05/06/2026
Albert Anthony Kubena, Jr, “Junior,” son of Albert Kubena and Cordelia (Jackson) Kubena, was 88 and a member of the Town of Mountainair. Junior, as everyone knew him, was welcomed into heaven by his loving wife, Phyllis Christine (Fisher) Kubena.
Pawpaw, as his family knew him, was a retired cattle truck driver who loved his wife and family, his cows and horses, and would give the shirt off his back to anyone. He also loved making things with Mawmaw, creating many beautiful things together.
Pawpaw was a wonderful son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great-grandpa, and friend to those who knew and loved him. He loved his trucking career and the adventures he had while hauling cattle. He loved helping his kids as they chased their rodeo careers. We remember him checking on the cows and horses, singing the funniest songs to his grandkids, and riding his tractor. Pawpaw was a character.
Your work is done here on this earth, Pawpaw. Now fly high with Mawmaw.
Junior was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis (Fisher) Kubena; a daughter, Shaunda Lynn Jacobs; a grandson, Brandon Long; his parents, Cordelia (Jackson) Kubena and Albert Kubena; his brothers, Jim Allen and Bob Allen; his sisters, Mary Lou Caster and Jean Stephans; and his nephews, Michael Allen and Bill Caster.
He is survived by his children, Shannon Long and husband John, Albert III “Andy” Kubena and wife Darla, and De’Ann Chavez and husband Mark. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Corri Spaur and husband Randall, Krista Nelson and husband Kameron, La’Sha Chavez and fiancé Joshua Martin, Lindsay Kubena, Shaylynn Etchart and husband Kent, Bailey Chavez, Jace Jacobs and wife Katelyn, and Kelvin Chavez and fiancé Jewel Lamb. His legacy continues through his great-grandchildren, Gabriel Chavez, Allie Long Spaur, Fabian Chavez, J.J. Romero, Anthony Romero, Kason Kinzy, Avea Romero, Kamdyn Nelson, Randilynne Etchard, Ezlyn Chavez, Jaxtyn Jacobs, Judd Jacobs, Ember Spaur, Ava Spaur, and one great-great-grandson, Xavian Lucero.
Services will be held May 23, 2026, at The First Assembly of God Church at 11:00 a.m.
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