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Juan Isidro Madrid, 88, a lifetime resident of New Mexico, born May 15, 1920 in Cebolla, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, May 11, 2009. He is predeceased by his parents, Genaro and Francisquita Madrid and his beloved wife Maxine who passed away on December 12, 1992. Juan is survived by his children; Johnny Madrid, Gloria Gabaldon and husband Leo, Viola Segura and husband Fred, Vicki Sanchez and Pam Thrasher, Dennis Madrid and wife Bella, Bertha Romero and husband Abel, Jane Chavez and husband Raymond, Mary Rios and husband Rick, 30 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren, brother; Modesto Madrid, sisters; Georgia Martinez, Rose Madrid, Cora Martinez, Beatrice Madrid and Grace Bustos. Juan was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church, where he served as Chairman of the Alter Society at Holy Rosary Parish. He was a proud Army Veteran who served in Europe during WWII with the 106 Division, after he returned to civilian life he utilized the boxing skills he acquired during his military training and became a prize fighter. Juan went on to retire from the City of Albuquerque, Parks and Recreation Maintenance Department. He was a master Mechanic, Welder and Carpenter and he enjoyed Baseball, fishing and hunting. A Visitation will be held at Holy Rosary Parish on Sunday, May 17, 2009 from 6:15 pm to 7:00 pm, with a Rosary following at 7:00 pm, also at Holy Rosary Parish. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am at Holy Rosary Parish on Monday, May 18, 2009. Interment ceremony will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:30 pm on Monday. Pallbearers will be: Al Sanchez, DJ Madrid, Johnny Madrid, Jr., Joseph L. Romero, Raymond Chavez, Jr., Edward Perea, Christopher Archuleta and Stephen Madrid. Those who wish to send condolences may do so at: www.danielsfuneral.com. Funeral services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services Garcia Mortuary 717 Stover Ave. S.W. 243-5222 www.danielsfuneral.com
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