E.U. "PETE" JAQUEZ
JULY 27, 1927 - FEBRUARY 14, 2015
E.U. "PETE" JAQUEZ, 87, of Farmington passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015 at his home in Farmington. Pete was born July 27, 1927 in Gallina, New Mexico the son of Porfirio Jaquez and Ermelinda Serrano Jaquez.
Pete was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Asisclo and his in-laws Sergio and Adelina Chacon.
Pete was a devout man of faith and totally dedicated to the Lord. He was a hardworking man all of his life and was employed by El Paso Natural Gas Company for 30 years. Pete will be deeply missed.
Pete leaves behind his wife Tillie and six daughters, Catherine, Linda and Dennis Facka, Imelda Montoya (Flavio, deceased) Rita and Joe Baca, Janette and Jake Valdez and Ruby and Ed Smith. He had 12 beloved grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his siblings, Tony and Dilia Jaquez, Felix and Lydia Jaquez, Marcella Corrales, Udela Arellano and Betty and Tony Lovato. Pete had a large family including many cousins, nephews, nieces, godchildren and many friends.
Rosary will be recited Thursday, February 19th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 2100 East 20th St. in Farmington with the Legion of Mary reciting the Rosary.
Mass of Christian Burial is Friday, February 20th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 2100 East 20th St. in Farmington with Father Frank Chacon as celebrant. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 6917 East Main St. in Farmington.
Pallbearers are Aaron and Scott Facka, Matthew Montoya, Craig Mayberry, Lance Smith and Robert Casaus.
Pete's services are entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St., (505) 325-8688.
Service Details
Friday, February 20th, 2015 11:00am, St. Mary's Catholic Church - Farmington
Interment Details
Memory Gardens Cemetery