Graciano Vidal Sena Jr., age 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2026, with his two daughters by his side. He was born on April 18, 1944, in Las Vegas, New Mexico to Graciano Sena Sr and Cipriana Jaramillo-Sena. Graciano, better known as “JR” moved from Las Vegas, NM to Lamar, CO., where he began working in the onion fields at a very young age. Followed by farming, then on to driving the activities bus for Lamar, CO School District. In 1992, JR moved his family to Raton, New Mexico, where he began his own self-employment. He was always busy painting, roofing, and flooring, but his love was landscaping. He was always willing to help the elderly community in Raton and the surrounding areas. JR was extremely proud of his kids and grandkids. One thing is for sure if he knew you, he definitely had a nickname for you. JR enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, cooking his famous green chile. BBQing, fishing, or enjoying a cold one. Jr was a die-hard Chicago Bears Fan!
Graciano was preceded in death by his parents, Graciano Sena Sr. and Cipriana Jaramillo-Sena. Sons Victor Jay Sena and Ralph Sena. Brothers Juan (Judy), Gilbert (Edwina), Eugenio (Eva), Frank, and Rodger. Sisters Jesus Sena, Sarah (Joe) Duran, Adella (Claudio) Jaramillo, Catalina (Max) Chacon, Marylou (Sam) Karr, and Corina (Ben) Vigil.
Graciano is survived by Mary A. Sena. Daughters Delores Gonzales, Sara, and Son-N-Law Matt Duran Sr., who was more like a son to him, all of Raton, New Mexico. Grandchildren Ezeikel (Shyla) Sena of Albuquerque, Matthew (Audrianah) Duran Jr of Questa, NM, Reona Duran of Raton, NM, Elijah Williams of Raton, NM, Falicia (Nestor) Castillo of Lamar, CO, and Brandon Bond of Wichita, Kansas.
Great-Grandchildren Irie and Zeke Sena, Adam, Anna and Julian Castillo. Sister-in-laws Carmen Sena of Las Vegas, NM and Mable Cruz of Ocate, NM.
We will miss his sense of humor and his spontaneous, unannounced visits. We will keep his memory alive, until we meet again.
Viewing will be held in the Chapel of the Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 24, 2006, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm.
Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026, at St. Joseph’s-St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Raton at 11:00 am recited by the Carmelita’s, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 am. Inurnment will be held at a later date.
Arrangements for Graciano Vidal Sena Jr. are entrusted to the Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home.
