Isaac Lerma

A life well lived is a precious gift from someone who filled our world with laughter, love and joy.  It’s with heavy hearts and extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Isaac “Esaque” Lerma, age 76, into eternal rest.  Isaac’s deep love for life and family gave him the strength to battle cancer until his very last breath.  We will miss his hugs, kisses, laughter, generous heart, dancing skills and, of course, his jokes. 

Isaac was born in Punta de Agua, NM.  He grew up in Santa Fe, lived briefly in California, and returned back to Santa Fe, a place he proudly called home.  Isaac was proud of his many accomplishments, which included managing the NM Gas Company, owning his own plumbing business, and retiring as a Pipeline Safety Supervisor at PRC. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Timoteo and Antonia; his brothers, Andres, Joe (Cecilia), Xavier "Abey" and Abel (Lydia) Lerma; special nephew David Lucero and special niece Roberta (Ruby) Carrillo.  He is survived by his honey and loving wife, Bess; brothers and sisters Lucy Teaney, Wilfred (Flora), Becky (Albert), and John (Diane); his children Cynthia, Mark (Lisa), Loreal, Angela (Mike), Christina, David (Elaine), Sophia (Jesus), and Jacob; his grandchildren Pamela, Josh, Shania, Christopher, Mario, Gabriella, Mia, Orion and Giovanni, and his precious great grandson Joshua Jr. 

Isaac’s love and generosity will be missed by all.  A memorial service will held on Thursday, March 5th at 11 a.m. at the Rivera Kiva Chapel of Light located at 417 E Rodeo Rd, Santa Fe, NM with a reception to follow at the F.O.P.  In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity.