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ORTIZ, CHARLOTTE SAIZ Age 90, resident of Santa Fe, passed away on January 6, 2014 due to a long battle with cancer. She was born on August 26, 1923 in Alameda, NM to Adelida and Emiliano Saiz. She was married for 65 years to Placido Ortiz. She was a homemaker and co-business owner of Chavez Place Apartments along with her husband. She was preceded in death by her husband, Placido Ortiz, sisters: Piedad Sandoval (Joe), Margaret Baca (Amado), Louise Alvarado, Della Montoya, Vita Chavez (Presciliano), son, Andrew Ortiz, brother in law, Tom Baca. She is survived by her sons: Ralph Ortiz (Rosemarie Leigh) of Santa Fe, Michael Ortiz (Gloria) of Los Lunas; daughters: Charlene Ortiz, Angela Ortiz Flores (Glenn/Billy); grand children: Kenneth Segura (Kathleen), Chad (Kris), Desiree (Sean), Mario (Kristen), Anna (Charles), Nicolas, Matthew, Jordan, Jarrod, Alexandra, Juanita; great- grandchildren: Maya, Aaron, Marcus, Bisha, Teagan, Emily; brother, Emiliano Saiz Jr. (Theresa) of Corrales; sister, Edna Baca; brother-in-law, Johnny Alvarado, both of Albuquerque. Thank you to Ambercare Hospice team, Christus St. Vincent's staff, Father Adam Ortega y Ortiz and Father Daniel Balizan, Maru Sharber, Kay Whetham, Mercedez Diener, Genevieve Armijo, and numerous supportive family and friends. Memorial Contributions may be made to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Monestary (Santa Fe). Pallbearers will be: Ralph Ortiz, Michael Ortiz, Mario Ortiz, Chad Ortiz, Nicolas Flores and Matthew Flores. A Rosary will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at Santa Maria de La Paz. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 10, 2014 at 12 p.m. at Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis de Assisi. A private burial will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Rivera Family Funeral Home 417 E. Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM.
        Published on: Wed January 08, 2014