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RICHARD FARRELLY Obituary

TO HONOR RICHARD J. FARRELLY The blue moon and the crisp mountain air in the evergreens whispered and beckoned our Dearest Richard home into the waiting arms of his mother on August 22, 2013 at 1:08 a.m. A most precious birthday gift, Richard was born November 12, 1946, his mother's 25th birthday. For the next 66 years he gave everyone he met the gift of laughter and love. He exuded joy from his core. He knew no strangers and his heart was closed to no one. He gave with every fiber of his soul. He grew up in Santa Fe, and between teasing his sister and hunting with his favorite uncle, attended twelve years at St. Michaels High School, giving more than one headache to the Brothers. His first job was serving as a guard with his beloved Uncle Buddy at Effie Jenks gold mine in Bland, NM. He graduated in 1964, and served in the U.S Navy on the USS Wrangell thru 1971. He served in Law enforcement with both the City of Santa Fe Police Department and the Santa Fe Sheriff's Department. He closed out his career with his retirement in June from the State of New Mexico as Bureau Chief for the Insurance Fraud Division. Richard was truly at home in nature. Nowhere did he feel closer to God than when he was in the mountains. Add a few horses, cats and dogs, and he was in heaven. He was an avid hunter and fisherman all of his life. He is preceded in death by his most beloved mother, Geraldine Staab Farrelly; father, Leonard Farrelly; and his beloved retired police dog, Billy. He is survived by his beautiful soul mate, Nanette Farrelly; cherished sister, Catherine Farrelly Pogue(Darwyn); sons: Steve R. Farrelly (Melody), Sean Farrelly and R.C Farrelly; stepson, Nicholas Horne (Katrin Andresen); stepdaughter, Nicole Horne; grandchildren: Steven Ray Farrelly, Aiden Farrelly and Gabi Young, Maya Horne, Laila and Lilina Farrelly. Nieces Regina Bryant (Bill) and Elizabeth Pogue, Nephew Douglas Pogue (Kathy); great nephew Jason Martinez; great niece Claire Martinez; his beloved Miss Kitty and his horses. A celebration of the joy he gave us all will be held on Wednesday, August 28th, 2013. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 10 a.m., Eulogy at 10:30, and Mass to follow at 11 at San Isidro Catholic Church in the parish center, 3552 Agua Fria. Interment will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Serving as honorary pallbearers: Steve, Sean and R.C. Farrelly, Nicholas Horne, Randall Greer, Douglas Pogue, Bill Bryant, Steven Ray Farrelly, Jason Martinez, Damian Horne, Marshall Girard and Neil Fishbeck. Special thanks to St. Vincent's ICU nurses and doctors for their care and compassion, and ChrisTina Simek for her spiritual support of Richard and his family. In Lieu of flowers please send donations to: The Horse Shelter, 1012 Marquez Place, Ste 201B, Santa Fe, NM 87505 or Watermelon Mountain Ranch, 1512 Deborah Rd, SE #203, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. "Tomorrow is the most important thing in life. It comes into us at midnight very clean. It's perfect when it arrives and it puts itself in our hands. It hopes we've learned something from yesterday." -John Wayne Rivera Family Funerals and Cremations 417 East Rodeo Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87505 Phone: (505) 989-7032 Fax: (505) 820-0435 santafefuneraloption.com

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 27 to Aug. 29, 2013.

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julia lucero

September 6, 2013

Nanette, God bless you and guide you through this difficult time. May you find comfort in knowing that you had a special, unique love that will forever remain in your heart. One day at a time.

David Green

September 5, 2013

Nannette and family,
My condolences and prayers with you all in the passing of Richard - husband, father and great friend. I have many great memories of working with Richard at Greer and his compassion for others. God's Blessings.

Pam Walker

August 29, 2013

Nanette I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart and prayers are with you

Rose Quintana-Lopez

August 29, 2013

Steve, Sean and R C,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. May his spirit live in your hearts forever. Great memories of him in Pecos.
Rest In Peace Richard!

