Dewey Kay

Foutz Jr.

Dewey Kay Foutz Jr., known to many as Junior, JR, and his favorite, Poppy Dew passed away on November 3, 2026, at Lovelace Heart Hospital of New Mexico in Albuquerque. He was 72 years old.

Born on April 13, 1954, in Farmington, New Mexico, to Dewey Kay Foutz Sr. and MariDawn Palmer-Stratton, Dewey spent his life deeply rooted in the Four Corners region. His early years were spent on the Navajo reservation where he attended first grade. In High school he volunteered for the Valley Fire Department in Kirtland. He graduated from Kirtland Central High School in 1972 and subsequently served a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the England London-Leeds Mission. Following his mission, he attended Brigham Young University.

On November 9, 1977, Dewey married Cindy Ulibarri in the Manti Utah Temple. Together, they built a family and shared nearly 49 years of marriage.

Dewey was a hardworking man who took pride in a job well done. He began his career in pipeline construction with the family business, Foutz and Bursum Construction, before joining the Farmington Police Department. During his years in law enforcement, he served the community in several capacities, including as a mounted officer patrolling parks and special events and as a motorcycle traffic officer. He later returned to pipeline construction, working for several companies. He concluded his career as a project lead for Conoco-Phillips, a profession in which he took particular pride. Whether the work was difficult, demanding, or simply needed doing, Dewey was never one to shy away from it.

A lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Dewey served faithfully in numerous callings throughout his life. He particularly enjoyed teaching Primary children and serving as an ordinance worker in the temple.

Dewey loved the outdoors and was happiest hunting, boating, hiking, or camping, especially when those activities brought him together with family and friends. He valued hard work, loyalty, and friendship, and he was generous with both his time and his talents. If a family member, neighbor, or friend needed a repair, a favor, or a helping hand, Dewey was often the first to show up. He gave freely of himself and rarely expected anything in return.

Dewey is survived by his wife, Cindy; his mother, MariDawn; his stepmother Laurie Foutz; his children, Trey Foutz (Meshan), Rebecca Hensley (Bo), and Markelle Carter (Brent); and his 10 grandchildren, who were a source of great pride and joy. He is also survived by his siblings, Sheri Sexton, Steve Foutz, Brenda Quezada, Brett Foutz, Lynnae Merrell, and Jesse Foutz.

He was preceded in death by his father, Dewey Kay Foutz Sr., his brother, Bradley Foutz, and stepfather, Lonnie Stratton.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4410 College Boulevard, Farmington, New Mexico 87402. Interment will precede the service at 11:00 a.m. at the Kirtland-Fruitland Cemetery.

In lieu of memorial donations, those wishing to pay tribute may do so by sending flowers to the funeral service.