Joe Medina
Marriages
Piedad "Peggy" Fresquez
Married 64 years.
Burial Details
Obituaries
Vail Daily page A9 - June 16, 2005
Joe Medina died Saturday at his home in Leadville. He was 87 years old. He was born in Rodarte, N.M., on May 3, 1918. His parents were the late Ciraco and Socorrito Martinez Medina.Medina grew up in Rodarte and went to school there. He married the former Piedad Fresquez. Joe ad “Peggy,” as she is known, had been married 64 years at the time of his death.In 1943, Joe and Peggy moved to Red Cliff, where Joe went to work for New Jersey Zinc at the Gilman Mine. He worked there for 37 years until his retirement. In 1993 they moved to Leadville, making West Park their home.Joe attended Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Red Cliff and Annunciation Catholic Church in Leadville. Joe enjoyed traveling with his wife and spending time with his family. An avid wrestling fan, Joe enjoyed watching the sport on TV and local matches. He liked working in his yard and on his house, friends and family members said. Medina was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Ufracio and Juan Manuel Medina; and sisters Pasquela, Nicacia and Petrolina Sanchez. He is survived by his wife, Piedad Medina of Leadville; and his children: Gilbert Medina and wife Bertha; Joe Medina and wife Julia; Herson Medina and wife Emily; Robert Medina; Nancy Medina; Stella Salas and husband Paul; and Josie Marquez. He also is survived by his sisters, Belinda Medina and Loyola Gallegos and her husband, Jose; sisters-in-law Dorothy and Adelina Medina; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.The rosary was recited on Tuesday and mass of Christian burial was Wednesday, both at Annunciation Catholic Church in Leadville. Father R. William Rhinehart officiated and Fred Casaus and Bob Trezise provided the music. Medina buried in St. Joseph Cemetery. Pallbearers were Steve and Brian Barela, Walter Valdez, Evan Salas, and Lee and Rick Medina.
