Search Results

LYNN -- MYKEL The family of Mykel Lynn is saddened to announce the passing of their beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She was 45 years old. Mykel is a 13th generation New Mexican, and died peacefully surrounded by her loving family members on Saturday, December 3rd in the morning. Mykel was a successful businesswoman, and a vital partner in the family business. A free and creative spirit, Mykel spent much of her 20's and 30's traveling to England, France, Spain, throughout North America and to China, also residing in New York, California, Texas and Colorado. Her business interests brought her back to New Mexico in 2000, ultimately settling in Corrales, New Mexico. From a close supportive family, Mykel looked to her father, Ricardo Chaves as her mentor, her mother Margaret Cavanagh as a constant source of strength, love and guidance, and her siblings, Richard, Kathleen, Barbara and Linda as her partners, advisors and friends. She adored her nieces and nephews Richard, Morgan, Ally and Nick and had just welcomed her newest nephew, Cash to the family in February of this year. In her 30's and 40's she learned a love for horse-racing from her close cousin, Ben Chavez, and raced her horses throughout New Mexico, Texas, Arizona and Colorado. Mykel is survived by her parents, Richard and Margaret; her sister Kathleen and her son Cash; her brother Richard and his wife Kara, and their children, Richard, Morgan, Ally, and Nick; her sister Barbara and her husband Ken Griffith; her sister Linda. To all who knew and loved her she was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 7, 2011, 6:00 pm-8:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Coal Chapel, 1100 Coal Ave SE. Service will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2011, 12:00 pm, at Daniels Family Funeral Services - Coal Chapel, 1100 Coal Ave SE. Interment to follow at Fairview Memorial Park. To view service information or leave a condolence, please visit: www.danielsfuneral.com Mykel's care has been entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM, 87106 505-842-8800
        Published on: Tue December 06, 2011