CHARLES R. HERRERA
With deepest sorrow, we announce that Charles R. Herrera went to be with our Lord on Sunday, June 12, 2022.
Charles was an honorable man, husband, father, and grandfather.
He is preceded in death by his parents Cleofus and Martina Herrera; brothers Jake Herrera and Billy Herrera, and grandson Antonio Herrera. He is survived by his wife Priscilla Herrera; children; Carlos, Michael, Martina, and Camille. As well as grandchildren; Dominique, Jolene, Javier, Brittany (Johnny), Brandon, Jacob, and Jerome.
Charles was born on September 20, 1933, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. A lifelong resident of Santa Fe, he graduated from Santa Fe High School, went on to earn a degree in Political Science at the University of New Mexico, served in the United States Army during the Korean War, and established a career at the Highway Department , where he worked for 30 years. He married the love of his life, Priscilla spending 58 precious years together.
A viewing for Charles will be held at Rivera Family Funeral Home, 417 Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505, on July 26, 2022, at 5pm, and Rosary at 6pm. A funeral mass will be held on July 27, 2022 at 11:00am, at San Isidro Center. Interment to follow at 1:00pm at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. A reception to follow at Camille’s house. The family asks that those attending please wear a mask.
Published by Santa Fe New Mexican from Jul. 23 to Jul. 24, 2022.
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