Bernardo E. (Barney) Carbajal Jr.

1928-2020 Bernardo E. (Barney) Carbajal, Jr., 91, a resident of Sabinal, NM, inherited the fullness of his salvation having entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 4, 2020. He was an educator, having served the Belen Consolidated Schools as the high school band director for many years. Barney passed the baton to his son, Barney III, after accepting a position as a Counselor/Recruiter with the College Enrichment Program at the University of New Mexico. Upon retirement from UNM, Barney worked as a radio personality with local station KARS and later became its news editor. He was a member of Abundant Life Christian Center and had the joy and privilege of sitting under the pastoral guidance of his son, Barney Carbajal, III. Barney was faithful in his service to the Lord leading the Spanish Bible studies at New Hope Ministries with the late Pastor Robert Judson. He had the joy of introducing many people to Jesus Christ through the work he loved. Barney was a World War II military veteran having enlisted in the United States Army. Later, he had the distinct privilege of becoming a charter member of the United States Air Force when it became a separate branch of the Armed Forces in 1947. Barney was honorably discharged with the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was a Blue Star Dad, a member of the American Legion, and a loyal patriot who loved his country. Barney was an avid golfer and enjoyed hitting the links with his sons, Barney and Leo. He enjoyed and embraced life to the fullest. Barney loved his family and found so much joy when he was surrounded by his devoted wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Barney was preceded in death by his father, Bernardo Carbajal, Sr.; his mother, Emily Carbajal; brother, Ray Carbajal; sister, Corrine Jaramillo; daughter-in-law, Bobbi Carbajal, and grandson Victor Dominguez. He is survived by his loving wife, Jan Carbajal; sons, Barney Carbajal and wife Sandi; Leo Carbajal and wife Veronica; Rick Carbajal and wife Theresa; Robert Iorio and wife Nilar; daughter, Karen Reed, and brother, Richard Carbajal. Barney is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Pastor Barney Carbajal, III will officiate a celebration of life ceremony on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Abundant Life Christian Center located at 105 Avenida del Fuego in Rio Communities, NM. A public viewing will take place at 9:00 AM followed by a memorial service at 10:00 AM. Interment will take place during a private ceremony at the Santa Fe National Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gunnery Sergeant Rick Carbajal, II, USMC, Technical Sergeant Jonah Carbajal, USAF, Sergeant Sarah Reed, USA, and Corporal Eric Weh, USMC. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Blue Star Mothers of Valencia County or American Legion Post 81. Please sign Barney’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St. Belen, NM

Bernardo E. (Barney) Carbajal Jr.

June 7, 1928 - January 4, 2020