Joseph Marquez

Joseph Marquez, 78 passed away on September 3, 2023.

Joseph was born in 1944, to Antonio & Maria Esmeralda Marquez in Espanola, NM.  

Anyone who knew Joseph knew that he was the most loving father and husband a family could ask for. Joseph was predeceased by wife, Florence Marquez and daughter, Lori Ann Michelle Marquez. Joseph is survived by daughters, Eliza & Desiree, son in law, Lee Roy Lucero, granddaughter, Katrina Lucero and grandson, Demetri Baca.

Joseph has been a member of the Morada, La Cofradia de Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno, in Garcia, Colorado for 55 years. Joseph often said the best education he received was in the four walls of the Morada.

Joseph attended Otero Jr College and University of Phoenix to complete his degree in Drug and Alcohol Counseling. Joseph was a Drug and Alcohol Counselor for 33 years in both New Mexico and Colorado.

Joseph’s life was led by his faith. Joseph is known for saying, “Always put the Cross first, you must put your faith over your fear.”  

Joseph was an avid sports fan. He called himself a die-hard Denver Broncos Fan. Joseph was able to recite any of the Denver Nuggets players’ statistics.

Joseph was also passionate about fishing and bingo and could often be found at Route 66 Casino Bingo Hall.

Rosary will be recited on Monday, September 11, 2023 at 6 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Costilla. Funeral mass Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 10 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Costilla with interment to followed at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Garcia, Colorado.  

Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com