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1945
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2023
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Andy Dimas Obituary
NOVEMBER 9, 1945–JANUARY 19, 2023
Deacon Andy Dimas, 77, was called to our Lord on January 19th, 2023. He had been bravely battling cancer for the past 5 ½ years.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Mary Lou. He is also survived by his children, Leona and husband Stephen, and Sophia; his grandchildren, Teresa, Lesi, Tina and Dorian and 2 great grandchildren, his brother Abe Dimas and sister Mary Helen Dimas and several nephews and nieces.
Deacon Andy served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War. He retired from the Bureau of Land Management after 30 years. He went on to become a Deacon in the Catholic Church and was ordained in June of 2003. During this ministry, he served as a Deacon at St. Anne Parish in Santa Fe. He was the Chaplain at the N.M. State Penitentiary for 5 years. He continued to work with the prison after he retired from the N.M. State Penitentiary. He was involved in many other ministries. He dearly loved his service to the Church, and was fulfilled spiritually with this as his true calling.
He loved the outdoors and passionately advocated for the care of all of God's creation.
Deacon Andy touched the lives and was deeply loved by so many people and will be greatly missed.
A Rosary will be held at 11:00 a.m. on February 3rd, with the funeral mass to follow at 12:00 p.m. The burial will be at the National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. and then a reception at St. Anne Parish in Santa Fe, 511 Alicia St, Santa Fe, NM 87501.
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Memories and Condolences
for Andy Dimas
Marla O'Ferrall
August 2, 2024
I just thought of Andy and decided to look him up. Sorry for your loss. I knew Andy from working at BLM back in the early 80's. He was such a nice man.
JOE CHAVEZ
May 22, 2024
DEACONO ANDY DIMAS YOU BROGHT ME BACK TO OUR LORD AND SAVIOR . YOU AND YUOR WIFE MARYLOU . ALWAYS BACKING YOUR MINISTERY . POR EL AMOR DE DIOS HERMANO . IWILL NEVER FORGET YOU AND MARYLOU . A BEACON TO ALL OF US . AMEN
Wade Cureton
December 12, 2023
I wish I had a photo to share. But I do have a clear picture in my heart. Andy got me access to Max and Super Max at PNM for many years. As a part of Prison Fellowship and Emmaus Correspondence School, I had the privilege of visiting from cell to cell sharing the word of our Lord. Those years of visiting those forgotten souls one on one though the milky Plexiglas window or through the space between the wall and the sliding door are some of my fondest memories of service. After I had been doing this for many months, I found myself unescorted inside the pods and food ports were often opened for face to face interaction. I'm sure Andy had something to do with trust I was shown by institution. I'm also sure Andy brought a lot comfort to those in need as they sought help though the PNM Chaplains office. He was a good man blessed of God willing to share those blessings with others.
Hermano Joe SolemeChavez
February 6, 2023
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Wade Cureton
January 30, 2023
Yes, Andy was a great man! I personally witnessed his ministry inside PNM. I will hold onto the example he set for me.
San Miguel Church
January 29, 2023
Deacon Andy
Hermano Joe&Regina Chavez & Family
January 29, 2023
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Ruby Trujillo
January 28, 2023
So Sorry for your loss sending prayers to all his family and friends
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