Robert Marez

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Dad, and Pop, Robert Marez. He passed away peacefully in the early morning of Friday, July 24, 2026, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on January 25, 1938, in Yeso, New Mexico and served his country proudly from January 1955 - 1959 in the United States Navy.

Robert married the love of his life, Erma Baca, on September 8, 1956, and together they raised a beautiful family with six kids.

Robert was an electrician by trade but a master of all trades. He loved his Family and spending time with his Grand kids, great-grand kids. He loved camping, fishing and any chance he and Erma could get would take his grand kids on small vacations.

Robert is survived by his wife, Erma; his daughters, Susan Garcia (Louis), Albuquerque, NM, Rose Marie Fernandez (Joey), Santa Rosa, NM; his sons, Ronnie Marez (Janet), Albuquerque, NM, Robert aka Bobby Marez (Suzie), Stanley, NM, Steve Marez (Jennifer), Albuquerque, NM and Michael Sam Marez, Albuquerque, NM.

He is also survived by 15 grandchildren: Sandy Candelaria (Jay), Joseph Baca (Natalia), Joshua Baca, Lauren Sosa (Carlos), Leanne Mares (Robert), Jacob Marez, Justin Marez (Shandra), Desiree Marez (Nelson), Stephanie Fernandez, Dominic Fernandez (Marissa), Jude Marez, Daniel Marez, Jonah Marez, Madison Perea and Bradley Perea and 11 great-grandkids.

He was so deeply loved by his family. The presence he brought into our lives will stay with us, always. And now, waking up and knowing he's gone. . . it hits hard. It hits in a way we were not ready for.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sandra; his parents, Margarito and Eulogia Mares and brothers and sisters.

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at FRENCH - Westside. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., also at the FRENCH - Westside Chapel. The burial will follow the service at 2:00 p.m., at the Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, NM.