Carolina - 72 - Chimayo Ortiz

Carolina Lujan Ortiz, 72, better known as “Carol” a resident of Chimayo passed away on March 26, 2013 of a long illness. She was born in 1940. Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert, her sons, Dickie and Sammy Ortiz. Her parents, Antonio and Delfina Lujan, four brothers and one sister. Her in-Laws, Esquipula and Anita Ortiz. Mrs. Ortiz is survived by her one daughter and companion whom she loved and adored dearly, Vicki Ortiz. One grandson that she helped raise and considered like her son, Barney Trujillo. Shannon, who was her newest granddaughter, her friend and helper. Their girls, Janessa (Age 12) and Tiffany (Age 4) all from Chimayo, who Carol also helped raise and who added so much fun, joy and love to Carol’s life. Granddaughters; Deana Aragon and husband Aaron, their daughter Aliyah, and son, Austin, all from Espanola. Stephanie Ortiz and companion Eric Trujillo, their sons Samuel Martinez and Eric Trujillo Jr., from Chimayo. Sheryl Baca and her husband, Abraham, their sons Dominic and Gabriel, and daughters, Felice and Abryanna all from Canjilon, NM. Brother, Ciprano Lujan and wife, Aggie from Santa Cruz; A special nephew, Luis Lujan from Santa Cruz; A very special friend she considered like her sister, Nina Torres and her husband Lawrence from Cordova, their daughters, Sheila and husband Tomas, and their son, James from San Pedro. Crystal Martinez and companion Mario Ulibarri from Espanola. A very special friend for many years, who was also her spiritual sister, Geri Lujan and her husband Ron and their daughters, Madeline & Monica all from Chimayo. Carol was blessed with many relatives, and many, many friends, who faithfully prayed for her. A rosary will be recited Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. at the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Chimayo. Burial to follow at the Nuestra Señora de Dolores Catholic Cemetery in Chimayo. The family of Carolina Ortiz have entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477 or www.devargasfuneral.com

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