Albert Jimenez, 90, entered eternal rest surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at his residence in Bayard, New Mexico. He was born in his home on December 30, 1935, to Quiteria Lockwood & Cruz Jimenez in Central New Mexico, today known as Santa Clara New Mexico. His step parents were Thomas Lockwood and Katie Jimenez.
Albert Jimenez, also known as "Bertie"- "Birdie" was always talking about the special memories with his mom, and growing up in Central, and attending what he called, "his church", referring to the Santa Clara church.
He was always known to help anyone in need and welcomed you with open arms. His home was always open, full of food, shelter, love and comfort, with a house full of his children, children's friends, and neighborhood kids.
He had a great love for the beauty of the great outdoors. He taught his children about fishing, hunting, and camping. Out in the mountains you could always spot him in his (Willy) Red Jeep, along with all his numerous children, nieces, and nephews, taking them along the roads, and trails for many joy rides.
He was known to always be at the Cooper Little League fields, willing, ready, and able to umpire behind home plate. He called out strikes as he saw fit. He never wanted to see a child's disappointment due to lack of an umpire, so he would make his way to home plate to call all the shots.
He was an avid Dallas Cowboys and Yankee fan. He loved going to the dances and was known as the best pool player in town. He was a big-time joker for anyone and everyone that knew him or crossed his path. Always sparking conversation and making people laugh with all his stories and antics. Even in his last days, surrounded by family, he still had his great sense of humor.
Birdie was proud to work at Kennecott Copper Mines and retired after 45 years of proud service. He always talked about driving the huge haulage trucks, and transporting all his friends to their destinations at work.
Our dad will be greatly missed every day by his wife, children, family, friends, and everyone else that knew him, especially his, "Beautiful Wife", Martha as he would always call her, for 60 years, full of wonderful memories, love, and many blessings. He was a very devoted husband, father, and always there for his family in times of need and the best "dad" we could ever have.
He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Martha Jimenez, his brothers Julian Jacquez (Rita) and family, Jesse Jimenez (Ernestina) and family, his sister Virginia Apodaca and family, Son Charles (Charlie) Jimenez, Daughters, Carolyn Jimenez Torrez, Suzanne Cabrera, Nancie Lopez and Charles Sanchez, Sonia and Jonathan Long, Suzanne and Gabriel Verdugo, Cathleen Horcasitas, and Sherri Sanchez. Grandkids, Charles Jimenez Jr. and family, Whitney, Eddie Carbajal Jr. and family, Jennifer Carbajal and Fiancé Robert Peru and family, Ariana Ortiz, Andrew Jimenez (Kiesha) and family, Adam Jimenez ( Aysa) and family, Anthony Jimenez (Karissa) and family, Stevie Jimenez-Salazar (Luis) and family, Dimitri Herrera (Abriana) and family, Michelle Lopez (Steve Ordonez) and family, Ernest Lopez III (Roberta) and family, Daniel Lopez (Amanda) and family, Arnulfo Morales III (Raeleen Villalobos), Elias Martinez, Yolanda Jimenez and family, Viola Jimenez and Family, Michelle Jimenez and family, Cindy Jimenez and family, Johnny Jimenez Jr, Gabriel and Dez Jimenez and family, Selena and EnRicky Cap and family, JJ Sanchez and family, Gilbert Sanchez and family, Nephew's Frankie Jimenez and family, Freddie and Delfina Jimenez and family, Dori Jimenez and family, Robert Mata and family. Great Great- Grandson Arnulfo Eziah Morales IV; also, among many others who consider him as (Grandpa).
He is preceded in death by Cruz Jimenez, Quiteria Lockwood, Thomas Lockwood and Katie Jimenez, Brother, Frank Jimenez, Sisters, Clorinda Garcia and Isabel Chip, Sons, Birdie Jimenez Jr., Johnny Jimenez, Steven Jimenez, Joseph Jimenez, Father and Mother in-law Robert and Isabel Carrillo, Brother-in-law Joe Apodaca, and nephew Isaac Apodaca, and Brother-in-law Ramon Garcia; and son in law Lawrence Cabrera, granddaughter Vicky Jimenez, great grandson Ezekiel Jimenez, and Niece Angie Treviso.
Visitation will be Saturday, April 25th from 10-11am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels with the holy rosary to commence at 11am with Deacon Art Gutierrez reciting. The funeral mass will follow at Santa Clara Catholic Church at 12:30pm with Father Casmir Anozie officiating. Concluding service cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory. Inurnment will take place at Santa Clara cemetery on Monday, April 27th at 10am. Pallbearers: Eddie Carbajal Jr., Andrew Jimenez,
Arnulfo Morales III, Zack Jimenez, Ernest Lopez III, Gabriel Jimenez, Adam Jimenez, Dimitri Herrera, Daniel Lopez, JJ Sanchez. Honorary: rest of grandkids.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory "Trusted care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.
