Bonnie Lee Farrer

On Monday August 25, 2025 we said goodbye to our Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother “Bonnie Lee Farrer” after 97 years. 

Bonnie was a mother of 5 children, widowed for 40 years. She was proceeded in death by her husband, James Farrer, sons, Gary Schnell, and Louis O’Dell, both of Albuquerque, as well as her grandson Jeremiah Cooper of El Vado, NM. She is survived by her three daughters, Joy D. Cooper of El Vado, NM - K.C. & Marvin Hamilton of Albuquerque, NM - and Charmaine Dalby of Albuquerque, NM.

Bonnie was also survived by her 14 grandchildren and their spouses: Lisa, Anthony and Charmaine Schnell - Adam & Margie Cooper – Josh & Kay Cooper – Sonny & Lottie Cooper – Kayla & Mattie Cooper – Jerrome & Melissa Hamilton – Jarrid & Estelle Hamilton – Marvin Jr & Shannon Hamilton – Jamin and Krystal Hamilton – Charlotte & Nick Blazon – Bonnie Salazar – Tori & James Chavez. As well as 16 great- grandchildren at the time of her passing: T.J. – Harley – Carl – Jack – Ruby – David – Cassidy – Colton – Sydne – Cora – Jensen – Kaylin – Fred – Victor – Troy – Arlo.

Bonnie was born in Culbertson, Nebraska on Feb 11, 1928, to Fred & Margret Sinner. She had 3 sisters: Lorraine Rath of California – Janet & Joyce Fox both of Wisconsin.

Bonnie graduated from Oshkosh High School in 1946 and worked as one of the first “Kelly Girls. She acquired the skills she needed, and maintained those skills, throughout her working years. From the 1970’s thru 1992, when she retired, she worked for Total Business Systems (Presbyterian Hospital), Albuquerque, NM in data entry. She loved playing poker and was a founder, and member, of the “Raising Cane Line Dancers.” A group of ladies who met at the senior center and danced every week. Within 6 months of dancing together all the 8-10 ladies found they only needed their canes as props. The group performed quite often including the NM State Fair, and even on Cruise Ships!

Bonnie was an avid Green Bay Packers fan since the 1940’s. She loved fishing, going to the casinos for the slot machines and every Saturday she would bake her famous  “Bread.” Which all her grandkids, and great grandkids cherished. They would all look forward to getting their own “mini loaf” every time they visited her.

Bonnie’s Celebration of Life will be in El Vado, NM, an area held very dear to her and all her children, on October 5, 2025 at 12:00 (noon). It will take place at NM Highway 112, MM32, Gate 5, Hamilton Haven. Anyone who knew her is welcome.