Obituaries
Rachel Kahwajy
Jun 18, 2023
Rachel Marie Kahwajy was born in Farmington, NM on December 11, 1991 to Charlie Kahwajy and Rosalyn (Renee) Potter. When she was just an infant, her family moved to Albuquerque, NM where she was super excited to see the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. Her favorite balloon was Elsie the Cow. She battled with her siblings for the attention of her...
Larry Joe
Jun 15, 2023
Larry Joe (68), of Farmington, NM, passed away on June 15, 2023. Larry was born on November 02, 1954, in Shiprock, NM to his parents Susie Arthur and Lewis Joe. Larry was born for the Tachinni clan and the Many Hogans clan. Larry was born and raised in Shiprock, NM. He loved his family, all the family pets, and was...
Gerard "Buster" King
Jun 15, 2023
Todd, of the Red House clan, was born in 1980 and graduated from Farmington High School. He worked in construction, retail and then for BHP/Navajo Mine for the last 15 years. Among many hobbies, Todd was a talented musician and played multiple instruments. He loved to travel and try new things, and he was known to be a high...
Van Hayes Howard
Jun 15, 2023
Dr. Van Hayes Howard was born in Gotebo, Oklahoma in 1927. He graduated from Classen High School on Oklahoma City. He earned his B.S from Oklahoma Baptist University, attended South- Western Baptist University, attended South-Western Baptist and Southern Baptist Theological Seminaries, earned his M.S degree from Baylor University and began his Phd study. He graduated from the University of...
Mark Freeman
Jun 15, 2023
Mark Freeman 83, of Cedar Hill, NM went home with his beloved Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 15, 2023. He was born in Corpus Christi, Texas to N.L. Freeman and Elva Freeman on May 14, 1940.
Mark lived for a short time in Houston, Texas before moving to Thermopolis, Wyoming where he worked as a Rancher. Mark decided...
Jeremiah James Tsosie
Jun 14, 2023
Jeremiah James Tsosie, 29, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on June 14, 2023, in Farmington, New Mexico. Jeremiah was born on September 20, 1993, in Gallup, New Mexico, to parents Andy & Etta Tsosie, to clans Dzxtx’ahii (Mountain Cove Clan) & Ma’ii deeshgiizhinii (Coyote Pass Clan).
Jeremiah attended many schools from a young age, starting with Lake Valley Navajo...
Terry Brackeen
Jun 14, 2023
Terry Neil "Burr" Brackeen passed away on June 14, 2023, at age 79. Burr was born in Wichita Falls, TX on August 27, 1943, to Doris and Silas "Buster" Brackeen. Burr was younger brother to Nancy and older brother to Jimmy, the "Bear." You may be able to tell the Brackeen's liked their nick names! Growing up, Burr lived in...
Timothy Ernest Hardesty
Jun 8, 2023
Timothy Earnest Hardesty passed away on June 8, 2023, in Farmington, New Mexico. Timothy was born on December 10, 1968, in Globe, Arizona, to parents G.W. and Wanda Bradley Hardesty.
Tim was a good man with a big heart. He was a master carpenter. He could do just about everything, and he would help anyone who asked for help. He...
John Edward McNeese
Jun 6, 2023
John Edward McNeese, 92 was born to Henry Braxton McNeese Sr. and Georgia Belle West-McNeese on July 19th, 1930. He was called home to heaven on Tuesday June 6th, 2023. John was born and raised in El Paso, Texas; he lived his adult life in Farmington, New Mexico. John started working for El Paso Natural Gas Company at the age...
Thomas Attie Bounds
Jun 3, 2023
Thomas A Bounds, 67, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on June 3, 2023, in Durango, Colorado. Thomas was born on February 11, 1956, in Kilmicheal, Mississippi, to parents James & Lucille Bounds.
Thomas is preceded by his son Matthew Bounds, parents James & Lucille Bounds, brother Charles Bounds, paternal Grandparents Attie G & Carrie (Boland) Bounds, and maternal Grandparents...
