Mary Santana Ortega

Mary Santana Ortega, 72 of Santa Rosa, NM died Friday, December 17, 2004 in Santa Rosa. She was born July 20, 1932 in Sombrio, NM to the home of Abel Saiz and the former Eufelia Baca. She was reared at Sombrio and attended school in Santa Rosa. Mary married Antonio “Tony” Ortega on May 24, 1955 in Fresno, CA. They made their home in Santa Rosa where Mary worked for many years as a waitress in local restaurants including Sun & Sand, Travelers, and Medley’s. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and Campos Senior Citizen’s Center in Santa Rosa. Mary enjoyed attending the high school football games. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers Abel Saiz Jr., Donato Saiz, Lucario Saiz; two sisters Magdalena Saiz, and Esther Alarid. Survivors include her husband Tony Ortega of Santa Rosa; two sons Arthur Saiz and wife Barbara of Cedar Crest, NM and Vincent Saiz and wife Susan of Albuquerque, NM; two brothers Adelaido Saiz, of Los Lunas, NM; Frank Saiz and wife Fabby of Colonias, NM; three sisters; Agnes Siedel of Santa Rosa; Lola Saiz of Santa Rosa; and Ramona Esquibel of Norwalk, CA. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren, Abran Dodge, Latisha Sanchez, Santino Saiz, and Pilar Saiz; 3 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Rosary services will be held at 7:00 pm Monday from the Chavez Funeral Home Chapel in Santa Rosa; a second rosary will be held at 7:00 pm Tuesday from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am Wednesday, December 22, 2004 from St. Rose of Lima with Father Nick Nichols officiating. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Santino Saiz, Pilar Saiz, Olivia Apodaca, Jimmy Saiz, Latisha Sanchez, Jerry Sanchez, Patrick Saiz, Milton Saiz, Thomas Ulibarri, and Abran Dodge. Visitation will be Monday and Tuesday from 1pm to 6pm at the funeral home. All arrangements are under the direction of Chavez Funeral Home, 923 S. Third Street; Santa Rosa, New Mexico. (505) 472-3369 www.chavezfuneralhome.com.