Lynn Hugh Benally

Lynn Hugh Benally passed from his dear life on October 15, 2008 in Durango, Colorado. He was a resident of Kirtland, New Mexico. Lynn was born in Otis Community, Brethren in Christ Mission on October 17, 1968 to Chester H. and Elovonne J. Benally.
Lynn is survived by his wife, Cheryl Renee Benally, of Kirtland, NM; daughters Jessica, Tamara, and Mya; son Christian. His parents Chester H. and Elovonne J. Benally of Kirtland, NM; brothers Stuart and Larrin; his mother-in-law, Lorraine N. Yazzie of Farmington; sister-in-law, Rebecca A. Yazzie and brother-in-law, Michael D. Yazzie; grandmothers Louella Harrison of Fruitland, NM and Esther Benally of Montezuma Creek, Utah; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Lynn was employed by Black Hills Gas Resources as a Regulatory Specialist. He worked closely with the Jicarilla Tribe, local and state agencies. His love was spending time and traveling with his wife and children. He enjoyed working with the youth so much that he was a New Mexico Certified soccer referee and volunteered his time to local soccer and basketball, establishing his own teams. He also enjoyed coaching his children and the youth for basketball and soccer. He was extremely proud of taking a 12 and under boy's basketball team to the Hoop it Up World Championships in Florida where his team took third place. Lynn was the past Board President of the Kirtland Youth Association. Lynn also enjoyed cooking and barbequing for his family. He was active in helping his relatives with needed projects and looked forward to branding cows. He will be greatly missed.
Pallbearers will be Herb Clark, Daniel Manus, Gary Stripling, Craig Benally, Chad Benally and Jason Benally.Lynn is in the care of Brewer, Lee & Larkin Funeral Home
103 E. Ute St.
Farmington, NM
(505) 325-8688