Amadeo Segura

Amadeo Segura, 85 years young, passed away peacefully to be with our Heavenly Father on Christmas Eve, 2022. He was born on his family’s ranch, San Miguel, in Cuba, New Mexico to Carmel and Teodorita (Lola) Segura on August 25, 1937. He proudly served his country in the US Army from 1963 to 1967. On June 28, 1964 he married Crucita Chavez in Abiquiu, New Mexico. They made Farmington, New Mexico their home and raised a family. He made a career as Lead Welding Foreman and served the San Juan Basin for 40 years. He was well known for his strong work ethic. Besides spending time with his family and friends, Amadeo had a passion for gardening and creating metal art. He built numerous gadgets that he generously gifted to those who visited him. He enjoyed outdoor cooking and made a mean brisket in his cast iron dutch oven. He had an energetic personality and was an entrepreneur at heart. He touched many lives with his generosity and helpfulness. A born humorist, he filled the room with laughter. If you asked Amadeo, his greatest accomplishments were being a Father and especially being a Grandfather. He deeply loved each one of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Amadeo joins his parents Carmel and Lola Segura; his sisters, Della Romero, Marcelita McNeely, and Ester Carabajal; his brothers, Jose Segura, Nick Segura, Johnny Segura, and Frank Segura and wife Rebecca Segura in Heaven. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Crucita Rose Segura; his three daughters, Lisa Sexton and husband Wyatt T. Sexton II of Cedar Park, Texas, Audrey Maez and husband Reggie Maez of Bloomfield, New Mexico and Lisa Marie Jacquez Collins of Aztec, New Mexico; ten grandchildren, Justin Aguilar, Ambrosio Sexton, Tomas Sexton, Aiden Amadeo Sexton, Bryan Montoya, Monique Maez, Gina Maez, Daphne Maez, Heather Maez, Reggie Alex Maez, and Mandie Crane and husband Jacob Crane; five great grandchildren, Teller Ray Maez, Patience and Serenity Mckinney and Ella and Max Crane. He is also survived by his sister Agatha DeHerrera (Eulalio "Lalo"), whom he loved and cherished dearly, sister-n-law Ferminia Segura (Nick),and numerous nieces and nephews each of whom held a special place in his heart. Amadeo lives forever in the memories that we keep. “A day filled with laughter is a good day.” Family and friends are invited to attend services on January 6, 2022 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Farmington, New Mexico. There will be a Rosary at 10:30 am and a funeral Mass at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens. Funeral services are under the care of Alternative Choice (Cope Memorial)..