Jose Secundino “Dino” Herrera

Jose Secundino “Dino” Herrera, beloved husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, brother, and friend died peacefully on January

28, 2021 at the home of grandchildren Rhiannon and Justin

Lux, greatgrandchildren Tyler Walker and Charli Lux, who lovingly cared for him during the past year and until his death.

He is preceded in death by Sadie Herrera, his wife of 59 years, son Donald Raymond Herrera and his parents Joe C and Irene Herrera. He is survived by a sister Lillian Valenzuela (Henry) of Amarillo, Texas and his children: Yvonne Marie “Bonnie” Mora & husband Gerard, Anna Herrera-Shawver & husband Greg, Margaret Herrera & husband Doug Versaw, Raul Richard Herrera & wife Shelly. He also leaves 15 grandchildren and their spouses listed in order of birth: Roman Baca (Lisa), Rhiannon Lux (Justin), Olivia Love (Joshua), Jared Mora (Dana), Jasmine Montoya (Louis), Andrea Tice (Daniel), Julia Mora, Levi Versaw, Kodi Versaw (Marlene), Kathryn Herrera, Daniel Paul Herrera, Zachariah and Alex Herrera, Scot & Darla Herrera; 13 greatgrandchildren: Tyler & Nicolas Walker, Savannah Trujillo, Elias & Leticia Love, Alex & Ansley Mora, Aeris Versaw, Penelope Tice, Charli Grace Lux, James

Cox, Audo & Ahktavia Versaw & many extended family members and friends.

Dino was born on December 24, 1930 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As a young boy, he lived in Los Angeles, California until the age of 10 when the family relocated to Albuquerque’s Martineztown neighborhood. He attended Santa Barbara School, Lincoln Jr. High School and Albuquerque High School where he graduated in 1946. He was a proud member of the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged on February 23, 1952. Dino worked for the US Postal Service until his retirement in 1986. After his retirement he enjoyed golfing, reading, and teasing his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family would like to express our sincerest thanks to family, friends and coworkers that supported us in every way. Your kindness allowed us to care for our dad and grandpa with everything we had, and we are so grateful. Special thanks to Laurie Norine of Presbyterian Hospice and Palliative Homecare for her compassionate care and support.

A virtual memorial will take place in the future with internment in midMay. Please keep in touch with a family member for dates and times.