Lisa Ann Schaefer

October 10th, 1967 - July 1st, 2019

Memorial

Mementos

Lisa Gutierrez Schaefer, Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, wife and partner ascended into eternal life on July 1st after a tragic accident near Medanales, NM.

Lisa was born in East L.A. to Elisa and Higinio Gutierrez. Lisa was raised in Tortugas, NM with her siblings Gino Gutierrez, Annette Tankseley and Tommy Gutierrez.

Her love for music, animals and the landscapes of northern New Mexico guided her to her paradise in Tierra Amarilla. Though small in stature, Lisa's heart and personality were enormous. She will be remembered for her quick smile, musical laugh, and her endless generosity caring for her communities throughout New Mexico.

Lisa was preceded in death by her husband Peter Carlisle Schaefer. Lisa is survived in life by her partner Lester Denninger, her children Justin Miller, Renée Miller, Otto Schaefer and Audrey Schaefer and her grandson Neven Miller.

A memorial will be held for Lisa in Las Cruces NM this Saturday July 6th at 6pm at the Rio Grande Winery, 5321 NM-28, Las Cruces, NM 88005. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you bring a dish to participate in a communal potluck. For more information, please call May Schaefer 575-642-3709.

A second memorial will be held for Lisa at 5pm on July 27, 2019 at the Agape Worship Center at Ghost Ranch Retreat and Education Center 280 Private Drive 1708, Abiquiu, NM 87501. For more information please call Jodi Casados 505-980-1631

Tributes

Rose Martinez

My condolences to Lisa's family. She was our next door neighbor here In Ensenada. She was also the nurse that took care of me during my illness. She was an outstanding individual and my heart aches for her loss.

Published July 7th, 2019

Marcie Ann Croft

In loving Memory of my sweet and beautiful cousin Lisa. The world is a better place because of you and the life you lived. I will treasure the childhood memories and friendship of adulthood. You will be missed Lisa. Send my love to Mom & Dad. ❤️ Lisa Ann Schaefer 10/10/67 - 7/1/2019 Dear Heavenly Father, You hold time within your hands, and see it all, from beginning to end. Please keep and carry the family and loved ones, in their sadness and loss. Cover them with your great wings of love, give their weary hearts rest and their minds sound sleep. Lord, lift their eyes so that they may catch a glimpse of eternity, and be comforted by the promise of heaven. We ask all this in the precious name of Jesus. Amen

Published July 6th, 2019

Lanna Scott Posey

Les and Schafer family, I am so sorry for the loss of Lisa. We worked together 10 years, there was no sweeter, kind person. She was always smiling! We will miss this wonderful soul. Fly high sweet friend .❤️❤️❤️

Published July 6th, 2019