Joe U. Pino, 88, a resident of Los Brazos passed away in his home on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. Mr. Pino was born in Lumberton, New Mexico. He attended Regis High School and Regis College in Denver, Colorado, as well as the University of New Mexico. Mr. Pino had several careers, serving in Federal, State and City Governments, as well as other entrepreneurial ventures. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Gregorita Pino. Mr. Pino is survived by his sister, Juanita Pino of Los Brazos; many relatives and friends. Memorial mass will be held on Monday, July 18, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at San Jose Catholic Church in Los Ojos, NM, interment will follow. The family requests that offerings of Masses and prayers be made in lieu of flowers. The family of Joe Pino has entrusted the care of their loved one to DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory of the Española Valley. 505-747-7477