Anna Rael

Anna Rita Rael, 89, of Santa Fe peacefully passed away in her home on January 30, 2026. She didn't let cancer or other challenges in life diminish her kindness or humor and she will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her son Mark, her daughter Caroline, and their father Jerry Rael. She is survived by her daughter Donna Swain (Mike), grandson Ian Hedgecoke (Jenna), siblings Zoilo Montoya, Frank Montoya, Cathy Lomax (Ralph), Mercedes Diener (Paul), four great grandkids and many nieces and nephews.

Anna was devoted to her faith and very active in her church. She was a member of the Blue Army and the Catholic Daughters, and for many years did Holy Hours in the chapel of Guadalupe Church in service to the Blessed Mother. Over the years she made literally thousands of rosaries to give away, even sending some to Africa and other parts of the world.

Anna was known for her generosity of time and energy and for always being willing to help. She was quick with a joke and a smile and loved by many. Anna is deeply missed.

Services will be at St Anne's on Monday morning, February 23rd, with a rosary at 9:00 followed by mass at 10:00. Private burial will be at Rosario Cemetery at a later date.