Jay Gail Otto

Jay Gail Otto obituary, Farmington, NM

Jay Gail Otto

Jay Otto Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Jay Gail Otto, 74, passed away on September 12, 2024, in Farmington, NM. She was born to Blanche and John William Blair on August 11, 1950, in Chaves County, NM. Gail is preceded in death by both of her parents. The following family survives her: Edward Joseph Otto (husband), Alvis Alicia Ann Otto (daughter), Joseph Edward Otto (son), Jason William Otto (son), Kristina Dawn Otto (daughter), 7 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild.
Gail avidly enjoyed sewing and regularly made her own clothing and gifts for friends and family. She was an active member of Drug-Free San Juan County and, before her health prevented her from doing so, manned the information booth at the San Juan County Fair.
A viewing/visitation will be held at Brewer, Lee, and Larkin, 103 E. Ute Street, Farmington, NM 87401, on Friday, September 20, 2024, at 2 p.m. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Jay, please visit our Tree Store.

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