William Spencer

Bill (William) and Sofia Spencer, ages 89 & 82 were inseparable partners. That embarked on a remarkable journey- a love story that began and Ended side by side. Their 63-year marriage was a testament to devotion. As they now rest together in the embrace of the Lord. Their legacy lives on In the hearts of those who knew and loved them. 

True New Mexico residents who are survived by their children, Diolanda Deaton And husband Michael Deaton, Jeffrey Spencer and “Sister” Sandy Lucero.

Bill is preceded by his parents Otti Spencer and Ruth Culley and siblings Carl Wheeler and Roy Spencer, while Sofia (nee Ortega) is preceded by her parents, Raymundo and Erinea Ortega and her large family of eleven brothers and sisters.

Brothers, Tito, Benjamin, Fred, Antonio, Silver, Lale and Ricky and sisters Feliz, Polly and her little sister Mary Ann Lucero.

They adorned and were loved by their Grandchildren Sophia Lovato and husband Jeremy Lovato, Micaela Deaton, Anthony Deaton and Billy Ray Spencer. Great Grandchildren, Eliana Lovato, Lovell Lovato and Elijah Deaton Van-Zelst Will pass on their Legacy and remember them as Gramita and Grampito. 

A service will be held in their honor at the Rivera Family Funeral Home, 417 E. Rodeo Road, Santa Fe, NM on Friday, June 21,2024 at 10 am. Let us gather to celebrate their lives, share stories and find solace in the Memories that bind us all.

Rest in Peace, Bill & Sofia