Obituaries
Librado Aranda
May 29, 2019
Librado M. Aranda passed away at San Juan Regional Medical Center on May 29, 2019. He was born on April 15, 1930 in Coyote, NM to Antonio and Teobalda Aranda.
He is survived by his partner and best friend Julie Montoya; sons Larry Aranda, Tommy (Diane) Aranda and Albert (Starla) Aranda; daughters Norma (Gary) Tidwell and Cordy Singleton;...
Wayne Hutson
May 18, 2019
Wayne Hutson, 92, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2019 in Farmington, NM. He was born March 19, 1927 on a farm outside of St. Jo, Texas, Montague County, to Homer and Mattie (Embry) Hutson.
Wayne grew up working on the farm until he was drafted into World War II while still in...
Phyllis Duggins
May 16, 2019
Phyllis Ann (Chesnut) Duggins aka (MaMa Fitty), born May 28, 1951 in Wynnewood Oklahoma. She went to be with her heavenly father on May 16, 2019.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years Mike Duggins, her father Thomas D. Chesnut, her mother Winnie Chesnut, and two brothers Tommy Chesnut and Chris Chesnut....
Edythe Killgore
May 16, 2019
On Thursday, May 16th, 2019, Edythe Killgore, loving wife and mother of six children, passed away at the age of 88. Edythe was born on October 20th, 1930 in Concord, NH to Wilfred and Hazel Lesperance. She has been a resident of Aztec, NM for 51 years, however she never lost her New England accent. She will be remembered...
Michael Phelps
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...
Janet French
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...
Rosie Gordon
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...
Elaine Thompson
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.
Steve Saiz
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...
Brian Tso
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...
James Allen
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.
Paul Almquist
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...
Richard Thurstonson
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...
George Wimsatt
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...
Arlene Thurstonson
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...
Timothy Carver
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...
Krista Zuniga
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...
Abe Chavez
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....
Marian Sanchez
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...
Patrick Rodgers
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.
