He was born November 26, 1951, in Kerrville, Texas to Arvel and Muriel Treadwell. He had 2 siblings: Patricia & Dale. His family moved to Deming, NM when he was a young child. He graduated from Deming High School then attended New Mexico State University where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in agriculture education. Kenny married Merrianne May in December of 1972. They were blessed with two children, Russ in 1975 and Phil in 1976. He taught Vocational Agriculture for two years in Ft. Hancock, Texas and three years at Cobre High School in Bayard, NM. His family then moved to Deming where Kenny ranched and was a school bus contractor. Kenny spent lots of time with his sons, Russ and Phil. They enjoyed team roping, showing steers, hunting, fishing, snow skiing and competing in ranch rodeos. Their team, Rainbow Ranch had the honor of winning the WRCA World Champion Ranch Rodeo in 2005 and again in 2008 in Amarillo, Texas. Kenny also made sure Russ and Phil learned about hard work as they tended chores on the ranch. Generosity with his time and gifts was a part of Kenny. He served on Fair Boards in several counties. Assisting 4-H and FFA kids was his passion. He especially liked helping and watching his granddaughters show their animals at various shows. Kenny attended the First United Methodist Church in Deming. He was a member of the New Mexico Cattle Growers and National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Kenny's great smile and kind heart will be forever missed by his family and friends.
He was born November 26, 1951, in Kerrville, Texas to Arvel and Muriel Treadwell. He had 2 siblings: Patricia & Dale. His family moved to Deming, NM when he was a young child. He graduated from Deming High School then attended New Mexico State University where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in agriculture education. Kenny married Merrianne May in December of 1972. They were blessed with two children, Russ in 1975 and Phil in 1976. He taught Vocational Agriculture for two years in Ft. Hancock, Texas and three years at Cobre High School in Bayard, NM. His family then moved to Deming where Kenny ranched and was a school bus contractor. Kenny spent lots of time with his sons, Russ and Phil. They enjoyed team roping, showing steers, hunting, fishing, snow skiing and competing in ranch rodeos. Their team, Rainbow Ranch had the honor of winning the WRCA World Champion Ranch Rodeo in 2005 and again in 2008 in Amarillo, Texas. Kenny also made sure Russ and Phil learned about hard work as they tended chores on the ranch. Generosity with his time and gifts was a part of Kenny. He served on Fair Boards in several counties. Assisting 4-H and FFA kids was his passion. He especially liked helping and watching his granddaughters show their animals at various shows. Kenny attended the First United Methodist Church in Deming. He was a member of the New Mexico Cattle Growers and National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Kenny's great smile and kind heart will be forever missed by his family and friends.
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