Joseph Anthony Catanach

Joseph Catanach, 69, died of natural causes peacefully in his home in Santa Fe, NM on May 18th, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his Father Marcos Catanach, his Mother Lila Catanach, sister Dolores Belanger (Mike), twin brothers Nick and James Catanach, and nephew Kyle Catanach.  He is survived by his brothers and sisters Margo Pike (Steve), Rick Catanach, Daniel Catanach, Greg Catanach (Diana) and Bonnie Catanach; his nieces and nephews Tamara Belanger (Josh), Jayme Espinoza (Jonathan), James Catanach (Melissa), Luke Catanach, Natalie Catanach, Ezekiel Catanach (Marlene) and Sara Catanach; his great niece Elliana, and great nephews Dominic, Dion, Diego, Ryker, Tristan and Mason.  Joseph,  born and raised in Santa Fe, was a devout Catholic who served as an altar boy at St. Francis Cathedral.  He frequently prayed with the Carmelites.  He graduated from St. Michael’s High School where he became known as “Canasta Joe” after a role in a class play.  He had a great sense of humor, an infectious smile, was clever, playful and somewhat of a prankster.  He earned his Electrical Engineering Degree at New Mexico State University and worked at the Los Alamos National Laboratories. He also worked as an accountant for Hotel St. Francis and Shidoni Art Gallery.  He loved to work out and hike. He taught rigorous spinning classes at Evolve and Genoveva Chavez Community Center.  Joe loved the outdoors and especially the mountains.  Joe always had a good story to tell and always came to the aid of Family and friends.  He was a wonderful, caring son, brother and uncle. We love him dearly.  He is truly missed and a great loss to all.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi on Friday, June 26, 2020 at 12pm.

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