John Edward Genero

John passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, with his wife, his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren by his side. John was born August 18, 1932, in Berlin, Vermont. John joined the Air Force out of high school and served in Korea and then spent 30 years serving with the "Tacos Unit" in the Air National Guard at Kirtland Air Force Base. John lived in the south valley of Albuquerque for 53 years, where he and Cecilia raised a beautiful family.

John was preceded in death by his father, Harry Eugene Genero and mother, Rosida May Genero; his brother, Joseph; and his son, John "Jay" Jr. John is survived by his wife, Cecilia Louise Padilla Genero of 65 years; son, Joseph "Joe" and wife, Felicia; daughter, Celeste and husband, Anthony; and son, Harry and wife, Liz; grandchildren, Desiree and husband, Felix, Rebecca and husband, Fabian, Rachel and husband, Eric, Michael, Celia, Victoria and husband, Thomas, Danielle, Stephen and wife, Grace, Camron, Shannon, and Jay. He had 11 beautiful great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and friends that all loved John dearly.

A Rosary will be recited Wednesday, August 18, 2021, 6:00 p.m., at FRENCH-University, with viewing beginning at 4:00 p.m. A Mass will be held Thursday, August 19, 2021, 9:00 a.m., at St. Anne Catholic Church, 1400 Arenal Rd. SW. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE, where John will be laid to rest. Pallbearers will be Stephen Goslow, Camron Rael, Jarrett Genero, Michael Genero, Felix Wakefield, and Fabian Gonzales. Honorary pallbearers will be Jay Genero, Joey LaCour, and James LaCour.

The family would like to send out a special Blessing and thanks to all that helped with the care of John. He loved you all.