Juan Ernesto Armijo 72, It is with great sadness that we announce that our father; Juan E. Armijo 72 years old a resident of Wagon Mound, New Mexico passed into the arms of the lord on Thursday, November 25, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.
He was preceded in death by his father Jose George Sanchez, his mother Isabel Armijo, his brother Paul Sanchez and Great Grandson Francisco Armijo.
Juan is survived by his three children Ernest Armijo (Jynella), Debbie Young (Filbert), and Veronica Armijo. He is also survived by his siblings Sophia Salazar (Larry), George (Doody) Sanchez, Bobby Armijo (Sylvia), and special niece Nora Sanchez.
Juan’s greatest love was his 13 grandchildren and his 14 great-grandchildren. Also, his numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
Juan served his country proudly serving in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He received two purple hearts and numerous other accommodations during his service. Juan was a man of deep devotion and always willing to help his community and church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Juan had a strong devotion to his beloved morada “Morada de San Jose”.
A Rosary will be held at the Santa Clara Catholic Church in Wagon Mound, NM on Friday, December 10, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian burial will be on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.
Burial will follow the mass at the Santa Clara Catholic Cemetery.
Serving as Pallberars: Jacob Armijo, Juan Young, Mathew Young, Augustine Salazar, Joseph Salazar and Robert Salazar. Honorary Pallbearers will be all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A special Thank You to Juan’s closet friends Norma Jean Vasquez and
Tommy (Dabo) Herrera for always being there for the family.
Arrangements are entrusted to and under the care of Rogers Mortuary 600 Reynolds Ave Las Vegas, NM 87701 505-425-3511 or 1-800-479-3511.
