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Ben Velarde
October 21st, 1955 - May 29th, 2022
October 21st, 1955 - May 29th, 2022
Ben Velarde, 66, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 29, 2022, born October 21,1955 to Ignacio and Flora Velarde (deceased). In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his daughter, Flora Lisa Martinez. Survivors include his wife, Maria, sons Marcos (Diane); Ignacio (Sharon) and daughter Estrella (Everett); 10 grandchildren, 3 great grand children; four sisters, three brothers, many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church, McCurdy Rd., Santa Cruz, NM on June 24, 2022. Rosary at 10:00 am and Mass at 11:00 am. Burial will follow.
The family has entrusted the gentle care of their loved one to Rivera Family Funeral Home in Espanola, NM. We invite you to post a condolence, a thoughtful message, a photograph or share a memory for the family to read on the guestbook.
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Tributes
Christine Luchetti
To Maria, Star, Marcos and Ignacio, with much sorrow to hear about your loss. Bengy was a good friend way back in the days. God be with you all at this time
Estrella J Velarde
I miss you Dad I'm gonna miss you calling me every morning to make sure I was back home and ok asking me "What's for breakfast babygirl" Let's eat something !! I didn't even get to talk to you that day Dad I will cherish all our times together everything u taught me Dad all your little tricks everything is in my heart forever Dad until I get to hug you and hear your voice again I love you Dad gonna miss you so much rest in paradise and hug my sister for me Daddy love you both until we meet again watch over us
Fred E. Velarde
Fred Velarde published a comment About an hour ago I miss my Brother so much...Our Monday morning chats...his abrazos...and him telling me that he loves me. Ben was "a brother like no other" as he would say to me. In past times we went hunting together, we went fishing, we'd go cruising through the mountains and tried to learn every road, every turn, every river of every forest in New Mexico. We got stuck up to our axles many times and wondered how'd we get out of this jam or that predicament. Anyway I look forward to that day when we'll meet again on the other side. We had a heck of a ride Brother. Vaya con Dios Hermano.
Amanda Ortega
My deepest condolences to The Velarde Family for the loss of Ben . May the Lord give all the strength needed in this hard time.. May perpetual light shine on his soul ✨️
Donald Ortega
Brother Ben El venio.... can't believe you're gone wow sure gonna miss you..agood friend we had some good times saw your family grow up ....thanks for the good times... healing blessings to the family RIP Ben
Patricia Cruz-Lee
Awe dear Bengie! Lifetime friend and neighbor. Our families grew up together. I'm so sorry to hear of your passing. May God keep you in the palm of his hands. Prayers for the family. May God comfort you with happy memories of shared life with Ben. Que Dios te tenga en su Gloria.
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