Diane R Guzman (Baca)

Diane R. Guzman (Baca)

Diane R. Guzman (Baca), age 70, born to Andrea Baca-Aragon on December 2, 1954, in Santa Fe, NM, entered eternal rest on April 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. Diane lived a life defined by faith, family, and a radiant spirit that warmed everyone she met.

Diane was preceded in death by her mother, Andrea Baca-Aragon; her sister, Mary Gloria Baca; brother, Waldo Baca; brother, Ivan Vigil; sister, Tina Padilla; brother, Robert Baca; sister, Angel Padilla; grandchild, Miklo Galvan; and late husband, Sergio Guzman, Sr.

Diane is survived by her loving children, Charles Galvan, Janelle Guzman, Raquel Guzman, and her fiancé, Anthony Sanchez-Lengyel, and Sergio Guzman, Jr. and his wife, Brianna, as well as beloved grandchildren, Samantha, Carlito, Milyah, Emilio, Charlie, Shawn, Jaden, Cameron, Raya, and Elizabeth, and several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters, Virginia Ulibarri and Gloria Lopez, husband Bobby Lopez; special friend, Michelle Romero; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends whom she loved dearly.

Diane was a graduate of Santa Fe High School and Vogue Cosmetology School. She worked as a hairstylist for a few years, bringing beauty and smiles to her clients. Diane always gave her time to those in need, maintaining a career as a devoted caregiver for individuals with special needs, where her compassion and dedicated work ethic touched countless lives. Diane found peace by rivers and lakes and out in nature, cherished cruising around Santa Fe and the surrounding mountains, and loved gathering with friends and family at restaurants or the casino. Diane loved unconditionally, and because of her unfailing love and support, she left many with a great sense of loss when she passed on.

She was a defender and a provider; those close to her felt safe and knew they could rely on her, like a true superhero. She was a beautiful, independent lady with a lot of style and class. She loved to dress up and loved her jewelry. She treasured time with her children and grandchildren. Most notably, she had an amazing sense of humor. Her deep faith in Jesus Christ and commitment to prayer guided her every day.

Serving as pallbearers will be: Sergio Guzman, Jr., Anthony Sanchez-Legley, Bobby Lopez, Christopher Garcia, Shawn Varela, and Johnny Ulibarri

Services will be held on Friday, April 25 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe in Pojoaque, NM, 9 Grazing Elk Dr., Jaconita, New Mexico 87506. Burial will take place at 11:45 a.m. at Rosario Cemetery, 499 N Guadalupe St., Santa Fe, NM 87501. In lieu of flowers, please share a kind memory or prayer in Diane’s hono