John G Madrid, passed away in peace at the age of 85, surrounded with loved ones by his side. He has gained his wings and is flying in Heaven with the Angels and his beautiful wife Betty.

John was a devoted Catholic. He was a good husband, dad, son, brother, Popo and Great Popo. He made sure everyone knew they were always welcomed in his home. John was born on May 13, 1938 to Juan and Ramona Madrid in Artesia, NM. It was in Artesia that he met the love of his life Betty Chavez. They were married on February 27, 1960, at The Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Artesia, NM. They had just celebrated 63 years of marriage before Betty’s passing in 2023.

John obtained his Masters Degree in Education while raising their 4 children together with Betty in Artesia and Roswell. He was a few classes away from obtaining his PhD in Education. John’s teaching career started with the Roswell Independent School District where he taught 6th grade for one year at Flora Vista/Nancy Lopez Elementary School. He then moved into the position of Diagnostician until his retirement in 1998. He took a break and went back as a Diagnostician Consultant until his full retirement in approximately 2008. John loved his job because of the help he knew he was giving to the many many students he tested over the years to get the best education possible. He tested students for the gifted program and the special education program. John’s next adventure in life was caring for the grounds at Poor Clare Monastery of Our Lady of Guadalupe for about 6 years. While there, he was blessed with the friendship of the Sisters/ Nuns. In 2014, he realized it was time to relax and enjoy life with family.

Preceding John in death are his parents Juan and Ramona Madrid, his infant son Joseph, brother Joe C Madrid, great granddaughter Kristin Young-Almaraz and wife Betty.

John is survived by his children Johnny Madrid, Barbara Young (Mark), Eric Madrid all of Albuquerque, Ramona Madrid of Roswell and Bill Butler (Sherene) of Kilgore, TX. His sisters in law Rachel Contreraz, Jane Regenold and Patricia Chavez. His grandchildren Sarah Young-Craycraft (Mike), Michael Young (Felicia), Jeremy Young (Michelle), Seth Young, Cera Silversmith (Dominic), Jessica Zamora, Amanda Madrid (Charlie), Joecelyn Madrid (Enrique), Ma-Kayla Gillispie, Nicholas Madrid-Kane, and Emily Madrid- Kane. His great grandchildren Abigail Craycraft, Isaiah Young, Damian Silversmith and baby girl (Joecelyn /Enrique) due in October 2024.

A Rosary will be held at The Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Artesia on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 9:30am, Mass at 10am with Internment to follow at 11am at Twin Oaks Memorial Park. A Celebration of Life Reception will be held at the Church following the burial service.