Rene Medrano

RENE MEDRANO
OCTOBER 4, 1976 - MARCH 14, 2015

Rene Medrano, 38, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2015, in Farmington. Rene was born October 4, 1976 in El Paso, Texas, the son of Margarita Ortega and Joe Medrano.

Rene attended Farmington High School and had worked for Magic Roofing and Construction. He was a talented carpenter with Local #1505. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Teresa and three daughters, Jurnee Medrano, Camrey and Donika Brock; he is also survived by his mother Margarita Ortega of Farmington his dad, Joe Medrano of Texas; sisters Lisa Johnson (Bryan) and Eileen Medrano. Rene was a loving uncle to his six nieces and nephews; Julian, Melanie, Jaya, and Marisa Medrano, Jeremy and Leigh Anne Johnson. Rene made many lifetime memories with this best friend Carlos Singleton. He was fun and free-spirited. Rene was always eager to help. He loved family time. "Rene, I know you're okay and I love you with all my heart." Teresa.

Rene was preceded in death by his brother Joe "B J" Medrano in 2005 and his grandparents Yrene and Maria Medrano, and Guadalupe and Cliofas Ortega.

Rene leaves behind his wife Teresa Brock-Medrano; daughters Jurnee Medrano, Camrey and Donika Brock; and his parents, Margarita Ortega and Joe Medrano; sisters Lisa Johnson and Eileen Medrano and many friends.

Cremation will take place and Rosary services for Rene will be recited Sunday, March 29th at 7:00 p.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Parish, 414 N. Allen in Farmington.

Mass of Christian Burial is Monday, March 30th at 10:00 a.m. also at Sacred Heart Catholic Parish, 414 N. Allen Ave. in Farmington with Father Timothy Farrell as celebrant.

Inurnment will follow at the East Hammond Cemetery in Bloomfield where Rene will be laid to rest near his brother "B J" Medrano.

Honorary pallbearers are Carlos Singleton, Ken Abell, Josh Gordon, Julian Medrano, Matthew Marquez and Jeremy Johnson.

Rene services are entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St. in Farmington, (505) 325-8688.