Obituaries

Apr 9, 2020

Jennifer Mayberry Barnett, 29, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, April 09, 2020. She was born April 07, 1991 in Farmington, daughter of Kieth Mayberry and Ruby Jaquez Smith. Jennifer was preceded in death by her father, Kieth Mayberry and grandfather, Pete Jaquez. Jennifer was a young mother. She will be greatly missed. Jennifer leaves behind her husband, Eric; two...

Apr 8, 2020

Marie Shondee was born March 5, 1938 in Kayenta, AZ to Homer and Mary Tinhorn. She was the oldest of four children. As a teenager she went to Phoenix Indian School where she met her husband Freddie Shondee. Together they had six wonderful children; Elsa, Frederick, Marlene, Franklin, Virginia, and Tammie. She spent most of her life raising her...

Mar 31, 2020

Wilberth Martiñon-Garcia

Bloomfield - Wilberth Martiñon-Garcia, born June 2, 1983 in Rancho La Oaxaqueña, Tabasco, Mexico, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, March 31, 2020. Wilberth made his home in Bloomfield, NM with his wife (Brandy Martiñon) and 3 children (Sienna Martiñon, Isabella Martiñon, and Lincoln Martiñon). He had a great love for...

Mar 29, 2020

Teresa Easterling was born May 22, 1920 and went to her heavenly home on March 29, 2020.  This was two months short of her 100th birthday. Having lived a long and robust life here in the Four Corners; she was ready and prepared to meet her Lord and master.

Teresa who was christened Teresina Isabel Chavez was...

Mar 26, 2020

Kenneth Richard Denning August 19, 1943 March 26, 2020 Ken Denning, 76, left his earthly home in Farmington, NM, to go to his heavenly home, on March 26, 2020. He was born August 19, 1943 in Kew Gardens, NY to William and Rose (Buynie) Denning Ken attended schools in Lynbrook and Oceanside, NY graduating from Oceanside H.S. in June 1961....

Mar 26, 2020

Timothy Jacob Martinez changed addresses on March 26, 2020 and now resides with our Lord Jesus Christ. He was the wonderful son of Timmy and Anita Martinez, the fun-loving brother of Mandy (Mattie) Snow and Valerie (Brandon)Ferrari. Tim was the best uncle ever to Gaige, Ally, Jordyn, Vin, Raven and little Eli. Hanging out with their Uncle Tim was...

Mar 26, 2020

Laura Louise English Arrington, 89, passed to her Heavenly reward March 26, 2020, in Farmington, NM. A longtime resident of Freeport and Lake Jackson, Texas, Laura resided the last 12 years in Tucson, Ariz., then Farmington. Born April 7, 1930, in Corsicana, Texas, to parents Edgar and Eva Sylvester English, Laura moved at age 12 with her family from...

Mar 25, 2020

Jesus Alba-Contreraz (71), of Bloomfield, NM, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020. He was born to Irineo Alba and Guadalupe Contreraz de Alba on June 4, 1948 Colonia 20 de Noviembre, Zacatecas, Mexico. He was the fourth of seven children to Irineo and Guadalupe; Narciso, Juan, Cruz, Jesus, Pablo, Alfredo, and Francisco. He married Gabriela Vasquez de Alba on...

Mar 17, 2020

Dr. James C. Henderson age 87, of Farmington, New Mexico passed away March 17, 2020 in Farmington after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.  He was born to Dewey and Vina Henderson in Durango, Colorado on March 13, 1933.

James was an Army veteran enlisting on April 2, 1953 and honorably discharged on March 16, 1955.

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Mar 16, 2020

Donald R. Pollard peacefully transitioned on March 16, 2020, in Farmington, New Mexico with his family, beloved nurses and caregivers easing his journey. We are forever grateful for the many caregivers that loved him and cared for him with grace and dignity, during this time. He was born in Long Beach, California, October 19, 1932. Don served his country...

Mar 15, 2020

Brian Linward Burns passed away on March 15, 2020 after a 6 month battle with cancer. He was born on January 9th, 1973 in Silver City New Mexico to Robert “Bobby” Dale Burns and Leta Ann (Goldston) Burns. The family, to include brother Kevin Burns, lived in Tyrone, New Mexico. The family later moved to property near Silver City...

Mar 9, 2020

Steven Alan West, born February 20, 1954, quietly left this earth March 9, 2020 and reunited in heaven with his parents, GT and Lequetta West. He graduated from Kirtland Central High School. Steve worked in the TX oil patch, was a security guard at PNM and a caregiver to his grandmothers and parents. Steve was artistic, liked dancing, playing...

Mar 9, 2020

Thomas E. Ashley, 78, of Farmington, passed away on March 9th. He was born on September 26, 1941 in Farmington to William and Alletta Ashley. We lost one great man! Our fishing buddy has gone to a big lake in the sky. Tom had a great life, starting his career in the electrical field along side his dad when...

Mar 9, 2020

Randall C Roberts went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 9th 2020. He was born on September 16, 1953, in Oklahoma and moved to Farmington in 1961. Randy met his wife, Sandy, in 1971 and they wed in 1972. His father, Ewel Roberts, precedes him in death. He is survived by his wife, Sandy, his son...

Mar 7, 2020

Charlene Cole, 83, of Farmington passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at SJRMC with her husband, Dr. Rosser R. Cole, holding her hand. Charlene was born on October 31, 1936, in Henryetta, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late Charles L. and Helen K. (Bodzek) Blackmon. Charlene was a 1954 graduate of Henryetta High School where she was a majorette...

Mar 5, 2020

Becky Washburn, 79, beloved wife, mother, a grandmother, sister and friend passed from this life on March 5, 2020, in Farmington, NM. She was born in Los Angeles, California, to Gerald and Cleo Jenkins. Much of her childhood was spent in California. Her family later settled in Aztec, New Mexico, where she attended junior high and high school. After...

Mar 2, 2020

Sylvester (Syl) Beasley, 91, was called home by his Lord and Savior in heaven as he passed from his earthly home in Farmington, NM on Monday, March 2nd. He was born May 28th, 1928 in La Lande, NM to Virginia Irene Harper & Roy Beasley.  Syl was taken at an early age by his father & raised by his...

Mar 1, 2020

Dora Nell “Pat” Wimpy was born October 11, 1934, in Gallup, NM, the second child born to Daniel L. and Dora E. Kitchell. She was a very adventurous little girl and loved all animals, not afraid to grab a stray horse, jump on bareback and go for a ride. The family moved to Albuquerque in 1944 where she graduated...

Feb 29, 2020

For all of us, Pat left too suddenly, too soon, and his absence is almost too much to bear. He was born in Denver, CO to Stan and Mary Vandre on February 9, 1960 and left this earth on February 29, 2020. Pat is survived by his sons, Matthew (Phoenix, AZ) and Justin (Denver, CO); stepdaughter, Jennifer (Denver, CO);...

Feb 28, 2020

Kevin J. Sanchez, 42, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Midland, TX 2/28/20.  He was born 8/19/77 in Monticello, UT.

Kevin had a huge heart and had a laugh that would make everyone around him laugh.  His gentle spirit and love for everyone around him will be remembered by all that knew him.  Kevin loved his...