Corina Ortega, 91, a life long resident and faithful member of St. Anthony's Parish of Questa passed away on June 10, 2006 at ST. Vincent's Hospital in Santa Fe. Mrs. Ortega was a active member of the Carmelitas, Sacred Heart League, and the Peoples Eucharist League. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jose Albino and Andrellita Rael, her husband, Ruben Ortega, brothers Selimo, Honorio, J. Eli and Clarence Rael, two infant sons, and one infant daughter. She is survived by her children, Jane Gonzales (Victor), Betty Sanchez (Chris), Gabe Ortega all of Albuquerque, Elma Ortega, Loretta Ortega, Angela Chavez, Reyna Gonzales (Daniel) all of Questa, 16 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Nora Galvez (Eric), sisters-in-law, Cora and Adela Rael.
Rosary was recited on Monday, June 12, 2006. Funeral mass was held on Tuesday, June 13, 2006. Both services were held at St. Anthony Church in Questa. Interment was held at San Pedro Cemetery.