Lawrence Barreras

Lawrence (Larry) (Lorenzo) Barreras born Sunday, July 24 1938, went to rest with the Lord in Heaven, on Friday, November 5, 2021. Larry was a son, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his father, Frederico Barreras; mother, Rosaura Barreras; sisters, Barbara Vargas, Marion Gurule, and Alice Saavedra; brother, Andres Barreras; and his grandson, Andon Lee Barreras. May they all be reunited in Heaven.

Larry is survived by his children, Hans Lundqvist of Denmark, Salina Montoya and husband, Eddie, Richard A. Barreras, and Steven L. Barreras-Gold; his grandchildren, Simon Lundqvist of Denmark, Justin Barreras wife, Heather, Sarae Mary-Rose Sanchez husband, Derik, Estevan Montoya (Kelsye Smith), Orion Barreras, Demitrius Barreras, and Cherish Barreras, his great-grandchildren, Olivia-James Barreras, Ellie-Joy Barreras, and Zia Oucariz-Amalia Sanchez. He is also survived by his youngest sister, Theresa Aranda and husband, Joe, and two stepchildren, Jimmy and Dominic Gutierrez; and many special, loving nieces, and nephews.

Larry, worked with the City of Albuquerque, where he held many positions, within multiple departments. He also worked as an Insurance Agent with a local insurance agency, Personnel Director with General Addiction Treatment Effort, Personnel Consultant with Native American Technical Assistance Corp., Executive Director with Chavez County Community Action Program, Project Director with Southwest Research Services, Inc., Program Director with Bernalillo County Economic Opportunity Board, and Neighborhood Center Director with Barelas Community Center. Larry was also a co-owner of a small family grocery store and enjoyed renovating, and often refurbishing dilapidated real estate properties. The more dilapidated the property, the more he enjoyed the challenge. He also loved to restore old cars. Larry served with the 3rd Armored Division, in the U.S. Army and in the U. S. Air Force Reserve.

Larry wrote the following for his family and friends; "When I come to the end of my journey, and I have travelled my last mile, forget that I ever frowned, and only remember my smile. Forget that I ever had heartaches, just remember that I fought the battle, and in the end, as I look back at my life, with all the contentment, disappointment, happiness, and sadness that life offers, I think... I had a lot of fun in my life's journey, being fortunate to travel throughout Europe, the South Pacific, the Philippines, Guam, Japan, Canada, and throughout the United States. I met many diverse and interesting people along my travels. Don't grieve for me for I would not have you sad, for even a day. In the spring or summer, just gather some flowers, stand for a few moments beside me, and smile as you remember my best!"

Cremation has taken place and Interment will be held on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, 10:00 a.m., at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.