Obituaries

Albert Lee

Apr 3, 2023

Albert H Lee, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went to be with the Lord on April 3rd, 2023. He passed from this life peaceably surrounded by his family.

Albert was fortunate to have four loves in his life - God, family, his career and the outdoors. He loved God and served him faithfully, leading by example and his...

Andrew Louis Chavez

Apr 2, 2023

Our father Andrew L. Chavez left this world on April 3, 2023, at the age of 86. He will be deeply missed and will always hold a place in our hearts. We will honor his life at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) in Lybrook, NM on Friday April 14th, 2023, at 11 AM. Interment will follow...

Faron W. Hengst

Apr 1, 2023

Faron W. Hengst, age 63, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2023, in Bloomfield, NM. He was born on August 16, 1959, in Albuquerque, NM. Faron was a loving husband to his wife Angela Hengst and a dedicated father to his sons Jason and Chris Hengst. Faron had an incredible sense of humor that could brighten up anyone's day. He...

Christopher Marquez

Apr 1, 2023

 

The family of Chris Marquez announces with great sorrow his passing.

 

Chris battled courageously against his illness for the past 8 years and went to his eternal glory on April 1, 2023.

 

A rosary is going to be held Sunday, April 9th, at Saint Mary Catholic Church in Bloomfield, New Mexico, at 7 PM.

 

A celebration...

Carol Mclaughlin

Mar 31, 2023

Carol Anne McLaughlin of Farmington passed peacefully from this life March 31, 2023. She was born to Helen and E.L. "Dutch" Bechtel on September 07, 1934, in Morrison, OK.

She is preceded in death by both of her parents, her husband Bill McLaughlin and older brother Kenneth Bechtel.

Carol is survived by her brother George W. "Bud" Bechtel, her daughter...

Vernon Ray Harris

Mar 30, 2023

 

Vernon Ray Harris age 63 of Aztec passed away on Thursday March 30, 2023. He was born on January 5, 1960 in Durango, CO. to the late Merle Jefferson Harris and Mary Maude Smith. He is survived by his wife of 38 years Sonja Harris. His children; Naja Wells, Natasha Hyde and Devin Harris and many grandchildren. His sisters;...

Marlene Lou Goertz

Mar 28, 2023

Marlene, 91, was welcomed into the loving arms of her heavenly Father on March 28, 2023.  Marlene was born on August 14, 1931, in Newton, Kansas and married Emory Goertz on September 28, 1951.  They celebrated 72 years of marriage.

 

Marlene grew up on a farm in the 1930s and attended a one room country school.  She lived through...

Victor Valdez

Mar 28, 2023

Victor James Valdez 22 of Bloomfield, New Mexico passed from this life on March 28, 2023. He was born August 10, 2000, in Farmington, New Mexico.

Victor was preceded by his grandfather's Pete Valdez and Vic James Harrison as well as his nephew Daniel Victor Valdez and his great grandmother Elouise Ary.

He is survived by his parents...

Kristin Heath-Morris

Mar 27, 2023

Kristin Heath Morris of Farmington, NM passed into eternal life on March 27th 2023 and now rests in the arms of her Savior. Kristin was born in Winslow, AZ on November 14th 1967 and spent the first 13 years of her life in Dilcon, AZ where her parents, Donovan and Carolyn Heath, were educators. She moved to Farmington, NM in...

Elaine Burnham

Mar 26, 2023

Linda Elaine Burnham, 79, was the first child born to CJ Burnham and Dorothy Elaine Merritt. She was born on September 29, 1943 in Clovis, NM where her mother was staying with family while CJ was overseas in WWII.  As a child she was raised by her mother and grandmother in Clovis and then later at her father’s Blanco Trading...

Taylor Russell

Mar 25, 2023

Taylor Russell was born December 19, 1956 in Farmington, NM to Pauline Jacques and Hosteen Nez Begay. He passed away unexpectedly March 25th, 2023, at the young age of 66. He was born for The Bitter Water Clan and The Water Flow Together Clan.

He is preceded in death by his father Hosteen Nez Begay, his brother Roger Tsosie, and...

Maryann Thompson

Mar 22, 2023

Maryann Dorothy Zepka Thompson, 96, passed away peacefully at her home at Namaste House with her family by her side on March 22, 2023.

Maryann was born November 19, 1926 to Ludwig and Theresa Zepka in Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated from Shore High School in Cleveland in 1944 and Bowling Green State University in Ohio in 1948. She went on...

Michael Archuleta

Mar 22, 2023

Michael E. Archuleta was born in Anna, Illinois on April 16, 1948 to Charlie R. Archuleta & Beulah Faye Klink Archuleta. He passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at the age of 74 surrounded by his family.

Mike lived in Blanco, NM until he was five when he moved back to Murphysboro, Illinois. After graduation in 1966 he enlisted...

Gary Gallegos

Mar 20, 2023

Gary Jean Gallegos was born September 21, 1954 in Raton, New Mexico toLawrence and Mary Gallegos. He passed away March 20, 2023 at the young age ofsixty-eight while in the hospital with pneumonia. He was number seven of thirteenchildren and loved by all of them. Gary was preceded in death by his paternal andmaternal grandparents, father and mother, brothers Harold,...

Hakeem Percy Cruz Harvey

Mar 20, 2023

Hakeem Percy Cruz Harvey, 1 year 9 months, passed away on March 20, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Hakeem was born to Eileen Danielle Begay, on June 15, 2021, in Farmington, New Mexico.

Hakeem was blessed by having a family that loved him so much. He loved to cuddle with mom and loved to give each other Eskimo kisses. He...

Lois Fielder

Mar 18, 2023

Lois Darlene Fielder, 76, of Bloomfield, NM, died Friday, March 17, 2023, at the Welbrook Transitional Rehabilitation Center in Farmington, following a lengthy illness. Lois will be remember for her smile, kind heart, generosity, and unique, infectious laugh. Even with all her lifelong health issues, Lois was always happy, content with the life God gave her, and thankful for her...

Antoinette Raynea Dixon

Mar 18, 2023

 

Antoinette R Dixon aka “Toni”

Born In Shiprock New Mexico on March 16th, 1975 to Eleanor Johnson Norman Dixon into the Salt Clan, for the Mexican Clan.

Toni was born and raised in Nenahnezad, NM. She resided in Las Cruces, NM and worked for New Mexico State University in the Trio Upward Bound program for 25 + years. Toni...

Gary Cooper

Mar 18, 2023

Gary Cooper of Flora Vista, NM passed away in Farmington, NM at the age of 38 on March 18, 2023. He was born March 26, 1984 in Los Alamitos, CA to Melencia Lockwood.

Gary was friendly, loving, amazing husband and daddy. He always had a smile on his face. He loved to spend time with family and play video games....

Marina Ivie

Mar 17, 2023

Marina June Ivie was a vibrant, bright, and shining star who graced us with her presence for a mere 35 years. She was born November 3, 1987, and flamed out on March 17, 2023, staying forever young.

She leaves behind a legacy of joy and happiness. Everyone's lives whom she touched came away with a lighter heart and a determination...

Clarence Rowse

Mar 16, 2023

Dr. Clarence "Butch" Rowse, a loving father, devoted chiropractor, and spirited outdoors man, passed away peacefully in his home in Flora Vista, New Mexico on March 16, 2023, at the age of 78. Born on January 1, 1945, in Ralls, Texas, to Elmer and Lavern Rowse. Butch's adventurous spirit and zest for life left an indelible mark on everyone who...