Oscar made his home in Montezuma County. He started driving tractor when he was six years old and started farming with his father, Art and uncle, Bill Hamilton. Oscar enjoyed farm work and spent his entire life following that love. There was no task to big or small! He was often heard saying "where there is a will there is a way" we would say "where there is an Oscar there's a way." He could fix anything, build anything and tear things up as well! He was a mechanic, carpenter, butcher and welder. He would find the time to help neighbors and friends. Oscar continued to farm and only started slowing down last year when he suffered a stroke. Oscar was devoted to his family and the community. Over the years he served on numerous boards to include the Dolores School District, San Juan Basin Votec and the Dolores Fire Protection District. Many of the things Oscar helped build are still being used today. He put in many hours building the Dolores football field and baseball fields. He loved baseball! He was a little league coach and avid spectator! He enjoyed attending his sons and grandsons baseball games. Hey also enjoyed hunting and being outdoors.
Oscar is survived by his wife, Barbara Hamilton; his sons, Brent and wife, Christine of Aztec, Rusty and wife, Kim of Dolores; his grandsons, Daurmaun wife, Dianna Hamilton of Aztec N.M., Stetson and Tel Hamilton of Dolores; and his granddaughter, Rayla and husband, Danny Stephens of Farmington N.M. Also surviving Oscar are his two sisters Maribeth and husband, Melvin Hicks of Cortez and Gloria and husband, Jerry Hall of Dolores; his niece Kendall and husband, Stacy Allen and their daughter, Calyn and husband, Wes Coleman. Oscar had four great grandchildren and many friends.
Please join us for a celebration of life for Oscar on Saturday May 6, 2017 at 10am at the Dolores Community Center. From Ertel Funeral home via Family
Oscar made his home in Montezuma County. He started driving tractor when he was six years old and started farming with his father, Art and uncle, Bill Hamilton. Oscar enjoyed farm work and spent his entire life following that love. There was no task to big or small! He was often heard saying "where there is a will there is a way" we would say "where there is an Oscar there's a way." He could fix anything, build anything and tear things up as well! He was a mechanic, carpenter, butcher and welder. He would find the time to help neighbors and friends. Oscar continued to farm and only started slowing down last year when he suffered a stroke. Oscar was devoted to his family and the community. Over the years he served on numerous boards to include the Dolores School District, San Juan Basin Votec and the Dolores Fire Protection District. Many of the things Oscar helped build are still being used today. He put in many hours building the Dolores football field and baseball fields. He loved baseball! He was a little league coach and avid spectator! He enjoyed attending his sons and grandsons baseball games. Hey also enjoyed hunting and being outdoors.
Oscar is survived by his wife, Barbara Hamilton; his sons, Brent and wife, Christine of Aztec, Rusty and wife, Kim of Dolores; his grandsons, Daurmaun wife, Dianna Hamilton of Aztec N.M., Stetson and Tel Hamilton of Dolores; and his granddaughter, Rayla and husband, Danny Stephens of Farmington N.M. Also surviving Oscar are his two sisters Maribeth and husband, Melvin Hicks of Cortez and Gloria and husband, Jerry Hall of Dolores; his niece Kendall and husband, Stacy Allen and their daughter, Calyn and husband, Wes Coleman. Oscar had four great grandchildren and many friends.
Please join us for a celebration of life for Oscar on Saturday May 6, 2017 at 10am at the Dolores Community Center. From Ertel Funeral home via Family
Gravesite Details
Oscar was cremated and his ashes scattered on his farm. family put a headstone up in Lewis by his grandfather.
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