Michael Ray Miller

Michael Ray Miller "Mikey" March 13, 1958 - January 19, 2025 Artesia, N.M. - With hearts both heavy and full, we bid farewell to Michael Ray Miller, known to all as "Mikey", who left us on January 19, 2025, at the age of 66, surrounded by the love of his family and friends at home. Born in the sun-drenched landscapes of Artesia, New Mexico, on March 13, 1958, Mikey was the beloved son of A.K. and Margie Miller.

He danced into the next world, joining his parents, his cherished daughter Suzie Quezada, his great-grandson Atlas, his brothers Joe, Timmy, and Danny.

Honorary pall bearers are: Tito Quezada, Matthew Quezada, Cal Leavitt, Jett Leavitt, Anthony Havens, Duston Spearman, Blake Milligan, Kevin Lewis, Justin Levario, Guy Stevenson, and Robby Miller.

On October 29, 2009, Mikey found the love of his life in Jan 'Moore' Miller, embarking on a journey filled with laughter, love, and countless adventures. He leaves behind his heart's partner, Jan; his daughters Stephanie Domer (Shawn), Tosha Wragg (Jason), Marissa Leavitt (Cal), and Sheena Smith (Zach); his son Chad Miller (Cayla); his son-in-law, Tito Quezada; and a constellation of grandchildren - Ashlynn, Kaelynn, Jett, Matthew, Charli, Evie, and Grayson - and great-grandchildren, Draven and Aurora; his brother Steve Miller and his sister in law, Karen Miller, along with a sea of friends who felt like family. Mikey was more than just a man; he was a beacon of joy, with a heart as big as the New Mexico sky.

His quick wit and the one-of-a-kind nicknames he gave everyone painted our lives with laughter. An adventurer at heart, you'd find him under the vast outdoors, fishing, hunting, or roaring through the desert in his Jeep or dune buggies. Inside, he'd lose himself in the timeless tales of Westerns, but his heart truly belonged to "The Lion King", which he considered "the best movie ever made!" His love for the color purple was as vivid as his personality, bringing a splash of color to every moment. Mikey's departure

leaves a vibrant void, but in our hearts, he'll forever be the man who loved without measure, laughed with abandon, and lived life in full, glorious color. We take solace knowing he's now painting the skies of heaven with Suzie, their laughter echoing through eternity. #HUH-What'd you say?