Idell Whitaker Huey

Idell Whitaker Huey passed away on September 23, 2026, at the age of 91.

Idell was born on July 23, 1935, in Roswell, New Mexico. She graduated from Loretto Academy in El Paso and was a dedicated rancher on Capitan Mountain near Arabella. In January 1965, she married the love of her life, Pat L. Huey, and together they built a life centered around family, hard work, and love for over 60 years.

Idell was a longtime member of the Capitan community. She had a creative and caring spirit. She was an avid gardener who found joy in growing and nurturing beautiful things. She was also a talented artist and quilter, sharing her creativity and handiwork with those around her. Her love for her family was at the heart of her life, and she will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Idell was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Effie Whitaker; her brother, Bob Whitaker; and her beloved husband, Pat L. Huey.

She is survived by her sister, Mackie Gibson; her daughters, Kandie Daves, Patti Nesbitt, and Becky Huey; and her grandchildren, Arliss and Regan Chavez, Garret and Oliver Schultz, and Dick and Ben Lanford. She is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren, who brought her much love and joy.

Idell leaves behind a lifetime of memories, love, creativity, and devotion to her family. She

will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her, but her memory will live on through

her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the many lives she touched.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Capitan Cemetery. Join us for a potluck after the service at Kandie Daves' Home, Capitan, NM 88316.

God's Garden

God looked around his garden

And found an empty place,

He then looked down upon this earth

And saw your tired face.

He put His arms around you

And lifted you to rest;

God's garden must be beautiful,

He always takes the best.

He knew that you were suffering,

He knew you were in pain.

He knew that you would never

Get well on earth again.

He saw the road was getting rough

And the hills were hard to climb,

So He closed your weary eyelids

And whispered "Peace be thine".

It broke our hearts to lose you

But you didn't go alone,

For part of us went with you

The day God called you home.

- Anonymous