Earl J. Rothermel of Aztec, New Mexico passed away on January 13, 2026, in Aztec, New Mexico. Earl was born June 22, 1938, in Monroe, Louisiana to Earl & Ruth Rotermel.
Earl met the love of his life, Betty at work in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 1958 and married her later that year. Together they built a beautiful family with 3 daughters Cindy, Debbie and Becky.
Earl's work brought him to New Mexico, a place he called God's country. Earl was proceeded in death by his parents, Earl & Ruth, and his son-in-law William Taylor.
Earl is survived by his spouse of 67 years, Betty Rothermel, daughters Cindy (Dave) Oatley, Debbie Taylor, Becky (Brian) Mattei.
Grandchildren, Jason (Melissa) Meechan, Amy (Dwayne) Jessee, Miranda (Jesse) Graham, Misty (Robby) Genson, Brandilyn Bye, Matthew Oatley, Joshua (Savannah) Bye.
Great Grandchildren Adrien (Ariah) Islas, Christina (Tomas) Cano, Sebestian (Amanda) Jessee, Faith (Cooper) Ferrari, Chase Islas, Jared Meechan, Brandon Bozant, Kelton, Payton, Kimber, Olivia Graham, Kahla & Caleb Bye.
Great-Great grandson Michal Ferrari and one of the way.
Services will be held Thursday, January 20, 2026 at Zion Lutheran Church, 7455 Foothills Drive, Farmington, New Mexico at 11:00 am with Pastor Biberdorf officiating.
