Obituaries

Evelyn Lobato

Evelyn Lobato

May 5, 2024

Mary Lillian Evelyn Lobato, 83, of Albuquerque and Bloomfield, passed away on May 5, 2024. She was born July 24, 1940 in Farmington to Amos and Amalia Anderson.

She worked for 26 years at JC Pennys until her retirement. She also worked for Robert's Oil and was a big flirt with the truck drivers. She enjoyed yellow daisies, fishing, taking...

William Langlitz

William Langlitz

May 5, 2024

William (Bill) Oliver Langlitz, 86, of Flora Vista, went to be with the Lord Jesus on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Bill, the oldest of four siblings, was born on February 17, 1938 in Seminole, Texas to the late Gertrude (Nana) and William Langlitz. Bill was raised in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He was active in Boy Scouts and raced Micro Midget...

Robert Lee Humble Fletcher

Robert Lee Humble Fletcher

May 5, 2024

Robert Lee Humble Fletcher, 79, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on May 5, 2024, in Farmington, New Mexico. Robert was born on March 17, 1945, in Great Falls, Montana, to parents Ann Parocai and Shelby Fletcher. After Ann and Shelby were divorced, Ann married Robert Humble and bob was adopted by Robert Humble. Bob attended school in Fort Benton,...

Jeffrey Riley

Jeffrey Riley

May 3, 2024

Beloved husband and father Jeffrey "Jeff" Donald Riley passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning of Friday, May 3. He was sixty-four. He spent his final evening in his home, sharing laughter and joy with his family.

Jeff was born June 13, 1959, in Columbus, Indiana to Donald and Alice Ann (Walterbach) Riley.

Jeff married Brenda (Lang) Riley on...

Leander Sam

Leander Sam

May 1, 2024

Leander Sam, 35, of Aztec, NM passed away on May 1, 2024, in Farmington, NM. Leander was born in Shiprock, NM to Leon Sam and Cecelia Sam. Leander was born to Nihoobáanii (Grey-Streaked Ends Clan) Born from Tódích’íi’nii (Bitter Water Clan)

Leander was the 3rd born into our family. Leander was a funny, caring, and happy person who always wanted to...

Nick Sanchez

Nick Sanchez

May 1, 2024

Nick Sanchez age 63, of Farmington, NM. passed away on May 1st, 2024. Nick was born on December 6th, 1960, in Gallup, NM to Joe and Lupe Sanchez. He is preceded in death by his parents Joe and Lupe Sanchez and his grandson Matthew Shije.He is survived by his loving wife Kori Sanchez, his sons Nicholas Sanchez (Astra) and Isaac...

Abel Tafoya

Abel Tafoya

Apr 30, 2024

Our beloved Abel Edward Tafoya, 73, passed on April 30, 2024 in Bloomfield, New Mexico. He was born April 16, 1951 in Farmington, New Mexico to Juan and Rosa Tafoya.

He was preceded in death by his parents Juan and Rosa Tafoya, brothers William Sanchez, Torry Sanchez, Raymond Tafoya, and Mark Tafoya.

He is survived by brothers Larry Sanchez and Dave Tafoya.

A...

Carol Gene West-Adams

Carol Gene West-Adams

Apr 29, 2024

Carol Gene West-Adams, age 83 of Farmington, NM. passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, and went home to her Lord and Savior peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.

Carol was born in Hobart, OK. on August 12, 1940, to Max and Dorothy Worrell. She lived in Marlow, Lawton, Anadarko, Pensacola, OK., and moved to Frederick, OK. at the age of 12....

Brittnei Marie Spencer

Brittnei Marie Spencer

Apr 28, 2024

Brittnei Marie Spencer, 41, left on a new adventure on April 28, 2024. Finally united with her grandma Chris. Battling cancer didn’t stop her from being the mom and grandma she wanted to be, she was strong and fighting until the end.  She lives on through her children Noel Bybee, Camren Walton, Alexis Walton, Katlynn Walton, Marie Alvarez and her...

