Joseph Allen Erramouspe

Joseph Allen Erramouspe Lifelong Corona rancher, skilled hunter, avid outdoorsman and girls’ varsity basketball coach, Joseph Allen Erramouspe has passed away at age 48. He is the loving husband of Roxanne and beloved father of Haleigh Marie and Karleigh Rae. Joseph was born on January 16, 1967 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was a 1985 graduate of Corona High School and a member of the six-man football teams that won the state runners up titles in 1981 and 1983, a few years before the New Mexico Activities Association sanctioned the sport. He was also a member of a state champion mile medley relay track team in 1984. Joseph coached high school football at Corona in 1996-99 before shifting his attention to coach girls’ basketball. Next to ranching, coaching was also his passion. He had a deep sense of pride when seeing his kids play the best they could and becoming the best possible athletes they could be. He began coaching basketball in 2008 with the Corona girls pee wee team. He moved on to coach junior high girls’ basketball and in the 2013-14 season lead the Corona girls varsity basketball team to its third consecutive state appearance. Under his leadership, the team made another state tournament appearance in the 2014-15 season. Joseph graduated from Texas Christian University’s Ranch Management program in 1989 and became a member of the TCU Ranch Management Alumni. He was selected by his classmates as their class agent to represent their class in the alumni association. His passion for ranching and that way of life kept Joseph actively involved in numerous areas including the New Mexico Cattle Growers Association. One of his biggest joys was helping his girls with their 4-H and FFA show animal projects. From selecting their animals, caring for them through the summer and fall and helping them at the various county and state fairs, he was the girls’ main man in more ways than one. Joseph had much pride in the girls’ success in the show ring. He was a key member of the Corona Buyer’s Club. Joseph married his soulmate Roxanne Davette Gabel in Dimmitt, Texas on August 21, 1993. Joseph was a very active participant in his community. He was a member of the Corona Public School Board and the New Mexico High School Coaches Association. He was very proud of his town and loved playing a role in its future. Joseph was a wonderful Husband and Daddy. He was beyond devoted to his Faith, Family and Friends and will be deeply missed. Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, Leon and Johnnie (Halsell) Erramouspe and his Brother, Steve Erramouspe. He is survived and forever remembered by his Beautiful Wife, Roxanne D. Erramouspe of Corona, NM; Daughters, Haleigh Marie Erramouspe and Karleigh Rae Erramouspe of Corona, NM; Sisters and Brothers in Law, Jeanne and Todd Tatum of Ute Park, NM and Sherry and Badger Evans of Deming, NM. Joseph was also blessed with numerous nieces, nephews and friends. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Wednesday April 22, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. at the Corona High School Auditorium. Pastor Lucus Keppel and Pastor Cal West to officiate. Lunch will immediately follow in the High School Rec Room. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Village of Corona Public Library or the Corona Public Schools Library.