Obituaries

Janet Howell

Feb 10, 2024

Janet Laura Howell, beloved mother, dedicated worker, cherished member of her community, and a woman of devoted faith, passed away on February 10th, 2024, in Farmington, New Mexico. She was born on March 21st, 1946, in Santa Rita, NM, to Clyde Thompson and Doris Thompson.

Janet dedicated an impressive 29 years of her life to serving the San Juan...

Julian Porras

Feb 9, 2024

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Donna McKinney

Feb 9, 2024

Donna McKinney, a beloved member of the Aztec community, passed away on February 9,2024, at the age of 60. She was born on May 23, 1963, in Farmington, New Mexico. Donna led a fulfilling life as she pursued her passions and touched the lives of those around her.

Donna's career was centered around her passion for beauty. She owned...

Kenneth Riedesel

Feb 7, 2024

Kenneth Duane Riedesel of Farmington, NM passed away on February 7, 2024 at the age of 90. He was born October 15, 1933 in Paton, Iowa to Kermit and Elva Riedesel.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Kermit and Elva, son, Kevin Riedesel, and daughter, Kathy Foster from a previous marriage.

Kenneth is survived by his...

Clara Mead

Feb 6, 2024

Clara Jean "Jeana" Mead, 72, of Farmington, NM peacefully passed away on February 6th, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.

Jeana was born August 25, 1951, to Duke Williams and Madean Robins in San Francisco, CA.

On a short trip to Farmington, she met the love of her life Arvil Mead. After a whirlwind romance they were married 6 months after first meeting,...

Ramona Everett

Feb 4, 2024

In Loving Memory of Ramona Sue Everett

Sue Everett, beloved wife, mother, and registered nurse, passed away on February 4, 2024, at the age of 69. She was born on October 13, 1954, in Talihina, OK, and resided in Farmington, NM.

Sue dedicated her life to providing compassionate care to others as a registered nurse in the medical industry. Her commitment to...

Sandra Dee Kennedy

Feb 3, 2024

Sandra Dee Kennedy, 63, of Salisbury, MD, passed away on February 3, 2024, in Farmington, New Mexico. Services will be scheduled for a later date. We appreciate your patience during this difficult time.

Richard Dailey

Jan 29, 2024

Richard Allen Dailey passed on January 29, 2024, in Kirtland, NM at the age of 62. Richard was born in Ft. Defiance, AZ on November 24, 1961, to Dale and Mary E. Dailey born to Ma'ii Deeshgiizhnii & Ta'neeszahnii Navajo clans.

Richard is preceded in death by his son, Darrin Dailey, brother Allen Dailey and parents Dale and Mary...

Doris Humphries

Jan 28, 2024

Doris was born on February 27, 1939, to Eolie and Blanch Dilks in Temple, Oklahoma. She graduated from Temple High School as salutatorian of her class in 1957.

After graduation, she married the love of her life, Doyal Humphries, on June 1, 1957. They immediately moved to Rankin, TX where they raised their family of three girls. Doris went on to...

Marilyn Benedict

Jan 27, 2024

Marilyn Benedict, 61, of Bloomfield NM, died on January 27, 2024.

She was born in Farmington NM on March 14, 1962 to Jesse Martinez and Ramonsita Sanchez. Marilyn attended Farmington High School and graduated to attend the University of New Mexico where she received a BA in Accounting. She went on to work for several organizations including Creamland Dairy, Dunes...

Gudrun Hirsch

Jan 25, 2024

Gudie immigrated to NYC, NY when she was 8yo to join her mother, Elizabeth, where she lived and attended school until Elizabeth married Richard Button in 1961 and the family then settled in Colorado. It was there where she met her future husband, Bryce A. Hirsch having been introduced by their mothers.

Gudie and Bryce married on January 26, 1966, and had...

Faye (Fedelina) Lobato

Jan 25, 2024

Faye (Fedelina) Lobato, age 87 of Bloomfield, NM passed away on Thursday January 25, 2024. Faye was born on March 26, 1936, to William Gutierrez and Manuelita De Atocha (Valencia) Gutierrez in Farmington, NM.

Faye, Mom, Grandma was the youngest of her six siblings. She grew up in Blanco, NM where her family farmed on their ranch, growing some of the...

David Roberts

Jan 23, 2024

David Kent Roberts born November 02, 1959 passed from this life January 23, 2024. No services have been scheduled at this time. Please check back later for a full obituary.

James Hamilton

Jan 22, 2024

James Andrew Hamilton, age 49 of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on Monday January 22, 2024. He was born on October 4, 1974, in Wausau, Wisconsin to William Howard Hamilton and Delores Lee Ruby.

James was a graduate of Farmington High School and later obtained his associate degree at San Juan College.

He was preceded in death by his Father William and...

Charles Dickens

Jan 21, 2024

Charles A. Dickens (76) of Waterflow, NM passed away January 21, 2024, at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, NM. Charlie was born to Chuck and Lorraine Dickens on February 10, 1947, in Farmington, NM.

Charlie was an impressive guy. He grew up in Shiprock, NM and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in Waterflow, NM. He was working for Shell...

Jose Chavez

Jan 21, 2024

Jose Patricio Chavez (aka Joe Pat) age 71 of Farmington, NM passed away at his home.

Peacefully surrounded by his friends and family Sunday January 21, 2024. He was born on September

14, 1952 to Adolfo Sr. and Inomia Chavez in Chama, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his

parents, his sisters Rosabra (Manuel) and Betty...

Marie Benally

Jan 21, 2024

Marie Benally, 85, of Shiprock, New Mexico, passed away on January 21, 2024, in Shiprock, New Mexico. Marie was born on December 2, 1938, in Rehoboth, New Mexico, to parents Frank B. & Ellen Collins of Bitter Water clan & Zuni clan.

Marie is preceded in death by her parents Frank & Ellen Collins, and her sister Margaret J. Chischilly.

Marie is...

Shawn Spellbring

Jan 19, 2024

Shawn Spellbring, 54, of Farmington, NM, passed away on January 19, 2024. Born on July 15, 1969, in Albuquerque, NM, Shawn was the youngest son of Leonard (Tex) Spellbring and Bev Spellbring.

Shawn had a deep love for the outdoors and enjoyed various outdoor activities. He found solace in hunting, camping, boating, jeeping, and riding his side by side in the...

Florence Shipley

Jan 15, 2024

Florence Ilene Shipley, 89, passed away January 15, 2024 peacefully and surrounded by family. She was born December 18, 1934 in Newcastle, WY to Levi and Susie (Gibson) Minard. Florence is proceeded in death by her parents, brothers Lyle and Lloyd, sisters Mayrene and Olive Jean, husband John Shipley, son Don and wife Gerri Kay (Nelson) Shipley, and grandson Derrick...

Sidney Christensen

Jan 11, 2024

Sidney (Sid) Duane Christensen, 90, was born on May 28, 1933, in Sunol, Nebraska to Carlos E. Christensen and Donna M. Owens. Sid entered the Gates of Heaven on January 11, 2024. He was a resident of Farmington, NM. since 1965.

Sid grew up in Nebraska and graduated from Bridgeport High School. He joined the Army and served from...