Who We Are

Our staff of professionals has years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each comes to us because we are leaders in our profession, with dedication to service, and professional integrity.

• When we sit down with a family, our shared goal is to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. We offer them a wide variety of services and products, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions. Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.

Our Valued Staff

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  David Victor Navarrete, Managing Partner

  David Navarrete has been the managing partner at Berardinelli's for the past three years. He is a member of the Rotary Del Sur Club in Santa Fe. He and his wife Shea enjoy time with their daughter Lourdes skiing and traveling.

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  Nicole Maes, Assistant Managing Partner

  Nicole M. Maes a native Santa Fean has assisted countless area families since 1996 at Berardinelli Family Funeral Service. Nicole is extremely involved in the community and is an active board member of Gerard’s House, La Union Protectiva and volunteers with various other civic organizations in the Santa Fe area. Nicole and her son Issiah enjoy snowboard, traveling and spending quality time together.

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  Gerald Rodriguez, Funeral Consultant

  Gerald is a life-long Santa Fean, and began his funeral service career with Berardinelli's in 1972 at the age of 14. Since then, Gerald has been a successful firefighter/Paramedic, retiring after 20years of humbly serving the citizens of Santa Fe. Gerald is currently a member of the Nocturnal Adoration Society and Eucharistic Minister at The Basilica of St. Francis, a emeber of the Adoragtion Society at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Santa Fe and very involoved with Pilgrimages for Vocations of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. Gerald is quite the accomplished Drummer as well, playing with such notables as Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Legend Bo Diddley.

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  Susan Vigil, Funeral Consultant

  Susan has been married to her husband Larry Vigil for 34 years and have 3 children, 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. At 42 Susan began her second career in the funeral industry. Susan has been with Berardinelli's for the past 3 and a half years and enjoys serving families in their time of need.

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  Jessica Romero, Funeral Consultant

  Jessica is a native Santa Fean and has been with Berardinelli's for the past 3 years. Jessica enjoys spending time with her family and attending the Kiwains Club in Santa Fe. Recently Jessica was promoted to Funeral Consultant after serving in the office managers role.