DORENE I. MEDINA-RODRIGUEZ    Dorene I. Medina-Rodriguez, age 44, and a lifelong resident of Santa Fe passed away July 13, 2014 at home with her family by her side, after battling "C"ancer for 5 years. She was born in Santa Fe, NM on May 9, 1970 to Alfonso Steve and Lora Medina. Dorene is survived by her loving husband of 19 years, Gilbert P. Rodriguez; son, Matthew Medina; daughter, Audrianna Rodriguez; grandchildren, Nikko and Sophia Medina; grandparents, Isabelle Gonzales and John Medina; parents, Alfonso Steve and Lora Medina; sisters, Donna M. Medina, Mary and Rick Lovato; in-laws, Peter and Pauline Rodriguez, Anna and Jeff Mascarenas, Pamela and Tim Martinez, Paul and Yvette Rodriguez; nieces and nephews, Britney Lovato Y Matthew Montoya, Rico Lovato, Jordan Medina-Montoya, Emily and Bryan Martinez and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends who loved and will miss her greatly. All services will be held at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Church. A Rosary to be recited on Friday, July 18, 2014 at 7:30pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday July 19, 2014 at 9:00am with Father Adam Lee Ortega-Ortiz, presiding. Interment will follow the Mass at the Rodriguez Family Ranch; Ojo de la Vaca (County Rd 51C). Pallbearers will be Jordan Medina-Montoya, Rico Lovato, Bryan Martinez, Brittney Lovato and Emily Martinez. Honorary Pallbearers will be Nikko and Sophia Medina. The family would like to specially thank Rachel with Hospice. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th ST. NW. ABQ. 505-343-8008
 

Published in Santa Fe New Mexican on July 17, 2014