Jose L Barela

Joe Naga Barela went peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. He is preceded in death by his father, Ramon Barela, mother, Stella Barela. Brothers, Ray, Danny, Reyes, Gilbert, Leroy and David Barela. He is survived by his loving wife Fide of 45 years, daughters, Michelle (Paul) Apodaca, Josette (Angelica), Angelica (Tino) Chavez. Beloved granddaughters, April, Candice, Brittney (Robert) Martinez, Cassandra (Jay) and Destiny Chavez. Great-grandchildren, A.J. Lara and Julian Sanchez. Great-great granddaughters, Hailey Garcia and Lillyana Valdivia. Beloved brothers, Eddie (Lupe), Larry, Michael and Freddie (Dawn) Barela. Sisters Marcella (Leo) Terry Barela and Debbie (Ron) Rodella. Many loved nieces and nephews. Special friend Maryann Roybal and family. Special thanks to niece, Claudine (Pete) Ortega and brother, Eddie (Lupe) Barela. Dr. Lopez and Carolyn Owens from the Cancer Center and Ken from Hospice Center. A rosary will be recited on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 9:00 am at Santuario of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00am. Interment will take place at Rosario Cemetery following mass. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home (505) 753-2288. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com