Betsy Eleanore Newman

Betsy Eleanore Newman obituary

Betsy Eleanore Newman

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Sep

13

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Maranatha Fellowship Christian Reformed Church

618 W. Arrington St., Farmington, NM 87401

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Service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Maranatha Fellowship Christian Reformed Church

618 W. Arrington St., Farmington, NM 87401

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Sep

13

Burial

1:00 p.m.

MD Cemetery

36°08'26.9"N 109°00'11.9"W, Crystal , NM 87328

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Betsy Newman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cope Memorial Chapel - Kirtland on Sep. 11, 2025.

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Betsy Eleanore Newman, 97, of Kirtland & Crystal, NM, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico, surrounded by her loving family. She was welcomed by her parents Eleanore & Manuel Denetsone, on March 18, 1928, in Fort Defiance, Arizona.

Betsy loved sewing, quilting, needle craft and various crafts. She was also an avid letter writer. She also enjoyed time with family and friends. She was a prayer warrior and very active in church activities and served as a volunteer with the Navajo Gospel Outreach. She travelled to minister to the Dogrib Nation in Northern Canada on numerous occasions with the Navajo Gospel Outreach.

Betsy is survived by her children, Alfred K. Newman, Jr. & Family, Marvin C. Newman & Family, Cherylin F. Newman & Family, Donovan W. Newman & Family, & Kevin T. Newman.

A Viewing will take place at 9:00 a.m., followed by a Celebration of Life service at 10:00am on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Maranatha Fellowship Christian Reform Church, 618 W. Arrington St., Farmington, New Mexico, with burial to follow at the MD Cemetery in Whiskey Creek, New Mexico.

Betsy Eleanore Newman's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Kirtland Chapel, "Family First" (505) 598-9636, 458 Co Rd 6100, Kirtland, New Mexico 87417.

In Lieu of flowers, family has requested to make monetary donations to Maranatha Fellowship Church in memory of Betsy.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

13

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Maranatha Fellowship Christian Reformed Church

618 W. Arrington St., Farmington, NM 87401

Send Flowers

Sep

13

Service

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Maranatha Fellowship Christian Reformed Church

618 W. Arrington St., Farmington, NM 87401

Send Flowers

Sep

13

Burial

1:00 p.m.

MD Cemetery

36°08'26.9"N 109°00'11.9"W, Crystal , NM 87328

Send Flowers

Only 3 hours left for delivery to next service.