Seledonio Marquez

Seledonio Abran "Sele" Marquez passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and family. Born in Moquino, New Mexico, and raised in Los Lentes, Sele was a man who truly never met a stranger. On July 18, 1959, at the age of 21, he married his beloved wife, Lydia Marquez. Together they shared 66 years of devoted marriage and built a family that became the center of his world. Sele later settled in the South Valley, where he and Lydia built their family home from the ground up when he was just 27 years old - creating a place that would become the heart of countless family memories. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, retiring after 23 years of dedicated service. Sele lived life to the fullest. He cherished time at his cabin at Bluewater Lake fishing for Tiger Musky, sharing stories, and offering life advice to anyone willing to listen. His well-known saying - "Be crazy, not stupid" - perfectly captured his joyful but grounded approach to life. Above all, Sele loved his wife and family deeply and gave generously of himself to everyone around him. He is survived by his loving wife, Lydia Marquez, and their children: Daughter, Yvonne (Abe); Grandchildren: Samantha (David), Leah, Aaron; Great-grandchildren: Alexis (Kris), Isaiah, Louiz, Mateo, Santos, Jocelyn, Lorenzo Great-great-grandchildren: Gabriel, Mireya. Son, Johnny Ray (Yvonne) ; Grandchildren: Christopher (Sherrie), Josh (Roberta), Isaac (Mari) ; Great-grandchildren: Joseph, Rosie, Elijah, Chloe, Ian, Arthur, Dolly-Rae, Rueben, Felix; Son, Danny Abran (Carol), Grandchildren: Ryan Abran (Sara), Jacob (Jillian), Megan (Justin), Makayla (Justin B) Great-grandchildren: Reyes, Caleb, Sophia, Gianna, Allison, Emilia, Jaden, Jonah, Miles Sele was blessed to witness five living generations of his family - a rare and beautiful legacy. Also surviving are his siblings, Manuel (Pila), Geneva (George), and Judy (Chris). Preceded in death by his parents, Anastacio and Sophia; son, Johnny; great-great-granddaughter, Adelynn; and siblings, Dora (Paul), Libby (Mary Frances), Richard, Melvin, and Irene. "Well done, good and faithful servant." - Matthew 25:23

Seledonio Marquez

August 19, 1937 - February 11, 2026