Dana Paul Arnold

Dana Paul Arnold, 55, of LaPlata, passed away October 11, 2009 after a courageous five year struggle with cancer. He was born June 5, 1954 in Salamanca , New York and moved to Farmington in 1967 where he attended Farmington schools. He married Rita Ingram in 2006 in Farmington. He was employed by Tri-Honda for 25 years and worked for many years in the oil field before retiring to run his own business. He loved to work and be busy and could fix anything. Dana is survived by his wife, Rita, father, F. P. Mickey Arnold, a daughter, Deborah Granillo (Rico), sons Bruce Arnold, Danny Arnold, Shane Means (Diedre), Jake Ingram, J. D. Ingram (Amy) and Courtney Ingram, brother Mike Arnold ( Pat )and sister Missy Fitz (John). Also surviving are twelve grandchildren, Kelci, Katelyn, Mariah, Marissa and Alex Arnold, Cody and Ashley Means, Daylon and Conner Granillo and Jayden and Morgan Ingram. Other survivors include nephews, Mike Arnold (Stacy) and Joshua Fitz and niece Kristin Fitz. He was preceded in death by his mother, Janice Arnold, two brothers, Kevin and Dennis Arnold. Dana will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Riley Industrial Men's Health Fund, San Juan Medical Foundation, P.O. Box 110 , Farmington , NM 87499 or Farmington Animal Shelter, 1395 S. Lake Street , Farmington , NM 87401 in memory of Dana Arnold. Dana is in the care of Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute Street , Farmington . (505) 325-8688