John C Barela Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John C Barela (Safford, Arizona), who passed away at the age of 85, on October 11, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John C Barela or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Julian Barela and Edelmira Carbajal Barela; his siblings, Lucy, Nellie, Inez, Eleanore, Inosente, Paul and Danny; and his grandchildren, Steven, Melody and Matthew.
He is survived by: his sisters, Bri Escobedo and Victoria Colonge (Johnny) of Tucson, AZ; his brother-in-law Ray Abeyta of Safford, AZ.; his children, John Barela (Becky) of West Valley, Elisa Tapia (Pat) of Tucson, AZ and Adam Barela (Lei-Lani) of Colorado Springs, CO; and his grandchildren, Jennifer, Jacob, Jasmine, Crystal, Michael, Cris, Joshua, Johnny, Adam, Kyla, Brianna, Aaron, Isabella, Jessica, Julian, Isaiah, Nyelah and Malachi. He is also survived by his 28 great-grandchildren, one great-great grandson, many nephews, nieces and loving friends.
Viewing will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the SereniCare Funeral Home (1001 E 11th Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84103). The inurnment will be held on Saturday, December 6th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Safford Cemetery (400 Discovery Park Blvd, Safford, AZ 85546). A reception will be held on Saturday, December 6th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the same location.
