Pernell, a resident of Santa Cruz (Española), passed away in Afghanistan while serving with Operation Enduring Freedom XI. He was postumously promoted Sergeant, awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Gold Order of Mercury. Other decorations include Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, Good Conduct Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with bronze service star, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M device (mobilization), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, New Mexico Long Service Medal, New Mexico Good Conduct Medal, New Mexico Perfect Attendance Ribbon (3 awards), New Mexico Outstanding Unit Citation, and Expert Marksman-Rifle Badge.
Pernell was predeceased by his father Fermin J. Herrera; maternal grandparents Johnnie and Elma Durán and Ben Eloy Quintana Sr; paternal grandparents Alfredo and Mariquita Herrera; uncles: Ben E. Quintana, Gilbert, Albert and Dennis Herrera; aunts Cordy Baca and Gloria Herrera; God-mother Chona Herrera; cousins: Maria Elena Lujan, Elizabeth Saenz, baby Chris Gallegos, Anthony Herrera, and Flaymon Sandoval.
Pernell was survived by his children, Julian I. and Alicia C. Herrera; mother Dolores M. Quintana and companion Kenny Ault; his special lady Ysabell Romero; brother Arthur F. Herrera; Arthur's daughter's Leah and Mikayla Scarborough, and their mother Marissa Scarborough; aunts Lorraine A. Quintana, Mary Ann Luján, Jeanette, Maxine, and Ethel Martinez and Carmelita Gonzáles; godfather Joe Herrera; uncle Leroy Herrera; aunt Dora Serrano; close cousin raised like a sister Denise R. Velarde; goddaughters Leah Kaycie; and numerous other cousins, loving relatives and friends.
Pernell was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Sgt Herrera enlisted in the New Mexico National Guard on 18 May 2006 and completed Basic Training in Fort Benning, Georgia the same year. Pernell completed Advance Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Gordon, Georgia where he graduated from the 25 U-Signal Support Specialist Course on 1 March 2007. Pernell was assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment; an Air Ambulance (Medevac) Unit in Santa Fe New Mexico. Pernell used his newly acquired skills to better the unit by performing his duties to the best of his abilities. He quickly became an asset to his unit and was assigned to fill a Military Occupational Skill (MOS) that would normally require formal training. Pernell took on this challenge and with help from others transitioned very well into the position. It was within this MOS that Pernell was able to show his attention to detail, his calm demeanor, and his ability to effectively take charge and accomplish his duties to ensure that the Unit was able to fulfill its mission, a mission to save lives. Pernell continued to show these qualities of leadership and with his utmost respect and professionalism, not to mention his unequivocal attitude-always smiling, never complaining, made him a model soldier.
Before his deployment, Pernell was employed by US Cable in Española. His passions were his children, spending time with family and friends, the great outdoors and gardening. He was an avid Denver Broncos fan. He was a friend to everyone, and his kindness had no limits. He had a helping hand for everyone in need. He was also looking forward to coming home at the end of his tour in March 2012 and living out his many dreams. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends and will remain forever in our hearts.
Public visitation and Rosary were on 11 Jan 2012 in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory. Mass of the Resurrection was on Thursday, 12 Jan 2012 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Española. Interment followed in the Santa Fe National Cemetery with full military honors. Pallbearers: Gilbert Herrera, Randy Trujillo, James Gutiérrez, Chantry Baker, Nano Ortega, Miguel Ávila, Ernesto Serrano. Honorary pallbearers: Maurice Serrano, Randy Trujillo, and Kane Baldonado.
Pernell was predeceased by his father Fermin J. Herrera; maternal grandparents Johnnie and Elma Durán and Ben Eloy Quintana Sr; paternal grandparents Alfredo and Mariquita Herrera; uncles: Ben E. Quintana, Gilbert, Albert and Dennis Herrera; aunts Cordy Baca and Gloria Herrera; God-mother Chona Herrera; cousins: Maria Elena Lujan, Elizabeth Saenz, baby Chris Gallegos, Anthony Herrera, and Flaymon Sandoval.
Pernell was survived by his children, Julian I. and Alicia C. Herrera; mother Dolores M. Quintana and companion Kenny Ault; his special lady Ysabell Romero; brother Arthur F. Herrera; Arthur's daughter's Leah and Mikayla Scarborough, and their mother Marissa Scarborough; aunts Lorraine A. Quintana, Mary Ann Luján, Jeanette, Maxine, and Ethel Martinez and Carmelita Gonzáles; godfather Joe Herrera; uncle Leroy Herrera; aunt Dora Serrano; close cousin raised like a sister Denise R. Velarde; goddaughters Leah Kaycie; and numerous other cousins, loving relatives and friends.