Clyde Mylan
May 31, 2023
Raise your drink and join me in a farewell toast for "the life of the party" Clyde M Mylan, "Buster" of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on May 31st, 2023, in his front yard just enjoying his new ride. Buster was born on Aug. 7, 1948, in Fort Sill Oklahoma to Clyde Milton & Ruth Elinor Mylan. He was the...
Lillian Crabtree
May 30, 2023
Lillian Crabtree, 96 of Farmington, NM. passed away May 30, 2023. She was born May 15th, 1927 in Lubbock, TX. To Raymond and Elsie Forester. Lillian grew up in West Texas and graduated from Cooper Schools. In 1947, Lillian and her sister, Vera, met twin brothers, Bill and Bob, at the ice cream shop. Lillian married Bill on September 9,...
Collette Hamblin
May 29, 2023
Collette Jack Hamblin, 80, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on May 29, 2023, in Farmington, New Mexico. Collette was born on February 6, 1943, in Ogden, Utah to parents Clarence & Ronda Jack.
Collette worked for the City of Farmington as a Payroll Analyst until her retirement. She was also an expert in sewing and quilting, as well as...
George Bluehorse
May 27, 2023
George Bluehorse, our precious father, honored patriarch, valued mentor, courageous hero and all the other roles he held, passed on to the spirit world on May 27, 2023. He was born in Mitten Rock, AZ on February 5, 1940. He is Ta’baaha, born for Ta’chinii’, his Chei’s are-Bit’ahnii and his Nali’s are Kinlichiinii. Mr. Bluehorse served in the US...
Jeff Harper
May 27, 2023
Jeff Allen Harper 58 of Farmington, NM passed from this life May 27, 2023. He was born to Frank and Jeanette Harper on August 04, 1964, in San Francisco, CA.
Jeff is preceded in death by both of his parents Frank and Jeanette Harper.
He is survived by his sons Levi Harper and Thomas Killion as well as Joel Harper....
Mary Rosalee Stock
May 26, 2023
Mary Rosalee Stevens Stock peacefully passed away on May 26, 2023. Her last act was to comfort her family. She silently said, "Don't be sad. It is okay."
Rosalee was born July 24, 1940, to Robert Westbrook and Mary Mildred Stevens. She was the youngest child and only daughter.
She spent her formative years in Springville, Utah tagging along with...
Max Lare
May 25, 2023
Max Leroy Lare June 16, 1934 – May 25, 2023Max L. Lare, “Nebraska Max”, 88 of Farmington, NM passed away peacefully in the adobe home he built surrounded by family on May 25, 2023.He was born on June 16, 1934, in Auburn, Nebraska to Roy and Maurine Lare. He spent his childhood in Brock, Nebraska until the family moved to...
Katherine Black
May 24, 2023
Our mom Katherine (Kitty) Elizabeth Black peacefully passed Wednesday May 24, 2023, after an 8 year battle with Frontotemporal Dementia.
Kitty was born November 27, 1958 in Reno, NV to Mae Black and Robert Shaw. She was the second of four children and one bonus brother.
She loved to travel and go to concerts. Aerosmith was her favorite, as...
Gladys Lanham
May 18, 2023
Gladys Ann Lanham, 96, went home to her Heavenly Father and her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 18,2023. We are rejoicing that Mom is no longer in pain and has healed from the ravages of dementia.
Gladys was a long-time member at First Baptist Church and before that at Emmanuel Baptist Church. She loved the Lord and was...
Doris McAninch
May 16, 2023
Doris Jane "Dee" Williams McAninch, aged 89, passed away at home in Farmington, NM, on Tuesday, May 16th, 2023, after an illness.
She was born on December 19, 1933, in Delta, CO. Her parents, Earl Howard Williams and Rosa Lee Messano Williams preceded her in death. Her brother, Earl Howard Williams, Jr., and her sister, Eileen Williams Shipman, also preceded...
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