Obituaries

Mar 27, 2021

Keith W. Shelby passed away March 27th, 2021. Keith was born on September 29th, 1940 in Flora Vista, NM to Benjamin K. Shelby and Nora Shelby. Keith served in the Air Force and Army. Keith entered the Air Force at the Age of 17 after convincing his mother to sign a release form for him to serve. He was...

Mar 25, 2021

Charles William ‘Bill’ Leach, passed away on March 25, 2021 in Farmington, New Mexico . Bill was born in Sheridan, Wyoming on July 8, 1937 to Wayne E. and Kathryn H. (Zimmerer) Leach. After his birth they returned to their home in Shoshoni.

Bill worked on a ranch around Shoshoni before joining the navy on January 12,...

Mar 24, 2021

Dolores Louise Glass, “Dee”, age 92, went home to be with the Lord March 24, 2021 at the home of her daughter Jan and son-in-law Bo Skeen, Aztec, NM.  Dee was born November 30, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio to Carl Davis and Rosemary (Blum) Davis. When she was three, her parents divorced and her loving mother remarried a very...

Mar 22, 2021

Trent Platero was born May 19, 1983 in Shiprock, NM to Duane Anthony Platero and Cindy Platero. He is survived by his mother Cindy Platero, stepdad Benji Martinez, wife Cody Platero and son Ayden Duane Platero. He is also survived by his brothers Brandon, Matthew and Zack. Other siblings include Afften, Bernadette, Alaina, Benjamin and Anthony. He is preceded...

Mar 19, 2021

Robert Paul Edney, 62, of Farmington, NM, passed March 19, 2021. Paul was born in Farmington, NM on January 6, 1959 to Robert Joseph & Marie Parker, and adopted by Samuel B. Edney & Ruth Inez Edney. Robert Paul Edney was a 1977 graduate of FHS. He was a self-taught musician and played with worship teams with his church...

Mar 19, 2021

Michael "Mike" Cole, age 44, suddenly passed March 19, 2021 in Brooklyn, New York.

Mike was born on July 4,1976 to Winston and Debbie Cole in Emporia, VA. Mike and George later moved to Farmington to join their dad.  Michael went to Farmington High School and graduated in 1995. After graduation Mike joined the United States Navy...

Mar 19, 2021

Jaywood "Pop" Wilson passed away peacefully at home in Farmington, NM, on March 19, 2021 at the age of 79. Jaywood was born in Marion IN, to John Mason Wilson and Beaulla Bell Higgins. Our "Pop" was a cherished father, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his sons Rick, Ron, Shawn, current partner Susan, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He...

Mar 16, 2021

Mar 14, 2021

Tracy Allen Jackson of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at His Home in Farmington. He was 53. He was born on November 13, 1966 to William (Bill) and Donna Jackson in Mount Vernon, Ohio. In 1993 he married Lynette Latner, and they had one child, Ryan. A unique soul, Tracy was very funny. He...

Mar 12, 2021

Mar 10, 2021

Martin Valencia died March 10, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife Cleo and his father Joe Seledonio Valencia. He is survived by his daughter Sara Kimmell, two grandsons Matthew and Ethan Kimmell. mother Oralia Valencia, Two sisters, Haroldean Mora and Evangeline Archuleta, and four brothers, Ralph Valencia, Chris Valencia, Joey Valencia and Jessie Valencia.

...

Mar 7, 2021

Mar 6, 2021

Lyndrith Eloi Yazzie, age 21, was welcomed by the lord on March 6th, 2021 in Las Cruces, NM. Lyndrith was born on October 24th, 1999 in Farmington, NM to Regina and Henry Yazzie Jr. Lyndrith is survived by his parents, Regina and Henry Yazzie Jr., his siblings, Laylon "Eli", Leiyalynn "Babygirl", Leilynd "Ejay", and Leighton "Edgar" Yazzie all of...

Mar 5, 2021

We sadly announce the unexpected passing of Mary M. Neuenschwander on March 5, 2021, a month before her 84th birthday.  Mary was born in Detroit, Michigan, on April 6, 1937, to Margaret Winifred (Vondergoltz) and Paul Mlynarovich.  She was a trail blazer and obtained her RN degree in nursing at a time when it was unusual for women to...

Mar 2, 2021

A.E. Huntsman, known to most as Gene, passed away March 2nd, 2021. He was born January 25, 1944 in Utah to Julius and Fern Huntsman. The family later moved to New Mexico, where he attended Farmington Schools. Gene always had a big ole smile on his face and his laugh was boisterous, infectious and genuine. There was never a...

Feb 27, 2021

Stephanie Rochelle Martinez was born February 24, 1968 to Rosie and Richard Rash in Huntington Park, California. Stephanie graduated from Escalante High School in 1986. She was a stay at home wife, mother, and grandmother (Nanny). She enjoyed crafting, shopping, bingo, and going to the casino. Steph spent most of her time with her loving family and friends. Her...

Feb 24, 2021

Russell D. Wykoff of Farmington, NM passed from this life on Tuesday February 23, 2021 with his beloved partner of 56 years, Susan Wykoff, at his side. Well-loved Brother to Gary Wykoff. Beloved Father to David Wykoff, Belinda Kennedy and Julie Ellingson. Loving Grandfather to Nathan Groth, Lynaya Groth, Sienna Ellingson, Alyssa Ellingson, and Wyatt Wykoff. Great Grandfather of...

Feb 24, 2021

Wallace "Rick" A. Slade, 68, of Kirtland, went home to his Heavenly Father on February 24, 2021. He passed away peacefully at SJRMC, with his wife Cindy by his side. He was born on May 5, 1952, in Farmington, NM to Eleanore Foutz and William "Bill" A. Slade. He was the fourth of five children. Rick was raised in...

Feb 21, 2021

Dominick Lee Atencio has left us to be with the Lord on February 21, 2021. He was born at home in Cortez, CO on January 13, 1985. He is survived by his father Ronald Atencio and mother Vickie Atencio; his wife Kayla Welch; sisters Angela (Rosalinda Torres), Brandi, and Krista Atencio; brothers Patrick (TK), and Orlando (Alicia) Atencio; many...

Feb 21, 2021

Virginia "Ginny" Sue Faurot passed from this life at her home in Farmington, New Mexico with her loved ones on February 21, 2021. "Ginny" was born September 26, 1940 to Marvin and Dorothy Bryson who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her grandparents, Samuel and Bertha Ankrom Griffin. Ginny was a wife, mother, grandmother...