DIANE ATENCIO

DIANE ATENCIO
October 19, 2025
Diane Marie Scheer Atencio went on to her greater reward on October 19, 2025, surrounded by family. She was heartily devoted to her God, Savior, and Lord, and her love of the Holy Trinity spilled out upon all who could accept it-especially her three children and nine grandchildren.
Diane was born in Madison, Wisconsin, to Robert Gottlieb Scheer and Mollie Frieda Greenwell. She was the oldest of four siblings: Robert, Richard, and Mary. Diane entered a Catholic convent during high school and was close to taking her final vows when, at 21 years old, she lost her father-a WWII veteran and local firefighter. Several months later, she was ordered to take a leave of absence due to medical conditions that she would struggle with for the rest of her life.
Seeking a drier climate, Diane arrived in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she worked as an Emergency Room LPN at Saint Vincent Hospital. During a time of reflection at the Pecos Monastery, she discerned that her vocation was to married life. She changed careers shortly afterward due to workplace stress and her health, becoming a Teacher's Assistant with the Santa Fe Public Schools, where she remained until her retirement in the late 1990s. While at Agua Fria Elementary, she met her soon-to-be husband, Pedro Atencio, a fellow educator.
Diane and Pedro were married for 41 years until his passing in the mid-2010s. Together, they raised three children: Mario, Alicia, and Javier. She adored and doted upon all her grandchildren-Aramea, Dorino, Eleiana, Florian, Javier, Genesio, Zuriel, and Kaylee-as well as her great-grandchild, Azullua. Diane and Pedro were also blessed with many children by spiritual adoption. Trusting in the power of prayer, she was often called upon by many who sought spiritual, emotional, and physical comfort and assistance.
Diane is survived by and goes on to reunite with many who were blessed to experience her great love, generosity, and good-hearted nature.

Her funeral will be held at Santa Maria de la Paz, 11 College Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87508, on Monday, November 3, 2025. Rosary at 10:00AM, followed by Funeral Mass at 10:30AM.
Please send all flowers to the church on November 3.