Pernell was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Sgt Herrera enlisted in the New Mexico National Guard on 18 May 2006 and completed Basic Training in Fort Benning, Georgia the same year. Pernell completed Advance Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Gordon, Georgia where he graduated from the 25 U-Signal Support Specialist Course on 1 March 2007. Pernell was assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment; an Air Ambulance (Medevac) Unit in Santa Fe New Mexico. Pernell used his newly acquired skills to better the unit by performing his duties to the best of his abilities. He quickly became an asset to his unit and was assigned to fill a Military Occupational Skill (MOS) that would normally require formal training. Pernell took on this challenge and with help from others transitioned very well into the position. It was within this MOS that Pernell was able to show his attention to detail, his calm demeanor, and his ability to effectively take charge and accomplish his duties to ensure that the Unit was able to fulfill its mission, a mission to save lives. Pernell continued to show these qualities of leadership and with his utmost respect and professionalism, not to mention his unequivocal attitude-always smiling, never complaining, made him a model soldier.
Before his deployment, Pernell was employed by US Cable in Española. His passions were his children, spending time with family and friends, the great outdoors and gardening. He was an avid Denver Broncos fan. He was a friend to everyone, and his kindness had no limits. He had a helping hand for everyone in need. He was also looking forward to coming home at the end of his tour in March 2012 and living out his many dreams. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends and will remain forever in our hearts.
Public visitation and Rosary were on 11 Jan 2012 in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory. Mass of the Resurrection was on Thursday, 12 Jan 2012 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Española. Interment followed in the Santa Fe National Cemetery with full military honors. Pallbearers: Gilbert Herrera, Randy Trujillo, James Gutiérrez, Chantry Baker, Nano Ortega, Miguel Ávila, Ernesto Serrano. Honorary pallbearers: Maurice Serrano, Randy Trujillo, and Kane Baldonado.
Pernell, a resident of Santa Cruz (Española), passed away in Afghanistan while serving with Operation Enduring Freedom XI. He was postumously promoted Sergeant, awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Gold Order of Mercury. Other decorations include Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster, Good Conduct Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with bronze service star, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M device (mobilization), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, New Mexico Long Service Medal, New Mexico Good Conduct Medal, New Mexico Perfect Attendance Ribbon (3 awards), New Mexico Outstanding Unit Citation, and Expert Marksman-Rifle Badge.
Pernell was predeceased by his father Fermin J. Herrera; maternal grandparents Johnnie and Elma Durán and Ben Eloy Quintana Sr; paternal grandparents Alfredo and Mariquita Herrera; uncles: Ben E. Quintana, Gilbert, Albert and Dennis Herrera; aunts Cordy Baca and Gloria Herrera; God-mother Chona Herrera; cousins: Maria Elena Lujan, Elizabeth Saenz, baby Chris Gallegos, Anthony Herrera, and Flaymon Sandoval.
Pernell was survived by his children, Julian I. and Alicia C. Herrera; mother Dolores M. Quintana and companion Kenny Ault; his special lady Ysabell Romero; brother Arthur F. Herrera; Arthur's daughter's Leah and Mikayla Scarborough, and their mother Marissa Scarborough; aunts Lorraine A. Quintana, Mary Ann Luján, Jeanette, Maxine, and Ethel Martinez and Carmelita Gonzáles; godfather Joe Herrera; uncle Leroy Herrera; aunt Dora Serrano; close cousin raised like a sister Denise R. Velarde; goddaughters Leah Kaycie; and numerous other cousins, loving relatives and friends.
Pernell was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Sgt Herrera enlisted in the New Mexico National Guard on 18 May 2006 and completed Basic Training in Fort Benning, Georgia the same year. Pernell completed Advance Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Gordon, Georgia where he graduated from the 25 U-Signal Support Specialist Course on 1 March 2007. Pernell was assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment; an Air Ambulance (Medevac) Unit in Santa Fe New Mexico. Pernell used his newly acquired skills to better the unit by performing his duties to the best of his abilities. He quickly became an asset to his unit and was assigned to fill a Military Occupational Skill (MOS) that would normally require formal training. Pernell took on this challenge and with help from others transitioned very well into the position. It was within this MOS that Pernell was able to show his attention to detail, his calm demeanor, and his ability to effectively take charge and accomplish his duties to ensure that the Unit was able to fulfill its mission, a mission to save lives. Pernell continued to show these qualities of leadership and with his utmost respect and professionalism, not to mention his unequivocal attitude-always smiling, never complaining, made him a model soldier.
