Joe Steven Smith

Joe Steven Smith, 85, of Burgandy Ave, Carlsbad, NM passed away July 26, 2025 at his home, peacefully, surrounded by his wife and three sons. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will take place at a later date.

Joe, or Steve—as he was more commonly known—was born April 1, 1940 in Dallas, Texas to C.W. and Louise (Mabry) Smith. Steve married Diane Hewitt on November 21, 1961. They met when he was teenager, bagging groceries for Diane and her mother. Steve graduated from Ysleta High School in El Paso in 1958. He went to work in construction and manufacturing after school and eventually earned the career of his life as a Patrol Agent for the U.S. Border Patrol, spanning from 1972, and retiring in 1996.

Steve enjoyed socializing and visiting with people. He never met a stranger. His favorite post-retirement activities were golfing, telling stories, morning coffee with his friends, telling more stories, having a cigar while running the tractor, and fishing with his wife, sons and brother-in-law Gary. Later in life, his day was always capped off with a video chat with his brother Carl Wayne, before his passing in 2023.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister, Evelyn Louise Smith; brothers Jay Dean Smith and Carl Wayne Smith.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Smith; sons James Smith, Edward Smith, and Steven Smith and wife, Jennifer; grandchildren Kiaya Lecher, Tabitha Smith, Ashton Huerta, Ryann Smith-Hobbs, Beau Smith and Taryn Smith; great-grandchildren Cayden Milligan, Michael Huerta, Arianna Milligan and Izabelle Huerta; sister-in-law Charlotte Smith; nieces Toni Lewallen and Debra Smith; nephews Matthew Newcomb and James Newcomb.