Joe H Velarde

Joe was born January 21, 1933, in Durango, Colorado from the union of Amarante and Bernice Velarde. He married the love of his life Martha, on March 2, 1957. From that day on they where happily married for 58 years.

Joe enjoyed watching movies, especially old westerns. He loved his Oakland Raiders, Colorado Rockies, and the Avalanche. He also enjoyed fishing and most of all putting together his puzzles with his loved ones. We will forever remember sharing his favorite meal of beans, chili, and biscochitos. He will be dearly missed.

Joe leaves behind his three children, Benny Velarde (Orlanda) of Durango, CO, Joe Velarde (Raylene) of Clifton, CO, Cynthia Velarde (Joshua) of Grand Junction, CO; 16 grandchildren, 24 great- grandchildren, and his brother Benny Velarde (MaryJean) of Newark, CA.

Joe was preceded in death by his wife Martha Velarde, his two sons Steven A. Velarde and Ronald E. Velarde; his parents Bernice Domingues and Amarante Velarde along with his stepfather Dale Anaya; brother Joseph Velarde and sister Margie Martinez.