Bertha Hogan

July 26th, 1936 - February 24th, 2019

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Bertha Anna Hogan, 82, of Santa Fe passed away on February 24th, 2019. Bertha, known to her family and friends as Sis or Bert, quietly and unexpected passed away in her home early Sunday morning. She was a faithful wife, friend and confidant to all. Bertha was very smart and creative. Sis grew up in Des Moines, NM on the Weatherly Ranch where she grew to love the outdoors and fishing. She held Bachelor Degrees in P.E. and Spanish, from NMSU in Las Cruces and Univ. of N. Colorado in Greeley, CO. During that time she traveled to Mexico, Spain and Italy for studies abroad. She was a gymnastics coach and PE teacher at Santa Fe High school for many years. Bertha loved her arts and crafts and to have craft sales. Sis loved her pets, Spunky the Monkey, Penny, Ozzie and Beanie to name a few. She enjoyed the casinos when she could. She was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed! She is preceded in death by her mother Eva Garcia, father Joe L. Rivera, Sr., brother: Luther Rivera. Bertha is survived by her husband Dan Hogan, brother: Joe I. Rivera, Jr., six nieces, and nephews as well as many cousins and other relatives. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to America Diabetes Association 2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900 Arlington, VA 22202 or and charity of your choice. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 am Friday, March 1st at Rivera’s Kiva of Light located at 417 East Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505.

Tributes

Vicki White

I just learned of coach Mef's passing last month. I was so sad to hear of her passing. She was instrumental in my life when I was in high school. Thank you coach Mef for all your hard work, now you have so many other angels to coach, and mentor. I am forever grateful.

Published January 4th, 2020

Kathleen Sena

Mef, you touched so many lives....when we were in school taking classes from you, get advice to help us plot our futures....to now as we are adults who take with us your smile, your commitment, your feistiness, and your belief that there is good in all everyday. Thank you for all you did for so many Santa Feans:) You will be missed by so many whose lives you touched. Rest in peace my friend and thank you for your friendship. Kathleen Sena

Published March 1st, 2019

Maria A

What a wonderful long life your loved one had, Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years. Special mightiness indeed. May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.

Published February 28th, 2019

Mia Leonard

Dan, It has been so hard for Us to learn of Bertie’s passing on just this past February. Don and I loved her so much, truly like a sister to us both, and she was a unique and marvelous friend to Don when they were in college. Bertie made the world a better place just by being alive and did so much just by caring about people the way she did. Don and I send you our heartfelt condolences on your deeply sad and sudden loss of your precious wife of so many years. I thank God for the gift of Bertie and her warm and caring ways of the heart and look forward to the time to come when we will be with her again in that great unbroken circle in the sky.

Published May 25th, 2019