Obituaries

Joseph L. Barela, 52, Santa Fe, Jan. 13

Charles Nelson Sloan, Dec. 2 Wayne Hayes, Jan. 2

JOSEPH L. BARELA

Joseph L. Barela, age 52, a resident of Santa Fe, NM passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020.

Joseph Lorenzo Barela (JoJo) loved to fish and he took so much pride in being law enforcement, but far above all else, JoJo loved his family. Joseph was the definition of calm, cool, and confident and being in his presence brought with it a sense of peace and comfort. Whether he had his arms around loved ones singing "Una casa de adobe," or smoothly bouncing his shoulders while two-stepping, he was a pillar of joy and happiness for all who got to be near him. Apart from being the staple of fun at any gathering of friends and family, Joseph was an intellectual. There are multiple accounts of family members having college level papers due and Jojo humbly and happily sitting down to lend his professional perspective and creative writing skills. Joseph earned a masters level education from Highlands University, after earning his Sociology/Anthropoligy B.A. also from Highlands. Upon entering the professional work force, Joseph worked various Law enforcement positions at the State and Federal level. Joseph was a catholic member of St. Anne’s Church and a member of the ACTS family of Immaculate Conception Parish in Las Vegas, NM. Jojo will be missed by so many and for many reasons. Granted, certain things about Joseph will live on in the hearts of all that knew him; his charm, his kind loving heart, and above all that one of a kind smile.

Joseph is preceded in death by his Grandparents, Refugio & Senaida Chavez and Lorenzo & Sophia Barela. Joseph is survived by wife, Beverly Barela; Son, James Barela & Malden Glainyk; Parents, Mercy & Larry Salazar; Parents, Joseph & Linda Barela; Brother, Chris & Denise Barela; Brother, Joaquin & Sofia Barela; Sister Nichole Barela & Diego Romero; Nephew/God Son, Mateo Benavidez; Nieces/ Nephews, Jonathan Barela, Kristin Barela, Amanda Barela, Maria Barela, Joaquin Jr. Barela, Dominic Barela, Nevaeh Barela, Estevan Barela, Patrick Barela, Aaron Barela, Jason Barela, Elias Gallegos, Adriano Gallegos; Great Nieces, Elayna Dimas, Jaebrielle Barela.

Rosary service will be recited on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. with the funeral mass to follow immediately with both services to be held at Santa Maria de Paz Church in Santa Fe, NM. Cremation has taken place and burial of cremains will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to and in the care of Rogers Mortuary, 600 Reynolds Avenue, Las Vegas, NM, 1-800-478-2511 or 505-425-3511. www.rogersmortaurynm.com to sign the online register book.

CHARLES NELSON SLOAN

Charles Nelson Sloan died unexpectedly on December 2, 2019 in Albuquerque. Charles was born on February 10, 1952 in Wichita Falls, TX to Charles and Dolly (Patton) Sloan.

Charles grew up in Wichita Falls, dividing his time between playing sports, going to school, and spending time working in his family’s pawn shops, Sloan’s Loans. There he met a wide and colorful cast of characters who shared tall tales and small stories with him, inspiring him to become a wonderful storyteller throughout his life.

He spent his summers with his paternal grandparents and his brother in Red River, NM. The boys ran pretty free. The days were filled with fishing, watching the daily "shoot out" downtown, observing the odd habits of adults, and, miraculously or perhaps surreptitiously, knowing exactly where and when the river was being stocked with fish.

Charles attended the University of Texas at Austin from 1970 to 1974. Both of his children learned to "hook ’em horns!" as very small children.

In 1974, Charles moved back to his grandparent’s house in northern New Mexico where he was in the construction business for many years. He, together with other talented builders and artisans, created and ran DRS Inc. which built many structures throughout the area that set the bar for restoration and quality that still inspires local builders. Eventually, he came to work for the Museum of New Mexico as an exhibition fabricator and later Chief Preparator for what is now the New Mexico Museum of Art. Returning to the building trades, he engaged in construction and remodeling projects big and small.

He was happiest while fly-fishing or tramping around the mountains and waters of the Rocky Mountains - especially the Yellowstone, the Rio Grande, and the Pecos River, where he spent many days over many years. Charles was very kind, charming, helpful when he liked you, and extremely good with his hands. He had a rare gift with infants and a twinkle in his eye for his elderly friends.

He is survived by; his siblings, Cheryl Opie and Jim Sloan; his wife, Aline; former wife, Karen; and children, Tyler and Sarah; his black cat, Boombers, along with many friends near and far. A memorial celebration will be announced later in the year.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Amigos Bravos (amigosbravos.org).

WAYNE HAYES APRIL 28, 1954 - JANUARY 2, 2020

For all those who knew Wayne Hayes, and even for many who didn’t, he will long remain a part of their lives.

Whether it’s his prize-winning, handturned wooden bowls - one of which was given to Prince Charles and Princess Diana for a wedding gift - the elegantly worked windows, doors and furniture in friends’ and clients’ homes, the masterfully crafted guitars that he made with so much love, the long evenings discussing history and humanity, or the kind things he did for all, Wayne is not gone, but stays with us.

Wayne was a gifted and talented man, and passionate about so many things. An artist with wood and a virtuoso on guitar, Wayne was yet very humble. He lived simply and joyfully, reading voraciously and knowing something about almost everything. He relished his friends and kept them close, generous with his time, knowledge and talent to bring others happiness.

Wayne was born in Meriden, Conn. on April 28, 1954. He graduated from Maloney High School and the University of New Brunswick - Fredericton. He called Santa Fe his home for the past two decades, after living and working in Canada and Vermont.

He is survived by one brother, Dave Hayes, and was predeceased by his mother and father, and his sister, Wendy.

A memorial gathering will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, January 19, at El Zaguan, 545 Canyon Road, Santa Fe. His ashes will be scattered in the Atlantic Ocean that he so loved.