Gloria Sotelo

Gloria Sotelo, beloved wife, mother, and sister, joined our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.

Gloria is survived by her husband, Ricardo; her children David (wife Joan), Leticia (husband Robert), Alex (wife Cindy), Daniel (partner Ann), and Susanna (husband Rob);  her grandchildren Meghan (husband Jeremy), Liam (partner Erin), Keenan, Ryan, Lexi (husband David), Emily (fiancé Stephen), Kyle, Tyler and Rafael; and one great-grandchild, Beckham. She is also survived by her five siblings - Lupe, Alicia, Rosemary, Esther (husband Jim), and Rosendo (wife Laura).

Gloria was born in California and grew up in El Paso, Texas where she met Ricardo.  They were married in 1959 and celebrated 60 years of marriage this past June. Most of their married life was spent in Albuquerque but they also lived in Spain and Germany for 6 years.  While abroad, she traveled extensively throughout France, Italy, and Belgium visiting numerous religious sites, enjoying all of the customs and cuisine of Europe.

She earned a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from University of New Mexico and her RN Diploma from Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in Texas. Upon graduation from Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in 1956, she began a lifelong career in nursing.  Her work ranged from Assistant Medical and Surgical Instructor, to clinic nurse, a school nurse at Albuquerque Public Schools and Public Health.  She was very passionate about helping others which continued, even after retirement.

Gloria was an active member of the Sangre de Cristo Bible Study group, Risen Savior Women’s Guild, Albuquerque Assistance League, Dominican Laity, and Loma del Rey Neighborhood Association. She sang in the Spanish Choir at Risen Savior and Annunciation Catholic churches. She also loved to paint and draw and was an avid art historian.

Gloria lived a full life surrounded by family and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held Friday, March 13, 2020 at Risen Savior Catholic Church, 7701 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109.  The Rosary will be recited at 9:15 a.m. and Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m.  A private family burial will follow.

A special thanks to all the family and friends who visited with Gloria over the past few weeks and the staff at Woodmark at Uptown Memory Care Unit and Presbyterian Hospice for their compassionate and loving care.