Kyle Mann DeFoor

Kyle Mann DeFoor died peacefully on Sunday November 27, 2022.  He lived in Quemado, New Mexico, but previously lived in Pie Town for several years and was a long-time resident of Albuquerque.  Kyle was born in Albuquerque on April 24, 1938.  

Kyle is survived by his wife, Bonnie Louise DeFoor and two sons, Shannon DeFoor and Chuck Scheffler, and his informal daughter, Linda Ray.  Kyle also had five stepchildren and many, many grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dottie DeFoor and his son, Richard DeFoor. 

Professionally, Kyle was a business owner and mechanic most of his life and was well known and respected in the Albuquerque area.  

Kyle was a friend to many, a Christian, active for many years within his church.  He was a Deacon, Sunday school teacher, and church bus driver.    He was also part of a band of close friends, that sang country gospel music, The Country Watchmen.

It’s difficult to capture someone’s life in a few words, but for those who knew Kyle, the words aren’t needed.  We all have our own personal memories of Kyle, but we all love him.  Some knew him very well; others may have just known him as Santa Claus.  He touched many lives. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend.  We’ll miss him, cherish our memories, and the time spent with him. 

A service will be held Friday, December 2, 2022, at 11:00 am at Quemado Baptist Church in Quemado, NM (21 Church St, Quemado, NM) followed by a burial at Juniper Haven Cemetery at 2:00 pm in Pie Town, NM (29 Festival Ln, Pie Town, NM).