Richard Matthew Dettlaff Obituary
The memory of Richard Matthew Dettlaff of Farmington, New Mexico, who passed away on March 1, 2026 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Richard Dettlaff and Helen Dettlaff; his wife Sonni Dettlaff; and his sisters, Ann Halle and Elaine Spanbauer.
He is survived by: his children, Norman Dettlaff (Jessica Dettlaff), Robert Dettlaff, Jacque Clark (Ralph Clark) and Yvonne Dettlaff-Polenz (Michael Polenz); his brother Dennis Dettlaff (Linda Dettlaff); his grandchildren, Justin Hicks, Sarah McDowell (Jesse McDowell), Jasmine Jensen (Tyray Jensen) and Leo Sanchez; his great grandchildren, Bristol, Vandon McDowell, Dwayne, Matthew and Russell Jensen; his nephew Kevin Halle; and his nieces, Lori Ward, Traci Armstrong, Linda Swanson and Dana Dettlaff.
