Carlos De Herrera

CARLOS ROQUE DEHERRERA, age 59. a lifelong resident  of Santa Fe was called to his eternal home by the Lord on Thursday, July 28, 2021.  Carlos was born April 10, 1962 in Santa Fe, the third of five children born to Lorraine Maes and Alfonso De Herrera, Jr.

Carlos was preceded in death by his grandparents, Alfonso and Filomena De Herrera, and Jose Fermin and Cordilia Laumbach Maes; his uncles, Roque and Jake De Herrera, Jose Fermin and Pete Maes; his aunt Victoria Kirschenmann; his nephew Jarod Schutz; and brother-in-law Brent Schutz.

Carlos is survived by his parents, Alfonso and Lorraine De Herrera; his brother, Paul De Herrera; his sisters, Beverly Morris (Kevin), Elaine Rivera (Steve), and Carmen Noedel (Ron); his nephews Zachary Rivera (Bryann) and Calvin Noedel; his nieces, Jennifer Flores (Steve), Valerie Chacon (Manuel), Emily Schutz, Kryshana De Herrera,and Claudia Noedel; his great nephews, Jarod, Maddox, and Jacoby Flores, as well as Jaxon C de Vaca; his great nieces, Mia Flores, Monique Lopez, and Isabela and Julianna Chacon.  Carlos is also survived by many uncles, aunts. cousins, and friends.

Carlos was a very beloved, kindhearted, and talented man.  Though unexpected, the Lord works in mysterious ways and needed Carlos home.  He was known for his infectious smile, warms greetings, and ability to complete any project professionally and with love.  He especially liked auto mechanics, landscaping, construction, and house painting.  He liked to bike ride in his earlier years and lately was an avid bowler.  We will miss him dearly.

                                               TO THE LOVED ONES WHO ARE BEREAVED

Death is nothing at all.  I have slipped away into the next room.  I am I, and you are you.  Whatever we are to each other we still are.  Call me by my old familier name; speak to me in the easy way which you always did.  Put no difference in your tone, laugh at the little jokes we enjoyed together.  Pray, smile, think of me, pray for me.  Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.  Let it be spoken often without the trace of a shadow on it.  Life means all that it ever meant.  It is the same as it ever was.  Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight?  I am waiting for you.  All is well

Services for Carlos are scheduled for Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on Osage Street with  Rosary at 10:00 AM followed by a mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11:00 AM.  Burial will be at Rosario Cemetery 499 Guadalupe Street following the service.

Pallbearers:  Jennifer Flores, Emily Schutz, Zachary Rivera, Valerie Chacon, Kryshana De Herrera, Calvin and Claudia Noedel.  Honorary Pallbearers: Robert Carter, Charlie Garcia, and Rick Gallegos.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to St. Elizabeth Shelter on behalf of Carlos Roque De Herrera