Obituaries

Sep 23, 2021

James Bachar of Aztec, New Mexico passed away on Sep 23, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

James (Jim) George Bachar was a lover of coffee, an avid reader, and above all a wonderful storyteller. Jim passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at home surrounded by...

Sep 23, 2021

Doug is survived by his wife Joyce of Flora Vista, Daughter Amanda of Farmington, Brother George and wife Polly of South Dakota. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and countless friends.

Sep 19, 2021

Anthony Clemente Gonzales, 73, passed away on Sunday September 19, 2021 in Farmington, NM, surrounded by his two loving sons. Anthony was born in El Porvenir, NM and was a graduate of Robertson High School in Las Vegas, NM. He went on to attend college at Highlands University, graduating with a Bachelors degree in Mathematics. He was drafted into the...

Sep 18, 2021

Waverly Thomas Calamia, 76, passed away peacefully at 4:15 on Saturday evening, September 18, 2021, in Aztec. Waverly was born on October 01, 1944, to Thomas Joseph Calamia and Evelyn Marie Gremillion Calamia. He was a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. Waverly attended highvschool at Slidell High in Slidell, Louisiana and graduated in 1964. From there, he proudly served...

Sep 18, 2021

Carlos "CJ" James Cuevas was 35 years old, passed away on September 18, 2021. He was born on September 3, 1986, in Farmington, NM. Carlos "CJ" is survived by 3 daughters, Aryiona, Chloe and Bella Cuevas. He is also survived by his mother Christine Whitehorn, father Juan Cuevas, step-mother Lupe Cuevas, grandmother Lynda Starrett, grandfather Sergio Cuevas. He was...

Sep 18, 2021

Sep 17, 2021

Our beloved Carlyle Cruz Joe passed away on Friday, September 17th, 2021 in Gilbert, AZ where he lived and worked. He was born on October 9th, 1989 in Farmington, New Mexico (aged 31 years old). Carlyle worked in the hospitality industry and brought joy and happiness to everyone he came in contact with. Coworkers and bosses spoke very highly...

Sep 17, 2021

Benjamin Paul Martinez (Benjie) was born July 21, 1960 in Parkview, NM and passed away in Farmington, NM at the age of 61 on September 17, 2021. He was born to and preceded in death by his parents Higinio and Virginia Martinez. He is also preceded in death by his sons, Geno Martinez and Trent Platero, brothers Richard Archuleta...

Sep 16, 2021

Sep 16, 2021

John Alex, 62, of Farmington, NM, died at his home surrounded by family on September 16, 2021. He was born in Provo, Utah on October 15, 1958 to Elroy and Vera Alex. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Robin, and children, Jarod, Ryan (Ashley), Andrea (Brad) Alex, and Richard (Amber) Horsley, brother, Eddie, best friend, Paul...

Sep 15, 2021

Cecil "Cay" Morrison was born to Cecil Cyrus Morrison and Maude Alice Hardy Morrison on May 10, 1928, joining his brother Jack Harlan in Picher, OK. Within months, the family sought greater opportunity in the Los Angeles area where Cay's recently widowed grandmother, Susie Brickey Morrison had purchased a home. "Angel" Cay sang in the famed Pasadena Boy's Choir,...

Sep 15, 2021

Patricia Anne McCoy, 73, of Farmington, New Mexico passed from this earthly home to be with her heavenly father and her loving husband John on September 15, 2021.

Anne was born in San Angelo, Texas and went to school in Divide and Winters Texas.

She loved to travel with her loving husband John and their...

Sep 14, 2021

Mary Jo (MJ) Ward passed away at the age of 66 to be with her Savior on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. She was born on July 13, 1955, in Bloomfield, to Eugene and Della Montano. She is survived by her husband; Marty Ward, daughter; Alisha (Cory) Tanner, son; Sean Wangenheim, daughter; Brittanny (AJ) Godfrey, granddaughter; Torince Tanner, and grandsons;...

Sep 14, 2021

Mavis Hockett passed away at her home peacefully in Farmington, NM with her loving family by her side. She is proceeded in death by the love of her life Fredrick Dale Hockett. She is survived by her son Michael Hockett and wife Kelly of Allen, TX. Her daughter Brenda Hockett and Jay Riensche of Edgewood, NM. Grand children Michael...

Sep 14, 2021

Sep 14, 2021

Mary Jo (MJ) Ward passed away at the age of 66 to be with her Savior on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. She was born on July 13, 1955, in Bloomfield, to Eugene and Della Montano. She is survived by her husband; Marty Ward, daughter; Alisha (Cory) Tanner, son; Sean Wangenheim, daughter; Brittanny (AJ) Godfrey, granddaughter; Torince Tanner, and grandsons; Ryis...

Sep 12, 2021

James Jansen, 70 of Aztec, New Mexico passed away on September 12, 2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

James was born on December 8, 1950, in Evergreen Park, Illinois to Jesse James Jansen and Virginia Ruth Arche. James graduated from Paramount High School. Later he went on to work for Worldpac Auto Parts for 16 years. He had previously worked...

Sep 12, 2021

James Jansen, 70 of Aztec, New Mexico passed away on September 12, 2021, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

James was born on December 8, 1950, in Evergreen Park, Illinois to Jesse James Jansen and Virginia Ruth Arche. James graduated from Paramount High School. Later he went on to work for Worldpac Auto Parts for 16 years. He had...

Sep 8, 2021

Margaret Pauline West "Grannie", 77, was called home on September 8, 2021. She was born on February 15, 1944 in Fayette County in Indiana to Raymond Edward Corn and Dorothy Mae Lucas Corn.

She was preceded in death by 2 of her sons, Chuck Jr and Tim A West along with one grandson, Cody A West, siblings...

Sep 6, 2021

Robert Erwin Breckenridge: Born: April 9, 1930 - Deceased: September 6, 2021. Robert Erwin Breckenridge, age 91, of Kirtland, New Mexico stepped into eternity on September 6th to join his eternal companion, Mary Lou who passed away only 20 days earlier. He spent his last days at home with family under hospice care. Robert was born in New Castle,...