Obituaries

Lucille Shupla

Jul 27, 2024

Our beloved Mother and Grandmother Lucille “Lucy” Randall Shupla, age 77 of Farmington, NM passed away on Saturday July 27, 2024. She was born on June 16, 1947, in Fort Sumner, NM to John Clint Randall and Dulcinea Baros.

Lucy was preceded in death by her husband Joseph C. Shupla, her parents John Clint and Dulcinea Randall. Brothers: Bernadino Randall, Edward...

Jonathan Jermemiah Reed

Jul 27, 2024

Jonathan Jermemiah Reed, 19, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on July 27, 2024. He was born on June 11, 2005, in Farmington, New Mexico, to Jonthan and Patricia Reed.

From the day Jonathan was born he had a big impact on the world. He was everyone’s favorite and I have a feeling he was also his brothers and sister, who...

Montegomery Bitsuie

Jul 27, 2024

Montegomery Tyson Bitsuie, 39, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, passed away on July 27, 2024. He was born on January 7, 1985, in Ft Defiance, AZ, to Clarice Barber and Wilbur Bitsuie.

Monte attended Kirtland Central High School and graduated in 2003. Monte enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed cookouts and was an avid movie watcher and...

Chris Toby Prespentt

Jul 26, 2024

Chris Toby Prespentt was born in Miami, Arizona, on July 28, 1951. He left this earth on July 26, 2024, at the age of 72 years, 11 months, and 363 days.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Esquiel and Shirley Prespentt; his in-laws, Jim and Rose McCabe; his sister, Bonnie; and his nephew, Che.

He is survived by his wife...

Francis Patrick Hower

Jul 24, 2024

Francis Patrick Hower, age 79 of Aztec, NM passed away on Wednesday July 24, 2024. He was born on October 17, 1944, in Bloomsburg, PA to Francis F. Hower and Mary Christine LeVan.

He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving his country with the United States Navy.

Francis was preceded in death by his parents and his brother John L....

William Slusser

Jul 24, 2024

William "Pat" Slusser, born on March 17, 1956, peacefully passed away at his home with his beloved wife of 40 years, Anita Slusser, by his side on July 24, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Ora Slusser, and his brothers Larry and Stan Slusser.

Pat leaves behind a legacy cherished by his family: his wife Anita...

George Kuecks

Jul 24, 2024

George John Kuecks passed from this life to the next on July 24, 2024 at the age of 94. He was born on October 10, 1929 in Glasgow, Montana to Henry and Ida Kuecks. He grew up farming but was always interested in the financial world. He was drafted and served two years in the Army. During this time he...

Billie Neff

Jul 24, 2024

Billie Lucille Neff, age 85, a beloved Mom, Grandma "Ma" and Great Grandma left our world on July 24, 2024. She lived life to the fullest by raising 3 children, working for Albuquerque Public Schools and forming the Administrative Secretarial Association.

Her favorite adventure for over 30 years was going to the Ozark Arts and Crafts Festival with her sister-in-law, Helen...

Monica Nicole Townsend

Jul 12, 2024

Monica Nicole Townsend, 44, of Aztec, New Mexico, passed away on June 12, 2024, in Aztec, New Mexico. Monica was born on April 22, 1979, in Aurora, Colorado, to parents Caroline Gayle Poe and Rodney Townsend.

Monica was a remarkable woman, a proud mother of three kids who had a profound love of Roses and painting. Her adventurous and carefree spirit...

Dorina Lorine Wilson

Jul 12, 2024

Dorina Lorine Wilson, 40, of Farmington, NM passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. She was born in Hobbs, NM on April 25, 1984, to Carl Wilson and Emma Neff.

Dorina was a romantic at heart. Her hobbies were drawing and writing. She loved journaling and writing romantic fiction. She was very artistic and enjoyed free hand drawing and spin art....

Lisa Starner

Jul 12, 2024

Lisa Ann Turner Starner

Aztec, New Mexico

November 4, 1965 - July 12, 2024

Lisa Ann Turner Starner, 58, of Aztec, New Mexico, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. Cremation will take place at Farmington Funeral Home.

A gathering will be held at 3:00 PM at the First Baptist Church in Aztec, New Mexico on Thursday, July...

Osvaldo "Wally" Esparza Apodaca

Jul 11, 2024

Osvaldo Esparza, a beloved husband, father, Tata, brother, and friend to all passed away on July 11th, 2024, in Farmington, NM. He was born on August 14th, 1966, in Ascensión, Chihuahua, Mexico to proud parents who instilled in him the values of hard work and family. He is preceded in death by his father Emilio, mother Manuela, brother Jesus and...

Nova Dean (Rhea) Smith

Jul 10, 2024

Nova Dean (Rhea) Smith

Our dearly loved Nova Dean went to her heavenly home on July 10, 2024, from Farmington, New Mexico. Born November 29, 1933, in Okemah, Oklahoma to Glover Cleveland Rhea and Hattie Simmer Rhea. Nova Dean was the youngest of five siblings. She was a proud member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. She faithfully served her Lord and...

Garland Kent Wilkinson

Jul 10, 2024

Garland Kent Wilkinson, 80, of Farmington, gained his wings and returned to his heavenly home on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was born April 20, 1944, in Lubbock, Texas, to Charlie and Alma Wilkinson. He was the second youngest of four children. He grew up in Lubbock, Texas, and soon after High School he enlisted in the Army. He proudly...

Tammy Morris

Jul 7, 2024

Tammy Jo Morris passed away July 7, 2024. She was born to Thomas and Donna Morris May 7, 1962, in Peoria, Illinois. She grew up in Chillicothe, Illinois and the surrounding area until 2013, when she moved to Farmington, New Mexico.

While in Illinois, Tammy was employed with Caterpillar, Inc. Here in New Mexico, she managed Bubble City and...

Steven West

Jul 5, 2024

On July 5, 2024, our hearts were touched deeply as we said farewell to Steven Wayne West, a man whose life was a testament to faith, family, and the joy of living. Born in Farmington, New Mexico Steven's journey was illuminated by his unwavering love for Jesus Christ, which he shared fervently with all who knew him. He believed passionately...

Cheyenne Chris Archuleta

Jul 4, 2024

Cheyenne C. Archuleta, 36, of Farmington passed away on July 4, 2024, with his family by his side. In his passing, Cheyenne was surrounded by the same unconditional, deep love he had for others. Cheyenne was one of a kind, incredibly loving with a heart of gold. He loved deeply and was never unkind to anyone. If you knew him,...

Dale Bearden

Jul 4, 2024

Although those who loved him would agree that Dale Forrest Bearden was pretty close to perfect, he was, like all of us, a flawed human being - but his flaws were made right by grace through faith in his Lord, Jesus Christ. Born in Cedar Hill, New Mexico in 1940, he remained a Four Corners boy throughout his lifetime, passionately...

Michael Randy Vitez

Jul 2, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Randy Vitez Sr. At the age of 68, in Farmington New Mexico surrounded by family on July 02, 2024. 

He was born to Helen Dojcinovich-Vitez, and Stanley Vitez, on March 31st, 1956, in Aliquippa Pennsylvania. Michael Attended Center high school and shortly after enlisted in the navy where he...

Shelley Lou McKinney

Jul 2, 2024

Shelley Lou Mckinney of Aztec, NM passed away on July 2, 2024. She was born to Paul Leland Smith and Irene Lucille Smith on May 10, 1954, in Cortez, CO.

Shelley has lived in the Four Corners all her life, she was born in Cortez, Co, and moved to Farmington, NM in High School. She has lived in San Juan County...