Death notice

CESARIO “COWBOY” DELORA

Cesario DeLora, 78, lifelong resident of Santa Fe, passed away Tuesday, May 24, surrounded by the love of his family. He lived his whole life on Upper Canyon Road, and was a member of Cristo Rey Church.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Isabel R. DeLora, and children Elizabeth DeLora, Matt DeLora (Marabella), Rose Dixon (Ed Little), Belinda Sanchez (Augustine); five grandchildren, Ashley, Curtis, Matthew, Mark Allen (Aimee), John Lucas, great grandson Isaac Matthew DeLora, brothers Vicente

DeLora (Lena), Jose DeLora; sister Josie DeLora, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Vicente DeLora and Isabel “Nana” DeLora, brothers Pedro DeLora and Santiago “Satch” DeLora, and son-in-law Morris Dixon.

Cesario was a fine cabinet maker, and worked many years for Puertas de Santa Fe and First Baptist Church of Glorieta, producing custom doors and cabinets. His artistry can still be seen in many areas of old Santa Fe.

Cesario’s passion was raising goats and for many years he sold his goat milk and queso daily to delighted customers. A man of

few words, he worked long hours, despite suffering rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed in his 30s. Never complaining, Cesario was known for his gentle manner and he was loved and respected by all who knew him.

A rosary will be recited at noon Thursday, June 2 at Christo Rey Church, with a funeral mass at 1 p.m., followed by a reception at Crispin Hall at St. Francis Cathedral.

Honorary pallbearers are Isaac Matthew DeLora, Niko DeLora and Wyatt Duran.

Pallbearers are Augustine Sanchez, Ed Little, Curtis Dixon, Matthew DeLora, Mark Allen DeLora, John Lucas DeLora, Santiago DeLora and Enrique DeLora.