Obituaries
Adam Sanders
Jan 18, 2021
Date of Birth: 07/17/1985 Farmington, NM Date of Death: 01/18/2021 Farmington, NM Adam is survived by parents, Phil and Wanda Sanders of Farmington, NM, brother, Aaron Sanders of Farmington, NM, and Grandmother Zantha Sanders of Kirtland, NM. Brothers by another mother: Robert Phillips and wife Kristian, nephews Roy and Benny as well as niece Lizzy, Tyson Farmer, all from...
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...
Brenda Stilwell
Jan 16, 2021
There will be a new and brighter star tonight, as Brenda Stilwell passed on to our heavenly father after a long term illness. She was preceded in death by her parents William Agnelly Rexford and Helena Landry Rexford, and Brother William Rexford Jr.
She is survived by her husband James Stilwell, son Joshua of Farmington, and niece Susan R....
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...
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 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 @...
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 @...
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...
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...
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...
Daniel Warrren Crum
Dec 23, 2020
Daniel (Dan) Crum (64) passed away December 23, 2020, in Topeka, Kansas. He was born January 28, 1956, in Lordsburg, New Mexico. Dan was a 1974 graduate of Aztec High School.
After high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served for nine years. Dan was always a proud Marine veteran and enjoyed volunteering with veteran support projects...
