Abelardo "Abe" Heredia

July 2, 1946 - March 2, 2020

Longtime Monte Vista resident Abelardo "Abe" Heredia went home to be with the Lord on March 2, 2020 peacefully at his home under Hospice Care surrounded by his loving family. Abe was born on July 2, 1946 in Las Animas Parral, Mexico, the son of Serapio Heredia and Arcadia Rojas Heredia. He worked for and retired from the Rio Grande County Road and Bridge Department for many years. Abe was a compassionate, caring and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend who enjoyed going camping, fishing, hunting, having barbeques, traveling, reading the Bible and spending time with his family, brothers and sisters in Christ and friends. His family will miss him dearly. Abe will live on through his wife Elisamaria Heredia of Piedras Negras Coahuila, Mexico; daughter Tabitha (Michael) Valdez of Monte Vista, CO; son Abelardo M. (Hiedi) Heredia of Monte Vista, CO; grandchildren Monique (Luis) Palacios, Michael Valdez, Aaron Heredia, Adam (Shaylyn) Heredia, Abbey Heredia, Anisha (Jose) Heredia, Kodi A. Heredia, Amber Miller. 7 great-grandchildren, brothers Fidencio (Julia) Heredia of Monte Vista, CO; Mariano (Rita) Heredia, Serapio Heredia both of Alamosa, CO; Henry (Pat) Heredia of Monte Vista, CO. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Abe was preceded in death by his parents Serapio and Arcadia Heredia, first wife Martha Betty Heredia, three sisters Ignacia Solis, Evangelina Corral, Ofelia Heredia and one brother Edmundo Heredia. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 10:00 AM at the Church of the Nazarene in Monte Vista. Interment will follow at the San Luis Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Brent's Place in honor of Abe Heredia to 11980 E. 16th Ave, Aurora, CO. 80010 or online at brentsplace.org.