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Lawrence Ferns Obituary
Following a lengthy battle with cancer, Lawrence "Larry" J. Ferns, Jr. passed away on Feb 24, 2022, at the age of 75, with the love of his family surrounding him.
Larry was born in Roswell, NM in 1946, to Lawrence Sr. and Mary Virginia Ferns. After graduating from Roswell High School in 1965, he received a BS in Civil Engineering from NMSU. He moved to Santa Fe, NM to work for the Interstate Stream Commission. There he married Mary Isabel Gonzales, the love of his life, in December of 1972. He retired from the NM Office of the State Engineer Dam Safety Bureau in 2000.
Larry was a member of the Jaycees and served as director from 1980-81. He also served on the Association of State Dam Safety Officials Board of Directors from 1997-99. He was an avid train lover and loyal member of the Santa Fe Model Railroad Club. Larry was a devout Catholic, serving as a Minister of Hospitality for fifteen years. Larry enjoyed his daily walks, travel, outdoors, trains, music, food, and spending time with his family.
He was predeceased by his Father Lawrence, Sr., his son Eric Ferns, his sister Maryanne Hatch, and his brother William "Bill" Ferns.
Larry will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years, Mary Isabel; his children: Brian Ferns (Erica), Elaine Lopez (Robert), and Amy Ferns-Vigil (Gabe); his grandchildren: Eli, Eliana, Ava, Elicia, and Gabriel; his mother Mary Virginia Ferns; his brother, sisters, brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws, and many nieces and nephews.
A remembrance and Rosary will be held at 5pm, Thursday March 17, at Rivera Funeral Home, 417 E Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am, Friday March 18, at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Church, 11 College BLVD, Santa Fe. The Rite of Committal will be at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Santa Fe.
The family extends its gratitude to the staff at the CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Cancer Center, the Comfort Keepers caregiver, and the Age Friendly Senior Care owner/caregivers for their compassion.
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John B. Aragon
August 12, 2023
Larry and I were classmates at St Peter's high school .It was his tutoring in high-school, a special friend that I got thru chemistry in high school. We reunited once back in about 1980 ,I've never forgot him. Wayne Dillion,Mike Wyatt, we all were so close. So sorry for your loss . A very special person in my life.i remember you to Steve.
John B. Aragon
Steve Scarano
March 20, 2022
Larry and I were classmates in Roswell at St Peter School for many years. I clearly remember his smile, gentleness, courtesy. I am happy that, perhaps 25 years ago we exchanged letters in which I had complimented his public service as an dam safety engineer, a noble calling. I'm thankful to have met Larry.
Vick Thomas
March 9, 2022
Larry was always upbeat and fun to be with. He was a real asset for the Santa Fe Model Railroad Club.
Gary Cascio
March 7, 2022
I worked with Larry as a Minister of Hospitality for many years. He was always friendly, cheerful and ready to help. I will miss him.
To Mary and his family, please know all the Ministers of Hospitality at SMDLP will miss him and will be praying for his soul.
Prayer for the Faithful Departed
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Gary Cascio
March 7, 2022
I worked with Larry in SMDLP's Ministers of Hospitality. He was always so pleasant and friendly and quick to help out. I truly enjoyed his company when we worked together.
Peace and blessings to Mary and his family from all the Ministers of Hospitality.
We pray for his soul.
Gary Cascio
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