Richard Byland Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Richard Byland of Aztec, New Mexico, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Richard left this world on June 6, 2025 at the age of 81, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Byland and Juanita Byland; his children, Dwayne, Daniel Byland and Estela Vargas Byland; and his brother Victor Byland.

He is survived by: his wife Dawn Byland; his children, Robert Byland, Nancy Salazar (Martin), Cindy Lovato (Nathan), Jeannette Tafoya (Abe) and Julie Stuckman (Joe); his siblings, Jerry Byland, Linda Raes (Larry Abbadusky) and Shelley Bellinger (Rod); and his grandchildren, Damian Salazar, Anthony Salazar, Tiffany Wells, Yvette Tafoya, Christine McClure, Crystal Murphy and Justin Lovato.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cope Memorial Chapel - Farmington

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