Kirikos Family Funeral Home, Inc | Truth or Consequences, NM

Obituary For John Segoviano Huerta, Sr.

John Segoviano Huerta, Sr., 76, died on June 5, 2020 in T. or C., NM after a long-standing illness.

John was born on May 6, 1944 in Artesia, NM- a small oil/farming town, where he worked from a young age picking crops with his family and doing yard work. As a teenager, he was a pharmacy deliveryman. He then studied to be an LPN in a nearby town. He moved to Albuquerque with his family and worked in a couple of hospitals. He studied to be a Respiratory Therapist and worked at the VA Medical Center for 32 years, retiring at age 52. He then worked at the Lovelace Journal Center and retired again at 65. Albuquerque was his home for 47 years before retiring to T or C where he could enjoy his favorite hobby of fishing at the lakes and rivers. He was a member and elder at his church – Christian Fellowship Church for 21 years. John was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and led many friends and family to the saving knowledge of Christ. He was a member of New Hope Revival Church in T or C for the rest of his life. He and his wife Nancy did 20 years of marriage ministry in ABQ and several years in T or C. He went on 3 mission trips to Mexico with his daughter, Brittney and journeyed to the Philippines on 2 extended trips to build churches and further the kingdom of Christ. He said his greatest accomplishment was knowing Jesus Christ. He was an excellent fisherman and a fisher of men and he gave God all the glory. He loved God and all his family as well.

John is survived by his wife of 35 years– Nancy Lee Huerta of T or C; children: Jonathan Huerta of Albuquerque, NM, Brittney (Andrew) Herpolshemier of Rio Rancho, NM, Jerome (Julia) Huerta of Show Low, AZ, and Mark (Julie) Huerta of Albuquerque, NM; grandchildren: Haley and Oliver Herpolshemier, Vanessa (Alex) Lucero, Mariah Huerta and fiancée, Nico Taylor, Alysha Huerta, Alexa Huerta, Auston (Liz) Huerta, Kolton Huerta and Markus Huerta; 3 great granddaughters: Izzy, Aurora and Adelaide; sisters: Sally (David) Carrasco, Angie (Sammy) Martinez, Betty(Jimmy) Hernandez, Corina (Dale) Gurrola and Gracie (Daniel) Tesillo; numerous nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews most of Artesia, NM.

He was proceeded in death by his sons: Michael John Huerta and John S. (Mico) Huerta Jr.; his beloved Abuelita Isabel; parents: Manuel and Dolores (Lola) Huerta; siblings: Ben Huerta, Chilo Huerta, Manual (Junior) Huerta, Henry Huerta, and Helen Huerta; 5 paternal Uncles: Cruz, Lupe, Wedo/Cecilio, Frank, and Augustine; and 2 Aunts, Trini Vasquez, Pabla Padilla.

Cremation has taken place and a Memorial Service will be Saturday, July 11th, 2020 at 10:00am at New Hope Revival Church (800 E Third Ave, Truth or Consequences, NM 87901). A reception will follow. For further information (505)331-8514.

Thanks to the folks at Sierra Home Health and Hospice. Also, a special thanks to New Hope Revival Church family and friends for all the support they have provided.

Guest Book

Nancy, We recently heard of John's passing. Although we were saddened, we rejoice that our brother is in our heavenly fathers arms forever rejoicing and celebrating as he waits for the reunion with his loved ones. We hold our memories close to our hearts, from the laughter to the tears, but most of all the memories of sharing Gods word. We were truly blessed to have known him and we will be forever grateful to you and Johns marriage ministry. We will miss him, our prayers continue for you and your family... till we meet again... With all our Love Neomi and Martin

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Praying for the Huerta family my condolences loved praising and worshipping at New Hope Revival Church seeing the joy on his face as he worshiped as he listened to his Nancy play the keyboard remember you in my continued prayers Carla Munoz

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Nancy and family, I just learned of John's graduation. Please receive our love and condolences. Heaven gained a champion! The times of fellowship with John were wonderful. What a heart he had for the Lord. Now he is with His Lord forever and ever. We love you.

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Always loved seeing at church with a smile and a big hug .. I'm gonna miss u but we will see u again someday brother

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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