Abel Alonzo Serna

July 23, 1930 - August 21, 2020

Abel A. Serna, 90, of Pueblo went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2020. Abel was born on July 23, 1930 in San Luis, CO. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Alfonsa M. Serna, parents Jose Felix and Maria Ignacita Serna, siblings Louise (Tomas) Martinez, Mercy (Joe) Plascencia, Joe “Leke” Serna, Rafaelita I, Rafaelita II, Reyes, Herminia, Maria Seria, Pedro, and Amos. He is survived by his children Mike (Juanita, deceased) Serna, Frank (Jeanette) Serna, Fred(Janet) Serna, Sandy (David) Montoya, and Barbara (Walter) Jones; grandchildren, Frankie, Justin, Mikie, Ruby, Chrissy, Freddie, Jennifer, Maureen, Janelle, and Walter Jr.; great grandchildren Michael, Xavier, Ian, Brenden, Randy, Luciano, Lola, Genesis, Justin Jr., Journee, Julian, Jaymi, Charli, Andrew, Ethan, Madison, and Kylo; sister-in-law Teresa Serna; numerous nieces and nephews; extended family and friends. Abel met his wife Alfonsa in San Luis, CO, where they married on September 26, 1951. Abel was a skilled carpenter and spent many years building and working on churches in the San Luis Valley. He worked at the CF&I steel mill for 30 years after moving to Pueblo with Alfonsa. He enjoyed spending time in his woodshop, traveling, vacationing with his family, and spending time at his house in San Luis, CO. He was a believer in the Catholic faith and used his woodworking skills to build altars and pews for churches around the San Luis valley and in Pueblo. Abel will forever be loved and missed by all those he leaves behind. Private Family Service with Live stream through Facebook and You Tube at Romero Family Funeral Home-Pueblo, 2:30 pm, Friday. Internment, 11:00 am, Saturday, San Luis Cemetery.