Noel Donald McNeel

1936 - 2019

Noel Donald McNeel obituary, 1936-2019, Farmington, NM

BORN

1936

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Alternative Choice - Farmington

804 N. Dustin

Farmington, New Mexico

Noel McNeel Obituary

Don McNeel, 82, of Cortez, CO passed away peacefully on January 25, 2019 in his home. He was born August 2, 1936 in Kingston, NM to Joseph Noel McNeel and Georgia Columbus Hogue-McNeel.

Mr. McNeel was a long-time resident of Cortez and Lewis-Arriola where he attended school at the old Arriola school house. He moved to California with his parents and extended family to start a construction business. While in CA he met and married his first wife, Diana Gillham. Together they had 4 children: Joseph Donald McNeel of Mesa, AZ; Melody Diana McNeel of Vernon, AZ; Randee Glenn McNeel of Liberty, MO; and Cinthia Dawn King of Farmington, NM. After his divorce he married his second wife who had 2 daughters, Tanya Loyd of Andrews, TX; and Gina Goodall of Cortez, CO. Together they had a son Jonathan Westley McNeel, of Phoenix, AZ.

After his retirement in 1999 from the Operating Engineers Union both in CA and AZ, he made his way back to Cortez to spend his last years. Don enjoyed going to the local soup kitchens and visiting. He also enjoyed taking his beloved dogs to run in the mornings, tinkering in the yard and fixing things.

Mr. McNeel was cremated at Alternative Choice Funeral home in Farmington NM. His ashes will be laid to rest in the McNeel Family plot in Cortez, CO. He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister. He is survived by his children, 15 grandchilddren, 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Published by The Journal on Jan. 31, 2019.
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Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the death of your dear love one may God give you strength to endure this most difficult time of your life please read John 6:40

January 26, 2019

To the family and friends of Noel McNeel;

Just remember our loved ones 'acts of faith' live on with us until they stand up whole in the World' that God promises to all of us. The time will come when all will hear his Son's voice. My condolences are with you and your family. I've found encouragement in John 6:40.

Renee

January 25, 2019

I send my sincere condolences to the family and friends of Mr. McNeel. May the words at John 6:40 bring comfort during this difficult time.

January 25, 2019

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