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Lawrence John Ferns Jr.
September 11th, 1946 - February 24th, 2022
September 11th, 1946 - February 24th, 2022
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 10am, 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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Roy & Olivia
Please accept our our condolences on the loss of our long time friend Larry. We met Larry when we were in college. Our thoughts and prayers are with Larry and all his family. May God bless you all. Roy and Olivia Trujillo.
Caroline Jaramillo
Please accept my most sincere condolences. I was a good friend of Eric Ferns. May God wrap His loving arms around your family and bring your family peace and comfort in your time of need. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all. Rest in eternal peace Mr.Ferns. And my dear friend Eric. Gone but never forgotten.
Lawrence And Angelina Quintana
It saddened our hearts to hear of the death of our dear neighbor and friend, Larry. He will be remembers as a gentle giant who always was willing to help all in need. We will miss him stopping to say hello on his daily walks. The end to his many walks on earth has come to an end. His last walk has now lead him to our Heavenly Father. Rest In Peace, Larry. You will be missed. Isabel, Brian, Elaine, Amy and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Lupita Gress
I am so sorry for the passing of Larry. I knew him from working at State Engineer. He was a very nice and respectable man. I will keep you in my prayers.
Florence Romero
Dear Isabel and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Larry was always so patient and kind when I'd see him at church. All of you will be remembered in my prayers. May he Rest in Peace.
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