Joseph Brain Gerzanich, aged 62 at the time of his disappearance, was last known to be in Santa Fe, New Mexico. He was reported missing after his final contact on April 30, 2024. At that time, he resided in the city of Santa Fe, prompting the Santa Fe Police Department to open a missing persons investigation under case number 2024‑005227. The case was officially reported to NamUs on May 9, 2024, and later assigned the NamUs case number MP149061.
The NamUs record indicates his date of last contact, location, age, and physical description, including his height of approximately 5‑foot‑4 and weight of around 160 pounds, with brown eyes.
The NamUs case was created on August 13, 2025, several months after his disappearance, and includes an official photograph of him. The record also confirms that his first name is Joseph, middle name Brain, and surname Gerzanich. His race or ethnicity is listed as both White/Caucasian and Hawaiian/Pacific Islander. No distinct physical identifiers or clothing descriptions were entered, and no additional case details were provided in the public record.
Public and familial concerns surrounding his disappearance remain acute, as there has been no reliable information regarding his whereabouts since April 30, 2024. The Santa Fe Police Department, as listed in official NamUs documents, remains the primary investigative authority. They can be reached through their office at 2515 Camino Entrada, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507, phone number 428‑3710.
Though broader state-level resources are in place—such as the New Mexico Department of Public Safety’s Missing Persons Clearinghouse, which serves as a centralized repository used by law enforcement agencies statewide—no additional updates on Joseph’s case have been publicly posted outside the NamUs system and the Santa Fe Police Department’s files.
The details available form a factual yet deeply moving outline: a man, well into his sixties, whose contact ceased suddenly on April 30, 2024, has remained unlocated despite official reporting and inclusion in national missing-persons systems. The limited public information underscores both the enduring uncertainty faced by those who care for him and the critical importance of any assistance or clues that may arise.Last Seen: Apr 30, 2024
