Cecilia Barrone

It is with profound reverence that we celebrate the life of our extraordinary mother, grandmother, sister and friend Cecilia M. Barrone, who ascended to eternal peace on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at her home in Taos, NM, with her loving husband by her side. Cecilia grew up in Santa Fe, surrounded by a loving and supportive family that instilled in her a strong sense of values and compassion. As the eldest of nine siblings, she learned the importance of responsibility, leadership, and the value of close relationships. Her educational journey began at Loretto Academy and later culminated in her graduation from Santa Fe High School. She later moved to Los Alamos to pursue a career at the Lab, where she had the privilege of supporting eight Lab Directors in the "Mail and Records" Division and as a subcontractor with Comforce Technical Services Inc. Throughout her tenure, she forged lasting friendships that brought joy and fulfillment to her life. In 1952, she married Dan, and together they built a loving home in the Pojoaque Valley, filled with love and cherished memories. Cecilia and Dan celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary this year, a testament to their enduring love and commitment. She had a profound love for her family and found immense joy in hosting gatherings, cooking/ baking special meals, and nurturing her garden. Her legacy of love, kindness, and generosity continues to inspire all who knew her.

Cecilia was preceded in death by her mom and dad, Lucy and Julio Montoya; Aunts Ursula Hayter (Sydney), Mattie Frymouth, Pelegrina Padilla (Levi) and Uncle Delfino Sandoval; Brothers Michael Montoya, Gilbert Montoya, and Ernest Montoya; Sisters Isabel Sanchez and Marcella (Isaac) Romero; Granddaughter Patricia Roybal Zubiate; and Grandson Dan Dan Barrone.

Cecilia is survived by her husband Dan Barrone (of 73 years); her children Pam Barrone of Taos; Margie Tapia (Ed) of Pojoaque; and Daniel Barrone (Della) of Taos, and Barbara Gordon (William) of Magdalena. She leaves behind her grandchildren: Tim Seay (Olga), Emilie Freeman, Lucy Freeman (Justin Garcia), Victoria Tapia, Daneeca Vazquez (Joel), Diego Barrone (Eden), Rachel Barrone (Dan Dan-deceased), Devon Gordon (Doni), Warren Gordon (Larissa), and Danielle Gordon. Great-Grandchildren: Jeremy, Sophia (Ivan), Zachary, Noah, Anthony, Alexandria, Jezekiah, Daniel, Damascus, Michael, Josh, Adam, JJ, Cecilia, Annalise, Bär, Kacilyn, and Devon. Great-Great granddaughter: Carolina.

Cecilia is survived by three siblings: Victoria Romero (Manuel-deceased) Santa Fe, Rosina Romero (Pat) of Las Vegas and Tony Montoya (DiAnn) of Los Alamos, and surviving in-laws: Ernest Sanchez (Isabel-deceased) of Bosque Farms; and Anita Montoya (Ernest-deceased) of Santa Fe. Mom also leaves behind many cousins, nieces and nephews whom she loved very much.

Visitation will be on Thursday July 31, 2025 at 10:30am followed by the Holy Rosary at 11am, the Mass of Christian burial at 12:15pm at Nuestra Señora De Guadalupe Catholic Church in Pojoaque, NM. Burial will be at 2:30pm at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.

The family of Cecilia M. Barrone has entrusted the care of their loved one to the caring staff of DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. 866-657-4019 www.devargastaos.com