Joaquin Cornejo
September 9, 1965 — August 2, 2020
Las Cruces - Joaquin Cornejo, age 54, entered eternal life on Sunday, August 2, 2020. Joaquin was fondly known to family as "TJ" or "Walkman" to close friends. He was born on September 9, 1965 in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua Mexico to Socorro L. Hernandez and Joaquin Cornejo. He attended Mayfield High School, graduating in May 1983. Joaquin was employed for eleven years with the Las Cru...
Las Cruces - Joaquin Cornejo, age 54, entered eternal life on Sunday, August 2, 2020. Joaquin was fondly known to family as "TJ" or "Walkman" to close friends. He was born on September 9, 1965 in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua Mexico to Socorro L. Hernandez and Joaquin Cornejo. He attended Mayfield High School, graduating in May 1983. Joaquin was employed for eleven years with the Las Cruces Public Schools before retiring early due to his chronic health condition. Joaquin was a wonderful son, brother, to and giving friend. His sudden passing has left an emptiness in the hearts of all those who knew him. He was a very kind person, truly a gentleman. He was full of compassion, never hesitating to lend a helping hand. For many years he was instrumental in looking after some of his nieces and nephews. His passion was music, in his spare time he played the drums and attended many concerts over the years. He had a carefree spirit that many were drawn to. Joaquin is survived by his mother, Socorro L. Hernandez, brother Javier Cornejo (Linda Cornejo), sister Egla Hernandez-Lamb (Mitchell Lamb) and brother Hector L. Hernandez. He leaves his legacy behind to his six nieces and nephews; Angelica, Javy, Elisa, Bishop, Hector and Titus; and his two grand nephews and niece; Frankie, Jack and Layla. A Memorial Service will be held to remember and honor the amazing person Joaquin was on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Ave., Las Cruces. Th...
Las Cruces - Joaquin Cornejo, age 54, entered eternal life on Sunday, August 2, 2020. Joaquin was fondly known to family as "TJ" or "Walkman" to close friends. He was born on September 9, 1965 in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua Mexico to Socorro L. Hernandez and Joaquin Cornejo. He attended Mayfield High School, graduating in May 1983. Joaquin was employed for eleven years with the Las Cruces Public Schools before retiring early due to his chronic health condition. Joaquin was a wonderful son, brother, to and giving friend. His sudden passing has left an emptiness in the hearts of all those who knew him. He was a very kind person, truly a gentleman. He was full of compassion, never hesitating to lend a helping hand. For many years he was instrumental in looking after some of his nieces and nephews. His passion was music, in his spare time he played the drums and attended many concerts over the years. He had a carefree spirit that many were drawn to. Joaquin is survived by his mother, Socorro L. Hernandez, brother Javier Cornejo (Linda Cornejo), sister Egla Hernandez-Lamb (Mitchell Lamb) and brother Hector L. Hernandez. He leaves his legacy behind to his six nieces and nephews; Angelica, Javy, Elisa, Bishop, Hector and Titus; and his two grand nephews and niece; Frankie, Jack and Layla. A Memorial Service will be held to remember and honor the amazing person Joaquin was on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Ave., Las Cruces. The service will also be livestreamed at www.getzcares.com. Service Information
Wednesday, September 9, 2020 3:00pm,
Getz Funeral Home Chapel
1410 E. Bowman Ave
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001
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