Jose F. Miera, 91, of Albuquerque formally of Taos passed away July 3, 2012. He is preceded in death by his wife, Estella Marie Bucklin, parents, Lino and Pilar Miera, sisters, Rafelita Vigil, Evangelina Miera, brother Moises Miera, and grandson Ernest Miera. He is survived by his children, Frank Miera (Olympia), Steve Miera (Marilyn), Lina Miera Medina (Albert), Lawrence Miera (Connie), Robert Miera (Eliza), Toby Miera (Darlene), John Bucklin (Marie), Moises Miera (Marina), numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, brother, Phil Miera, sister, Feloniz Saenz and other relatives and friends.
Public visitation was held on July 8, 2012 at Rivera Chapel. Funeral service was held on July 9, 2012 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with interment following at the Miera Cemetery.