Stephen Wade Smith

Stephen W. Smith, 52, of Farmington, passed away on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013, after a short courageous battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 3, 1961, in Farmington, to Sterling and Neva Smith.He loved the outdoors, especially fishing, gardening and playing bingo and Yahtzee with his friends and family, especially grandma Crow. He worked in the oil field industry in various positions, as well as administration. Stephen was preceded in death by his parents, Sterling and Neva Smith; brother, Randall Smith; and granddaughter, Alayna Smith.He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Wanda J. Smith, and three sons, Radny (Ashley), Ryan (Mary) and Ryley (Tiffany). He also leaves behind his wonderful grandchildren, Dylan, Tyler, Peyton, Emily, Ryley Jr. and Nykoh, who will miss him terribly. Stephen is also survived by his sisters, Janice Cassell and Sandra Welch, and brother, Bob Smith.A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, in the Kirtland-Fruitland Cemetery, Road 6575 in Kirtland.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to help with expenses to an account set up at Four Corners Community Bank for Stephen.Stephen's care is entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St. in Farmington, 505-325-8688.