Nena Alquisalas Johnson

Nena Alquisalas Johnson, age 71, of Albuquerque received her angel wings on Sunday, October 30th, 2022. She was born in San Carlos, Negros Occidental, Philippines on November 13th, 1950.

Nena is survived by Mike and Christine Barela (daughter); Christopher Johnson (son); grandchildren, Camden and Mackenzie Barela, and Dominic all of Albuquerque, NM; her brothers, Rudy Alquisalas, Edgar Alquisalas, Nelson Alquisalas, and Aramando Alquisalas; and sisters, Virgie Estenzo all from Hawaii, and Vivian Tarepe of (California).
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dominador Sr. and Maximina Alquisalas; and a brother, Dominador Alquisalas Jr.

Nena was previously an officer and an active member of the Filipino American Association of Albuquerque, a devoted Catholic, and maintained a close relationship with God. She loved a good game of Mahjong and was a serious player, but what she truly loved was spending quality time with family and friends, and especially her grandchildren Camden and Mackenzie. Words cannot express the grief and sadness we feel.

A Rosary will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at 9:30 a.m., with a Memorial Mass to follow at 10:15 a.m., St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 5712 Paradise Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114. Following the service there will be a potluck remembrance and celebration of her life held at the Paradise Hills Community Center, 5901 Paradise Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114. Friends and family are encouraged to attend. Please come and share your favorite Nena stories as we celebrate in love the beautiful and wonderful soul we lost.
I lieu of flowers, please consider donating to help with final expenses: https://gofund.me/871fefd0