Obituaries

May 12, 2019

Michael Lee Phelps, 28 of Farmington, NM, passed away on May 12, 2019.  He was born on January 5, 1991, to parents, Hardy Phelps and Loretta Phelps in Gallup, NM. He is survived by his parents, two sisters; Samantha Phelps and Whitney Platero (Matthew); two brothers; Eric Miller and David Phelps; his grandmother; Annie Begay; and several nieces and nephew.

Mikey...

May 7, 2019

The Little Giant:

Janet French left an unforgettable mark on life.

She was born Janet Mae Dickinson, in Grand Rapids, MN in 1925 to Florence and John Dickinson. She had two siblings; her older brother John and younger sister Nancy. She grew up surrounded by animals all her early life on the Indian School dairy...

May 6, 2019

Rosie Gordon went home to be with the Lord at the age of 84. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Bruce D. Gordon; her children Joe Gordon of Farmington, Doris Gordon of Farmington, Dianne Gonzales of Farmington and Bruce D. Gordon; sisters Josie Lucero and Virginia Mora; grandchildren...

May 4, 2019

Elaine Thompson of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on May 4, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 3, 2019

Steve Fredrick Saiz, Sr., 73 of Farmington, passed away on May 3, 2019. He was born on February 6, 1946 in Farmington, NM to William and Florence Saiz. He was preceded in death by his parents Florence Garcia and William Saiz; brothers Donald and Raymond Saiz. He is survived by his children Steve and Dena Saiz, Anita Saiz, Stephanie...

May 3, 2019

Brian C. Tso, our beloved son was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on May 3, 2019. He was born on June 8, 1985 in Farmington. He is survived by his wife Tiffany; children Drake, Easton and Zara; parents Raymond and Claudia Tso; siblings Patrick and Rachele and his grandparents Pat and Emma Burns. There will...

Apr 30, 2019

Paul Almquist, 93, of Farmington, passed away in the comfort of his home on April 30, 2019. Paul Benjamin Almquist was born in Hastings, MN, on August 8, 1925, in the home his father built. Paul was the tenth of ten children born to Charles August Almquist and Hulda Matilda Carlson. Both parents were born in Sweden, making Paul...

Apr 30, 2019

James Allen of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on Apr 30, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Apr 27, 2019

Arlene Thurstonson, 86, and Richard Thurstonson, 87, recently passed away and went to be with their Lord. Arlene went to the arms of the Lord on April 23, 2019, and Richard joined her just four days later, on April 27, 2019. They were best friends for 65 years, happily married for 64 of those. Arlene and Richard were married...

Apr 26, 2019

George Wesley Wimsatt December 24, 1927 - April 26, 2019 George Wesley Wimsatt (Pops), 91, of Bloomfield, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019. George was born in Santa Rita, NM on December 24, 1927. After proudly serving in the US Navy, he began working on a seismograph crew that...

Apr 23, 2019

Arlene Thurstonson, 86, and Richard Thurstonson, 87, recently passed away and went to be with their Lord. Arlene went to the arms of the Lord on April 23, 2019, and Richard joined her just four days later, on April 27, 2019. They were best friends for 65 years, happily married for 64 of those. Arlene and Richard were married...

Apr 22, 2019

Timothy Dean Carver was born on December 24, 1962 to Donna Mae Carver and Donald Lee Carver Sr in Klamath Falls Oregon. Tim left us unexpectedly on Monday, April 22, 2019 in Farmington, New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his mother, brother-in law Wendall Webb and grand parents. He is survived by his father Donald L. Carver...

Apr 21, 2019

On Resurrection Sunday, April 21, 2019, Abe Chavez, age 84, was welcomed into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Abe was born in Belen, New Mexico, to Abrán and Rose (Ulibarrí) Chavez. He was the first of five children in the family. At age 19, he married his 16 year old soulmate for life, Patsy Atencio....

Apr 21, 2019

Krista Leigh Zuniga, 32, of Aztec, New Mexico, joined her Nana in Heaven on Sunday, April 21.

She was born in Springerville, Arizona on June 10, 1986 to Gary and Polly Estrada Zuniga.  She is survived by her daughter Kaleigh Ann Zuniga, sisters Tiana & Cory Zuniga, brother Garylee Zuniga, Grandfather Wilford Estrada, Grandmother Ernestina Zuniga, niece...

Apr 21, 2019

Marian Louise Sanchez, 82 passed away on April 21st, 2019 at her residence in Farmington,NM. She was born on August 29th, 1936 in McPhee, Colorado to Lucas and Delubina Chavez. She was a phenomenal baker, cook and embroider. She was a caring mother, wife, sister and friend to many. She is preceded by her parents, her brother Abe Chavez...

Apr 20, 2019

Patrick Rodgers passed away on Apr 20, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Apr 19, 2019

Gilbert Bennett of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on Apr 19, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Apr 18, 2019

Dorothy Sills, 84 of Aztec, passed away on April 18, 2019. She was born January 24, 1935 in Stratford, Oklahoma to DJ and Martha Williams. There will be a memorial service for her on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 11:00am at the Aztec Church of Christ on Ruins Road.

Apr 15, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Elizabeth (Anderson) Flores. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Apr 12, 2019

Kenneth A. Goodwin 27 our cherished son, brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, and devoted friend has departed this life on April 12, 2019 in Farmington NM. Lives are like rivers eventually they go where they must not where we want them to. Kenny was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother Judith Hankins. Kenny is survived by mother(s) Paula Hankins...