Lorraine Serna

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Lorraine Serna entered into eternal life on November 24, 2014 surrounded by her loving family, following a brief illness. Lorraine was born on March 2, 1932 to Eduardo and Arsenia Valdez. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 47 years, Ruben F. Serna, her son Ruben Serna Jr., her sisters Audelia Herrera, Mary Martinez, Alice Lucero, Delma Valdez, and her brother Frank Valdez.

She is survived by her children, Robert Serna (Debbie), Donald Serna, Leroy Serna (Claire), Florence Serna-Salazar (Ronnie), Floyd Serna, and Vivian Martinez (Tommy). Lorraine is also survived by her six grandchildren, Donald, Lorie, Erica, and Sarah Serna, Stephanie Roybal, and Karen Martinez, as well as by eleven great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Gloria Alberico (Fidel), Romie Lovato (Joe) Eddie Valdez, Mary Ann Valdez, Lolly Carillo (Leo) and Frances Vasque (Robert).

Lorraine and her husband Ruben owned and operated Sernas Texaco in Arroyo Seco for many years. Lorraine later was employed and retired from the Espanola Hospital. She was known for her warm and loving smile, her gentle hands, and her kind heart, as well as her love and devotion to her family. She enjoyed gardening, going to the casino, and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother. She was a treasure to her family, and will be dearly missed.

A memorial service was held on Monday, December 1, at Rivera Funeral Home in Espanola. A funeral mass took place on Tuesday, December 2, at La Iglesia de Santa Cruz de la Cañada, burial followed at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.


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Date of Death November 24th, 2014
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Santa Fe NM 87505
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Marijon Garcia published a tribute .

Florence and Family, I am so very sorry to hear about your Mom. She was the kindest Mother and the wonderful person. My prayers are with you all. I was not there with you all in person but I was there with you all in prayer.

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Candie Castaneda published a tribute .

I just found out about your mother. My sincerest condolences on her passing. I loved this wonderful lady, my madrina , when Paul and I got married in 1965. May she rest in peace and GOD BLESS ALL THE FAMILY.

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Prayers for your family. So sorry for your loss. May Our Heavenly Father guide and give you peace and comfort in your time of need.

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I am sorry for your loss. May Our Lord give you Strength, Peace, and Comfort in your time of need.

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Senator Richard Martinez published a tribute .

My condolences to the entire Serna family on the loss of your mother. God bless you in these difficult times.

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Senator Richard Martinez published a tribute .

My condolences to the entire Serna family on the loss of your mother. God bless you in these difficult times.

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Jenny Vigil published a tribute .

Florence, Vivian & family, My prayers are with you during this difficult time in your lives. God Bless you all.

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Debbie And Sam Montoya published a tribute .

Condolences to the Serna family on the loss of your mother and grandmother. May she rest in peace.

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Jerrie Louise (Martinez) Padilla published a tribute .

I was so sorry to hear about my Godmother's passing. I'm sorry that I can't attend the services, but my prayers are with all of you. May God bless you all.

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Rosie Martinez- Valdez published a tribute .

My sincere condolences to the Serna family, especially Donald who I have known for many years. May all of God's blessings be with all of you at the loss of your mother and grandmother.

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Veronica Suazo published a tribute .

I was so sad to hear Lorraine passed away. She was such a nice friendly lady. I'm happy to have known such a great caring person. My prayers are with her family.

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Liz (Betty) Serna-Alvarado published a tribute .

Rest in peace Tia my prayers are with you.

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Annie Castaneda published a tribute .

I am so sorry to hear about you loss our prayers are with you and your family. Love always the Castaneda, Gerald & Annie and Family

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Diana Serna published a tribute .

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Tia. All my love to her children and family.
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