Obituaries

Nov 11, 2022

Ruthie Mae Southern age 87 of Kirtland, New Mexico returned to her Father in Heaven on November 11, 2022 in Farmington, New Mexico. She was born October 20, 1935 in Stonewall, Oklahoma to John Pennington and Dena Churchwell.

Ruthie had a servant's heart, always putting others needs before her own. Her passion was cooking, gardening, fishing and playing board...

Nov 10, 2022

Karolyn Day Hines, 68, of Farmington graduated to glory with her savior Jesus Christ and her parents on November 10, 2022. Karolyn ran her race and finished her course; II Timothy 4:7 "...death is swallowed in victory." Born in Crane, TX to Bill and Jean Day. Karolyn always had a zeal for life and was often referred to as 'the...

Nov 10, 2022

Leroy Larribas died at the age of 72 on November 10, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Yvonne Larribas. His sons Patricio Larribas and his wife Christy, Pedro Larribas and his wife Sandra, and daughter Pamela Larribas. 11 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and 1 on the way.

Nov 9, 2022

On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, James (Jim) Doyle Matthews died peacefully, at the age of 85, surrounded by family, after a two-month battle with cancer. Jim called Farmington home for over 70 years. He graduated from Farmington High in 1955, and worked 30 years for El Paso Natural Gas.

In addition to his career, he served in the Army and...

Nov 6, 2022

A most Heartfelt Thank You and appreciation for your expression of Love and support during our time of Bereavement. May God bless you.

With Love,

The Sandoval Family

 

Never Forget;

"It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice."

-Salomon Sandoval Arana

Nov 4, 2022

Nov 4, 2022

Darrell Lee Priddy, 50, of Bloomfield, NM, passed away November 4th, 2022. Darrell was born in San Diego, CA, January 25, 1972, to Tommy & Peggy Priddy. Darrel was a corpsman veteran of the United States Marine Corps and worked for Bureau of Land Management .

Darrell graduated from Bloomfield High in 1990 and then enlisted in the military...

Nov 2, 2022

Joseph Gerald Archuleta passed away at age 69 in Aztec, NM. He was born April 12, 1953, in Fruita, CO, to Delurdes & Adeline Archuleta. Joseph was a veteran of the United States Navy and later became a welder for the power plant.

Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, Delurdes & Adeline Archuleta, his sister, Irene Romero, and...

Nov 1, 2022

Going Home Blue

August 27, 1950 - November 1, 2022

Guy Bruce, AKA Dad, Popsy, Blues, Coach, flew home to be with the Lord on November 1, 2022. Bruce's life began in Albuquerque, NM born to Rufus Myers and Martha Shamas. He completed high school in Santa Fe where he met many of his lifelong friends. Eventually, he migrated to...

Oct 31, 2022

John Calvin Osborne of Aztec, NM passed away on October 31, 2022.He was born to Antony Lee Osborne and Mary Polling on December 23, 1942, in Guthrie, Oklahoma.He had 10 brothers and sisters, 5 children and 9 grandchildren. He was a mechanic by trade. He started out working on cars in the gas stations in Guthrie, Oklahoma and when he...

Oct 30, 2022

Charlene Patricia Jackson passed from this mortal life on October 30, 2022, at San Juan Regional Medical Center. Charlene was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter. Her sense of humor and intensity of spirit will be greatly missed.

She was born on December 17, 1944, in Fairbury Nebraska to her parents Charles and Maxine Fouch. Charlene...

Oct 30, 2022

Janice E. Hooley, 76, of Bloomfield NM passed unexpectedly in her sleep on October 30, 2022. Janice was born on March 13, 1946 in Littlefield, Texas to Lee Guy and Mildred Oneida Henderson. She married Clifford Ray Hooley on April 6, 1962 and they moved to Bloomfield in 1966. She is survived by her husband Ray of Bloomfield, her son...

Oct 29, 2022

 

Ramon Efrain Natividad, 40, of Bloomfield, New Mexico, passed away on October 29, 2022, in Farmington, New Mexico,

Ramon was born on September 2, 1982, in Hidalgo del Parra, Chihuahua, México, to parents Ramon Natividad and Olga Estela Garcia and grew up surrounded by his large family.

Ramon went to school until he was 13. Ramon was a hard...

Oct 29, 2022

Leanna Cecilia Florez, 24, of Bloomfield, NM was taken home to eternally rest on October 29, 2022. Leanna was a beautiful, loving, and humorous daughter, granddaughter, sister, cousin, niece, and friend to many.

 

Leanna was born on May 10, 1998, in Farmington, NM to Carlos M. Florez and Lori A. Chavez. Leanna graduated from Bloomfield High School in...

Oct 29, 2022

 

Lynda Kay McKenzie of Kirtland, NM passed away on October 29th 2022. She was born on August 6th 1951 in Perry, Oklahoma to Walter C. Ashbrook and Aley Nellie (Elgin). She was preceded in death by her parents and numerous aunts and uncles. She is survived by her siblings, Shirley Powers (Glencoe OK), Dean (Virginia) Ashbrook (Claremore, OK), and...

Oct 28, 2022

 

Our beloved Mother, Donna Christine Clark, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2022, after a lengthy struggle with an illness at the age of 82. She is survived by 1 brother Wayne Morrison, OK, 1 sister Hazel Shockey, OK, 3 children Vicky L. Busby, Kirtland, NM, Kelly Clark (Teresa), Kirtland, NM, and David Clark of Phoenix, AZ.

Donna is...

Oct 27, 2022

Schultz, Teresa (Terry) aged 75 of Farmington, NM passed away October 27, 2022. Terry was born on August 30, 1947, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Albert W. and Margaret C. (Bolander) Schultz. She enjoyed growing up in the Minneapolis suburbia of the 1950's with her mother, father and three older brothers Walter, Eric and Albert William Schultz. Terry graduated...

Oct 26, 2022

Benjamin Aaron Coleman Jr passed away surrounded by his family on 10-26-2022 at the age of 76 in Farmington, New Mexico.

Ben was born in Fayetteville Arkansas 9-25-1946 to Benjamin Aaron Coleman Sr. and Floy Coleman. After graduating from Sandia High School. He served as a US Army Medic during the Vietnam era. Ben worked at San Juan Generating Station...

Oct 26, 2022

 

Dennis was born November 15, 1956 to Alfred and Elaine Bacon and spent his early childhood in Wisconsin, and his family moved to Farmington where he worked with his father at Bacon Electronics and his uncle George Bacon at his veterinary office. He graduated from Farmington High School and went to into aviation mechanics after. He married his wife...

Oct 26, 2022

Debbie Coburn led a remarkable life. She grew up in a large, hard working family. She met her husband Terry when they lived in Phoenix. They rode bikes and adventured with interesting people. When the Coburn's moved to Farmington, Terry built a beautiful home full of light and art. They always had a rescue dog or two. When Dr. Quintana...