Elva Marie Norte

Elva Marie Norte obituary, Cortez, CO

Elva Marie Norte

Elva Norte Obituary

Visit the Ertel Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

Elva Marie Norte was born November 12, 1943 in Clifton, Arizona, to Manuel and Petra (Perez) Loya. She passed away at home with her husband by her side on April 22, 2025. A rosary will be prayed on her behalf Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church with a Memorial Mass to follow at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers her family suggests making a donation to the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. https://www.montelorescatholic.org/catholic-daughters---junior-catholic-daughters 

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