Juan M. Blea Sr.

Juan Blea, Sr., went home to Touchdown Jesus’ loving arms on November 23rd, 2018. Mr. Blea is survived by his daughters: Veronica Beatty (Fred) and Stephanie Blea; his son, Juan Blea Jr. (Cherelle); his Granddaughter, Francesca Beatty, his Grandson, Christopher Blea; his sisters: Rosa Marquez (Angel), Cordy Rivera (Leo), and Evelyn Archuleta (Rudy), and his longtime girlfriend, Sandra Roybal, and many nieces, nephews, and anyone who Mr. Blea touched. Mr. Blea was preceded in death by his Father, Patricio Blea, his Mother, Sarita Blea, and his brothers: Patricio Jr., Albert, Tony, and Jimmy. Mr. Blea loved life and lived it on his terms. While Myelodysplastic Syndrome ravaged his body, he kept his sense of humor and fighting spirit all the way until the end. Mr. Blea’s family would like to extend a special thanks to the Infusion Clinic at the VA Hospital in Albuquerque, especially to: Dominic, Greg, Yolanda, and Grace. You are all Angels on Earth and will never be forgotten. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, December 14th at 9:30 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish with internment to follow at the National Cemetery at 11:15 AM. Serving as pall bearers will be: Christopher Blea, Francesca Beatty, Fred Beatty, Dennis Rivera, Susan Chavez, and Sammy Roybal. Honorary pall bearers will be: Carol Romero, Angela Marquez, Rudy Archuleta Jr., Jerome Armijo, and Ken Lowrie. Rest easy, Marine, we got the watch!