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Louis Jerome Velarde
August 26, 1977 — August 15, 2015
Louis Jerome Velarde
August 26, 1977 - August 15, 2015
Louis Jerome Velarde, 37, of Amarillo, TX passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015 in Houston, Texas. Jerome was the son of Mary Kathyren Bahrami and Albert Velarde, Sr. He was born August 26, 1977 in Clayton, New Mexico.
Jerome attended Aztec Public schools graduating in 1996 from AHS. He attended NMSU and then Refrigeration Trade school. Jerome participated in football, baseball and choir - lettering in all and making state. He enjoyed coaching and umpiring in local youth sports, playing co-ed and men's softball, fishing, camping and hanging out with his kids and family. Jerome has been an avid Dallas Cowboy's fan since childhood and Boston Red Sox. He was a loving and caring person and is and will always be missed greatly by family and friends. The family requests that everyone wear Cowboys, Red Sox, or Aztec Tigers memorabilia if possible. The family of Jerome, would like to thank everyone for your thoughts and prayers and support, also the ladies that arranged Jerome's candle light vigil on Thursday night, thank you all.
Jerome was preceded in death by his uncle Russell Ballew, great aunts Ida Frank and Bella Frank, cousins Brian Rodriguez and Josephine (Velarde) Cordova; grandparents, maternal Jesus and Bernice (Frank) Martinez; paternal Jose T. and Deluvina (Martinez) Velarde, great-granddaughter (Gramma Frank).
He leaves behind his son Jeremiah (Miah) Jude Velarde, daughter Averi Jade Velarde; parents Mary Kathyren Bahrami and Albert Velarde, Sr.; brothers Albert D. (Kristian) Velarde, Jr., Jose T. (Sylvia) Velarde; sisters Debbie Velarde, Stephanie (Martin) Chavez; numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces.
Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be Saturday, August 29th at 6:00 p.m. at the Event Center, 1441 E. Blanco Blvd. in Bloomfield, with his cousin, Pastor Damion Velarde officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. Reception to follow the memorial service at the Event Center.
Honorary pallbearers are Sandra and Brain Coberly, Tammie and Jason Thompson, Adrian Valdez, David Ballew, Joe Reed, Joe Atencio, Damion Velarde, Yvette Biggs, David Velarde, Scott Valenica, Gaviono Arellano and Charlie Armenta.
Memorials/donations may be made in Jerome's memory to: gofundme.com
Jerome's care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St., (505) 325-8688
August 26, 1977 - August 15, 2015
Louis Jerome Velarde, 37, of Amarillo, TX passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015 in Houston, Texas. Jerome was the son of Mary Kathyren Bahrami and Albert Velarde, Sr. He was born August 26, 1977 in Clayton, New Mexico.
Jerome attended Aztec Public schools graduating in 1996 from AHS. He attended NMSU and then Refrigeration Trade school. Jerome participated in football, baseball and choir - lettering in all and making state. He enjoyed coaching and umpiring in local youth sports, playing co-ed and men's softball, fishing, camping and hanging out with his kids and family. Jerome has been an avid Dallas Cowboy's fan since childhood and Boston Red Sox. He was a loving and caring person and is and will always be missed greatly by family and friends. The family requests that everyone wear Cowboys, Red Sox, or Aztec Tigers memorabilia if possible. The family of Jerome, would like to thank everyone for your thoughts and prayers and support, also the ladies that arranged Jerome's candle light vigil on Thursday night, thank you all.
Jerome was preceded in death by his uncle Russell Ballew, great aunts Ida Frank and Bella Frank, cousins Brian Rodriguez and Josephine (Velarde) Cordova; grandparents, maternal Jesus and Bernice (Frank) Martinez; paternal Jose T. and Deluvina (Martinez) Velarde, great-granddaughter (Gramma Frank).
He leaves behind his son Jeremiah (Miah) Jude Velarde, daughter Averi Jade Velarde; parents Mary Kathyren Bahrami and Albert Velarde, Sr.; brothers Albert D. (Kristian) Velarde, Jr., Jose T. (Sylvia) Velarde; sisters Debbie Velarde, Stephanie (Martin) Chavez; numerous uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces.
Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be Saturday, August 29th at 6:00 p.m. at the Event Center, 1441 E. Blanco Blvd. in Bloomfield, with his cousin, Pastor Damion Velarde officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. Reception to follow the memorial service at the Event Center.
Honorary pallbearers are Sandra and Brain Coberly, Tammie and Jason Thompson, Adrian Valdez, David Ballew, Joe Reed, Joe Atencio, Damion Velarde, Yvette Biggs, David Velarde, Scott Valenica, Gaviono Arellano and Charlie Armenta.
Memorials/donations may be made in Jerome's memory to: gofundme.com
Jerome's care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St., (505) 325-8688
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Saturday, August 29th, 2015 6:00pm, The Event Center
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