Eliza Maria Fernandez
January 5, 1937 – June 28, 2023
On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, Eliza Maria Fernandez, 86, of Santa Fe, NM went peacefully by God’s will while surrounded by her husband, sons, daughters, son-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Eliza was born on January 5, 1937, in Costilla, New Mexico to Jose E. and Sinforosa C. Vigil. After finishing high school Eliza moved to Santa Fe where she was employed in New Mexico State Government and other private employment. In 1959 Eliza met Robert, her future husband. After two years of courting Robert saw in Eliza a person of respect, friendship, and beauty. Robert and Eliza were married on October 21, 1961, by the Catholic Church. In the 61 years of a blissful marriage six sons and two daughters were born. Eliza was a very loving and caring mother. She taught religion classes for her own and neighborhood children. As a mother, she would take sons and daughters to deliver the morning paper, to school and to church services. Eliza sang with the St. John the Baptist church choir. Eliza had a strong devotion to the Blessed Mother and Padre Pio.
Eliza is preceded in death by her parents; father and mother-in-law, Luis and Petrita Fernandez; son, Eugene; siblings: Fares Vigil (Ennie), Felix Vigil (Cecilia), Floyd Vigil, Gustavo Vigil, Paul Vigil, and Bertha Vigil (Felix); brothers and sisters-in-law: Reynold Gaillour, Frank Hernandez, Marina Cordova (Joe), Louis Fernandez (Julia), Alice Garcia (Eliseo), Bonifacio Fernandez (Margie), Agapita Jeantete (Gabriel), Gustavo Fernandez (Teodora), Margaret Fernandez, Fabiola Lucero (Ben), and Irene Trujillo (Eloy).
She is survived by her husband, Robert; children: Gregory (Myra), Vincent, Kenneth (Jessica), Agnes (Frank), Edwin (Patricia), Fernando (Elizabeth), Lucia, and daughter-in-law Carla; grandchildren: Steven, Stefanie (Alec), Christine (Nathan ), Christopher (Halie), Matias, Mario, Anthony (Angel), Amanda (Raymond), Raquel (Andrea), Alessandra, Mikayla, Anelisa, Carlo (Veronica), Emily (Sean), Benji (Britney), Dominic, Marcus, Julie, and Zachary (Jenny); great-grandchildren: Abran, Sydnee, Urijah, Avry, Chloe, Lila, Ellyce, Aubrey, Arianna, Aaron, Dylan, Caleb, Raya, Noah, Heidi, and Jordan; siblings: Priscilla Hernandez, Victoria Gaillour, Dennis Vigil (Henrietta), MaryLou Spear (David), and Arthur Vigil (Darlene); sisters-in-law: Beatrice Vigil and Cecilia Martinez. As well as numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and many other relatives and friends.
A very special thank you to the staff at Del Corazon Hospice, and special caregivers Griselda and Diana for the care and kindness shown to Eliza and her family.
Memorial services are as follows:
Rosary - Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 6pm at Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations; 417 East Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505.
Rosary and Funeral Mass – Friday July 28, 2023, at 10 am and mass at 11:00 am at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church; 1301 Osage Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87505 with burial to follow at Rosario Cemetery; 499 N Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501.
Pallbearers; Steven Fernandez, Matias Fernandez, Anthony Sena, Alessandra Fernandez, Carlo Fernandez, and Benji Lucero, Jr.
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| Name | Eliza M. Fernandez |
| Date of Birth | January 5th, 1937 |
| Date of Death | June 28th, 2023 |
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| Funeral Home | Rivera Family Funeral Home - Santa Fe | |
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417 Rodeo Road Santa Fe NM 87505 United States |
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| Children | Lucia Fernandez |
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Eddie and Family,
My sincere condolences on the passing of your mom. In reading other messages she was a beautiful wife, mom, grandma, Tia, friend and much more. May God wrap his arms around you as grieve the loss of a wonderful lady.
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My sweet Mamacita, I am missing you so very much. But I take comfort knowing you are resting comfortably in the arms of our Lord. Rest peacefully my beautiful mom. I love you much too much!
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Lucia, just know that I made a visit with her and never left her alone. A special oraciones (prayers and blessings) were recited for her. We love you and the Fernandez Familia dearly. - Bumper & Kathy Rose
Thank you so much for being with her and praying with her. It really means a lot to me and all of us. Love you both!
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Dear Uncle Bobby and Family,
Please know that we are so sorry for your loss and offer our condolences to all. We know that she will forever hold a special place in your hearts. May she rest in peace and love.
Francis and Jeanne Fernandez
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I will miss my sweet tia...prayers and love to my Fernandez cousins and Tio Bobby
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Dear Fernandez Family, my deepest sympathies on the loss of your wife, mother & grandmother. May she rest in peace and her memories live in your hearts forever. May the dear Lord guide you and embrace you during this difficult time.
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Dear Lucia and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. May your Moma rest in peace and may the perpetual light shine on her.
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Please accept my condolences to your family!!! Lucia & Eddie I’m very sorry for your loss!!! May your mother’s memories console you in your grief!!! Sincerely, Eleanor Hostetter
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