Katherine Naranjo Sisneros

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Katherine Naranjo Sisneros

October 28, 1934 ~ October 8, 2023

Katherine A. Naranjo Sisneros, 88, of Price, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on October 8, 2023. She was born October 28, 1934, in Fruita, Colorado, the daughter of the late Joseph E. and Lucy Roybal Naranjo. She was the first of four siblings, followed by Jeanette Naranjo Jones and preceded in death by Charlotte Naranjo Turner and Severiano Naranjo. She moved to Spring Canyon, Utah in 1940 and graduated from Carbon High School in 1952. On February 27, 1954 she married the love of her life, Raymond E. Sisneros, who preceded her in death on June 25, 2013.

After marriage, Katherine had six children but had it well in hand due to the early death of her own mother. At the age of 14 she helped her father raise her siblings, ages 5, 9 and 12.  

Katherine worked for Carbon County School District in Child Nutrition Services. Katherine loved children; even before her grandchildren and great-grandchildren came along, she helped her siblings with their children as they grew up. They all have fond summer memories of staying in Price at Aunt Katherine’s house. She was small in stature but had an enormous presence! Having so many kids around all the time, she ran a tight ship, but was always kind.  

Katherine’s hobbies included crocheting, needlepoint, knitting, cooking the best tortillas and reading. She was a devout member of the Catholic Church. In the last years, her two tiny dogs, Monkey Moose and Mimi, were always at her side. The family would like to thank Kelly Lim, Katherine’s in-home caregiver of seven years and the professionals from Charter who helped her in the final months. Also, Taresa Marshall, who was always there when needed.  

Katherine is survived by her remaining five children and their spouses, John Sisneros (Diane, deceased); Raymond J. Sisneros, Billy Sisneros (Mila, deceased), all of Price; Danny Sisneros of Salt Lake City, Catherine Sisneros DaSilva (Alexander) of Draper; eight grandchildren, Jason Sisneros, Salt Lake City, Taylor Ann Sisneros Norton, Price, Lauren Sisneros, Seattle, Washington, Joey Sisneros, South Jordan, Jessi Sisneros Heinritz, Paonia, Colorado, Alexis Sisneros Sandoval, Price,  Sara Sisneros, Rock Springs, Wyoming, Franco Sanchez Torres, Frankfurt, Germany; 15 great-grandchildren and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her eldest son, David Sisneros; and his son, Dade Sisneros.

A funeral Mass was celebrated on October 14, 2023 at Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church, Price. Committal, Price City Cemetery.