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MARGARET KENNEDY Obituary

MARGARET (PEGGY) KENNEDY
January 4, 1945 - December 16, 2025
Margaret (Peggy) Louise Kennedy was born on January 4, 1945, and died peacefully on December 16, 2025, surrounded by family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Irving and Pauline Brocious; her stepfather, Roy Stone; her daughter, Kathy Wheat; and her brothers, Kenneth Brocious and Dale Stone.
She is survived by her children: Deborah Cowan; Jerry Wheat and his wife, Brenda; and Adam Valdez and his wife, Brandi.
She is also survived by her ten grandchildren: Phillip Romero; Andrew Romero and his wife, Leian; Jessica Manzanares and her husband, Izzy; Timothy Cowan; Joseph Wheat; Derek Wheat; Bailey Valdez; Bentley Valdez; James Wheat; and Zane Engel, as well as eight great-grandchildren.
Peggy grew up in Los Alamos and later lived in Santa Fe, Pojoaque, and most recently, Albuquerque.
She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she taught Sunday School for many years.
Peggy had a deep love for animals. She loved going to the zoo, either by herself or with family, especially to visit the "big cats."
She is deeply loved and will be greatly missed.
Services will be held at First Baptist Church, 1605 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, New Mexico, on January 16, 2026, at 2:00PM.
Published by Santa Fe New Mexican on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Michael Hemperley

January 16, 2026

Our sincere condolences during this time of loss...May God bless you all and provide strength and comfort in the days ahead...
Prayerfully and lovingly,
The Hemperley Family
Skip, Billie & Michelle

Shirley Martin

January 13, 2026

I knew Peggy from 1st Baptist in Santa fe. She was a very sweet person. RIP Peggy. You'll be missed by everyone

Sandra Padilla

January 12, 2026

Deborah and family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace.
Sandra Padilla

Roberta Montoya Martinez

January 10, 2026

My Condolences to her family and friends. May she Rest in Peace.

gloria Bradbury

January 9, 2026

I,M SO SORRY TO HEAR OF MY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FRIEND. WE LIVED ON THE SAME ST (SPRUCE) IN LOS ALAMOS. WE WOULD CATCH THE BUS TOGETHER. AND I STRARTED GOING TO THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH WITH HER. WE USED TO LIKE TO DRESS ALIKE. I REMEMBER HER DAD, MOM AND BROTHER, AND HER GRANDFATHER WHO ALSO LIVED WITH THEM. HER PARENTS USED TO TAKE US TO ARCHERY AND TAKE HOME VIDIOS OF US PLAYING. I TOOK HER ONCE TO VISIT MY GRANDPARENTS HOUSE IN ARROYO SECO, NEAR TAOS, BECAUSE I NEW SHE HAD A LOVE FOR ANIMALS. SHE WOULD FEED THE BABY LAMBS WITH A BOTTLE. WE WOULD GO HOURSE BACK RIDING AND MANY OTHER ADVENTURES ON THE FARM. I HAVE SOME WONDERFUL DRAWING THAT SHE DID OF ME. SHE HAD A HAND FOR DRAWING.
I WILL MISS MY FRIEND OF MANY YEARS.
MAY GOD BLESS HER AND HER FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SORROW. REST IN PEACE. MUCH LOVE.

RITA PUCKETT-URANGA

January 8, 2026

I am so sorry to hear about Peggy. May she rest in peace and my condolences to all her family.

RITA PUCKETT-URANGA

January 8, 2026

I am so sorry anout Peggy. May she rest in peace and my condolences to all the family.

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