Obituaries

Apr 23, 2018

Diolinda Asucena Jaquez went to be with her heavenly father on April 23, 2018 in Blanco, NM at her lifetime home surrounded by her loving family. She was born along with her twin sister Marcella to Vicente and Concepcion Jaquez in Blanco, NM, always at each other’s side, caring for the Jaquez family homestead. Diolinda will be truly missed...

Apr 23, 2018

Rocky D. Purser, 58, of Farmington, passed away on April 23rd. He was born June 18, 1959 in Loma Linda, CA to Larry & Gillian Purser.

Rocky loved to ride his side by side, camping, fishing and gardening. He had a great sense of humor and loved to prank his friends and family. He also loved to...

Apr 20, 2018

Shirley Yvonne Willis, 83, of Farmington, NM., passed away April 20, 2018. She was born September 2, 1934 in Putnam, TX to W.R. and Opal Cunningham.

Shirley served the city government for the cities of Farmington, Aztec and Bloomfield. She also sold real estate for Dimmick Realty, and was a long time member of Northside Church of...

Apr 19, 2018

Thomas Burch Howard, 87, of Bloomfield, passed away April 19, 2018. He was born January 4, 1931 in Abilene, Texas to Thomas & Olena Howard. He served proudly in the Korean War - U.S Air Force.

Thomas graduated from Graham High School and went to Fort Lewis College, then earning his B.A & M.A at Adam State...

Apr 17, 2018

Sadie Archuleta Mares, 68, of Aztec passed away April 17, 2018. She was born November 17, 1949 in Pagosa Springs, Colorado to Mary Sisneros Archuleta & Charlie Archuleta.

She grew up in Pagosa and lived in the Four Corners ares most of her life. She worked in Nursing homes in Durango, at Tamarron Resort as housekeeping supervisor,...

Apr 16, 2018

Alan Craig Cleaver, 39, of Tyler, TX., passed away April 16, 2018. He was born November 7, 1978 in Farmington, NM to Gary and Katrina Cleaver.

Alan went to be with his Heavenly Father. Never wavering from his faith and love of our Lord, we know that Alan was welcomed to Heaven by loved ones.

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Apr 15, 2018

Ruby Johnson, 77, of Bloomfield, NM., passed away on April 15, 2018 in Farmington. Ruby was born in Eudora, Arkansas to Samuel & Annie Johnson on march 8, 1941.

Ruby was a devoted homemaker, and she especially loved to spend her time cooking and gardening. More than anything though, she loved her family.

In addition...

Apr 12, 2018

Clyde L. Secrest, 85, of Farmington, NM, went home to our Heavenly Father Thursday, April 12, 2018.

Clyde was born December 15, 1932 in Farmington, NM to Orra and Eugene Secrest.  He was a loving, caring, supportive father, grandfather, uncle and friend to all who knew him.  He served as a petty officer 2nd class for 4...

Apr 12, 2018

Thomas (Tom) H. Miller, Jr., 74, of Farmington, NM., passed away at his home on April 12, 2018 from pancreatic cancer. He was born and raised in New Hope, Kentucky, to Lucille and Thomas H. Miller, Sr.

Tom served four years in the United States Navy. He settled in Honolulu, Hawaii after his military service where he...

Apr 11, 2018

Matthew Russell, 29, of Bloomfield, passed away April 11, 2018. He was born January 16, 1989 in Farmington, NM. to John Russell & Rhonda Sanchez.

A rosary will be recited on Saturday, April 14th at The Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Flora Vista at 10:00am, mass will follow at 10:30am with Father David Tate officiating.

Apr 9, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Louis O Trujillo. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 8, 2018

Donald "D.J." Elkins, 90, of Aztec, passed away on April 8, 2018. D.J. was born on November 14, 1927 in Bluewater, NM to Tom & Josephine (Tietgen) Elkins.

DJ graduated from Grants High School. He was the owner of DJ Elkins Livestock. DJ was a rancher and trader. He bought sheep, cattle, pinion nuts, wool and mohair...

Apr 7, 2018

J.C Harris was born July 29, 1925 in Eufaula, OK. To his parents Claud and Ida Harris as fourth child out of ten. He was the final surviving child of the ten until he was called home. JC was raised in Stecker, OK. And went on to join the US Navy, serving on the U.S.S Ulalde during WWII. In...

Apr 7, 2018

Nellie C. Key, 90, of Kirtland, passed away April 7, 2018. She was born on February 26, 1928 in Silver City, NM.

She had a mother's love, a grandmother's heart, with the laughter and playfulness of a child. Nellie was called home to watch over us as she walks by our sides to guide us through the...

Apr 7, 2018

Carol Adele Russell Cahenzli, 97, of Farmington, NM, passed away on April 7, 2018 in Farmington.

Carol was born in Oak Park, Illinois to David and Melitta Russell on December 14, 1920. She spoke fondly of spending summers with the Imig side of the family in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Carol graduated from the University of Chicago with a...

Apr 6, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Aletha "Nadine" (Garner) Savage. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 5, 2018

Charlese was taken into the Lord's arms on April 5th, 2018. She was a bright star in our lives, with a smile that could light up any room. Her favorite color was yellow, which compliments her radiant personality. Her love of animals was unsurpassed, especially for her little dog Cami. Her unique outlook on the world showed through her...

Apr 1, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Terry Lynn (Kirtland) Teague. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Mar 30, 2018

“Happiness is like jam, you can’t spread even a lil’ without getting some on yourself.”

Our beautiful Kelsey was so full of joy on the day she suddenly passed following the birth of her son, Elliott Robert Loyal.  Kelsey and her fiancé, Daniel Mark Loyal, recently moved to Farmington to begin their new life together near parents,...

Mar 27, 2018

Claytie Cole of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on Mar 27, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.