Christopher Pino

1975 – 2022 Christopher Pino, age 46, a resident of Belen, and native of Bosque, NM went to be with our Lord and Savior on January 7, 2022. He was a member of the Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church. Christopher was full of faith in God, constant in prayer, and would rarely go anywhere without a rosary in his pocket or his scapular around his neck. He was a proud graduate of Belen High School and an even prouder graduate of the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy and New Mexico Corrections Academy. Christopher’s career was filled with excitement, adventure and adrenaline rushes. He loved to recap his exploits to his family, and give detailed accounts of the most interesting encounters he had while in the line of duty. Christopher worked with several law enforcement agencies throughout New Mexico over the years, and always had a special story to tell about each one. While he was passionate about law enforcement, there was something he was even more enamored with. His love of Harley Davidson motorcycles, specifically his pristine Ultra Classic, is something that all who knew Chris were very well aware of. Chris loved going on bike rides, whether they be a day trip to Thunderbird, or a weekend trip to a local run or rally. He enjoyed showing off his bike, and never left the house without giving it a good shine. Chris was a member of the Los Carnales Motorcycle Club, and more recently, the American Legion Riders. He is preceded in death by his parents, Premetivo Pino and Elfida Salas Pino; his grandparents; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Chris is survived by his sister Annie Sanchez; brother-in-law, Delbert Sanchez; and his niece and goddaughter, DeeAnn Sanchez, who he bragged about constantly to anyone he came across. He is also survived by many loving aunts, cousins, and friends. Christopher epitomized the Harley Davidson slogan "Live to Ride, Ride to Live," and so in true Chris Pino fashion, he will be honored with a "Last Ride" of his motorcycle on the morning of January 24, 2022. All who would like to participate in Chris' last ride are encouraged to meet at the Cristo Rey Church in Bosque, NM at 8:00 a.m. for a line up, and be prepared to begin the ride/procession to the Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church at 8:30 a.m. All family and friends are invited to come on their motorcycles or in their vehicles to ride behind Chris and his bike on the way to the services to celebrate his life. A visitation will be held on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Our Lady of Belen Catholic Church at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Rosary to be recited at 10:00 a.m. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment will take place at a later date. The urn bearer will be DeeAnn Sanchez. Honorary Urn Bearers will be cousins, Joseph Baca and Leon Baca. The family would like to thank everyone who has and continues to reach out with love, support and prayers during this time, and especially for the wonderful (and many funny) stories about Chris. Please sign Christopher’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM.

Christopher Pino

May 16, 1975 - January 7, 2022