Obituaries

Mar 16, 2022

Richard Strube passed away from this life and went to live with Jesus on March 16, 2022. Richard had heart failure and passed away quietly. He was a veteran and served in the Air Force for 23 years. He traveled the world and had an interesting life.

Richard was born in Kimball, Nebraska in 1933 and was raised on...

Mar 16, 2022

Mar 16, 2022

Elbert Loyd Upton passed on 3-16-2022 age 89. Born in Leflore County OK, graduated Bennington OK HS.

Loyd was loved by many! He always lived life to the fullest and had many facets and skills. His passions were making knives, hunting, fishing and gardening.

Preceded in death by wife Dorothy, two daughters Sharon Hollen and Sandra Upton, parents Oliver &...

Mar 16, 2022

Jimmie Dean Bowman

Age 63 of Aztec New Mexico joined our Lord and Savior March 16, 2022.

Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents Jimmie and Marcene Bowman. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Lois Bowman. Their children Kimberly and Seth Muth, Jimmie and Chatelle Bowman, and Devin and Amber Bowman. Grandchildren Kaitlyn Garcia, Ellie...

Mar 15, 2022

Edna Mae Nicholson, 87 of Bloomfield, passed away on March 15, 2022. She was born May 6, 1934 in Roswell, NM. to Roy M. Williams and Elizabeth Richter.

Edna is preceded in death by her husband Leland D. Nicholson; her parents Roy and Elizabeth Williams; brother Joe P. Williams, and her sister Ollie Florence Corbett.

She is survived by her...

Mar 15, 2022

Robert William “Bob” Ruchensky

(October 8, 1930 – March 15, 2022)

Robert William “Bob” Ruchensky, 91, passed away peacefully in Farmington, NM after a brief illness.  Plans are being made for a celebration of life this summer in Farmington.

Bob was born October 8, 1930, in Sioux City, IA to Catherine (Bilunos) Conner and William Conner.  After the passing of...

Mar 12, 2022

Our loving Mom and Grandma, Edna Muriel Roberts Clark, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2022, at the age of 96.

Edna was born in Jefferson County, Oklahoma and then moved with her family to Phoenix, AZ where she graduated from high school and secretarial school. It was there she met her future husband, Harold Roberts, at a dance...

Mar 12, 2022

Mar 11, 2022

Arthur Darrell Howard Sr. was born March 3rd, 1947 in Bakersfield, CA. He passed away March 11, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at Lovelace Heart Hospital. His parents were Oliver and Marcella Howard. Darrell's Parents moved to Avondale, AZ where he lived his formative years. He went to Aqua Fria High School in Avondale. He was an OUTSTANDING athlete in...

Mar 11, 2022

Mar 9, 2022

Mar 8, 2022

James “Jim” Charbonneau Sr., 80, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, North Dakota.  He was born in August 1941 to the late Clarence and Lucy Charbonneau.  He is survived by his son James, Max and Venaya and the Yazzie family.   Also, his siblings and family in Belcourt, North Dakota. 

In his early childhood in ND Jim attended...

Mar 8, 2022

Mar 7, 2022

Mar 7, 2022

Shirley Loren Grimes (85) of Bloomfield, NM was born to James and Dora Chadd on October 8, 1936 in Mancos, CO. She was the most hardworking woman you would have ever met. She was very kind-hearted, ornery, & sharp-witted. She always told you what you needed to hear, not what you wanted to hear. She loved to sew and crochet. She never...

Mar 7, 2022

Shirley is preceded in death by her first late husband, Richard Kinslow, and her second late husband, William "Bill" Grimes; her son, Acel Grimes and son-in-law, Scott Cosby; her daughter, Devita Jackson and daughter-in-law, Donna Kinslow; her parents, James and Dora Chadd; her brothers, Harold Chadd, Glen Chadd, Earl Chadd, Kenneth Chadd, and Bill Chadd; her sisters, Irene Smith and...

Mar 6, 2022

Dennie Bosko Krivokapich was born January 2, 1953 but it was the date he entered heaven, on March 6, 2022, that was his real birthday. A transition of celebration for a man whose mission and passion was spreading his love of Jesus.

While he was an accountant by trade his passion since 2007 was ministry, especially in Uganda, Africa....

Mar 4, 2022

Gary Cramblit (64) of Aztec was born to parents Louella Herbst & Robert Cramblit in Sacramento, CA. He was a veteran of the Unites States Navy. He is preceded in death by his parents: Louella Herbst Brown & Robert Cramblit, his brothers: Tyrone Cramblit and Cassidy Cramblit, and his son: Timothy Cramblit. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Cramblit,...

Mar 3, 2022

Vera Eleanor Cardenas, 84, of Aztec, New Mexico passed from this life March 3, 2022. She was born August 7, 1937 to parents Jake and Helen Gonzales in Monte Vista, Colorado. She loved her kids; her family meant everything to her. She enjoyed picnics and watching the grandkids play. Her dog, Blanca, was her best friend. She was a devoted...

Mar 2, 2022

Jeffery "Paco" Anaya, 49, of Aztec, NM passed away March 2, 2022. Jeff was born Janurary 15, 1973 to parents, Leo Anaya & Elsie Shay-Tafoya in Farmington, NM.

Jeff took pride in his profession as a Concrete Finisher. He was a concrete legend, if you will. He enjoyed spending time with the dogs; they brought great joy to his heart....