John Valentin Shrum, age, 61, a lifetime resident of Las Vegas, NM, passed away on Saturday February 19, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM surrounded by his family.

He was born to Jack Harding Shrum and Alcaria Archuleta on September 4, 1960 in Las Vegas, NM.

He was united in marriage to Joy Garcia on August 1, 1998 in San Miguel, NM. All who knew John knew that he was a person who gave from his heart. He loved being in the mountains getting wood. If someone couldn't afford wood to keep their house warm, he would just give it to them. In turn, God blessed him with wood when he could no longer go for more. Everywhere John went he would take his bible with him. He would say, "I'm going to the mountains for ride, but don't worry because I'm never alone." He knew God was with him all the time. He would talk to everyone he met with about how God changed his life. He would tell them, "If I could change, anyone could change." John put God first in his life. He taught his children and grandchildren how to turn to God. He had many special friends and he will be missed by many.

He is preceded in death by his: parents: Jack and Alcaria Shrum, and father-in-law: Dan Garcia.

He is survived by his wife: Joy Shrum of the family home in Las Vegas, NM; sons: John Shrum  (Anita) and Jack Herrera and wife Elaine all of Las Vegas, NM; grandchildren: Isaiah Rivera, Ashley Herrera, Francisco Herrera, Alexandra Herrera, Victor Miramontes, Aaliyah Pacheco-Vargas, Jasmine Herrera, Jakub Shrum and Santos Shrum, great-granddaughter: Nevaeh Herrera. Mother-in-law: Flora Garcia. Sisters-in-law: Jeanette Robinson and husband Christopher, Geraldine Cole, and Dana Garcia. Brother-in-law Jonathan Torres and wife Donna. Nephews: Michael Garcia and Jonathan Torres Jr.. Niece and Goddaughter: Jocelyn Torres. Great-nephew: Daniel Garcia. Mother of his children: Mary Jane Miera and husband Kenny. He had many other relatives and many friends.

Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at 11:00 am at the East Drive Baptist Church in Las Vegas, NM with Pastor Louis Holguin as officiant.

Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Las Vegas, NM with the following as Pallbearers, Joe Lovato, Richard Encinias, Mike Benavidez, Terrence Garcia, John Sanders and Prudencio Gallegos.

Arrangements are entrusted to and in the care of Rogers Mortuary 600 Reynolds Avenue Las Vegas, NM 1-800-479-3511 or 505 425-3511. Please visit our website: www.rogersmortuarynm.com