Celestino Joe Turrietta

Turrietta, Celestino Joe Celestino Joe Turrietta left this world on Saturday, July 5, 2014 after a short illness at Mercy Hospital in Durango, Colorado. He left us all with wonderful memories. He was CJ to friends and neighbors, Tino to close friends and family members and Celestino to businesses and professionals. He always had a quick step and a smile. He was a supportive and helpful friend and brother to everyone he met. He liked giving prayers and novinas for people in trouble. He loved going to the casinos and listening to music - especially Maraiachi. He enjoyed decorating his apartment with guitars and items he purchased while traveling in the New York City area. He appreciated keeping up with his friends in Albuquerque. He left behind his sister Rose Romero, his niece Jennifer Romero, his nephew Jason and his wife Heather Romero from Cortez. In Albuquerque he left his brother Ladiz and his wife Mary Turrietta, his sister Susan and her husband Robert Santiago and numerous nieces and nephews. In San Diego he left his brother Allan Turrietta and his friend Julie Santiago. He was preceded in death by his parents Pilar and Ladiz Turrietta and his brothers Nick Turrietta and Steve Turrietta. Viewing will take place at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at 9:30am and the graveside service to follow at 10:00am with a Mariachi band. A memorial potluck remembrance will take place at Rose's home in Cortez, CO on Thursday, July 10, 2014 from 12:00pm to 3:00pm. Tino worked to better the lives of people with disabilities. Memorials can be sent to Southwest Center of Independence 2409 East Empire, Cortez, CO 81321. To view information or leave a condolence please visit www.danielsfuneral.com Strong Thorne Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800