William David Wright

William David Wright William David Wright, 71, went home to be with the Lord on May 13, 2019. He was born on April 11, 1948 to Willie and Ramona Wright. David was born in Madrid and grew up in Santa Fe. David was proud to serve his country as a veteran of the Vietnam War, he enlisted in the US Army March 27, 1967 and was discharged with full honors on April 5, 1970. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service medal and Vietnam Campaign medal, Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, as well as Expert marksman (M-16). David was employed by the State New Mexico, PERA Maintenance Department and The City of Santa Fe Parks and Recreation Division. He was preceded in death by his Father and Mother, Willie and Ramona Wright, Brother Frankie Wright, Sister Claudine Wright and Brother Cruz D. Wright. David is survived by daughters Valerie Wright and Jessica Wright, he also leaves behind 3 grandchildren, David Gonzales, Krystal Wright and Estrella Gonzales, as well as sisters, Rosalie Ashbaugh, Bernadette Baca (Gene), Marian Wright and Debbie Carole Wright, 2 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Amanda Romero and Diondra Martinez will serve as pallbearers. David’s final request was for a graveside service, the burial service with full military honors will take place at the Santa Fe National Cemetery at 10:30 am on Tuesday May 21st, 2019. We will always carry your memory in our hearts. A Tribute to my Dad by Valerie Wright My Dad was a Man of Honor, A Man of Pride, a Hero. He fought for our country and I am proud of him. He was a straight shooter, told it like it was. But, he was also a Man with a big heart, full of love. He helped those in need. If you needed it, he would give you the shirt off his back. He was loving and caring. He was also a good listener. Anytime I needed to vent or just simply hear his voice, I knew he would be there to listen, no matter what he was going through he was there to listen. He also gave the best hugs ever! You would get lost in his arms as he wrapped them around you and squeezed tight! Those hugs alone were comfort enough to take away whatever emotional pain was there. He was a strong Man, stubborn, but strong! Anytime I would ask him how he was doing, he would simply say “I’m fine mija”. Even though he said those words, I knew deep down in my heart it was a different story, but he would never let it show. He stayed strong for others, I guess that kept him strong. I don’t know, but that is what I would like to think. He hardly let his guard down but when he did it showed me a side of him that I waited so long to see. It was like looking in the mirror. I finally got to SEE my Dad; I finally got to see ME in my Dad, if that makes any sense. How much we are alike, the hand gestures, the same thoughts, the ‘stink eye’, all of these same mannerism, seeing them first hand, put a smile on my face because it brought me closer to my Dad. You will be missed by many and tears will shed. But I know, deep down in my heart you will live on, just in a different way. I know you will still be around, checking in on us every now and then. I also know, that I need to let you go because, holding on too tight is selfish on my part. You need to fly, spread your wings and fly. So yes, I will share you with the Angels in Heaven. I love you; I love you so very much. I am going to miss you but it is time for me to let you go. May God Bless your soul Dad. You are now free, free to fly I LOVE YOU, DAD!