Janet Brazil Motl

Janet Brazil Motl of Albuquerque, NM sadly passed away on October 10, 2018 after sudden illness. She was born March 31, 1936 in Lubbock, Texas to Jeff and Elva Brazil. Janet was raised on the farm south on Anton, Texas and after graduating from Anton High, in 1954, married Richard Motl.

The family moved to Clovis, New Mexico in 1965 where Janet lived for approximately 25 years, continued to farm, and also began her career as an artist. Janet moved back to Lubbock for several years and then moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1996. She was a gifted self-taught artist who specialized in oil and acrylic paintings and participated in the Rio Grande Art League for many years. She also enjoyed working with stained glass and caring for her flower and rose gardens.

Janet was preceded in death by her sister, Patsy James, of Plainview, TX; brother, Don Brazil, of Anton, TX; and former husband, Richard Motl, of Clovis, NM. She is survived by her daughter, Marva Motl; son, Blake Motl, of Albuquerque, NM; and many nephews and nieces, who will miss her dearly. Janet had a keen sense of humor, embracing joy and beauty, and a quiet grace that was enjoyed by all.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at FRENCH-Lomas. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, 10:00 a.m. at Kornerstone Funeral Chapel in Plainview, TX.  Burial will be held at the Plainview Cemetery following services.