Obituary of Joseph Anastacio Vallejos

Joseph Anastacio Vallejos, age 53, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Joe was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado August 2, 1960 and has lived in various locations over the years to include Pueblo Co, Amalia NM, Questa NM, and Albuquerque, NM, his final home and residence. He served in the United States Army and made a tour in Germany and was medically retired in August of 1983 with an Honorable Discharge. Joe was a devoted father, an avid fisherman and hunter and loved the outdoors. He was preceded in death by his father, Ray E. Vallejos Sr. Joe is survived by his wife, Josie Vallejos; son, Andres Vallejos of Albuquerque, NM; mother, Jennie Vallejos, of Albuquerque, NM; sisters, Debbie Roybal and husband of Albuquerque, NM, Linda Mansell and husband of Magdelena, NM, Judy Vallejos of Albuquerque, NM, and Michelle Deherrera of Costilla, NM; and brothers, Ray Vallejos Jr. and spouse of Albuquerque, NM, Patrick Vallejos, and spouse of Albuquerque, NM. Brother, George Vallejos of Albuquerque, NM. Services have taken place at Sagrado Corazon Catholic Church in Costilla, NM. Joe was laid to rest at Santo Nino Cemetery in Amalia, NM with full military honors by the United States Army Honor Guard. Arrangements entrusted to Riverside Funeral Home of Albuquerque, 225 San Mateo Blvd. NE, (505) 764-9663.