Derek Samuel Mohler

Jan. 3, 1983 - Aug. 5, 2016
Derek S. Mohler, 33, of Bloomfield, passed away on Friday, Aug. 5, 2016. He was born Jan. 3, 1983, to Sam and Debbie Mohler, in Durango.
Derek is a lifelong resident of Bloomfield and graduated from the Bloomfield High School in 2001 where he met the love of his life, Julie Mohler. Derek and Julie were married in 2001 and later brought two beautiful children into their life, Jadyn (14) and Ethan (11).
Derek began a lifelong dream career in law enforcement as a Police Explorer for the Bloomfield Police at the age of 13. He later served for 1 year as a Reserve Police Officer before becoming a full-time Police Officer at the age of 22. Mohler served the City of Bloomfield as a Police Officer for nine years and reached the rank of Sergeant when he left law enforcement to pursue a career in the Oil and Gas industry.
Derek was a very loving husband, father, son, uncle and friend. He loved everything outdoors but especially loved hunting and fishing. Derek will be dearly missed for his sense of humor, love for the Dallas Cowboys and especially the love for his family and friends.
Derek is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Wilda Lasater and Doyle Lasater; paternal grandparents Dave and Georgie Mohler and nephew Blake Steward. Derek is survived by his wife Julie Mohler; daughter, Jadyn Mohler; son, Ethan Mohler; parents, Sam and Debbie Mohler of Bloomfield; siblings, David (Angie) Steward of Grantsville, Utah, Joey (Jeannette) Steward of Los Lunas, Shana Mohler of Farmington, Shane (DeDe) Mohler of Bloomfield and Jeremy (Jeri) Mohler of Bloomfield; in-laws, Julian and Gi Garcia; brother-in-law, Adam Garcia; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug 10, at St. Mary's Catholic Parish, 307 N. Church St. in Bloomfield with Deacons Roger Garcia and Pat Valdez reciting. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at St. Mary's Catholic Parish, 307 N. Church St. in Bloomfield with Father James Walker as celebrant. Burial will follow at the Bloomfield Cemetery, 427 W. Cemetery Road, off of U.S. Highway 550. Pallbearers include; Shane Mohler, Jeremy Mohler, Eric Mohler, Adam Garcia, Mike Kovacs and Carlos Atchley. Honorary Pallbearers include; David Steward, Joey Steward, all nephews, nieces and all of his former Law Enforcement and Crossfire Family.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Bloomfield Police Department Athletic League, 711 Ruth Lane, Bloomfield, N.M. 87413. Derek's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel, 404 W. Arrington St. in Farmington, 505-327-5142. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at serenityandcompany.com.