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His lifelong dream was to be a farmer. In 1994 he bought a small farm on the river north of Aztec, but postponed moving until the conclusion of his Aztec City Commission term. He was happiest when watching his youngest daughter compete at horse shows, supporting his PBR bucking bulls, and working his land.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brother, Ronald (Sue) Dial of Scottsdale, AZ. His son, Richard Keith Dial and daughters Allison (Michael) Ashbaker, Tiffany (Christopher) King and Jessie (John) Keating. His wife, Catherine Ruth (Davis) Dial and her children Lisa (David) Gonzalez, Shannon (Rich) Valdez, and Dennis (Lou) Amundson.
He leaves behind nine grandchildren, Tali and Myles(Jenna) Ashbaker, Mitchell and Marshall Edd, Maddox King, and Jhett, Josiah, Jersey and Jameson Keating.
The family will be welcoming guests at a viewing on Thursday, April 11th from 5pm to 7pm and at a service, Friday, April 12th at 10am. Both will be held at Cope Memorial Chapel, 405 S. Main Ave. in Aztec. Following the service, interment will be at the Cedar Hill Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Aztec FFA. Mail donation to Aztec High School attn. Aztec FFA, 550 E Chaco St, Aztec, NM 87410
Viewing
Thursday, April 11, 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
405 S Main St
Aztec, New Mexico - 87410
Funeral Service
Friday, April 12, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
405 S Main St
Aztec, New Mexico - 87410
Interment
Friday, April 12, 2024
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Cedar Hill, New Mexico - 87410
Funeral Service
405 S Main St
Aztec, New Mexico 87410
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