d. Dec. 15, 2025

Ida Felecia Cisneros, a longtime educator and devoted matriarch, died Dec. 15, 2025. She was 99.

Cisneros was born Oct. 14, 1926, in Amalia, New Mexico. She spent her life dedicated to family, faith and education, leaving a lasting impact on her community and all who knew her.

She worked as a second-grade teacher at Questa Independent Schools, where she was known for her gentle humor, nurturing spirit and commitment to her students. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Adams State. Colleagues and students alike remember her for creating a warm and supportive learning environment.

In 1961, she married Jose E. Cisneros. The couple shared many years together until his death, building a home rooted in love, respect and family.

Cisneros was one of nine children and was deeply proud of her family heritage. In later years, she cherished her roles as a mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

She is survived by her son, James Cisneros and his wife, Sandra; grandchildren Mariah Cisneros, Jassmann Cisneros, Kimberly Trujillo, Michael Trujillo, Mateo Vigil, Alexia Cisneros and James Ryan Cisneros; and great-grandchildren Klea Trujillo, Adrian Trujillo and Kaylee Trujillo. She is also survived by her brother, Elias Salazar and his wife, Avelinda.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose E. Cisneros; her grandson, Joseph Isiah Cisneros; her parents, Emetelio Salazar and Ramoncita Vallejo; and siblings Jesusita Martinez (Delfino), Cipriano Salazar (Rufinita), Emiilia Ortiz (Jose), Antonia Rivera (Lilio), Ermilinda Garcia (Mike), Clara Arellano and Cecilia Arellano (John).

Outside of her professional life, Cisneros enjoyed gardening, crocheting, dancing and picking pinon. A devout Catholic, her faith guided her life and strengthened her sense of community and service.

Services are pending.