Zacarias Florencio Paña, 73, a resident of Fairview, NM went home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2021, with his loving family and friends by his side.
Zacarias was born in Embudo, NM. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Sylvia Paña, his faithful brother Joseph Paña and their parents Zacarias Paña, Sr. and Sofia Paña, father and mother-in-law Hilario and Veronica Martinez, sisters-in-law, Idalia Gallegos, Lucy Gallegos; and brother-in-law Larry Hliario Martinez.
Zacarias is survived by two sons; Zac Paña and his spouse Rolanda Paña. Isaac Paña. One daughter, Armaida Santana and her spouse, Lorenzo Santana. Seven grandchildren: Alyssa Paña, Isaac Paña (his faithful caretaker and sidekick), Ariela, Esaias, Santiago, Elario and Ezekiel Santana. Two great-grandchildren Sophiya and Daniel Bryant. Sisters-in-law: Annabelle Paña, Joyce Martinez, Cecelia Vargas and Virginia Vigil. Along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a few great compadres including the oldest basketball league in northern New Mexico.
Zac was proud to serve his community as a police officer. He retired as LT. and went back to serve as Deputy Chief totaling his time to the City of Española to thirty plus years.
Whether you knew him as Dad, Grandpa, Uncle Zac, Paña, LT or Deputy Chief, he was the glue that bonded, the man who listened, the one that went the extra mile whether it was a favor, money, just a ride or the Police Officer that gave someone a helping hand. He never expected anything in return.
The holy rosary will be recited and prayed for Pana at the St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Alcalde on Tuesday, May 18 2021 at 10AM, mass will follow at 11AM. Burial will take place after the mass at the Catholic Cemetery in Alcalde. Pana Family has entrusted his care to Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations.
The Family would like to thank Del Corazon Hospice Care for their gentle, kind care of Zac while he was home in his last days. We appreciate the time Jacob, Amanda, Myra, and Don took with our Dad and spent with the family.
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| Name | Zacarias F Pana |
| Date of Birth | May 30th, 1947 |
| Date of Death | May 2nd, 2021 |
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| Funeral Home | Rivera Family Funeral Home - Española | |
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305 Calle Salazar Española NM 87532 United States |
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On behalf of the Paña and Santana Family, I would like to thank everyone for remembering our Dad and Granpa. We appreciate your tributes, words, and prayers.
He was truly One of a Kind and we will all miss him so very much until we can see him again.
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Armaida
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I'm so sorry to hear about Zac, Lt. Pana was my trying officer at the Espanola City PD. Having gone in as the first female officer, Lt. Pana was my mentor and always watched out for me...
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Pans family, please accept my most heart condolences on the death of Zac. I was blessed to be able to work with him in the sporting Goods Dept. at Walmart he taught me so much about firearms and fishing tackle. He was kind and above all he was generous and respectful. May he know be at rest with his loving Sylvia and those who have gone before.
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Armaida this is fran sooo sorry for your loss my prayers are with u and your family. Let me know if u need anything until when are u here call me 4840423
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My deepest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Big hugs, Maida. Love ya
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Our prayers and sympathy to the Pana family for your loss. May Zach Rest In Peace!
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Yo the family of Mr Pana. He was one of Espanola best law enforcement officers that connected with people. I didn't have the interpersonal contact but I saw what he did. He is missed. Need more people just like him. My sincere condolences to the family. Love and prayers. God bless em all. With respect to the family. Theresa B.
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The “Boss” was the most genuine and sincere person I knew. When I first started in law enforcement, he would scare the hell out of me for he was a giant of a man. He went on to be a giant for me in so many ways and was a big teddy bear, who could always hold his own. Definitely a legend amongst law enforcement and his memory will never fade. Many of “Us” became successful in our careers and personal life because of the guidance and genuine care that he showed. I have so many memories and stories and his legend lives on!! Blessings to all
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To the family of Zac Paña, my sincere deepest condolences. I had the honor to work with Zac at Sunwest Bank years ago. He was such an amazing man, with a kind heart. He was the only person who listened to me and helped me through a hard time in my life and I will forever be grateful to him for helping me and keeping me safe when I needed someone near. My heart is broken. Rest In Peace, Mr. Zac.
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To Mr. Paña’s entire family I send my condolences. This huge loss to you is also a great loss to the Española Valley. Your daddy was a very beautiful, kind, respectful and respected man in my life. I was one of the Española Police Cadets back in the day, and Mr. Paña was a role model and mentor. I’m so sorry for your loss. May our Heavenly Father comfort you as only He can and may your dear daddy rest in perpetual light and peace with your beautiful mother. Keep his legacy alive in his grandchildren so that they, too will someday grow up to be pillars of peace, honor and comfort to others.
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To the Pana family, our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. May the Lord bless your entire family. I have fond memories of my Godson, I was proud to be his Nina. Are sincerest condolences, Margarita San hex and family.
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My condolences and prayers for my uncle Zack. I will miss u and u we’ll always be in my heart. You were one of my dad’s closest cousin. I remember when I was younger we would get together and kill the pigs with my dad. U were my dads best cousin, hunting partner, drinking buddy, basketball, baseball, and enjoyed going to the boys state championship every year. U we’ll be missed dearly. Love u and the Paña family and the Martinez family
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So Sorry to hear of Zac's Passing. We send our Deepest condolences to the entire Family. RIP Zac
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To the Pan a families, our deepest condolences on the recent passing of two great great amigos, Zac and Joseph.May God almighty give you all the strength to endear this.Rest in Peace BROTHERS in Christ.
