Jerry Apodaca children: Did Jerry Apodaca have kids?

Jerry Apodaca had five children.

The names of Jerry Apodaca’s children are; Cindy, Caroline, Jerry Jr., Jeff and Judy.

He had these children with his wife, Clara Apodaca. They got married in 1956.

Unfortunately, Jerry and Clara separated after having their five children.

Clara Melendres went on to serve as a Cabinet secretary in New Mexico and in the presidential administration of Bill Clinton after the divorce.

Apodaca had campaigned with Gov. Carter, then a rumored presidential or vice presidential candidate.

Carter told a crowd at the Four Seasons Motor Inn that Apodaca exemplified the qualities of “freedom, equality, human dignity, compassion and love.”

In 1982, he attempted to run for the United States Senate for the seat held by then-incumbent Harrison Schmitt, a Republican and former astronaut.

However, he missed his chance in the Democratic primary when then-Attorney General Jeff Bingaman defeated him soundly 51%-39%.

On April 26, 2023, Apodaca died in Santa Fe, New Mexico, after years of declining health.