Obituaries

Vernon Lard

Feb 17, 2024

Vernon Ray Lard born Jan. 03, 1964 passed from this life Feb. 17, 2024. Services are scheduled for March 16th, 2024, at 1:00pm located at Word of Life Christen Center.

Michele Diane Cooper-Laux

Feb 14, 2024

Michele Diane Cooper-Laux, 55, of Farmington, NM, passed away on February 14, 2024, in Aztec, NM. Michele was born on October 9, 1968, to parents Don A. Cooper Jr. & Bonnie J. Arnett Cooper.

Michele was a loving daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. She unfortunately lost her battle to MS. She fought a long hard battle until God called her home.

Michele was a nail tech for many years. She always had her hair and...

Robert Morris

Feb 13, 2024

Robert "Pug" Glen Morris

April 16, 1951 - February 13, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Glen Morris, 71, affectionately known by many as "Pug," who left us peacefully while in his home on February 13, 2024, with the love of his life, Barbara Walker, by his side. Pug was born on April 16, 1951,...

Tommie Sue Gipson

Feb 13, 2024

Tommie Sue Gipson, age 91 of Farmington, NM, passed away on Tuesday February 13, 2024.  She was born on January 14, 1933, in Ovalo, Taylor County, Texas, to the late H. D. and Flora Steakley.

Sue graduated from Novice High School in 1951 and moved to Farmington in 1957 during the oil and gas boom. She was involved in the local...

Jay Lynn Bomboy

Feb 10, 2024

Jay Lynn (Foutz) Bomboy of Aztec NM passed away on February 10, 2024, at the age 76, in Bakersfield California with her daughters at her side. Jay Lynn was born in Bakersfield on September 19th, 1947, a birthday she shared with the love of her life Michael C. Bomboy who she was married to for 58 adventure filled years.

She was...

Linda Louise Sillers

Feb 10, 2024

Linda Louise Brewer was born October 26, 1945, to Charles Eugene Brewer and Earnestine Mae Alltizer Brewer in Hardtner, Kansas.  She attended schools in Cherokee, Garber, and Blackwell, Oklahoma. Graduating from Medicine Lodge High School, Kansas 1963. After graduating, Linda pursued higher education at Northwestern College in Alva, Oklahoma.

In 1964 Linda (Cindy) married Clifford Eugene Sillers (Gene) in Blackwell, Oklahoma....

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...