Obituaries

Lyla Kay Troutner

Apr 10, 2025

Lyla Kay Troutner, 74, of Farmington, NM, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025. She was born on March 9, 1951, in North Platte, Nebraska, to Albert and Viola Joan Johnston.

Lyla was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and caring daughter. Her family meant everything to her, and she spent her life making sure they felt loved and supported....

Kathryn Robbins

Apr 10, 2025

Kathryn "Kathy" Eleanor Robbins, born May 20, 1942, in San Diego, California, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on April 10, 2025, at the age of 82, after a long and courageous journey with dementia.

A dedicated teacher and lifelong learner, Kathy spent her career shaping young minds with patience, warmth, and a deep commitment to education. After graduating from...

Elizabeth Johnson Rogers

Apr 9, 2025

Elizabeth Johnson Rogers December 15, 1937 – April 9, 2025

Elizabeth Johnson Rogers, 87, of Farmington, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 15, 1937, in Grand Island, Nebraska to Everett and Maxine Johnson and was raised in the close-knit community of Burwell, Nebraska.

After graduating from Brownell...

Connie Stock

Apr 6, 2025

Connie J. Stock of Farmington, slipped away peacefully on April 6, 2025 at her home surrounded by all her loved ones. She fought a long battle with emphysema and COPD. She was born on June 6, 1946 in Forrest City, Iowa to Agnes H. Schultz.

She was an only child and is preceded in death by her mother and her step...

Margaret Walter Granillo

Apr 5, 2025

Margaret Walter Granillo, beloved mother and grandmother, peacefully passed away on April 5, 2025, in Farmington, NM at the age of 85. She was born on January 16, 1940, in Chicago, IL, to her loving parents, Wilfred H. Walter and Margaret Mc’Cann Walter.

Margaret was known to love cheese, opera, crocheting, and (to the dismay of her children) adding everything she...

Samuel Ellison

Apr 2, 2025

Samuel Ellison left us on April 2, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on June 3, 1958, in Fort Defiance, AZ to Don and Mary Ellison. 

His clans are: Bit'ahnii, Oozei Tachii'nii, Dziltl'ahnii, Naakai Dine'e,

He was a very hardworking man. He was a welder for APS for 38 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents Don and Mary Ellison. 

Samuel...

Donna Motteshard

Apr 1, 2025

Donna Jean Motteshard, age 87 of Kirtland, NM passed away Tuesday April 1, 2025, in Aztec, NM. Donna was born on June 6, 1937, in Enid, OK to the late John H. Vincent and Henryetta Taylor. She is survived by several children.

Visitation with the family will be held from 11am to 12:00 noon Monday April 7th, 2025, at...

Cheryl Lee Goolsby

Mar 31, 2025

Cheryl Lee Goolsby, 75, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on March 31, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico. Cheryl was born on August 8, 1949, in San Jose, California, to parents Dorothy L Duncan and Orland J. Patrick.

Cheryl graduated from Mountain View High in California. She loved making jewelry and diamond art. She also loved going to the casino.

Cheryl is...

Virginia Rae Piercey

Mar 30, 2025

We are saddened to announce the passing of Virginia Rae Gustin Piercey, 87, of Kirtland on March 30, 2025. She was born January 14, 1938 in Farmington to Hugh and Iva Sterling. Ginger was a loving and wonderful woman until the very end, she will be greatly missed.

Needing her car repaired, Ginger headed to the closest repair shop where she...

Christine Mary Summers

Mar 30, 2025

Christine Mary Summers, a painter of flowers and ocean scenes through watercolors, has gently laid down her brushes and palette. Her hands, once so adept at creativity and selflessly giving to others, are now at rest, but her legacy of artistry will live on. Her paintings were inspired by the colorful life she lived. She was wonderfully caring and vivacious,...

