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ANSELMO A. "TONY" BOWLES
Anselmo A. Bowles-born on Nov. 11, 1937, in Colonias, New Mexico-passed away on Feb. 22, 2026, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, at the age of 88.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Thomas and Rosarito Bowles; his wife, Elizabeth Bowles; his daughter, Janet Patricia Bowles; his in-laws; his brothers and sisters; and their spouses.
He is survived by his son, Anthony Bowles; his grandson, Matthew Bowles; his brother, Gilbert (Mary Ann) Bowles; his sister, Molly Carrol; and many extended family members whom he loved and held dear.
Pallbearers
Matthew Bowles
Chris Valencia
Louie Bowles Jr.
Julian Kilkenny
Brian Valencia
Tim Gallegos
Honorary Pallbearers
Johnny Bowles Sr.
Joe Esparza
Rivera Family Funerals
& Cremations
417 East Rodeo Road
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
Phone: 505-989-7032
RiveraFamilyFuneralHome.com

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican from Feb. 28 to Mar. 1, 2026.

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Tony Webb

March 8, 2026

Our condolences to Tony Bowles family.
RIP Sir.

Carl Silva

March 1, 2026

My condolences go out to Anthony and all who knew Mr Bowles. I never met Mr Bowles, but knew Anthony, and could tell how well he was raised.
Carl Silva

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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

1301 Osage Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87505

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