Marion George Lyon

Smokey Lyon, 90, passed away peacefully Saturday night, April 1, 2017, surrounded by his family. Smokey was born May 18, 1926, with his twin sister Marge, in Broken Bow, Nebraska, to George and Grace Lyon and 6 siblings. Smokey had a long list of accomplishments that included the US Navy, starting Big "A" Auto Parts, (now Car Quest) on San Juan Blvd., spear heading the entire wrestling program in the San Juan Basin, and he was a 33rd degree Master Mason. He will be truly missed and remembered for his quick wit, laughter, dancing skills and his hugs.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Mid, Blanche, and twin sister Marge; brothers, Bob and Wayne; daughter, Nancy, and step-daughter, Crystal. He is survived by his wife, Esther; sisters, Ruth and Helen; daughters, Judy and Lanna, and son, Allen (Karon) Lyon; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Smokey Lyons' memory and mailed to: Aztec Wrestling Building Fund, 106 Willow Lane, Aztec, NM, 87410; or to Aztec Citizens Bank: Aztec Wrestling Building Fund.

Smokey's care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute Street, Farmington, (505) 325-8688. You may share condolences with the family at: www.serenityandcompany.com.