Irene Elizabeth (Leming) Menkhoff

November 11, 1930 - April 9, 2014
Irene Elizabeth Menkhoff, 83, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014, in Farmington. She was born November 11, 1930 in Flora Vista, NM, the daughter of Nell and George Leming. Irene was an active member of First Methodist church of Farmington and her ceramics group. She often enjoyed attending the Bar-D Chuck Wagon. Irene was a kindergarten teacher's aide for many years. Irene enjoyed traveling and camping. She made a difference in people's lives and was loving to family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all her family. Irene was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Menkhoff; son, Duncan; her parents and siblings. She leaves behind her daughter, Tina Bates; brother, George Leming; sister, Marie Knowlton, 2 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and many friends. Funeral services for Irene are at 1:00 pm on Monday, April 14th at First United Methodist Church, 808 N. Monterey, in Farmington, with Pastor Dave Blackwell officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 6917 E. Main St., in Farmington. Irene is in the care of Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St., in Farmington, (505) 325-8688