Daryl Lee Shurtz

Daryl Lee Shurtz obituary

Daryl Lee Shurtz

Daryl Shurtz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Terrazas Funeral Chapels - Santa Clara on Aug. 29, 2025.

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Daryl Lee Shurtz, 84, a resident of Gila, NM entered eternal rest Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at his residence. He was born June 18, 1941 to his parents, Clyde Raymond and Winnie May (Lowe) Shurtz at Goodland, Kansas.

He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia (Eisenbart); his two sons, Daryl Shurtz, Jr., of Gila, NM and C.J. Shurtz of Phoenix, AZ; his two daughters, Jenny Shurtz of Gila, NM and Jane Tibbs (Lee) of Gila, NM; his seven grandchildren, Matt (Beth), Justin, Joseph, Jimmy Ray, Taylor (Hailey), Cody and Levi. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Robert Shurtz; his sister, Roberta Ward.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:00am, at Gila Valley Baptist Church with Lee Tibbs officiating. He will be laid to rest at Cliff-Gila-Mesa Cemetery following the service at 11:30am.

Cremation will take place at Terrazas Crematory. Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels and Crematory "Trust care for the ones you love" ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.

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