Obituary of Amadeo John Madrid Jr.

Amadeo John Madrid, “Johnny” Born on September 16th 1953 in Pueblo, Colorado, passed away peacefully on January 09 2020, with his son, Gabriel, by his side after a courageous battle with renal failure.

Johnny was a loving father, friend, and a devoted Christian who enjoyed preaching the gospel. He had a love for god that he carried close to him during his 40 year run with renal failure. Serving in many different callings throughout the tri-community, Johnny was a member, then appointed as the pastor of the Iglesia De Dios church in downtown Mammoth. He was awarded the Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of his service as Cub Master by the Boy Scouts of America in 1992. Prior to returning to Mammoth, Johnny worked for American Fence Co. in Show Low Az. as a yard foreman before being diagnosed with renal failure and moving back to Mammoth. His greatest love was the lord. He enjoyed his fellowship with many of what he called his “brothers and sisters” throughout the tri-community, and he was well known for his faith in god. Johnny was an inspiration to many who knew him. He was a beacon of encouragement for his dialysis family and was known for having made several house visits throughout his life to speak to recipients who were discouraged to continue on dialysis. Johnny was known for opening his home to many in the tri-community who were affected by the narcotics lifestyle, welcoming them in to lend an ear and provide words of wisdom- with prayer to follow.

When one seen Johnny, his guitar and bible were always in close proximity. He loved his time playing guitar and singing with his brothers, while teaching nephews how to play guitar.

He is preceded in death by his father, Amadeo Madrid; mother Rosario ‘Rose’ Apodaca Madrid. He is survived by his two sons Christopher J Madrid and Gabriel J Madrid (Mandy); Siblings Steve Madrid (Lydia), Manuel Madrid, Millie Madrid, Betty Martinez (Jesus), Arnold Madrid (Maria), Lillian Madrid, Lorenzo Madrid and Andrew Madrid (Joyce); 5 grandchildren (Hannah Moran; Andreya Madrid; Nicholas Madrid; Gianna Madrid and Adrian Madrid).

Johnny is a beacon whose bright light will not easily fade. He will be missed and loved by all. His family would like to thank all those who have helped and cared about Johnny, all the Nurses- staff at the Fresenius Kidney Care in Mammoth.

Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 1 at the Oracle Assembly of God Church with Pastors Nathan and Leasa Hogan officiating, followed by a luncheon at the Mammoth Community Center. A balloon tribute will take place at the luncheon to celebrate Johnny’s 40 Years on Dialysis.