James Kenneth Luther Jr

James Kenneth Luther Jr. was received into the loving arms of His Savior on Friday, January 24, 2014 surrounded by his family at the University of Colorado Hospital Denver. Ken, also known as "Kenny" was born September 29,1956 in Middleboro MA to Kenneth and Irene Luther. His family moved to Farmington in 1960 and that is where he was raised. Ken graduated from Farmington High School in 1975. He retired from APS after 33 years of service. He loved his family and friends with intensity and his God above all else. He enjoyed all full throttle sports and the faster the better. He lived and loved life to the fullest even through his illness. Ken is survived by the love of his life Paula, his daughters Lindsay Luther, Nicole Trujillo (Casey), his son Dustin Luther (Janelle) and stepson Josh Ashton (Alicia). His parents Kenneth and Irene Luther, sisters Jeannine Stavely (Phil), Shirlene Deal (Jim), and Katherine Morgan (Charlie). His grandchildren Bryant Armstead, Samuel and Grace Trujillo, and Kannon Ashton. He will be missed by all.
Pallbearers will be Chester Bodo, Don Moore, Joe Rogers, Scott Erickson, Rodney Parker, Leonard Biemer, and Jason Lowe. Honorary Pallbearers are Phil Stavely, Jim Deal, Charlie Morgan, Stan Harris, and Johnny Oakley. Special thanks to the Dr.'s ad staff at the BMT and the MICU at the University of Colorado Hospital in Denver. Dr. Aurellio Castrellan and staff at the San Juan Oncology, Dr. Bill Palko-Schraa and staff at the SJRMC wound treatment center. Dr. Victor Worth at Farmington Family Practice and Dr.'s Scott and Health Wickless at Durango Dermatology. In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the San Juan Medical Foundation, University of Colorado Hospital BMT, or a charity of your choice. Services will be held Friday January 31st at 10am at First Baptist Church Farmington, NM at 511 W. Arrington St. with Reverend Keith Berryman officiating. Viewing will be at Brewer Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St. on Thursday January 30th from 6-8pm. Kenny services are entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St., (505) 325-8688.