Richard Alan Hasten (Little Moqui), born Oct. 23, 1940 in St. Joseph, Mo., passed away May 13, in La Luz, N.M. The son of Melvin R. (Moqui) and Jane Hasten, Richard is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sharon; sister, Janet Atzmiller (husband Noel) of Houston, Texas; daughter, Kelly Ahrens of N.M.; grandchildren, Brent Ahrens (wife Laura), Ashleigh Ahrens of N.M., Amanda and Amy Jones of Kentucky, and five nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Kurtis Hasten (wife Debbie); and son-in law, Jim Ahrens. Richard grew up in Winslow and lived there for 75 years. After playing college football in Oklahoma and attending NAU, he was employed by the Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad for 43 years. He enjoyed his grandchildren, hunting, fishing and casinos. Many of his classmates of 1958 were lifelong friends. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 18 at Desert View Cemetery in Winslow. Greer’s Mortuary of Winslow handled the arrangements.
