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Edward "Ed" Lynch Sr.

1937 - 2016

Edward "Ed" Lynch Sr. obituary, 1937-2016, Farmington, NM

BORN

1937

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Farmington Funeral Home

2111 W Apache St

Farmington, New Mexico

Edward Lynch Obituary

Edward "Ed" Lynch Sr., 78, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, in Aurora, Colo. He was born June 5, 1937, in Ganado, Ariz., to Thomas and Leona Lynch. Ed was raised in Sanders, Ariz. He was born to Honágháahnii (One who walks around Clan) and born for Kinhchii'nii (Red House Clan). He was a 53-year resident of Farmington.
Ed had a long career with BHP Billiton and retired after 33 years, in 1996. Aside from his career, Ed was a generous and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was truly a man with a heart of gold, who will be greatly missed. He knew what mattered most in his life, his family. He touched everyone he came across, in one way are another.
Ed was an avid outdoorsman. He loved more than anything to fish, hunt and go camping. He also enjoyed spending time with his wife of 56 years, his four children, grandchildren and his great-grandchildren. His contagious smile and laugh will be forever missed, but never forgotten.
Ed was preceded in death by his brother, Justin Steven Lynch.
He is survived by his wife, Kathey Lynch; sons, Thomas Lynch and Edward (Christine) Lynch Jr.; daughters, Toni Bagley (John) and Lisa Chisman (Les); brothers, Tom Lynch and Johnny Lynch; sisters, Maryeona Watman and Grace Monarco; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 10 at Crossroads Community Church, 2400 N. Butler Ave. in Farmington, with Pastor Dave West officiating. A private family viewing will be at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow at memory Gardens, 6917 E. Main St. in Farmington. A reception will follow at Crossroads Community Church.
In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to Leukemia And Lymphoma Society, donate.lls.org.
Funeral arrangements are with Farmington Funeral Home, 2111 W. Apache St., 505-325-2211. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at farmingtonfuneral.com.

Published by Farmington Daily Times from May 7 to May 14, 2016.
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Tammy, Kai and Dai Primrose

May 15, 2016

We are so very sorry and sad to learn of the passing of Ed, our deepest condolences to all
his family. Sincerely Barry and Margie Dixon

May 7, 2016

Truly sorry to hear about Mr. Lynch's passing. Prayers from our family to yours

Keith Crawford

May 7, 2016

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. We will always remember the good hunting times and the fun cookouts we all had together. We will treasure all the memories of Edward in our heart. Forever your friends.
Larry and Edwena Raymond

Larry Raymond

May 7, 2016

I am sending my sincere condolences to the family. May you find comfort in this thought found at Isaiah 61:1,2 which reads in part" God sent his son to bind up the brokenhearted and to comfort those who mourn."

Mary A

May 6, 2016

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May

10

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Crossroads Community Church

2400 N. Butler Ave, Farmington, NM 87401

May

10

Interment

memory Gardens

6917 E. Main St., Farmington, NM 87401

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2111 W Apache St, Farmington, NM 87401

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