Charlotte Santos Lorona , 85, died January 14, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona. Charlotte was born the daughter of Luis and Victoria (Paredes) Santos on February 8, 1934 in Brenneman, Arizona.

Charlotte was a graduate of Hayden High School. Charlotte married Robert on April 10, 1952, and settled in Winkelman, Arizona to start a family, soon moving to Kearny, Arizona were they remained. Charlotte had a successful career as school secretary for Hayden Public Schools for 20 plus years.

Charlotte is preceded in death by her loving husband: Robert Padilla Lorona and son: Enrique Joseph Lorona. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of her children: Robert (Ernistine) Lorona, Debbie Lorona Marquez, Sam (Mary) Lorona; her 10 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; as well as her brothers and sister:  Arnold Santos, Rudy Santos and Velia Montano.

Charlotte will always be remembered as a devoted wife, mother and nana.