Michael Dennis Farrell

Michael Francis Dennis Farrell, beloved father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on March 17, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Being the good Irishman he was, we are sure he held out for St. Patrick's Day to say his final goodbye.
Mike (Micky to his parents and siblings) was born April 19, 1928 in New York City. He was the oldest of 6 children born to Michael and Margaret (Seimetz) Farrell. Dad grew up in the City during humble times and often reflected back on how his family had little in the way of material belongings, but learned to make do with what they had. At the age of 17 he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and spent 4 years serving his country.
During his time in the military he met and married his first wife, Geraldine Miller. She too was in the military. They lived in Wichita, Kansas; Davis, California and finally settled in Las Vegas. Mike worked for the U.S. Post Office as well as various part time jobs in order to care for his family. Gerry passed away January 1, 1963 leaving Mike with four sons to raise.
Later that year Mike met and married Mary Louise Foutz. She had a son and three daughters and they happily combined their families and started a wonderful journey of 50 years together. Louise passed away November 15, 2013.
Mike and Louise lived in Las Vegas and he worked for Myers Electric. After several years they moved to Bloomfield where they owned and operated Mike's 7 til 11 for more than 20 years. After they retired they moved to Phoenix, AZ and then on to San Diego, CA, eventually moving back to Las Vegas in 2009.
Mike was "one of a kind"! He had that strong New Yorker background and ALWAYS told it like it was. He was rough and tough on the outside, but on the inside was a kind and generous man who will certainly be missed by many.
Mike is also preceded in death by his parents, brother Billy and daughter Karen Foutz Brown. He is survived by brothers Phillip (Fran) and Donny, as well as sisters, Sis and Babe. Children Doreen (Bill) Bloomfield of Farmington, Anita (Larry) Mulherin of Reno, NV; Sterling (Kim) Foutz of Phoenix, AZ; Mike Farrell Jr. , Richardson, TX; Chris (Cassie)Farrell of Las Vegas, NV; Pat (Shannon) Farrell, Farmington; and Joe (Bev) Farrell of Farmington. There are 18 grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
Visitation is Sunday, March 22nd from 6:30 p.m. at 8:00 p.m. at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 East Ute St. in Farmington.
Funeral services Mike will be Monday, March 23rd at 11:00 a.m. also at Brewer, Lee and Lakrin Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at Greenlawn Cemetery, 1606 N. Dustin Ave., in Farmington.
Mike's arrangements are entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, (505) 325-8688.