Joseph Baldonado

Joseph Badonado age 67 was welcomed into heaven on May 31, 2024. Joseph passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his side. Joseph was raised in Canjilon NM, and had moved to Rio Rancho, NM. Joseph loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing and was a Raiders Fan. Joseph served in the New Mexico Army National Guard from February 11, 1977 to January 26, 1990.  Joseph is preceded in death by his father Jose (Roque) Baldonado. Joseph is survived by his mother Valentina Baldonado, his brother Leo Baldonado (Xio), Niece Daisy Quintana (Chris), Nephew Ramos Baldonado, Great Nephew Brandin Ortiz (Shantel), Deion Baldonado (Trinity), and Larry Quintana. 

A memorial service of his life will be celebrated on Thursday June 13, 2024 @ 1:00pm. At Rivera’s Funeral Home in Santa Fe, NM and burial to follow at the same location. 

Serving as Pallbearers will be: Leo Baldonado, Ramos Baldonado, Deion Baldonado, Brandin Ortiz, Chris Quintana, and Rudy Romero. 

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Larry Quintana and Bertha Baca Bailey