matthew Ortega dec.) all of Rio Rancho; Andrew Ortega of Roswell, NM, children Andrew Ortega II, (son Liam Ortega), Twyla Ortega (children Ty White, Geni White, Eli White), and Starlarose Ortega (children Xzekiel, Hazel) all of Roswell; Richardo “Chief” Ortega of Roswell, NM; Pauline Steadman (Bill) of Thornton, CO, daughter Christie Rangel (Rick) (children Raelene Dubois (children Johnny Josiah, Manuel Alexander, and Allure Luna), Carlos Medrano, Miguel Medrano, and Enrique Rangel Jr. all of Waco, TX; Lisa Hurtado (Jose) of Rio Rancho, NM, children Eric Robertson (Britney) (children Evryn Robertson, Ethyn Robertson, Viola Robertson), and Jessica Campos-Robertson (children Christina Lucero, Adrianna Lucero, Domenik Lopez, Emilia Lopez) all of Rio Rancho;

Ruben Ortega (dec.) of Roswell NM, daughter Marina Ortega (Zaraphina, Zephareya) of San Tan Valley, AZ;

Tito J. Campos (Louise) of Commerce City, CO, Alyssa Campos, and Joseph Campos both of Commerce City;

Julian Ortega (Angela) of Broomfield, CO, children Larry Reynolds (Jaime) of Florissant, CO (children Braelynn, Britton), Elena Ortega, and Jakob Ortega of Broomfield, CO.

Pallbearers: Andrew Ortega, Mikey Ortega, Jakob Ortega, Andrew Ortega II, Joseph Campos, Bill Steadman, Evryn Robertson, Tito J. Campos

Honorary Pallbearers – Jose Hurtado, Alyssa Campos, Rae Dubois, Carlos Medrano, Miguel Medrano, Enrique Rangel Jr., Elena Ortega, Larry Reynolds, Julian Ortega, Chris Ortega, Juju Ortega, Starla Ortega, Twyla Ortega, Jeni Ortega, Xzekiel Ortega, Eli Ortega, Richardo Ortega, Birget Ortega, Mandy Castillo, Missy Hoffman, Marina Ortega, Debbie English, Warren Young, Patrick Young, Christina Lucero, Adriana Lucero, Dominic Lopez, Emilia Lopez

Our family would like to express gratitude and thanks to Dr. Virgle Herron, Jamie, Aimie, Kathy, and Kerry for the wonderful care they gave our mom and Grandma

A viewing will be held from 2:00 to 6:00 PM, Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Ballard Funeral Home & Chapel.

Rosary will be held at 1:30 PM with a mass to follow at 2:00 PM, Friday, December 27, 2024, at Assumption Catholic Church BVM, followed with a procession to South Park Cemetery. 

Assumption Catholic Church BVM, 288 N. Kentucky Ave, Roswell, NM 88201

South Park Cemetery, 3101 S. Main St., Roswell, NM, 88203.