He was born on October 5th, 1955 en Tres Ojitos, Madera. The son of Socorro Avitia Garcia and Manuel Jesus Marquez Marquez, he was the 5th of 11 siblings. On February 14th 1998 Humberto Married the love of his life, Lula Marquez, who survives.
He Grew up in Babicora, Chihuahua and in the early 1970’s journeyed north to the United States. After riding a train that took an unexpected turn into Colorado, he decided that Colorado wasn’t a bad place to be and he began to place roots.
After having been a ganadero in Mexico it was in Longmont that he ultimately set his roots and in 1987 he proudly became a U.S. Citizen. With his brothers he worked various jobs, the most memorable of which were the sugar mill and the brick yard. Afterwards Beto also spent several years as a roofer.
He is remembered for his kind heart, sense of humor, resilience, and creative nature.
Beto is preceded in death by Lynn V. Arriaga. He is survived by his sons, Jesus Humberto Marquez and Alonso Marquez, and a daughter, Vanesa Candelaria Marquez, step-children Lee Stewart, James Arriaga, Alberto Arriaga, Jose Gutierrez as well as 23 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
There will be a visitation for family and friends from 10am till 12pm, on Saturday June 10, 2023 at Ahlberg Funeral Chapel.
A Rosario (Rosary) for Humberto will be held Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 12:40 PM at Ahlberg Funeral Chapel, 326 Terry St., Longmont, Colorado 80501.
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