Esther Raya Obituary

The passing of Esther Raya (Alamosa, Colorado) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 29, 2026 at the age of 85. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Esther Raya to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Antonio Santistevan and Carmelita Garcia Santistevan; her daughter Nadine Ford; and her grandson John Gutierrez. She is survived by: her husband José Raya; her children, Daborah Rangel (Sergio), Catherine Roybal (Bernardo), Angelina Purdy (Pete), Shantel Sandoval (Neev), Alex Ford (Ruth), Bernie Ford (Laura) and Eric Ford; her brother Joe Santistevan; and her sister-in-law Sandy. She is also survived by 29 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.