Dane James Authement

1996 – 2021

Dane James Authement, age 24, a resident of Belen, N.M., born on July 26, 1996, passed away on June 20, 2021.

He was an employee of the Valencia County Detention Center in Los Lunas, N.M., holding the rank of sergeant. He was a loving son, caring brother, loving soulmate, beloved nephew and heartfelt friend to everyone.

His many interests included working with his fellow officers, who are his brothers, sports of all kinds – MMA fights, basketball and especially football.

He was known for having a full beard that he was proud of.

He had the prettiest smile, a contagious laugh, gave the best bear hugs and the most beautiful eyes you could never forget.

Dane is survived by his parents, Rick and Lydia Authement, sister Skylar Authement, (Tristin Hobbs), soulmate, Amber Trujillo, grandparents, Jose and Margie Garcia, nephew, Jaspar Hobbs, uncles, aunts and cousins.

A candlelight memorial was held on June 25, 2021, in Los Lunas, N.M. There will be a memorial in Mogote, Colo.

Honorary pallbearers are Rick Duran III, Marcos Salcido, Brendan Alarcon, Carlos Sanchez, Rudy Saiz, Martin Trujillo, Jordan Crespin,  Salvador Epindola, Daniel Trujillo, Adrian Nevarez and Victor Lozoya.

We love you Dane… you will be greatly missed.