James Preminger

James Preminger

Apr 27, 2024

James was born in Queens, NY on September 17, 1961. He grew up in Phoenix, AZ, where he graduated high school and competed as a gymnast on the pommel horse. In 1985, James joined the US Army, serving in Germany in the Public Affairs Office. After Army service, in 1989, he continued developing photography skills for photojournalism and later transitioned...

Peggy Mansfield

Peggy Mansfield

Apr 26, 2024

Jeanell Huntsman Mansfield, 66, of Aztec, NM, passed away April 25, 2024. She was born December 27, 1957 in Castro Valley, CA. to George "Ed and Nellie Huntsman.

Jeanell was quite the gypsy, moving around throughout her life. She always felt that Tularosa was her home. Her childlike humor made her well liked,and she made friends easily everywhere she went. Jeanell...

Nelda Jo Lucero-Pearson

Nelda Jo Lucero-Pearson

Apr 25, 2024

Hey there! Let's add a pinch of playfulness to Granny's final chapter:

Heaven's kitchen has gained a new head chef, as Nelda Jo Lucero-Pearson, known far and wide as the great "Granny," hung up her apron for the last time and took her secret recipes up to the pearly gates on April 25, 2024. At 65 years young, Granny decided it...

Altha Corley

Altha Corley

Apr 25, 2024

Altha Alberta Corley was born July 12, 1939 to Arthur and Mamie Burson, in Grants, NM. She passed peacefully in her home on April 25, 2024, at the age of 84. She was number 16 of 19 children born to Arthur and Mamie, and the first in the family to be born in a hospital. 

            As...

Glen Dale Murray

Glen Dale Murray

Apr 24, 2024

Glen Dale Murray, 87, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on April 24, 2024, in Farmington, New Mexico.

Glen was born on May 7, 1936, to parents Angie Loraine and Dale Gui Murray on his grandparent’s farm in Marshall County, Kansas. He was the oldest of 14 children. He attended school in Summerfield, Kansas, where he and his siblings would often...

Wilbert John "Junior"

Wilbert John "Junior"

Apr 22, 2024

                                                                                                              Wilbert John      

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Dale Lucy

Dale Lucy

Apr 21, 2024

Thomas Dale Lucy, born on September 12, 1959, in Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on April 21, 2024, in the same city. He was deeply loved and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Dale was a man of many passions and interests, including hunting, fishing, playing horseshoes, and "pittling in the backyard". His spirit and warm...

Ronald Earl Goshorn

Ronald Earl Goshorn

Apr 19, 2024

Ron Goshorn "Power by Gosh"

Ron ran the race of his life this past year, finally crossing the finish line, taking his checkered flag on April 19th. Anyone that knew Ron would agree on what a talented hardworking, funny, witty guy he was with ingenuity that amazed us all. Ron was born January 5th, 1943, in Dove Creek, CO. After graduating...

Ronald Corley

Ronald Corley

Apr 19, 2024

Ron Corley our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, evangelist, pastor, and friend went into the loving embrace of His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 86 years old.  He was born the youngest of 10 children on March 21, 1937 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

At the age of 17 he entered the Navy and served on the USS...

Jody Edward Ratliff

Jody Edward Ratliff

Apr 18, 2024

Jody Edward Ratliff stepped into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, April 18, 2024. Jody asked Jesus to save him and live in his heart one spring day in 1979 as he and his mother were watching a Christian television program. He was five years old. This started 45 years of witnessing to others how God can change lives. Jody...

Leroy Thomas Kaufman

Leroy Thomas Kaufman

Apr 18, 2024

Mr. Leroy "Lee" Thomas Kaufman age 82, of Farmington, NM. passed away on April 18, 2024. Leroy was born on October 25, 1941, in Tama, Iowa to Leo and Bessie Kaufman. He was a veteran of the Vietnam war serving with the United States Navy. Following the service, he became a residential and commercial electrician for many years. He was...

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