Raoul Otero

I am home in Heaven dear ones. Oh, so happy and so bright! There is perfect joy and beauty in this everlasting light.

All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing passed. I am now at peace forever, safely home in Heaven at last.

Raoul W. Otero (Raulie) 70, of Roswell has gone to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 15, 2015 surrounded by his family and friends.

Raulie was born on August 13, 1945 to Lloyd and Celia Otero. On July 22, 1967 he married Judy Brady of Roswell.

Raulie earned his Bachelors degree in accounting from ENMU. He worked for the Airforce Audit Agency as an audit manager for 31 years. One of his most memorable times was during his employment was being stationed in Spain for 3 years.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Judy of 48 years; daughters Nicole Otero of Roswell, NM and Marlene and husband Rudy Rodriguez of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren Rudy and Alyssa Rodriguez of San Antonio, TX. He is survived by his four brothers Lloyd, Raymond, Bruno and Art Otero; step-sister Dolly Lopez; cousin Helen Berry and many loving nephews, nieces and friends.

Raulie was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend to all. He will always be remembered for his beautiful and loving smile. He loved to travel and was always ready for new adventure. When he couldn't travel he enjoyed fishing and going to the Casino.

Raulie is preceded in death by his parents Lloyd and Celia Otero; son Raoul Otero, Jr.; brother Thomas Otero; nephews Darryl, Raymond Lee, Chris Otero, Bryan Quich and niece Brandy Otero.

A rosary is scheduled for 9:30 am, Saturday, November 21, 2015 at St. John's Catholic with mass to follow at 10 am. Raulie will be laid to rest at South Park Cemetery with Roswell Veteran's Honor Guard conducting military rights.

Honorary pallbearers are his brothers Lloyd, Raymond, Bruno and Arthur Otero; cousin Tim Flores; brother-in-law's Louis, Roy, Lawrence, Alen and James Brady and Dennis Quich; his childhood friends Bobby Juarez, George Alenz, Richard Duran, Carlos Anaya and Fred Reyes and close friends Ben Gonzales, Sam Martinez and Leo Marrujo.

The family would like to special thanks to the Poor Clare Monastery for all their prayers and to all who sent their prayers and support.

Service

Rosary

St. Johns Catholic Church
506 S. Lincoln
Roswell, NM  88203
Saturday, November 21, 2015
9:30 am

Mass

St. Johns Catholic Church
506 S. Lincoln
Roswell, NM  88203
Saturday, November 21, 2015
10:00 am

Cemetery

South Park Cemetery
3101 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203