Richard Jimenez

Richard Jimenez obituary, Santa Fe, NM

Richard Jimenez

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Richard Jimenez Obituary

It is with profound sadness that the family of Richard Jimenez announce his passing on August 7, 2025, at the age of 84. Richard grew up in Tesuque N.M and resided in Santa Fe N.M. He was born December 12,1940, to the late Josephine and Ricardo Jimenez. Richard was a devoted husband to his wife Marcella, with whom he shared 44 years.

Richards' passions included river fishing, wood carving, weightlifting, and land scaping. He often said, "he had the most beautiful rose bushes in the neighborhood."

Richard is proceeded in death by his parents Ricardo and Josephine Jimenez, siblings Patricio Jimenez, Andrea Wallace, and Lorraine Roybal, stepson Donald Sena.

Richard is survived by his wife Marcella, sister Annabel Jimenez, stepchildren Manuel Sena, Annette Sena, Debbie Valdez, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great-grandchildren whom he loved all immensely.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

27

Memorial service

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

Rivera Family Funeral & Cremations of Santa Fe

417 East Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Send Flowers

Aug

27

Burial

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Rivera Family Funeral & Cremations of Santa Fe

417 East Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Send Flowers