Betty Fiorina Obituary

BETTY FIORINA Betty Fiorina, age 90, of Santa Fe died on Feb. 25th at home with her family. Mrs. Fiorina, former Secretary of State, was well known throughout the state for her advocacy in animal and woman's rights. Fiorina was born in El Paso, TX to Delphine Sauders and Jules Vicknair Sr. She married Anthony Fiorina and is preceded in death by her parents, her sister Sally Wraase, her brother Jules Vicknair Jr. and her husband Anthony Fiorina. She is survived by: her sons Tom and wife Caryn; Gary and wife Roberta Fiorina; her grandchildren: Riesha Fiorina, Anthony Joseph Fiorina II, Matthew Fiorina and Chanet Fiorina; great grandchildren: Gary Thomas and Micah and many other relatives and friends. Her undying love and loyalty to her family was her first and main priority in life. She lived to give to her loved ones and her animals. A very special thank you to Dorothy Brady Mathis, lifetime friend, for her generous support and selfless dedication to Betty! Dorothy donated seven years of her life 24/7 to care for Betty during her unfortunate battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Just a couple of Betty's many great accomplishments include her title of Chief Clerk of New Mexico Constitutional Convention and the dedication of the New Mexico State Printing Facility in her name. Betty was such an amazing woman that it's difficult to sum up her life in a few short sentences. A service will be held at Calvary Chapel Santa Fe (505-988-3291) on Wed., March 3rd, at 10:00AM (2520 Camino Entrada, off of Cerrillos Rd). Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 11:30 and a reception following at 12:30 (location to be announced). In lieu of sending flowers; the family suggest that a donation be made to the Alzheimer's Association at PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or online at: www.alz.org/join_the_cause_donate.asp Or by calling 800-272-3900.

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican on Feb. 28, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Betty Fiorina

12 Entries

Kara Tirone

April 23, 2010

Aunt Mimi,
You were such a huge part of my childhood and inspiration on my life. I will never forget all the wonderful times spent with you and Toto and Riesh, from Christmas in Vegas to playing with ShaniPoo. You will be forever missed but i'm so happy Mom has her big sister and brother back together. Love you, Kara

Judy Bruton

March 7, 2010

Tom Gary and Family,
I was so so sorry to hear about Betty as were Fred and Rick. We want you guys to know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Judy Kadane Bruton

Jim 'Wedo' Salazar

March 3, 2010

March 03, 2010 Tom, Gary, and the Fiorina family: I'll always remember Betty as a beautiful, loving, and tough classy lady. She was what Santa Fe and N.M.were in better days. May the Good Lord bless and keep her and you and yours.

March 3, 2010

Tom, Gary and Family,

I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.

Dolores G. Baca and Family

Cheryl Thorp-Maes

March 2, 2010

My prayers are with you all. God Bless You.

Shirley Hooper

March 1, 2010

Tom and Gary and Family

I’m sorry I must be out of town for Betty’s service. I remember seeing her for the first time in Lovington when she ran for her first term as Secretary of State. She came up to Gailen’s and my car and introduced herself. We thought she was the prettiest politician we’d ever seen. She had on sling back high heeled shoes and looked like a million bucks. Later she also tried to help find a room for me the first time I came to work in the House of Representatives in 1959. Those are just a few of my memories, including her love for my sister and husband Bobbie and Don Lavash.
All my love to you and my sympathy on the loss of our “Dog Whisper”.
Shirley Hooper, former Secretary of State, husband Ed Garcia and sons Johnny and Greg.

Phyllis Holmes

February 28, 2010

Betty your love of life and animals was contagious... Everytime my family visited you and Tony you guys made our trip so exciting... I loved going to the casino with you guys.. Betty you really are an inspiration for women and I am proud that you are my Great Aunt... I know you are now with Tony... I hope you and Grandpa have fun catching up... You were always full of spunk and my memories of Santa Fe will always be in my heart!!! I love you.. PhyLLis Holmes

February 28, 2010

Dear Betty,
I always check to see how everyone is doing in Santa Fe, and I found out you had passed away. You fought that disease a long time. You will be sorely missed. I will remember the good natured person you were, and how kind you were to me. Most of all to animals. I will never forget the little dog we rescued from the Casino the first night I came to visit.
May God be with you always.
Your cousin,
Judy Kadane Bruton

Jill Vicknair Holmes

February 28, 2010

Dear Betty,
Thank you for all of the wonderful memories. You and Tony treated us like royalty every time we came to visit. You made everything so much fun. Our family fondly reminisces about our visits with you often. We will miss you, but we know you are with Tony, and Grandma and Grandpa, and your brother (my daddy) and sister, and all of your beloved little critters. Vaya con Dios. We all love you.

Rena Paradis

February 28, 2010

Dearest Betty, you were one of a kind. You gave so much to New Mexico, with grace, beauty, much humor, and selflessness. We old timers will miss you. Much love and gentle condolences to your family.

PATRICIA MEDINA

February 28, 2010

BETTY YOU WERE A PRETTY LADY, 25 YEARS IN SANTA FE, YOUR FAMILY WILL MISS YOU

Julie Marie Vicknair

February 28, 2010

Goodbye for now Aunt Betty... I know you are with Tony, and grandma and grandpa, and Pete and my daddy and mama and all of our family. I also know you are with all of the little animals you saved during your amazing lifetime and they are so happy to see you once again. I will miss you so much, but I am happy you are no longer having to suffer through such a devastating disease... I love you Betty... Julie Marie Vicknair (and Jack also)

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