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Joseph Wexler
Joseph Wexler Obituary
November 21, 1933 -
August 18, 2025
Joe Wexler was born on Manhattan's Lower East Side, and he earned a civil engineering degree from the City College of New York and a Master of Science from UNM. Joe married Merida Barnes in 1962. They settled in New Mexico with their three children: Lieb Jack, Rachel Francesca, and Perdita Matisse.
Joe had a career focused on hydraulic engineering. He worked for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Albuquerque, Vicksburg, and Anchorage), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (San Francisco), and the Navajo Nation Safety of Dams Program (Fort Defiance, AZ). He was passionate about politics, stained glass artistry, cinema, and WW II history. A devoted husband, he cared for Merida through her Alzheimer's Disease until her 2017 passing.
He is survived by his three children and three grandchildren, Gemma Lee, Elijah Clay, and Rhys Alexander.
His ashes will be scattered privately in the vicinity of Coney Island. Those wishing to express condolences may contact Perdita at [email protected].
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Thomas Carlisle
November 17, 2025
Joe was one of my mentors. An old Volvo I had needed Help, and Joe diagnosed the problem then walked me through a rebuild of the engine Teaching me with great patience, (something I was told was not usual), teaching me with tricks and stories I have never forgotten. He had a kind of brusque New York banter that I enjoyed. Maredith was also very kind to me at a time that was important. they were citizens of a kind this country needs so desperately now. I suspect their children will carry on their influence. I am grateful for having had Joe in my life.
My condolences to the family.
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