Joe Adenago Otero, 85, went to be with our Lord on Friday, January 6, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Lucy T. Otero (Mora), parents Miguel and Rebeca Otero; brothers: Magdeleno, Victor, Mike; sisters: Lucy, Josephina, Carmen; brothers-in-law Abel Gurule, Toby Romero, sisters-in-law Margaret Otero and Juanita Otero.

Joe was survived by his sons: Tony Otero (Debbie), Jerry Otero (Germaine), Lawrence Otero (Banti), Joseph Otero; daughters: Tina Chavez (Mark), Margie Segura (Gene), Corrine Otero (Mark); brother Amadeo Otero (Patricia); sisters: Rachel Chavez (Gilbert), Senida Gurule, Cecilia Romero; 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, also many nieces, nephews and friends.

Joe's Life Celebration will begin with a Rosary to be recited on Friday, January 13,  2023 at 9:30 am at San Ignacio Catholic Church located at 1300 Walter St NE, 87102. Mass will begin at 10:00 am. Joe will be laid to rest at 12:00 pm at Mount Calvary Cemetery located at 1900 Edith Blvd NE, 87105.  A reception at American Legion Post 69, 9000 4th St. NW will follow the burial.

Pallbearer will be Anthony Otero.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Monique Otero, Justine Jean Baptiste, Christopher Otero, Nathan Otero, Marcos Chavez, Mario Chavez, Martina Forbes, Eugene Sequra, Joseph Otero, Elesia Miller, Ashley Green, Orlando Pino, Ariana Otero, Noah Otero, Faith Otero and his 23 great-grandchildren.