Adolfo 'Eliu' Barela

Adolfo 'Eliu' Barela, resident of Santa Fe, N.M., died June 27. He was 87.

Born in Questa, N.M., to Celina and Vivian Barela, Barela served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, was employed by Sandia, Livermore and Los Alamos national labs as a draftsman and retired in 1985.

He loved spending time with family and friends and was an avid fly fisherman. He enjoyed bowling and was a member of the F.O.E. His later years were spent caring for his wife until her death. He was an active member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, where he served as an usher for many years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife of 58 years, Ida; and brothers Harry, Virgil, Leo and Pete. He is survived by his brother, Alfonso; sister, Mary (Louie) Garcia; son, Ron Barela; son, Jack (Sylvia) Barela; daughter, Carla Buckman; grandchildren Lisa (Bradley) Harrison, Ronnie (Sonya) Barela, Jeena (Chris) Garcia, Mark (Bre) Barela, Kenny (Rebekah) Barela, Kelli (Amado) Abeyta and Amanda Buckman; 11 great grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, make donations to any veterans', Allzheimer's or hospice organization or your preferred charity.

A rosary was recited at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on July 2 and a mass followed with full military honors at the Santa Fe National Cemetery.