d. September 6, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa, brother, and friend. Carlos Roger Herrera, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 6, 2024, surrounded by his family.
He was preceded in death by his wife Gloria Duran-Herrera, his infant daughter Denisa Herrera, his grandparents Juan Santos & Josephita Gallegos, his parents Domitilia Gallegos-Quintana and step-ather Felix Quintana, his biological father Alfredo Herrera Sr., his brothers Joe Bailon, Alfredo Herrera Jr. and Arturo Herrera, sisters Teresa Herrera-Henderson and Elaine Herrera-Steward, brothers and sisters in law Elsie & Cirlilo Ramos, Lydia Esquibel, Arabella & Norbert Ortega, Angelica Cordova, Dolores & Eddie Garcia, Orlando Pineda, Esequias “Frenchy” LaForett, Bernie Henderson, Priscilla Herrera & Nancy Padilla-Bailon, and several nieces and nephews.
He is survived by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters, their spouses and in-laws Carla (Stanley) Cisneros, Harold (Nadine) Herrera, Leotta (David) Miera; his grandchildren Carlos (Josette Ray) Cisneros, Marco (Ashley Romero) Cisneros, Nichole (Jerome) Threat, Julianne Miera, Justin (Lynette) Herrera & Jared (Savannah) Herrera; his great-grandchildren Arianna (Connor Mills) Cisneros, Isaiah Cisneros-Sandoval, Brooklyn Perez, McKenna Jade Cisneros, Joshua Miera-Boley, Aniyah Threat, Ava Threat, Chloe Threat, Calvin Jerome Threat II, Derrick Juelz Banks, Jayvin Herrera, Gian-Carlo Herrera, Luziano Herrera, Eliana Herrera & Abel Herrera, brother’s & sister in-law’s, Jennie & Antonio Calderon, Frances LaForett, Erma Pineda, Linda Herrera, Lillian & Larry Norton, Elvin Steward, Joe Esquibel, Antonia & Johnny DeHerrera, Andy Cordova, Elsie Mae & Clarence Lucero, numerous nieces and nephews, along with many other family & friends.
Rosary and viewing happened on Wednesday, September 11, at Rivera’s Funeral Home in Taos. The mass of Christian burial was held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Questa, New Mexico on Thursday, September 12, 2024, followed by burial at San Pedro Catholic Cemetery, followed by a meal at the Questa VFW.
In this time of great loss, we are genuinely grateful for your thoughts, prayers, and support. Carlos’ spirit will continue to live on in our hearts.
