Obituaries

Jerry Clayton

Jan 16, 2021

JERRY DON CLAYTON On Saturday, January 16, 2021, Jerry Don Clayton, child of God, loving husband, and father of two children, passed away at age 82 from complications due to COVID-19. Jerry was born on December 26, 1938 in Olney, Texas to Gilbert and Celia (Brumley) Clayton. In 1956, Jerry was selected to attend the United States Congressional Page...

Michael Beasley

Jan 16, 2021

On Saturday morning, January 16th, 2021, Michael Roy Beasley, 67, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Mike was born August 28, 1953 in Mt Rainer, Maryland to Melvin and Laura Beasley. Mike lived in various cities and states but eventually made Farmington his home in 1980 where he and his wife...

Joyce Butts

Jan 15, 2021

Joyce Alene Butts, formerly of Craig, Colorado, died January 15, 2021 in Farmington, New Mexico. She was 89 years old. A viewing was held at the Farmington Funeral Home on January 18. She is to be buried in the family plot in Iowa Park, Texas, on Saturday, January 23. Joyce was born on May 10, 1931, in Iowa Park,...

Jeffery Lock

Jan 15, 2021

8/6/1966-1/15/2021 Jeffery Wayne Lock passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with kidney disease. He went home to be with our Lord. He lived a full life with family and friends. He dedicated his days to the love of his life, his son, Jeremy. Jeff was one of the kindest and funniest people you’d ever meet. He...

Jerry John

Jan 14, 2021

Jerry Big John, 80, of Shiprock, NM passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2021 in Shiprock, NM.  Jerry was born on May 1, 1940, in Aneth, UT, into the Kin Łichíi’nii (Redhouse Clan), born for Bit’ahnii (Folded Arms People Clan).  He worked for Phillips Petroleum for 36 years then went to work in the Uranium mines. He was...

Laurena Begay

Jan 12, 2021

Laurena “Mom” Begay Laurena Werito Begay, who loved to be called “Shama” by her grandchildren, departed her loving family on January 12, 2021. Laurena was born in Carson, New Mexico on March 23,1943 to Billy and Ella Werito. She attended boarding school in Ignacio, Colorado and later relocated to Los Angeles, California. While residing in Los Angeles as a...

Joseph Corrales

Jan 11, 2021

Joseph P. Corrales, 66, of Farmington, NM was called to be with our Lord on January 11, 2021. Joseph was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, god-father, and grandfather. Joseph was preceded in death by his mother Lucy Corrales, special nephew/ God-son Matthew Corrales, grandparents Epifanio and Susanna Arellano, Thomas and Victoria Corrales, and mother-in-law Ruth Yazzie. Joseph...

Marcus Aloysuis

Jan 9, 2021

Marcus Titus Aloysuis, age 29, of Farmington, NM passed away on January 9, 2021.

The funeral service will be held Friday, January 15, 2021 at CopperRidge Church. Pastor Arnold Ellison will be officiating. Service will be held at 8:30am, and Viewing will be at 9:30am @ CopperRidge Church. Burial will follow the funeral at Memory Gardens Cemetery @...

Marcus Titus Aloysuis

Jan 9, 2021

Marcus Titus Aloysuis, age 29, of Farmington, NM passed away on January 9, 2021.

The funeral service will be held Friday, January 15, 2021 at CopperRidge Church. Pastor Arnold Ellison will be officiating. Service will be held at 8:30am, and Viewing will be at 9:30am @ CopperRidge Church. Burial will follow the funeral at Memory Gardens Cemetery @...

Sammy Bingham

Jan 7, 2021

Sammy J. Bingham, age 81

Date of Birth:  2/14/39

Date of Death: 1/7/21

Sammy Bingham was born in Spur, Texas to Alfie (Penny) and Mildred Bingham.  The oldest of 7 children, Sammy grew up in Albuquerque and Farmington.

Sammy married Donna Sheets on August 1, 1959 in Farmington, New Mexico and...

Glendale Rainwater

Jan 7, 2021

Glendale Lee Rainwater, 90, of Aztec, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 7, 2021.

Born March 10, 1930 to James and Julia Mann in Bristow, Oklahoma, Glendale was better known to friends and family as Glenna.  Growing up as one of the youngest of sixteen siblings, life was not always easy.  Their father passed...

Raymond Phelps

Jan 4, 2021

Ray Phelps was a caring partner, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, and friend. He left this world peacefully on January 4, 2021 at age 92 to join his Savior. He was cherished by all whom knew him. Ray is survived by his daughters Terry and Katrina, his 12 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great- grandchildren. He was born to parents Henry...

Retha Elsesser

Dec 31, 2020

On Dec 31, 2020 Retha F. Elsesser (Rich) passed away after a short battle with cancer. She left the Tiffin, Ohio area to live her daughter in Farmington, New Mexico in 2019.

Born January 7, 1937 to Buford and Bessie Rich or westbrook, Texas. She married John A. Elsesser Sr. in 1955 and he preceded her in...

Juanito Cordova

Dec 30, 2020

Juanito Cordova went home to his heavenly father on December 30, 2020. Juanito was born November 30, 1994 in Alamda County, California. Juanito graduating at San Juan College. Graduating fourth, with honors. Juanito had many talents and tons of hobbies. Juanito loved his family dearly. His family was the most important thing to him. He loved to fish, ride...

Carolyn Proctor

Dec 28, 2020

Carolyn Mae Noel Proctor passed away on December 12, 2020 (Age 74). Carolyn was born and raised in Farmington, New Mexico. She was born on September 4, 1946. She lived a happy life with her Husband, Robert Ronald Proctor and her Daughter Toni Proctor. She is proceeded in Death by her Parents; Joy Noel and Ann Noel. Brothers; Brian...

Charles Medberry

Dec 24, 2020

Charles Walter Medberry, 82, of Aztec, NM, passed away on December 24, 2020. Charles Walter Medberry was born and raised in the vicinity of Elgin, Iowa. He grew up in this rural community and, as many did, started working the family farm from an early age through graduation at the West Union High School. Charles, or Chuck as he...

Marcella Ricord

Dec 24, 2020

Marcella Rose (Klaus) Ricord passed away 12/24/20 after a short illness (not COVID). She was born 08/03/46 in Garden City, Kansas to Tony and Eva Klaus. She met the love of her life in October of 1964 and they were married December 21st, 1964. They were blessed with four children. They moved various times thorough out their married lives...

Len Gordan

Dec 22, 2020

Len Calvin Gordon Sr. (Bronc) passed away December, 22, 2020. Beloved Father and friend to many is now with his heavenly Father, Jesus Christ.  He was born in Farmington NM August 4, 1939. He loved the open road and always had stories to tell about his adventures. He served proudly in the US Airforce.  He was loved by many...

Dale Gall

Dec 22, 2020

Dale Reuben Gall, of Farmington, was called home suddenly by his Maker, on December 22, 2020, to that big beautiful golf course in the sky. Dale was born on April 29, 1946 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to John Gall, Jr. and Magdalena Muller Gall. Dale was the youngest of 8 children. When Dale was a young boy the family moved...

Robert Armendariz

Dec 22, 2020

Roberto Ramirez Armendariz, 76, of Farmington passed away at home listening to Mona Lisa by Nat King Cole. He was born in Chihuahua Mexico and raised in Hobbs, Nm where he then joined the Army and the Peace Corp constructing bridges in Peru. After College, he settled down to raise a family in Farmington. His greatest passion was teaching....