Darl E. Bunnell

Darl Eugene Bunnell, age 88, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 20, 2019.

He was born in Fulton county, Indiana on January 26, 1931.  In his early years he spent it on the farm with his 13 brothers and sisters.  He joined the Air Force in 1948 and moved to San Antonio for basic training.  In June of 1949 he moved to New Mexico where he met his beautiful wife, Lucy Lucero, who he married on March 24, 1951, and they went on to have three beautiful daughters.  He retired from the military in March 1968 and he also retired form APS in April 1990.

He is survived by his daughters, Carmela, Darla and her husband, Ray; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy; his parents, John and Rose Bunnell; five brothers; eight sisters; daughter, Yvonne Didde; son-in-law, Steve Francis; and great grandson, Zane Fisher.

Friends may visit Monday, February 25, 2019, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at FRENCH – Lomas.  Rosary will be recited followed by the Mass Tuesday, February 26, 2019, 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, Lomas and Tennessee.  Burial will follow the services at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Darl’s name to the American Cancer Society, cancer.org.