Cecilia Ortega

April 28th, 1943 - July 21st, 2017

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Cecilia T. Ortega, age 74, has passed away at her home in Santa Fe, NM on July 21, 2017. She was born on April 28, 1943 in Carrizozo, NM to Mary Guebara and Candelario Trujillo. She married Edward T. Ortega on January 13, 1978.
She is preceded in death by her Parents and Husband, and Brother Earnest Trujillo.
She is survived by her daughter Patricia Martin (David) from The Colony, TX, Grandsons Brandon and Jason Martin, Sisters Bennie Martin from Chico, CA and Barbara Sanchez (David), Brothers Alfred (Ellen) from Alto, NM and Fernando Trujillo from Capitan, NM, Candy Trujillo (Jeanne) from Capitan, NM, numerous Nephews and Nieces, her beloved dog Bandit and fur grandchildren.
She worked as a Secretary in the Psychology Department in Fort Staton New Mexico Hospital and Training School and also at the Department of Health and Immunization Program in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She had a total of 25 years of Service.
Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society or Clothes for Kids in Santa Fe. NM.
A Rosary will be recited on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 10:00am at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Capitan, NM. Mass will be at 10:30am with the Burial to follow.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Marin, Jason Martin, Gus Allred, David Sanchez, Alex Trujillo and Joel Darby.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Alfred Trujillo, Fernando Trujillo and Candy Trujillo.

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Name Cecilia Ortega
Date of Birth April 28th, 1943
Date of Death July 21st, 2017
Home Town Capitan, NM, US 
Other City Santa Fe, NM, US 
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Cemetery Capitan Cemetary
Funeral Home Rivera Family Funeral Home
Address 417 Rodeo Road
Santa Fe NM 87505
United States
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1958 - 1962 Capitan High School, General Education
1974 - 1999 Secretary, State of NM

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Delia published a tribute .

My condolences to all the family. She was always a sweet young lady as I remember her from school years ago. Bennie, and brothers, I am so sorry for the loss of your sister. Dee Mangus
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Mom I miss you so much! Your always in my heart. I love you!

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Patty and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Cecilia will always be loved and never forgotten.

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Sister Dorothy Marquez published a tribute .

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of loss. She will be missed by many yet, her memory will live on in your hearts for a lifetime. May God comfort you and give you the peace in your hearts to know that she is with our Loving Savior now and at peace. As a longtime friend of Barbara's, I join you in spirit and prayer.

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