DANIEL FESSLER MORSE

Daniel (Dan) Fessler Morse departed his earthly life on Wednesday, December 20, 2023.

Dan was born in Trenton, NJ, on July 3, 1949, to William Fischer and Theodora Doris (Pulone) Morse, joining his brother George Fischer. Dan met, through his motorcycle racing buddies, his future wife, Tina Maez. Together, Dan and Tina had three children: Rachel, Michelangelo, and Susan.

Dan was the primary photographer for the Gerald Peters Gallery for more than ten years before opening Firefly Studios, where he served the greater art community in Santa Fe.

Dan is survived by his children and their mother, Tina, and his cherished grandchildren, Brittany, Jared, Andres, Isaac, Skylar, Emilee, and Jace. Dan was also delighted to have two great-grandchildren, Weston and Kasey. Dan also leaves behind his brother, George, and sister, Edith, and brother-in-law, Cecil Brown, as well as nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors. Dan was a gifted soul, expressing himself through humor, photography, cooking, sports, gardening, and music.

A Celebration of Dan’s Life will take place at 6:00 PM on January 12, 2024, at the Bond House Museum in Espanola, NM. The event will be hosted by the San Gabriel Historical Society. The family recognizes the gift Dan possessed through his art of photography and encourages artists that Dan served during his career to kindly bring prints or stories highlighting Dan’s talent. Some of his art will be on display following the service.

The family of Daniel Morse has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory in the beautiful Espanola Valley. www.devargasfuneral.com 505-747-7477.