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BORN
1935
DIED
2025
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Lyle Merilatt Obituary
He is survived by his beloved wife of almost 71 years, Wilma L Merilatt, his half-brother Wallace Kimbell, sons Timothy Merilatt (Jan) and Craig Merilatt (Denise), daughter MeLayne Shaull (Tony). Several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Great Great Grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday May 8th, 2025, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 211 W. 20th St., Farmington, NM 87401.
Services are entrusted to Farmington Funeral Home, Farmington, NM
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Nancy Ashworth
May 12, 2025
I remember his cars that he fixed up and entered in the car shows and the friendship that him and his wife shared while Matt and I attended Emmanuel Baptist Church. My prayers for Wilma and family. Nancy Ashworth
Ray Gates
May 8, 2025
I worked with Lyle many years. Always kind of and a friend. Condolences to his family and God took another great person.
Rest in peace
Amen
Gary Risley
May 6, 2025
Condolences on your loss. I always enjoyed my conversations with Lyle . May the peace of Christ be with you through this loss.
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