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Allen Jay Mitchell 1962-2025 Allen Jay Mitchell, age 62, a
Allen Jay Mitchell 1962-2025 Allen Jay Mitchell, age 62, a resident of Belen, passed away peacefully on Jan. 21, 2025. All services took place on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Romero Funeral Home Chapel. Allen was born in Roswell, N.M., on April 10, 1962, son of Joe Mitchell and Lisa Monnet, and spent his childhood in Los Lunas. He married the love of his life, Juanita, in 1981, and raised his three children in Belen. Allen had a lengthy career in construction, working in Virginia, Texas, Colorado and throughout New Mexico, then tirelessly supported his company, Platinum Builders, alongside his brother, Wayne, since 2001. He was a dedicated son, husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Allen was a hunter and a fisherman, an animal lover, the hardest worker we knew, and an incredibly loyal and reliable man. We will miss his smile and willingness to help anyone in need. Allen was preceded in death by his father, Joe Mitchell; his sister, Yvonne Stadelmeyer; his nephew, Shane Mitchell; and his infant daughter, Krista Jayne Mitchell. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Juanita Mitchell; his three children, Elisha Carcieri (spouse, John Carcieri), Andrea Mitchell (partner, Matthew Thrasher) and Joseph Mitchell (spouse, John Montano); his grandchildren, Michael and Henry Carcieri; his mother, Lisa Monnet; his siblings, Wayne Mitchell (spouse, Lorena Mitchell) and Juanita Gow (spouse, Randy Gow); and numerous beloved brothers-and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers were Don Dougherty, Felix Espinoza, Clarence Lopez and Bobby McDougal. Honorary pallbearers were Michael and Henry Carcieri. Please sign Allen's online tribute at romerofuneralhomenm.com. Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen.
