Johnny "Ben-G" Benjamin Vialpando
November 29, 1987- April 27, 2013
Johnny "Ben-G" Benjamin Vialpando,25, of Kirtland, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2013, in Farmington. He was born November 29, 1987 in Farmington to Jonnie Vialpando and Elenor Holliday.
Ben-G was preceded in death by his Grandpa Juan Vialpando.
He is survived by his loving wife, Rhiannon Vialpando whom he lived and breathed for; daughters Carmen, Nikki, and Tessa; sons, Mikal and Elihue;; parents Jonnie and Tammy Vialpando and Elenor and Todd Holliday; his Nana and Papa McKnight; Aunt Jeanette and Uncle Earnest Valdez; cousins, Aaron and Elihue Valdez; Uncle Sonny and cousins, Candace, Amber, Isaac and Mikel; Auntie Te Te and Uncle Les. He is also survived by his father and mother-in law, James (Trenda) Nichols also sister-in-laws, Tina and Jenny, also two beautiful nieces that he adored, Tianna and Madison.
Ben-G worked at Triple S Trucking. He had many friends that he called brothers. He loved his job and moving iron.
A viewing will be 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, at Angel Valley Funeral Home, 2111 W. Apache Street in Farmington.
A Celebration of Life will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 3, at Pinon Hills Community church, 5101 N. Dustin Avenue, in Farmington, with Reverend Ike Gonzales officiating. A reception will be at the Pinon Hills Community Church following the graveside service.
Pallbearers are Jay Nichols, Jonnie Vialpando, Todd Holliday,Quinton Wright, Aaron Valdez and Elihue Valdez. Honorary pallbearers are Carlos Martinez, Papa McKnight, Rolland Gregory, all his children and his brothers of The Rig Up department at Triple S Trucking.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Johnny Ben-G Vialpando Memorial Fund at Citizen's Bank. Contributions are to benefit his wife and children.
Ben-G's care is entrusted to Angel Valley Funeral Home, 2111 W. Apache Street in Farmington, 505-327-2710.
those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com
Visitation Details
Thursday, May 2nd, 2013 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Angel Valley Funeral Home
Service Details
Friday, May 3rd, 2013 10:00am, Pinion Hills Community Church
Interment Details
Memory Gardens Cemetery