Vickie Ileen Robinson

Mar 28, 2025

Vickie Robinson, 66, of Aztec, New Mexico, passed away on March 28, 2025, in Aztec, New Mexico. Vickie was born on March 2, 1959, in Farmington, New Mexico, to parents Benjamin and Edith Kendrick (Thomas).

Her dad, Ben, was in the army, making her an army brat moving all over the world. She started school in France and graduated from Farmington...

Ernest "Nick" Armenta

Mar 27, 2025

Ernest George Armenta, age 69 of Bloomfield, New Mexico, passed away On Thursday March 27, 2025. Ernest was born on February 2, 1956 in Farmington, New Mexico to the late Bravilo Armenta and Presciliana Mary Archuleta.

He is survived by his son Randy Armenta, and daughter Areanna Armenta. Grandchildren; Randy Armenta Jr. ,Vincent Armenta and Alyrika Armenta. Great Grandchild...

Paul Briones

Mar 26, 2025

Paul Briones, 60, passed away at home on March 26, 2025, surrounded by his family.

B. Paul Briones was born on March 14, 1965, in Farmington, NM, to Felix Briones, Jr. and Viola (Vi) Briones. He graduated from Farmington High School in 1983 and later attended Eastern New Mexico University before transferring to the University of New Mexico, where he earned...

Doral Dean "Dody" Sullivan

Mar 26, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Doral Dean “Dody” Sullivan, born on March 4, 1933, in San Carlos, Arizona, at the Apache Hospital. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, leaving behind a rich legacy of love, family, friends, and countless cherished memories. 

Doral is preceded in death by her beloved husband Bruce Sullivan,...

Robert Lewis Ukele

Mar 25, 2025

Robert Lewis Ukele passed away unexpectedly on Mar. 25, 2025. He was born Mar. 9, 1938 in Rifle, CO to Mark Emmanuel Ukele and Esther Ruby Hasselbush.

He graduated from high school in Rifle, CO, was later drafted into the army in 1962 and discharged in 1964.

He subsequently moved to Aztec where he met and married Jane Heidelberg in 1967. They...

Albert Barela

Mar 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Albert Henry Barela, affectionately known as Al, who passed on March 24, 2025. Al was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. His deep faith, loyalty, and teasing nature touched the lives of all who knew him.

Al was born on November 7, 1948, in Hatch, NM to Melquiadez...

Dorothy Jeanette Nichols

Mar 23, 2025

Dorothy Jeanette Nichols, 85, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on March 23, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico. Jeanette was born on February 19, 1940, in Blanchard, Oklahoma, to parents Dezmer F. “Slim” Harris and Dorothy D. Harris (Freeman).

Jeanette graduated from Roswell High School in 1957 and moved to Farmington shortly after graduation. In 1960 she met and married the...

Josephine Ipock

Mar 23, 2025

Josephine (Jo) Ipock passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025 at the age of 94.

She was born on February 8, 1931 in Grayville, Illinois to Harry and Bessie Daugherty, the third of five daughters. She married John Ipock, September 3, 1955 and they relocated to Farmington NM in 1962.

Jo spent many years as a secretary for W.M. Gallaway Oil and...

Joy Sue Wells

Mar 23, 2025

Joy Sue Giovengo Wells, aged 71, of Kirtland, NM, in San Juan County, passed away on Sunday March 23, 2025. Joy was the youngest child born to Johnnie Giovengo Sr. and Pearl (Oldaker) Giovengo in Carlsbad, NM. She grew up on a farm in Eddy County, NM. Joy had a unique heritage of Italian, Dutch, and Irish. She enjoyed being...

Louis Benedicto Gallegos

Mar 22, 2025

Louis (Louie) Benedicto Gallegos, born May 24, 1934, at Durango, Colorado, was the eldest son of John F. and Clara Gallegos. He was followed by Jim, Chris. Theresa, Sam, Richard, Rosalie (Judy) and Lorraine. The family lived in various towns in the southwest corner of Colorado, including Durango, Silverton, Allison and Montrose. Louie loved and always spoke fondly of his...