Albuquerque Journal - July 4, 2003

Michel Harriet, Jr., 66, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2003 at his home near Datil, NM. He was born January 25, 1937 to Michel Sr. and Frances (Garro) Harriet in Socorro, NM. Michel was raised in Socorro and graduated from Socorro High School in 1954. He moved to Datil in 1955 to live on his ranch where he remained until his passing. Michel treasured his family and the many friends he made along the way. He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Grace Bruton. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sue (Emery) Harriet; children, Rochelle McMaster and husband, Richard of Dexter, NM, Mike Harriet and wife, RuthAnn of Datil and Nichole Sanders and husband, Louis of Datil; sisters, Marianne Porter and husband, Al of Socorro and Alice Duquet and husband, Bob of Socorro; grandchildren, Devin, Destry, Ashley and Austin McMaster, Micheon and Tucson Sanders, Kenyon and Karley Harriet; a brother-in-law, Jack Bruton of Datil. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, July 4, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Datil. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, July 5, 2003 at 9:00 a.m. at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary with Father Pat Universal as Celebrant. Burial will be in the Datil Cemetery. Pallbearers are Jack W. Bruton, Al Porter, Randy Porter, Leon Mounyo, Johnny Ray Mounyo and Gene Mounyo. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the New Mexico Boys Ranch. Arrangements under the care of Steadman-Hall Funeral Home, 309 Garfield, Socorro, NM 87801.