Daniel "Danny" Edward Barela

DANIEL “DANNY” EDWARD BARELA, age 59, of Doña Ana entered eternal rest on Saturday, December 10, 2022. He was born May 20, 1963 in Las Cruces to Mary Lou and Johnny Barela. “Danny,” as he was fondly known to family and friends was employed at Johnny’s Septic Tank Service as a heavy equipment operator for over 20 years and was a member of the Catholic Church.

Those left to mourn his passing include the love of his life, Irma Garcia Morales; their son, Joseph Daniel Barela, his mother, Mary Lou Barela; his only sister, Patricia “Patsy” Barela; and his uncle that he was very close too, David “Hato” Barela; his step-sons, Christopher N. Reed, and Noel E. Reed (Katherine). Other survivors include 7 grandchildren as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins and a host of dear friends. Danny was preceded in death by his father; and a step-daughter, April Danae Reed.

Visitation for Danny will begin at 9:30 AM Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Our Lady of Purification Catholic Church, 5525 Cristo Rey in Doña Ana where Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 10 AM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated immediately thereafter with the Reverend Martin Cordero Celebrant. The Rite of Committal and Interment will follow at the Doña Ana Cemetery.

Serving as casket bearers will be Joseph Barela, Ronnie Alvarez, Noel Reed, Estevan Enriquez, Marcial Sambrano, Omar De La Garza, and Henry Renteria.

Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces, 300 E. Boutz Road, 527-2222. Your exclusive provider for “Veterans and Family Memorial Care.” For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com