Frank Mondragon

December 20, 1940 - December 25, 2020

Sanford resident Katherine Carroll Ortega, 80, went to her eternal rest on December 25, 2020 at the Rio Grande Inn Nursing Home. Katherine was born on December 20, 1940 in Grand Falls, Texas, the daughter of Brownie Graham and Eunice Wills. Katherine loved music and gardening. She devoted many years of her life to inspiring and teaching others to play music. Katherine was passionate about her work with the international Mission Board and traveled throughout Europe, Romania and Bulgaria. She never met a stranger and her outgoing personality is definitely what drew people to her. She loved spending time with her family and friends. She will live on through her loving husband Diego Antonio Ortega of Sanford, CO; daughter Tammy Carroll of Birmingham, England, sons Randy Carroll (Shelly) of Monte Vista, CO; Charlie Carroll (Cindy) of Albuquerque, NM; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, sisters Jane Genereux of Odessa, TX; Lenora Browning of Leander, TX. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Katherine was preceded in death by her parents Brownie and Eunice Graham, son Jerry Carroll, sister Lois Stephens, and great grand daughter Elena Molina. Cremation was chosen and services will be held at a later date. To leave online condolences please visit romerofuneralhomes.com. The arrangements have been entrusted to Romero Funeral Home of Alamosa.