Alex Lewis

Alex Lewis, 88, of Hogback, NM passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. Alex was born December 20, 1928, in Hogback, NM, to Edith Lapahie and H.B. Lewis.
Alex graduated from Haskell Institute in Lawrence, KS, in 1949, qualified to be admitted as a pipefitter to the Southern California Pipe Trades and received an Associated of Arts degree from Cerritos College in Norwalk, CA.
In 1955, Alex married Amelia Charles and raised sons Keevin and Dan in Downey, CA. Alex and Amelia supported several Native American Christian outreach ministries in southern California that touched so many different lives. Alex continued his outreach by providing life lessons and Bible teachings to inmates of San Juan County Adult Detention Center in Farmington, NM. From his personal ministry, Alex enabled many inmates with hope, peace, and encouragement to follow Jesus Christ and to lead better lives with their families and community.
Alex was known to always be active, enjoyed working on his farm and traveling to visit family in Phoenix, AZ, and Washington, DC.
Alex was preceded in death by his wife, Amelia, and his sister, Virginia Devore. Alex is survived by his sons, Keevin and Dan; a sister, Jane Lewis, and a daughter-in-law Jo Lynn Gentry and granddaughter Landry Alexis Lewis.
A public viewing will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Friday, March 10, 2017, at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute Street, Farmington, NM 87401. A private family burial will follow. A public memorial and reception will begin at 1:00 pm at Calvary Chapel Farmington on Saturday, March 11, 2017, located at 6925 E. Main Street, Farmington, NM.
Donations may be made In Memory of Alex Lewis to Chief Ministries at: CHIEF, Inc. 1644 E. Campo Bello Drive, Phoenix, Arizona 85022.
Alex's care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home
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