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Dennis CULVER Obituary

CULVER, Dennis February 4, 1945-June 1, 2011 Dennis Culver, 66, passed away at his home in Santa Fe, NM of pancreatic cancer. A noted artist, he was the preparator for the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy Strell, daughter Rainia Ananda, grandchildren Dason and Freyja, sister Candace Culver, mother Carolyn Culver, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Memorial services are pending.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Jun. 3 to Jun. 5, 2011.

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David Gilliland

May 28, 2021

Miss him every day---he was a natural soothing source that is becoming more rare each day...

Douglas Atwill

July 3, 2011

Dennis was a kind and wonderful man, and I know he will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with Nancy and his family.

Lisa Law

June 21, 2011

Dennis was one of the greatest people I have ever met. I saw him recently and had not in such a long time. He was such a light for so many of us.

Emily Manner

June 14, 2011

Dennis and Nancy were close friends of my father, George. When my dad was diagnosed with cancer both Dennis and Nancy were there for him and for us too! I was so saddened to hear about Dennis and my deepest sympathies go out to Nancy and the family. I like to think Dennis and Dad are together now. Fill the birdfeeder Nancy; they will come!!

Christine Albert

June 13, 2011

I met Dennis as a young girl when I moved to Santa Fe in 1971. To this day whenever I see thick white clouds I think of Dennis and whenever I think of Dennis, I see thick white clouds in my mind. While looking at his art online I found the ultimate cloud painting "Hidden Up There Forever." I like to think that is where he will be, now and forever...Deepest sympathy to his family and dear friends in Santa Fe.

June 9, 2011

My brother Jeff and I went to St Elisabeth Elementary School in Van Nuys California with Dennis. What a great family. He was not only the best athlete in school, he was the smartest kid in every class! Our best wishes to his family. Gene Meyer

David Gilliland

June 7, 2011

It was my great luck to have known such a wonderful individual---I will miss him...

Kelli George-Ott

June 4, 2011

Dennis, my friend. I always enjoyed the days I worked with you @ MIA. Fond memories of a good man. My thoughts are with you - you will be missed.

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