Conrad Barrio

Conrad Ledesma Barrio, age 73, was called home by God, Tuesday, December 19,2023. He was born in Las Cruces, NM on April 5, 1950, to Piedad and David Barrio. Conrad was a 1968 graduate of Las Cruces High School.

Conrad was a gifted musician, who played lead guitar. He learned to play on a guitar his father bought for him from Sears and Roebuck. He drove his mother crazy practicing the same song over and over, until he learned it. At the age of 14 he played with a local teen band, David's Romans. He went on to play with numerous bands throughout his life. While in high school, he played with The New Happy Timers. Later he moved to Phoenix AZ, where he played with the Enrico Brothers. He also played with The Aggregation Band and went on the road with The Syndicate Band, traveling to several different states, including Alaska. Upon moving back to Las Cruces, he played with the Krucez Band, Backstage, The Kicks Band, Rio Band, and finally Phat Soul. Conrad had a passion for music and movies, but it was Conrad's music that truly defined him.

Conrad worked for Valley Transit Mix, Rio Grande Concrete, Jobe, Cemex and GCC. He retired in 2017. Conrad honorably served his country with the New Mexico National Guard. Conrad embraced life with a sense of humor and dedication to those he loved.

Conrad was dearly loved by his loving wife of forty years, Lydia Barrio, granddaughter, Chloe Barrio of the family home. His daughters, Sarah, and Shannon Barrio, Denise Johnson, Stephanie Villegas (Mario). His sons, Conrad Barrio, and James A. His grandchildren, Ashley, Angela, Steven, Adrian, Brianna, Arianna, Audrey Barrio, Niomi, Mikey, Lilly, and Ivan. His sisters, Laura Sanchez (Valito) and Angela Rodriguez (Bobby). Brother-in-law, David Placencio (Genoveva). He is also survived by his nieces and nephews.

Conrad was preceded in death by his parents, David G. Barrio and Piedad Ledesma Barrio, brother David Barrio Jr., sister Mary Louise Brazil, and a son Steven Ray.

Family and Friends will gather Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Getz Funeral Home. Viewing will be 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. Services will be at 10:30 with Pastor Fred Espinosa officiating. A burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Armando Alvillar, David Covarrubia, Ralph Lara, Chris Ramos, Henry Quintana, and Mario Villegas.

Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, corner of Bowman and Solano, Las Cruces, NM. Please visit www.getzcares.com to sign the local online guest book.