Earl John Rothermel Jr. Obituary

The memory of Earl John Rothermel Jr. of Aztec, New Mexico, who passed away on January 13, 2026 at the age of 87, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Rothermel and Ruth Rothermel; and his son-in-law William Taylor. He is survived by: his wife Betty Rothermel; his daughters, Cindy Oatley (Dave), Debbie Taylor and Becky Mattei (Brian); his grandchildren, Jason Meechan (Melissa), Amy Jessee (Dwayne), Miranda Graham (Jesse), Misty Genson (Robby), Brandilyn Bye, Matthew Oatley and Joshua Bye (Savannah); his great grandchildren, Adrien Islas (Ariah), Christina Cano (Tomas), Sebestian Jessee (Amanda), Faith Ferrari (Cooper), Chase Islas, Jared Meechan, Brandon Bozant, Kelton, Payton, Kimber, Olivia Graham, Kahla and Caleb Bye; and his great great grandchild Michael Ferrari.