Felipe Madrid

Felipe Evelio Madrid

Courtesy Announcement

March 5, 1944 – October 18, 2020

Felipe Evelio Madrid was born in Rio Puerco, N.M. to Facundo and Cruzita Madrid. When he graduated from high school he moved to Colorado and made it his home.  He was drafted to serve his county during the Vietnam War.  Upon his return he went back home to N.M. and met Julia Martinez.  They soon moved to Colorado and had three children, Phillip, Dean, and Michael Madrid.

He had a love for the land and worked in farming and agriculture.  After working in Colorado he returned to his family roots in Rio Puerco, N.M. to live in his native soil, residing in both places until his passing.

Felipe was preceded in death by his sons, Phillip and Michael Madrid; mother of his children, Julia; parents, Facundo and Cruzita Madrid; infant brother, Mizel and older brother Alvaro Madrid. Brothers-in-law, Arby Mayrant and Valentine Guillen Sr.  Sister-in-law, Elsie Madrid. Nieces, Barbara Herrera, Darlene Robbins and Maggie Howie. One nephew, Robert Guillen.

He is survived by his children, Dean Madrid, Pablo Adan-Lara and Maria Elena Rodriguez; grandchildren, Monica and Daniel Madrid.  Great-grandchildren, Lexi and DJ Madrid and seven adopted grandchildren whom he loved. Brothers Ildefonso Madrid of Rio Puerco and Richard (Cordy) of Canones; sisters Cordy Myrant of California; Madge Boyd (Leo) of Virginia; Matilda Salazar (Herman) of Tierra Azul and numerous nieces and nephews, and other loving relatives and friends.

A funeral mass will be held in San Juan Bautista Catholic Church in Coyote, New Mexico, March 23, 2021 at 2:00. Burial will take place in Coyote N.M. with full military honors.

The family of Felipe is extremely thankful to all the extended family, friends and neighbors for the out pouring of love and support that you have all shown.

COVID recommended safe practices such as 6ft social distancing, mask wearing and capacity limitations will be observed.