John Gurule, 55, died unexpectedly on August 01,2020 after a short illness.
John was born in Albuquerque, but lived his early years in Espanola with his Mom and Grandma Ortega on the West side.
At about the age of 13, he went to live with his Tia Nana and his Tio Joe Esquibel in Albuquerque, where he attended Monzano High School.
When John was 17, he got married and had a son, John Ray, who passed away in 2008.
For several years John worked in the roofing business with his Tio Joe. He moved back to Espanola in his mid-twenties and worked as a manager for several businesses and as a teller/csr at several banks.
John is preceded in death by his dad, Johnny Paul Gurule, brother Joseph, Grandma Maria Ortega, nephew Leo Gurule and long-time friend Carlos Archuleta.
John is survived by his mom, Maria C. Muller, sons, Esteban 8, Elija 13, and his partner/companion Kristian Mitzel of 25 years. He is also survived by three brothers; Norman Gurule and wife Lita, Anthony Hererra, wife Margaret and Ernest Hererra of Las Cruces. He has three sisters who also survive him; Carmen Hererra of Pecos, Texas, Brenda Duran, and Soryda, husband Antonia Pena. There are also many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
John will proudly be remembered for his generous spirit and loving heart. For years, anyone who needed a place to stay was welcome on the empty couch or spare bedroom. One day often led to weeks or even months of staying as a house guest. His gentle soul was taken from us way to early and now he rests in the peace of the Lord.
Please keep the Gurule family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
We encourage you to visit http://riverafamilyfuneralhome.com/ to share your memories and leave your condolences with the family.
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| Name | Harold J Gurule |
| Date of Birth | February 6th, 1965 |
| Date of Death | August 1st, 2020 |
| Favourite Saying | John, we love you and will forever miss you. Brother, Friend, Companion, Uncle |
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| Funeral Home | Rivera Family Funeral Home - Española | |
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305 Calle Salazar Española NM 87532 United States |
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Maria{Sally} I just heard about John my sincerest condolences are with you and the family. John will be missed by all whose hearts hr touched. Prayer's to each of you
Martha Cordova
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Want you Jerry/Kristian to know how much you are loved! All of your loved ones wish we could be there with you during this incredibly sad time of losing your partner John!! We all know how much you loved and cared for him! Many Blessings for everyone’s broken hearts to know he is at peace and no longer in pain!! Love you!!
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My deepest condolences to you the family. My heart is breaking he was a good man. Always mad me laugh... When he would see me at work he'd yell from wherever he was at even if I was across the store. He met my sister and her kids and was good to them too. Truly a great loss. He is now and Angel looking down. Hugs and love to the family Kristian my most sincere condolences. Hugs my friend and God speed.
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My deepest condolences to you the family. My heart is breaking he was a good man. Always mad me laugh... When he would see me at work he'd yell from wherever he was at even if I was across the store. He met my sister and her kids and was good to them too. Truly a great loss. He is now and Angel looking down. Hugs and love to the family Kristian my most sincere condolences. Hugs my friend and God speed.
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Kristian & Gurule family, My deepest and most sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your beloved beloved John. I will always remember his great personality and awesome friendship. Always enjoyed his parties and gatherings he’d invite us to attend. May our dear lord Jesus Christ welcome you with open arms into your heavenly home to be reunited with all your family that has gone before you. Kristian you will always be in my thoughts and prayers. May John now fly with the angel’s.
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Kristian and John's family please accept my deepest and most heartfelt condolences. I have never met a man who had such a joy for life like the Comadre. Wherever We would see him whether at the store or passing in a vehicle the first thing you would see was that big beautiful smile.
I will miss you dearly my friend cheers to the many great memories you left me with.
Love you Comadre RIP
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to Kristian and all of Johns family i want to say how sorry i am for your loss. my condolecnes and prayers to his family. I have tons of wonderful memories of John and he will never be forgotten and always in my heart.
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My condolences to all his family. Kristian my heart breaks for you. You are in my prayers.
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My beautiful friend. Gods Angel in Heaven. I will surely miss you. Such an awesome and amazing friend. Condolences to the families. May Our Dear Lord give you all peace of mind. My families n I grew up with John and his precious family. Love you forever. Love ya Lynda Mary and Family.
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Words can’t express the joy and comfort you brought to my life. You are a dear friend and it is a pleasure having known you. There is so much about you I will never forget and when I think of you I will always have a smile on face. Thank you for your friendship. I wish I had at least one more chance to see you after I moved away from Espanola. I’d say rest in peace but I know this life was just a cat nap for you. You keep bringing that “sunshine”.
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My sincere condolences go out to the family of John. I met John several years ago and he was always friendly and outgoing. I'm grateful I was able to share a genuine friendship with him. RIP my friend. You earned your wings, so fly high and watch over all your loved ones on earth.
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Please accept our heartfelt condolences at this time, on behalf of the Rivera Family and staff.
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