OBITUARY
JOHN WAYNE HUERTA
AUGUST 17, 1969 - OCTOBER 27, 2007

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother and uncle, JOHN W. HUERTA on Saturday, October 27, 2007. He was born August 17, 1969 in Silver City, New Mexico to Danny and Mary Ellen Huerta. He was a graduate from Mayfield High School, Class of 1987 and attended New Mexico State University thereafter; was a passionate Pittsburg Steeler Fan; a loving and caring dog breeder, an avid reader and enjoyed discussing Philosophy and watching movies. At the time of his death, John was the produce manager at Toucan Markets, and was a member of the Apostolic Tabernacle.

Survivors include his loving wife, Tamie of the family home; one son, Jonathan Huerta and one daughter, Jasmine Donley both of the family home, his parents, Danny and Mary Ellen Huerta of Las Cruces; three brothers, Danny Huerta Jr. of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Michael Huerta of Las Cruces and David Huerta and his wife, Melissa of Denver, Colorado. Other survivors include his nieces Desirae, Davina and Michelle Huerta, his nephews, Michael and Andrew Huerta, and Benjamin Shettsline, as well as his extended family, Emily Coss, Karen Huerta, his mother-in-law, Rhonda Davis, father-in-law Robert Donley; brother and sister in-law Steve and Angela Benson, and Ceniza and David Fletcher.

Visitation for John will begin at 6 PM Thursday, November 1, 2007 in Apostolic Tabernacle, 3001 E. Missouri with the Evening Service scheduled to begin at 7 PM. The Funeral Service will be held at 10 AM, Friday, November 2, 2007 in the same church. Concluding service and interment will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens Cemetery where he will be laid to rest.

Serving as casket bearers will be Danny Jr., Michael, David, Andrew, and Michael Huerta, and Steve Benson.

The Huerta family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Baca’s Funeral Chapels to direct services.