Ciria Borrego

Ciria Borrego, 89, a resident of Santa Cruz, NM, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 26, 2024. 

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Rosario and Delfinia Martinez; her husband of 60 years, Santiago Leroy Borrego; Her sister Mabel McReynolds, Her brothers Paul Martinez, Gilbert Martinez, and Juan Martinez of La Puebla. Ciria is also preceded in death by her grandsons Carlos Martinez and Joseph Chavez. 

Ciria graduated from Santa Cruz High school where she met her husband, Leroy. Ciria went on to study nursing in Santa Fe. She loved to crochet, cooking and spending time with her family. 

Ciria is survived by her sister Stella Martinez from La Puebla, her five daughters Gina Stump (Mike) of Colorado, Agnes Martinez (Gilbert) of Santa Cruz, Patsy Maestas (Roger) of Arroyo Seco, Roberta Borrego of Albuquerque, and Ruth Roybal of Rio Rancho. Grandchildren, Vicente Martinez (Chantel), Letticia McKinney (Jillian), Diego Gonzales, Destiny Marinquezada (Erick), Rogelio Maestas (Emma), Tamara Maestas and Felicia Marquez. 

Ciria Borrego was cremated on November 6, 2024, and burial will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM, on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 12:30 pm.

We would like to thank Stella, Gloria, and our hospice nurse Eloida for caring for our mother. 

The family of Ciria Borrego has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of Espanola Valley. www.devargasfuneral.com 505-747-7477