Joseph Alexander Apodaca

Our hearts are broken as we announce that our beloved son Joseph Alexander Apodaca was called by the Lord on May 22, 2026.

He is preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents, Joe and Carlota Apodaca, his maternal grandfather, Joe Duran.

He leaves behind his wife, Renee Apodaca, stepdaughters: Esperanza Romero, Natalia Romero, and Maribel Romero and Renee’s Parents Gabriel and Sara Casias, brother-in-law, Gabriel Casias and sister-in-law, Sonia (Yul) Acosta. His children: Aubree Apodaca, Elyanna Apodaca, and Simon Lopez-Apodaca with Avriell Binion. Parents Joey and Joella Apodaca, sister Jamie Apodaca and her daughter Sophia Apodaca. Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. The Apodaca Family; Yolanda and Mike Valerio, Michelle Martinez, Deann and Philip Mares, Barbara Apodaca, Martin Apodaca and His Nina Carla and Ricky Garcia. Joella’s family, Grandma Evangeline Martinez, Toby and Janet Martinez, Corrine and Tomas Miera, Rose Martínez, Dolly Martinez, Greg and Marietta Martinez, Christine and Daniel Gonzales, Victoria and Ruben Romo, Teddie and Erasto Zarasua, Leo and Denise Duran, and numerous cousins. His god children, Anthony Jr., Aria, and Maya, children of Anthony and Monique Mondragon. Plus, many special Childhood friends, and many brothers from the Sheriff’s Department, Taos PD, Taos County Detention Center, and the Holy Cross Medical Staff.

Joseph Loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. When asked by his mom, “Joe, how are you and Jesus doing?” He said, “Mom, without Jesus I couldn’t do this job.”

Joseph loved life, he loved his family, especially his children and his wife Renee. He was recently experiencing the happiest times in his life with his new marriage; hunting, running marathons, traveling to Mexico, Hawaii, and Pagosa Springs. He loved being in the mountains, hunting, camping, and fishing, playing football coaching, and going to Denver Bronco games. He loved riding his motorcycles. Joe was an adventurous and fearless person, he loved living life to the fullest and seizing every moment. Joe was always willing to help others, no matter when or where if family or friends needed him, he was there.

His high school yearbook quote: “Dream as if you will live forever but live as if you will die tomorrow.” This was how Joe lived his life.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:00am at the Taos High School Gymnasium. A meal to honor Joseph will follow in the Cafeteria of Taos High.

The family of Joseph Alexander Apodaca has entrusted the care of their loved one to the caring staff of DeVargas Funeral Home of Taos. www.devargastaos.com 1-866-657-4019