On Thursday, September 24, 2020, Joe (Jose) A. Barela passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family at the age of 91. Joe was born on May 7, 1929, in Trinchera, Colorado to Luis and Carmelita (Gomez) Barela. After attending school in Branson, Co. Joe joined the Army to serve his country during the Korean War.
Joe was united in marriage to Dolores Lujan on March 12, 1953. In 1994, he retired from the BNSF Railroad after 44 1⁄2 years.
His wife Dolores, sons, Reuben, and infant baby boy David, parents, and in-laws preceded
him in death. He is survived by sons Ron (Christine) and Gene, daughters Debbie (Jerry) Lucero, Janet (Billison) Washburn, Lori Ann (Bob) Aragon, and daughter in-law Marylynn Barela, Sisters Rose Marie Sanchez, Josie Ann (Dennis) Clements.
Joe has 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Joe’s extended family includes numerous
Brother and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Public visitation will be held Wednesday, September 30, 2020, from 3 pm-7 pm at the Comi Chapel.
Due to COVID restrictions, the Barela family respectfully requests that the Funeral Mass and interment be private, so the family members may attend according to numbers allowed at this time.
Pallbearers will be his grandchildren David Washburn, Tyler Barela, Travis Lucero, Timothy Baca, Joseph Washburn, Hosteen Washburn.
Honorary: Joshua Washburn and Shane Ashley Jr.
The family of Joe (Jose) A. Barela extends a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Joseph Jimenez
and Dr. Valarie Borsa, the caring staff of Mt Rose Health Palliative & Hospice, nurse Theresa Doyle as well as Dad’s special angel, his caregiver Cheryl Torres.
Arrangements made under the direction of the Comi Funeral Home.
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