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CATANACH, ALFONSO "IKIE" December 20, 1926 - September 14, 2014 Alfonso "Ikie" Catanach, a lifetime resident of Santa Fe, passed away Sept 14th, surrounded by his family after a brief illness. One of eight children of James and Eulalia Catanach, Ikie was born on Dec. 20, 1926. He was a loving, kind, and gentle husband, father, and grandfather who often had a twinkle in his eye and mischief in his heart. More than anything he enjoyed spending time with his loved ones and dog, Chaco. Ikie was best defined by his deep devotion to his Catholic faith. Going all the way back to his youth and through his entire adult life he demonstrated his devotion in several ways, including regularly serving Mass for the Archbishop, sneaking across the Iron Curtain to attend Mass while serving in the Army Infantry post WWII Europe, frequently attending Eucharistic Adoration, saying daily Rosary, participating in the novenas and processions for La Conquistadora, and at times working two jobs to ensure his children were able to attend Catholic School. Education was extremely important to Ikie and he was proud of his children's and grandchildren's academic accomplishments. He was also known for his devotion to his family and his love for Notre Dame, NY Yankees, Green Bay Packers, westerns, and mariachi music. Ikie retired after almost 30 years of working at the NM State Penitentiary. He was preceded in death by his parents, loving wife and constant partner, Stella, his siblings - Billy, Margaret, Jimmy, and Murray. He is survived by his children Patty Catanach (Lloyd), Robert Catanach (Rosie), and Priscilla Gaussoin (Roch), his six grandchildren - Nicholas Valdez (Jessica), Sarah Gaussoin (Wesley Todd), Travis Gaussoin, Dr. Therese Catanach, Maria Catanach, and Thomas Catanach, and two great-grandchildren - January, daughter of Nicholas, and Lincoln Alfonso, unborn son of Sarah. He is also survived by his brother Marcos (Lila), sisters-in-law Teena, Gloria, and Lou Catanach, Celine Ortega (Charlie), Viola Romero (Mariano), and a multitude of extended family and friends. The family appreciates the dedication and help his physicians and their staff provided to Ikie this last year. Appreciation and gratitude also go to Margaret Murray and Mike Lara for their love, support, and selfless attention to Ikie. A Rosary will take place Monday, Sept. 22nd at 6pm at Rosario Chapel. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, Sept 23rd at 9am at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Santa Fe, with interment to follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Carmelite Sisters, 49 Mount Carmel Road, Santa Fe, NM 87501. Honorary pallbearers will be the grandchildren. Berardinelli Family Funeral Service 1399 Luisa Street Santa Fe, NM 87505, (505) 984-8600 Please sign our guestbook for the family at: www.berardinellifuneralhome.com
        Published on: Sun September 21, 2014