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Edward Natay Obituary

EDWARD H. LEE NATAY Edward H. Lee Natay, 81, died peacefully at home August 19, 2016, after a lengthy illness. Ed was a lifelong resident of Santa Fe, being raised on the campus of Santa Fe Indian School. After high school he joined the U.S. Navy and served in the Korean War. Upon honorable discharge, he went to work for the National Park Service-a job that lasted 54 years. After retirement, he attended the Poeh Arts Center, where he studied silversmithing, and his jewelry has been exhibited in museums and art shows throughout Santa Fe. Ed leaves behind his family and many friends who mourn his passing. Services are pending.

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Published by Santa Fe New Mexican from Aug. 22 to Aug. 23, 2016.

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Mariana Kinlacheeny

January 31, 2018

I have never met Ed in my life-time. My late parents used to play his music during my childhood years What a talent! What a beautiful voice! I love the "Navajo Love Song" I still listen to it. God bless your soul-Ed. Thanks for the beautiful songs........

Carmen Briseno

September 2, 2016

RIP uncle Eddie....you are now with your son and at peace...you have forever been a beautiful part of my childhood...I never forgot every time you came to visit you would tell me to sit down so you could draw me...at the end you would of drawn a beautiful horse....condolences to your family..

Dave Ruppert

August 30, 2016

It is with profound sadness that I learned of Ed's passing. He was a thoughtful mentor to me, a wise soul, a good man. The world is diminished with his passing. My sincere condolences to his family. Peaceful journey Ed, I will remember you always.

Scott Edwards

August 28, 2016

Eddy was a mentor to me at the NPS when our offices were located on the Carmelite Monastery campus. I recall his patience and talent and especially his kind heart. You will surely be missed. God Bless you sir.

Rebecca M. Post

August 27, 2016

Will always appreciate having had the opportunity to work with dear Ed for more than 33 years at the National Park Service and want to provide his family with sincere sympathy.

August 25, 2016

Ed and I worked at NPS. He was always very nice and easy to talk to. God Bless your new journey and my deepest sympathy to your family.
Olivia Gurule

Rosie Pepito

August 25, 2016

Such a wonderful man and such a big loss. You will be missed Ed. May your family be comforted by all the wonderful memories you gave them and the people you have touched during your life.

Cathy S. Lopez

August 25, 2016

So sad to hear of Ed's passing. Sincere condolenses to Ed's family. I will remember Ed with that great smile of his and the kindness and interest he showed when he listen and spoke to all he met. May you rest in peace Ed.

David Banks

August 24, 2016

I knew Ed through work with the tribal programs at the National Park Service. Ed was always helpful in reviewing grant applications and I relied on his insight to help select the best projects. I will miss Ed. I learned much from him.

Dorothy FireCloud

August 24, 2016

My sincere condolences to Ed's family, I worked with him a few years back on Southwest Strategy. Prayers for a beautiful journey home for Ed.

Jodi Herrera

August 24, 2016

When I started working for the NPS Ed asked if I wanted to go on a field trip to Bandelier. He had a meeting and told me I could just look around. While there; the Rangers asked if I wanted to go on a Search and Rescue. I did (in a helicopter); if Ed didn't ask me to go I wouldn't have done that nor made a lifelong friend that day. After Ed retired he took silversmith classes with my sister Lisa. It was at Indian Market that she saw Ed's son and he told her Ed had passed two days earlier. Ed was a great man!

Robert Webb

August 23, 2016

With much sadness I read of another friend who has passed away. That worked with me in the Southwest Regional Office of the National Park Service. Ed you were a good man.
May your family find peace in their memories.

Jean H Rodeck

August 23, 2016

Dear old friend and coworker at the old SWRO, we had so many good memories of work and play, mutual friends and shared experiences. Have missed you all these years. I, too, will remember that smile through thick and thin.

Alexa Roberts

August 23, 2016

So saddened to hear of Ed's passing. He was a mentor and friend during the years we worked together in Santa Fe. His important contributions to the National Park Service will leave a legacy long into the future. With condolences to his family,

Margie Fresquez

August 23, 2016

I am so saddened to learn of Ed's passing. He was such a kind person. I always enjoyed visiting with him as a co-worker at NPS and later whenever we ran into each other in retirement. May he rest in peace and God bless you, his family.

Rick Smith

August 23, 2016

I am sorry to read this. Ed was a big help to me in the SF Regional Office of the NPS.

Jerry Rogers

August 23, 2016

Ed Natay is one of the people I will remember best and longest.

Nanse Chavez

August 23, 2016

My condolences to all the Natay families.

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