Louis Branch

Louis L. Branch, 23, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2017. Louis was born on January 6, 1994, to Loretta L. Branch and Jim C. Burch. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Louis L. Branch and Theresa Branch and paternal grandparents Paul Burch and Patt Burch, Uncle Jackie Keen, and cousin Miguel Perea and many great uncles and aunts. He is survived by stepbrother Jay W., stepsister Brandy and husband Bobby Gilcrease, nephews Reggie and Ryleigh; aunt and uncles, Linda Branch, Joseph Perea, Nick and Bonnie Branchal, Elizabeth Branch, Tom and Jackie Trujillo, and Bernard and Judy Gonzales; cousins, Adan Branchal, Joey Gutierriz, Nikki Branchal, Angela Keen, Jennifer Keen, Alexander Yancy Keen, Dylan Trujillo, Tiffany Trujillo, Mario Halliday, Joelle Gonzales, Alisha Chavarria, and Bernard Gonzales, Jr. He is also survived by beloved great aunts and uncles Paul and Alice Jaramillo, Catalina Branch, Dallas and Emily Clayton, Marcella Branch, Pauline Rodriguez, and Martin and Mildred Sandoval. We deeply mourn the loss of our precious Louis. We have many memories of him we would like to share with family and friends. We thank you, once again, for the support you have given us all. Your prayers are what keep us going and are what Louis needs for his journey ahead, so we ask you to join us in praying for the soul of our beloved Louis. All services will be held on Saturday, January 28, at Santa Maria de la Paz Catholic Church on Richards Avenue (off Rodeo Road) in Santa Fe. The Rosary will begin at 9:30 am with the mass immediately following at 10:00 am. His final resting place will be at the Rosario Cemetery at a date and time to be announced.