Desirea Marriah Smith

DESIREA MARRIAH SMITH, 9, of Farmington, passed from this life into eternal life on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, in an Albuquerque hospital, the result of a tragic house fire on Tuesday, November 17th that also claimed the life of her father, Paul Smith. Desirea will be remembered as a "tough little kid" who stood up for herself, built tumbleweed forts, was a good fisherman, loved her cat named Christina (named after her aunt) and was a happy little girl who made other people smile. Desirea attended McCormick Elementary School and was in the 4th grade. Her classmates and friends from school are invited to bring their favorite sticker to attach to Desirea's casket or a stuffed toy as a remembrance of Desirea. Desirea is survived by her loving and devoted mother, Belle Coleman of Navajo Dam; sister, Sareya and brother, Iann; maternal grandmother, Brenda Coleman and paternal grandparents, David and Linda Smith, as well as numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends and loved ones. Desirea is entrusted to the care of: Cope Memorial Chapel 404 W. Arrington Farmington, NM 87401 (505) 327-5142