Before his deployment, Pernell was employed by US Cable in Española. His passions were his children, spending time with family and friends, the great outdoors and gardening. He was an avid Denver Broncos fan. He was a friend to everyone, and his kindness had no limits. He had a helping hand for everyone in need. He was also looking forward to coming home at the end of his tour in March 2012 and living out his many dreams. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends and will remain forever in our hearts.
Public visitation and Rosary were on 11 Jan 2012 in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory. Mass of the Resurrection was on Thursday, 12 Jan 2012 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Española. Interment followed in the Santa Fe National Cemetery with full military honors. Pallbearers: Gilbert Herrera, Randy Trujillo, James Gutiérrez, Chantry Baker, Nano Ortega, Miguel Ávila, Ernesto Serrano. Honorary pallbearers: Maurice Serrano, Randy Trujillo, and Kane Baldonado.
Pernell was predeceased by his father Fermin J. Herrera; maternal grandparents Johnnie and Elma Durán and Ben Eloy Quintana Sr; paternal grandparents Alfredo and Mariquita Herrera; uncles: Ben E. Quintana, Gilbert, Albert and Dennis Herrera; aunts Cordy Baca and Gloria Herrera; God-mother Chona Herrera; cousins: Maria Elena Lujan, Elizabeth Saenz, baby Chris Gallegos, Anthony Herrera, and Flaymon Sandoval.
Pernell was survived by his children, Julian I. and Alicia C. Herrera; mother Dolores M. Quintana and companion Kenny Ault; his special lady Ysabell Romero; brother Arthur F. Herrera; Arthur's daughter's Leah and Mikayla Scarborough, and their mother Marissa Scarborough; aunts Lorraine A. Quintana, Mary Ann Luján, Jeanette, Maxine, and Ethel Martinez and Carmelita Gonzáles; godfather Joe Herrera; uncle Leroy Herrera; aunt Dora Serrano; close cousin raised like a sister Denise R. Velarde; goddaughters Leah Kaycie; and numerous other cousins, loving relatives and friends.
Pernell was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Sgt Herrera enlisted in the New Mexico National Guard on 18 May 2006 and completed Basic Training in Fort Benning, Georgia the same year. Pernell completed Advance Individual Training (AIT) at Fort Gordon, Georgia where he graduated from the 25 U-Signal Support Specialist Course on 1 March 2007. Pernell was assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment; an Air Ambulance (Medevac) Unit in Santa Fe New Mexico. Pernell used his newly acquired skills to better the unit by performing his duties to the best of his abilities. He quickly became an asset to his unit and was assigned to fill a Military Occupational Skill (MOS) that would normally require formal training. Pernell took on this challenge and with help from others transitioned very well into the position. It was within this MOS that Pernell was able to show his attention to detail, his calm demeanor, and his ability to effectively take charge and accomplish his duties to ensure that the Unit was able to fulfill its mission, a mission to save lives. Pernell continued to show these qualities of leadership and with his utmost respect and professionalism, not to mention his unequivocal attitude-always smiling, never complaining, made him a model soldier.
Before his deployment, Pernell was employed by US Cable in Española. His passions were his children, spending time with family and friends, the great outdoors and gardening. He was an avid Denver Broncos fan. He was a friend to everyone, and his kindness had no limits. He had a helping hand for everyone in need. He was also looking forward to coming home at the end of his tour in March 2012 and living out his many dreams. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends and will remain forever in our hearts.
Public visitation and Rosary were on 11 Jan 2012 in the Sangre de Cristo Chapel of DeVargas Funeral Home & Crematory. Mass of the Resurrection was on Thursday, 12 Jan 2012 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Española. Interment followed in the Santa Fe National Cemetery with full military honors. Pallbearers: Gilbert Herrera, Randy Trujillo, James Gutiérrez, Chantry Baker, Nano Ortega, Miguel Ávila, Ernesto Serrano. Honorary pallbearers: Maurice Serrano, Randy Trujillo, and Kane Baldonado.
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