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1929
DIED
2020
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Jose Barela Obituary
Joe was united in marriage to Dolores Lujan on March 12, 1953. In 1994, he retired from the BNSF Railroad after 44 1/2 years.
His wife Dolores, sons, Reuben and infant baby boy David, parents and in-laws preceded him in death. He is survived by sons Ron (Christine) and Gene; daughters Debbie (Jerry) Lucero, Janet (Billison) Washburn, Lori Ann (Bob) Aragon; and daughter-in-law Marylynn Barela; sisters Rose Marie Sanchez, and Josie Ann (Dennis) Clements.
Joe has 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Joe's extended family includes numerous brother and sisters in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Public visitation will be held Wednesday, September 30, 2020, from 3pm-7pm at the Comi Chapel.
Due to COVID restrictions, the Barela family respectfully requests that the Funeral Mass and interment be private, so the family members may attend according to the numbers allowed at this time.
Pallbearers will be his grandchildren David Washburn, Tyler Barela, Travis Lucero, Timothy Baca, Joseph Washburn, Hosteen Washburn.
Honorary Pallbearers: Joshua Washburn and Shane Ashley Jr.
The family of Joe (Jose) A. Barela extends a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Joseph Jimenez and Dr. Valarie Borsa, the caring staff of Mt. Rose Health Palliative & Hospice, nurse Theresa Doyle as well as Dad's special angel, his caregiver Cheryl Torres.
Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home.
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