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DAVID G. DALTON

DAVID G. DALTON obituary, Santa Fe, NM

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Feb. 19, 2026

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Santa Maria De La Paz Catholic Church

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DAVID DALTON Obituary

DAVID G. DALTON
November 12, 1938 -
December 28, 2025
David G. Dalton, known as Dave, passed away on December 28, 2025, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was born on November 12, 1938, in La Cueva, New Mexico.
Services will be held on February 19, 2026, with a 9:30 a.m. Rosary and a 10:00 a.m. Mass at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery.
A more thorough life tribute may be accessed at:
https://www.riverafamilyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/david-dalton

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Santa Fe New Mexican from Feb. 7 to Feb. 8, 2026.

Memorial Events
for DAVID DALTON

Feb

19

Rosary

9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Santa Maria De La Paz Catholic Church

11 College Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87508

Feb

19

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Santa Maria De La Paz Catholic Church

11 College Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87508

Feb

19

Funeral

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Santa Fe National Cemetery

501 N Guadalupe St, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Funeral services provided by:

Rivera Family Funerals & Cremations of Santa Fe and Santa Fe Memorial Garde

417 E. Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Memories and Condolences
for DAVID DALTON

Sponsored by Rivera Family Funerals & Cremations of Santa Fe and Santa Fe Memorial Garde.

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