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1954
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2014
James Serrano Obituary
James was born October 27, 1954 to Joe Serrano and Orlinda (Serrano) Arellano of Chama N.M. He moved to Durango in 6th grade and attended school at Miller Junior High and Durango High School. He worked for La Plata County for several years as an equipment operator and later drove propane trucks. His one true love was the Denver Broncos. He also loved to play pool and throw horseshoes. He started the Annual Serrano 4th of July Horseshoe Tournament many years ago, and it still brings a huge crowd today. He also started the Bayfield Youth Baseball League in 1990. The Serrano family home was a place many turned to when they needed somewhere to live. James loved children and this was shown throughout the years, he was known as "Uncle James" to all.
James was preceded in death by his father Joe Serrano and Brother Bobby Serrano.
James is survived by his mother, Orlinda Arellano of Bayfield,CO. Two children: Son, Joey and wife Kristy Serrano; 2 grandsons: Dylan and Keaton Pickering of Bayfield, CO. Daughter, Jackie and husband Mike Bray; 2 grandsons Landon and Braydon from Gilbert, AZ. Brothers: Teddy Serrano of Santa Fe, NM; Lee Serrano of Bloomfield, NM; Roy Jaramillo of Chama, NM. Sisters: Rosemary Jaramillo and Joanne Serrano of Bayfield, CO; and his special extended family in Grand Junction including Barbara Juarez, Joyce Serrano, Stella Luciano, Janice and Ruby Crespin and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Saturday January 17, at 2:00 pm in Bayfield, CO at the Pine Valley Church. Food will be provided. Please wear your favorite Broncos attire in honor of James.
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Memories and Condolences
for James Serrano
January 13, 2015
James,
Keep watching, the Broncos will get there and get it done. With you up there helping, it's a done deal. I'll miss you.
Your friend, Bruce
KC
January 12, 2015
Joey, i was so sorry to hear about your dad passing, i feel for you and your whole family. Some of my greatest memories of playing pool was against or with you and James.He made it a challenge but always fun.If there is a 9-ball ring game in heaven i know James is running the table. I will truly miss him, Kc
Debbra Melanie Montoya Landaverd
January 11, 2015
I was Medardos next door neighbor for a few years and he was a great neighbor I missed him when he moved I used to go pick him up from the bar when he would call me he usually came over and asked me if he needed a ride could he call me and I told him absolutely he was very respectful and funny RIP my friend my prayers go out to your family
January 10, 2015
I am so sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kay Moon Wdelton
January 10, 2015
James was one of the good guys. He is gone much too young. My condolences.
Chuck Gordon
January 9, 2015
Jackie and Joey we are sorry for your loss. It's hard to loose your Dad. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Ken and Loreta Beam and family. Rosemary this is for you to.
aileen collom
January 9, 2015
JOEY & KRIS, So sorry for your loss. We know he will always be in your hearts. Keep your memories close. Give our love to your family & know that you & your family are in our thoughts & prayers.
Aunt Aileen & Alvin
kelly padilla
January 8, 2015
we are going to miss him on the 4th of july horse shoe tournament.
January 8, 2015
Joey and Jackie, we are so sorry for your loss. Jesse and Mary Layton
January 7, 2015
Haven't seen Mertle in years and from what I read he had a great life. Mertle was a great friend and fun to hang out with. To his family your in my thought and prayers. R.I.P. my friend. James your gone but will never be forgotten ....Gloria Sandoval .
January 7, 2015
to the family of james Serrano my heart goes out to the family. love and miss you tricia and the radiers.
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