Obituaries

May 21, 2021

David Garcia, 74, went home to heaven with his beloved pets on Friday, May 21, 2021. He was born August 4, 1946 in Santa Fe to Fedelina and Juan Garcia. He was raised by his grandparents, Antonio and Amalia Encinias in Wagon Mound, NM. David received his Masters Degree in Industrial Arts at Highlands University in Las Vegas, NM....

May 21, 2021

On May 21st, 2021 Joshua DeAshly Lanier was ripped from our lives way too soon. He was born July 12th, 2006 to Rachel Kristine Lanier, who was taken from us May 25th, 2019. He is survived by grandparents Harry Thomas & Donna Mae Lanier, his 4 brothers Jourdan Lanier, Jaydoun & Amber Williams, Jeremiah Lanier, and Justin Lloyd. He...

May 21, 2021

Richard Mervil Brossard, 78 of Bloomfield, passed away on May 21, 2021. He was born April 21, 1943 in Walsenburg, CO. to Lyle and Georgetta Brossard.He proudly served in the United States Navy.

Richard grew up in Luna, N.M. He started working in his gran dads saw mill at 15 years old. He joined the Navy at...

May 20, 2021

Farmington- Samantha Grace Brisky, 27, passed on from this life on Thursday, May 20, 2021 in the comfort of her home.

Samantha is survived by her son Kolton Hoekstra, mother Diana Pruitt, sister Emilie York (Clinton), brother Jeremy Brisky (Samantha), step sister and brother Brianna Lopez (Jonathon), Leighton Pruitt (PJ), grandparents Faye Wagnon, Gene and Connie Pruitt,...

May 20, 2021

Charles Ray Jiles passed away on May 20, 2021 at the age of 88.

He was born to Dock & Vada Jiles in Beaver Oklahoma.

He was married in 1955 to the love of his life, Louise (Brack). They enjoyed 67 years of marriage.

Chuck served in the Air Force during the Korean...

May 19, 2021

Martha E. Smouse of Farmington, 94, passed away from this life and into eternal life on May 19, 2021 at San Juan Regional Medical Center. Martha greatly enjoyed raising African Violets, gardening and tending to her chickens. She truly enjoyed her Bingo days at the Senior Center!

Martha is preceded in death by her husband Walter Charles...

May 18, 2021

Candice Blackhorse was 37 born in Farmington August 7th, 1983, and moved on from this life on May 18th, 2021 in San Antonio surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her mother Marilyn Dee and brother D’Angelo Blackhorse, and preceded in death by her father Arcenio Blackhorse. Along with countless relatives and friends who she will...

May 15, 2021

Elizabeth M. Lucero, 93 a long-time resident of Durango, Colorado passed away peacefully with family at her side, on May 15, 2021. Elizabeth was born February 16, 1928 in Tiffany, Colorado to Alfredo and Beatrice (Abeyta) Garcia. Elizabeth was the 3rd of 14 children. Preceded in death by son Teddy Lucero and husband Benjamin Lucero. Parents, Alfredo & Beatrice...

May 11, 2021

Jamie Bond businessman and resident of Farmington, NM. passed away on May 11, 2021.

Jamie was born June 4, 1953 to Edgar and Grace Bond. He graduated with Honors from Farmington High School class of 1971. He went on to receive a Bachelor's Degree from Arizona State University.

He is preceded in death by wife...

May 10, 2021

Richard Earl (Rick) Hodges of Aztec, 60, passed away from this life and into eternal life on May 10, 2021 at San Juan Regional Medical Center of natural causes. He was a devoted husband, father and served the community as a contract plumber (Hodges Plumbing) and will be missed by all. Rick was born on June 17, 1960 to...

May 8, 2021

Ema Rose Serrano went to be with her heavenly father on Saturday May 8th 2021. She was born August 4th, 1944. Ema was dearly loved by her four children, Angela Montano, Leah Atkins, Ralph Serrano and Bryan Serrano. She also adored her 6 grandchildren,13 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. We will miss our precious Mom, sister, aunt...

May 6, 2021

Ronald ‘Eli’ Martinez was greeted in heaven on May 6, 2021 by his father Ronald Martinez and grandmother Gloria Herrera. He left his lasting impression on the community as a local coach and owner of ‘Back Alley Boxing’. Eli leaves behind his legacy of Elija, Ezekiel, and Esiah; along with his unconditionally loving wife Charmaine Martinez. “...understand there is...

May 5, 2021

TJ Williams has gone to be with the Lord. He was born in Farmington on March 21, 1983 to Ramona Kerby and Tony Williams. He was a beautiful person inside and out. He would help anyone who needed it. He had 3 lovely children, Tyrus and Trenton Williams and a 2 week old baby girl. He worked as a...

May 5, 2021

Audry Elliott Adair slipped away peacefully surrounded with love after a brave battle of illnesses on May 5,2021, at the age of 82. She was born in Olton, Texas on January 1, 1939, the second daughter of four children born to Johnnie Spencer Elliott and Lula Weed Elliott.

Audry rejoins Floyd “Doc” Adair who were married May...

May 4, 2021

Dennis Lee Hulin, 75, of Farmington, NM, passed away May 4, 2021. He was born May 2, 1946 in Walnut, Iowa to Ralph LeRoy Hulin and Annabelle Marie Wehland. Dennis was born in Western Iowa on an active farm that his ancestors Homesteaded. He left the farm and moved to Omaha, Nebraska in his late teens and eventually ended...

May 2, 2021

David LaVerne Walraven fought the good fight and left this world to go home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2021. David was born to John and Eva May Walraven on November 20, 1928, in North Bend Nebraska. David, Wally, Dave, or LaVerne as his family called him, worked hard all of his life. He did everything...

Apr 29, 2021

Joan Moore Walsh, age 90, passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side on April 29, 2021.

Joan was born May 19, 1930 to Fred and Wilma Moore in Phoenix, Arizona. She graduated from North Phoenix High School in 1947. Joan went on to graduate from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in 1950...

Apr 27, 2021

Irma Irene Sannes passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2021 with her family by her side after a battle with cancer. Irma was born on May 30, 1942 to James and Nellie Dedera in Tacoma, Washington. She was the youngest of 4 siblings. She grew up near Tillamook, Oregon where she learned to love the great outdoors....

Apr 25, 2021

Harold Yazzie, 62, of Haltom City, TX, passed away on April 25, 2021. He was born on May 10, 1958 in Shiprock, NM to Mark H. Yazzie and Mamie Charley.

A funeral service will be on May 14, 2021 at 2:00pm at Farmington Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Shiprock Cemetery with Military Honors.

Apr 25, 2021

Diana Michelle Wells "Mickey" of Aztec NM 1952-2021 Passed away at her home on April 25th, 2021 at the age of 69. Michelle was born on Feb 2nd 1952 in Albuquerque, NM to LaRue Toney and Bill Baggett. She graduated from Farmington Highschool. She worked most of her life in retail and Dispatching. Michelle was preceded in death by...