Robert D. Miera

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Del Miera to heaven on February 17,2022.  He is preceded in death by his parents Del Miera and Gertrude Miera, his wife Louana, daughter Marilyn, son Robby, and grandmother, Mariana.

Born in Algodones, N.M., Bob grew up with a large family, and later at a young age, moved to Santa Fe, where he spent most of his life.  He graduated from St. Michael’s High School, where he was an exceptional athlete.  He lettered in five sports and received other accolades during his time there.  Even all these years later, you would often find him cheering on the Horsemen and Lady Horsemen.

He was employed at Joe G. Maloof Company for more than 30 years, where he earned multiple sales awards.  Bob continued his passion for athletics through the mentorship of young athletes throughout Santa Fe.  He coached baseball and basketball, and worked with the city’s youth at the Monica Roybal Center.  He was an active member of the Coronado Kiwanis Club, where he served as president.  He was a member of Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, and attended church regularly; he passed on the importance of faith to his family.  He also found tremendous joy in the mountains of Valle Escondido.  He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed snowmobiling, driving ATVs, and sharing those moments with his family.  Bob also had a greenthumb and enjoyed working in his beautiful garden year round.  Bob’s influence was felt by many as he was a man of morals and hard work.  He will be sorely missed, but never forgotten.

Perhaps Bob’s greatest achievement and joy was being married to his lifelong friend, Louana, for 58 years, and father to his children: Marilyn (Charles) Emanuele, Michael (Karmella) Miera, Michelle Miera, Martin (Marlene) Miera, Lyndi (Bob) Miller, Melissa (John) Bash, Robert Miera, Mark (Sonya) Miera, and grandfather to Helen Emanuele, Aaron (Shannon) Miera, Kimberly Miera (Clinton Nicley), Alisha (Michael) Montoya, Ron Schneider, Megan (Ben) Wood, Malerie (Brandon) Mabry, Maren (Eugene) Smith, Melissa Miera, Zachary Becker, Jack Miller, Brandon (Eboni) Bash, Kyle Bash, Marcus Miera, Jennifer Miera and Luke Miera. He is survived by his sister Melba (Orlando) Esparza, and sister-in-laws, Selene Luna, Nannie Jo Miera, Darlene Luna, and Carmen Luna.  He was also a great grandfather and great great grandfather to a manifold of great grandchildren and a great great grandchild.

Bob’s faith carried him through until the end, and his family takes great comfort in knowing that he now resides in heaven with his wife Louana, daughter Marilyn, son Robby and many other believers in Jesus Christ.

The Miera family appreciates the assistance and care of Ambercare and specifically, Tanya, RN.

Pallbearers: Ruben Lovato, Gene Fulgenzi, Warren Fulgenzi, Tommy Vigil, Mariano Chavez, Vince Lopez.

Honorary pallbearers: Manuel Miera, Fred Miera, Ron Miera, Dennis Luna, Rockne Luna, Rick Gutierrez.

Catholic Rosary will be held at 6:00pm on Thursday, March 10, 2022, at the Kiva Chapel of Light, 417 E. Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM.

The funeral mass will be held at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, 1301 Osage Avenue, Santa Fe, NM., on Friday March 11, 2022 at 11:00am with burial to follow at Rosario cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Bob’s name to: St. Michael’s Alumni Association, 100 Siringo Road, Santa Fe, NM  87505.