Nicholas Onken

August 29, 2013

Richard, you were a mentor and truly someone I looked up to. You helped light a fire in me of service, integrity, and humor that still burns true today. Thank you and Godspeed my friend.

Mona Varela

August 28, 2013

When I heard of Rich's passing, I was truly heart broken. I had the honor of working with Rich at the PRC. He was always the gentleman; witty and fun to talk to. To his family: I am so, so sorry for your loss. He was truly a great person. God bless you.

Andy Pena

August 28, 2013

Nanette, I am sorry to read about Richard and sorry for your loss. I knew Richard very well while working there at First District Court. I really enjoyed his company. I saw him sometime back at a gun show here in Albuquerque so I am really saddened to see this. Blessings and prayers to you and the family always.

Arthur Montoya

August 28, 2013

My deepest condolences on Richards passing. Kathy, I don't know if you remember me, we go back to grade school and riding on the school bus.

Ramona Valdez-Lopez

August 28, 2013

Richard you have completed the journey we will all take someday, you leave great memories for many, working with you at the SF Sheriffs Dept back in the day will always be a special time in my life, you were a great asset to the Department, your kindness and bright personality made alot people love working there, Rest in Peace Richard you will be greatly missed. To Richard's family my deepest condolences he was one in million, a great man is now resting. God Bless you all in this time of sorrow.

Nanette Farrelly

August 27, 2013

Richard,

I will always be with you. We loved each other so deeply and I know that you made this world a much happier and better place. You will always be in my heart and I take care of Miss Kitty and Simba for you.

Love you always,
Nettie

Steve Farrelly

August 27, 2013

My dad was a man that few words can describe, funny,smart,crazy,handsome. He was the true outdoors man with his hunting,fishing,camping,and of course his horses. you will always be with be with us and will never be forgotten by anyone. I and we love you

Martin Guillen

August 27, 2013

Steve, Sean, RC and Family: We send our sincerest condolences to you and your families. Our prayers are with you all. I have very fond memories of my Uncle Richard and you all in Pecos while growing up. He will be a part of me all the days of my life.

Richard C Farrelly

August 27, 2013

I love you pops!!!! You were there when I needed the most, always.

August 27, 2013

Nannette and Family

My family and I were saddened by the loss of your Richard. Our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you and the angels watch over you

Love, Ernest and Cindy Santa Fe, NM

Larry Ortiz

August 27, 2013

I first met Richard when he and his mother and sister, Cathy, moved to San Antonio St. We lived across the street from them and became good friends. I also went to St. Mike's but was a year behind Richard in school. At that time there were lots of neighborhood kids and we enjoyed playing football in the street and basketball in our back yard. I remember Richard was instrumental in my developing an interest in hiking in the mountains around Santa Fe and the Pecos wilderness. One summer he suggested we go for a hike up to Sun Mount and Richard, my brother Adrian and I trekked from San Antonio St. up to the top of Sun Mount and back home. Tiring but fun. Although I haven't seen Richard in a number of years I've always remembered those years fondly. Thank you for your service to our great country -- Rest in peace.

Don Jochem

August 27, 2013

Richard was a very special guy and a great asset to law enforcement. He knew everybody in New Mexico. I had the good fortune to see him at the end of June this year, just as he was retiring from the State. We had a good laugh together as always. Richard will sure be missed, but his good spirit will always be with us as he watches over us from above.

August 27, 2013

Nanette and Family -

God bless you all at the time of this loss. You and Richard always had smiles and good cheer to share with those of us who had the good fortune and pleasure of running into you in our beloved hometown. May the Lord and all his angels give you strength, comfort and love now and always.

In pray and warm regard - Pat C. Hays-Moore and family

Josie Rodriguez

August 27, 2013

My sincere condolences.

Marty Espinosa

August 27, 2013

He made you smile, he made you laugh! We'll miss the comfort of being around Rich. We have a special place in our hearts for him. It lives on, it will never diminish. Our prayers to his wife and his family. Linda & Marty Espinosa

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