1942-2019 Leroy Herrera, age 76, a life-long resident of Cuba, NM, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 21, 2019. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cuba, NM. Leroy was an independent milk distributer for many years. After selling his distributions business, he worked for Santa Ana Casino. He then worked for the Cuba Public Schools, retiring in 2017. Leroy owned and operated the Del Rio Bar in Cuba for several years. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing and being in the mountains. Leroy loved to joke and pull pranks on his friends and family. He loved children and they were drawn to his kindness and his attention that he gave to all of them. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Brandie Thomas; his parents, Onesimo and Asucena Montoya Herrera. Leroy is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Aurora Herrera; his 7 loving children, Rod (Esther), Brenda, Michelle and Desiree Herrera, Brent, Geraldo and Leroy Herrera, Jr.; 10 loving grandchildren; 4 loving siblings, Jenny Cordova, William and Bruno Herrera and Joann Unale. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Services will take place at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cuba, NM, on Wednesday and Thursday, April 24 and 25, 2019, beginning on the 24th with a Viewing from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM, a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM and a Final Visitation on Thursday, April 25, 2019, from 9:00 AM-10:00 AM and a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM. Interment will take place following at Cuba Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Geraldo Montoya, Denny Herrera, Richard Velvarde, Leando Padilla, Floyd Pena, Lance Lovato, Ignacio Olivas and Daniel Garcia. Please sign Leroy’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N Main St., Belen, NM To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Leroy Herrera please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Leroy Herrera August 20 1942 April 21 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Belen, state: New Mexico