David Peter Burger

DAVID PETER BURGER, JR. David Peter Burger, Jr. of Santa Fe, NM, passed away on July 18, 2018. He was born in Upland, CA on September 13, 1982. David was preceded in death by his father, David Peter Burger, Sr., his paternal grandparents, Joseph Sr. and Florence Burger, his maternal grandparents, Ed and Peggy Silva, his aunt/Godmother Sharon Silva, his uncle Joseph Burger, Jr., and his aunt Julie Carroll. He is survived by his mother Kathy Silva of Santa Fe, wife, Danielle Jaramillo Burger, daughter Jolie Burger and step daughter Emma Sandoval, sister April Jules, niece Azhia Bauchman, nephew Ashton Bauchman, uncle/Godfather Art Burger, family cat Mila Burger, cousin/brothers Tobias Burger and Aaron Carroll, and well over 100 other Burger, Carroll and Silva aunts, uncles and cousins. He was known as a wonderful family man with a lively sense of humor and a willingness to lend a hand to anyone in need. For most of the past 12 years David worked as Contracts Administrator for the family consulting business Burger, Carroll & Associates, Inc. of Santa Fe. He was so popular with his clients that the family has received dozens of condolences from across the country. David was a year away from completing his BS MIS/IT Management degree program from Southern New Hampshire University. David was an accomplished DJ and regularly performed at The Boxcar in the Santa Fe Railyard, and at fundraising events across the Southwest. He coached his daughters in soccer and was an avid fisherman, he and his wife enjoying days of catching trout on the Cimarron River in Northern NM. David loved the outdoors, enjoying family outings to the mountains and rivers fishing and camping; the desert and beach sunsets; and star gazing. David was also an excellent chef, he loved cooking and creating new unique dishes for all to enjoy. David touched so many lives in his too short of a life he will never be forgotten. A memorial services will be held at 10am July 28th at the Kiva Chapel of Light, 417 East Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe. A reception will be held at The Boxcar following the service. Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations 417 East Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505) 989-7032 riverafamilyfuneralhome.com