Jose D. Federico, known as Yo Yo, died on April 11, 2019, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at age 21. Born July 1, 1997, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, he was raised in Santa Rosa and graduated from Santa Rosa High School in 2016. He enjoyed skateboarding, making friendship bracelets, and watching football as a devoted Raiders fan, and attended St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

His family held visitation on April 15 and 16, 2019, at Chavez Funeral Home in Santa Rosa, with the Rosary recited April 16 at St. Rose of Lima, and a Mass of Christian Burial on April 17 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Anton Chico. Burial followed at Sangre De Cristo Cemetery in Upper Anton Chico. He is survived by his mother Rebecca Federico; siblings Dwayne Velasquez, Adrian Romero, Carlos Romero, Lawrence Federico, Juanita Federico, and Christina Aguilar; grandparents Jessie Rivera, Esther Mata, and Delfinio and Mariana Velasquez; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

The obituary and memorial notices do not provide details about the circumstances of his death, and no arrests or suspects are mentioned. If anyone knew Jose or has information about what happened to him, please share what you know.