Cora Lee Solano

Cora Lee Solano- A long time resident of Santa Fe passed away peacefully at home on Friday November 4th in the presence of her Daughter, Son and loving Sister Anna Mae. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Cora Lee was born on April 29, 1938 in Mesa Rica, New Mexico and moved to Santa Fe when she was 18 years old. Her Career included: Employment at Mountain Bell for 15 years and retiring from working in Telecommunications for the General Services Division, of New Mexico State Government after 26 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Domingo and Stella Maez and two brothers, Carlos and Abe Maez. She is survived by her Daughter Brenda Solano and partner Richard Alvarez of Santa Fe, and Son Tony Solano and partner Russell Ivey of Albuquerque. Cora Lee is also survived by her grandchildren; Alisha Catanach, Aaron Catanach and Bryan Catanach and Great Granddaughter Amber Catanach. She is also survived by her Brother Albert Maez, her sister Anna Mae and husband Benny Montano, Agnes and husband Richard Marano and her sisters Lorinda Maes, Celina Tandy and many nephew and nieces. She is also survived by her partner, and special friend, Joe Pat Segura. Words cannot express how much she touched people’s lives and how much she will be missed. She taught us all strength, love, patience, and to always have a positive attitude. Cora Lee had strong faith in her Religion and determination as she fought Cancer on four different occasions over the past 15 years; never giving up. A Rosary will be recited on Thursday morning at 8:15 am at St. Johns Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 AM and Interment will follow at Rosario Cemetery. Those who wish to contribute something for Cora Lee should please make a donation to the Christus St. Vincent Cancer Center in her name. We would like to thank the Cancer Doctors, Hospices Nurses and many others for their support. Her Daughter, Brenda Solano, who was mom’s primary care giver during this time, was the “loving force” ensuring mom’s needs were met during her final days.