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TED STARNES Obituary
Ted Starnes, 81, of Santa Fe, passed away on October 6, 2025. Born September 19, 1944, to Ted and Dominica Starnes. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Donna and Jeanine, and nephew David Dye. He is survived by his wife, Sophia, and sons, Ted (Michelle) and Grayson, as well as niece Lisa Dye and nephew Jeff McCarthy (Rita). He is also survived by in-laws Catherine Sisneros, Sara Archuleta, Carmel Owens (Jim), Rudy, Gerald, and Arnold Sandoval (Tammy), and numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary will be held at 10 a.m., followed by Mass at 11 a.m., October 24 at St. Anne's Catholic Church.
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Mike E. Montoya
Yesterday
Sophia and Family,
I played softball with Ted back in the day. He was smooth at 3rd base. Ted was a true Gentleman!
My sincere condolences to you and your family!
Jose Hernandez A
Yesterday
Met him at BF Young Jr High , great guy!
Dolores
October 23, 2025
Sophia and Family,
My sincere condolences to you and your family. God Bless You.
Dolores
Sonya
October 22, 2025
My sincerest condolences and prayers to you Sophie and the family.
Eternal rest grant unto Ted, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen.
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