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To the family of Deputy Chief Zac Pana, Espanola Police Department, my thoughts and prayers are with you and the Pana Family. Zac Pana was a devoted family man as well as a dedicated public servant who devoted his professional life to the citizens of the Espanola Valley as well as to the Espanola Police Department. My deepest condolences to the Pana Family. Wayne A. Salazar, Chief of Police, Ret. Espanola Police Department.
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We are deeply sorry for your loss. He interactions with us and ours were always so respectful. I imagine he was so overjoyed to be with his brother Joseph in a pain free and peaceful paradise. God bless you all.
Eddie and Carmen Campos
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Sorry to hear about our brothers Zac He was a wonderful person I saw him in church all the time his faith was great he was also in the Knights of Columbus in San Juan with us wonderful person will be missed grand knight Lino herrera
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My deepest condolence to family of zack pana he was a great man I have alot of respect for him he was also my dads best friend Arnold velasquez they worked together police dept in Espanola sped your wings you are a true angel
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Sincere condolences to his family. May God grant you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
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Family of Zac Paña, Just found out today of Zac’s passing. So very sorry to hear of his passing, he was quite and a humble person that I meet thru Matthew Bustos family. We would see each other at times in church at San Juan Pueblo.
It was always a great pleasure to say hello to him. May Zac now Rest In eternal Peace and I pray he had a beautiful reunion with his wife Sylvia. God bless you all.
Deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy,
Leroy Sanchez
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My condolences to the Paña family. Officer Paña es a good role model to us in the police cadets. May his soul rest in peace.
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My condolences to the whole families of Zac he was a good friend may you and joseph be with jesus..
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To the Pana family my heart felt condolences, Zac was a great friend we had good times at the gym, may have rest in peace
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To Pana Family
Our condolences on the loss of Zac.
Randy & Betty Norris
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Armada, Zac and Isaac
Please sincere condolences for your father’s passing. I always liked your Mom and Dad and I was very fortunate to have known them. May God Bless You always and bring you peace through this hard time. Much Love,
Yolanda Romero
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Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the Zac, Isaac, and Armaida families. My cousin Pana will be dearly missed by all of us. May God give you the strength to get through this hard time. Just know that our prayers and love are with all of you. Fly with angels my dear cousin. I love you Pana.
Flora and Kenny
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We are deeply sorry for your loss. We send our deepest condolences to the entire family. Zac always welcomed us with open arms. We will miss seeing him at church in San Juan. May God bless and be with each and everyone of you during this most difficult time.
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Worked at Espanola PD along with Zac for numerous years. Zac was a very personable person and got along well with the entire Staff. My sympathy to his family members in this loss of this very decent person, whom I had the pleasure of knowing and working with. May he rest in peace!
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To Zac's entire family....please accept my heartfelt condolences. When I began my law enforcement career in 1979, Zac was one of my supervisors. I learned so much from Zac, lessons that kept me safe throughout my career. He taught me to be a professional,
to serve with honor, and to always respect the citizens we served. Despite my moving from the valley and continuing my law enforcement career elsewhere, I never forgot Zac. He was not just a mentor, but a true friend. I will never forget you Zac, rest easy my brother!
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Boss, so many memories our families have shared so many great memories and fun times when you wore that badge We all who were fortunate to stand together as peace officers and friends and understand the true meaning of the badge & loyalty. You will not be forgotten my friend! Our prayers & love will always be with your family who loves you dearly. Rest in peace my friend I know Sylvia, Joseph and your parents are rejoicing. Con mucho amor Pana !!!!!
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Much love to you Marquez and Joann...I forgot "Boss"!!! :)
Con mucho amor....We love your family!!! As a little girl I enjoyed cruising with my dad to go and visit with you at the video shop!!!
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To the family of Zac Pana: It is with a sorrowful heart that I write these words of praise for my life long friend, classmate, neighbor, fishing and hunting partner. Zac and I go back many, many years and although we hadn't gotten together in our adult years, we did have quite a time in our younger years with our other buddies, some that have gone before Zac. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Fly with the angels my friend, until we meet again. Michael and Judy Martinez
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I am very sorry on the passing of your loved one. My mom Lydia Lewis worked with him. She used to be a dispatcher for city of espanola while he worked in law enforcement. She and him were friends. May he Rest In Peace and his family find comfort during these trying times.
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Dearest Zach, Isaac, Armaida & family,my sincerest condolences on the passing of Uncle Zac. I was looking forward last year to go back home and claim my promised chicken adobo and egg rolls he told me he was going to make for me on my next trip home. Every trip home he was one of the members of the Cristobal & Tomasita Martinez clan that I could have serious history discussions with. May he be able to finally rest after such a long health battle and a sudden passing of Aunt Silvia. He was my dad’s eternal hunting and state basketball tournament partner and they both were my brothers baptismal godparents. Requiescat in pace.
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My most sincere condolences to The Pana family on the loss of your loved one..!
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Our Deepest Condolences to the entire Family. Rest in Peace Uncle Zac. Peter and Frances Mascarenas
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Dear Pana Family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of your Father, Grandfather and cherished loved one. No words can take away the pain, only the Memories shared will warm your hearts. May the Dear Lord wipe away your sorrow and hold you in his loving arms at this difficult time.
Annette Gonzales Baca
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Please accept our condolences on the passing of your dear father Zacarias.
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