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Barela -- La Jara, Colorado resident, Crestino"Chris" F. Barela, 66, passed away August 27, 2000 at the Conejos County Hospital in La Jara. Chris was born on February 15, 1934 in Los Sauces, Colorado, the son of Santiago Barela and Maria Rita Marquez Barela. Mr. Barela was united in marriage of Mary F. Ortiz on June 12, 1965 in Taos. Chris was enlisted in the United States Navy and served during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Barela lived in Chimayo for 35 years and leaves many friends and neighbors there. Chris retired from the State Farm Insurance Agency on March 31, 2000 after 26 years as an Agent, after retirement, he was in the process of moving to his beloved San Luis Valley. He was also a member of the American Legion, and enjoyed fishing, hunting, square dancing, visiting and helping people, participating in church functions, and spending times with his loving family and friends. Survivors include his loving wife, Mary F. Barela of the family home; one daughter, Veronica (Lawrence) Apodaca of Albuquerque; one son, Jack A. Barela of Denver, CO; two grandsons, Anthony J. Barela, Chris Barela, both of Santa Fe; one granddaughter, Monique Apodaca of Albuquerque; three sisters, Viola (Frank) Romero of Denver, CO, Lorraine (Ken) Huard of Colorado Springs, CO, Gloria (Greg) Archunde of Albuquerque; one brother, Richard (Alice) Barela of Denver, CO. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Chris was preceded in death by his parents; and one daughter, Gina Barela. A Vigil service with Recitation of the Rosary will be held Wednesday, August 30, 2000, 7:00 p.m., at Saint Joseph Church in Capulin. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 31, 2000, 2:00 p.m., at Saint Joseph Church in Capulin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chris Barela Memorial Scholarship Fund at Valley National Bank in Espanola, NM 87532. Family and friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at Romero Funeral Home in Alamosa, Colorado, who is in care of the arrangements.
        Published on: Thu August 31, 2000