Obituaries

Aug 8, 2018

Michael Pronio last his battle with cancer Wednesday, August 8, 2018. Michael was in his home in Farmington, N.M. The home he purchased with his then wife Sandra Vigil 32 years ago, the same home his mother passed away in 20 years earlier.

He was born in Hominy, Oklahoma in 1958 and moved to Farmington, N.M. in the...

Aug 4, 2018

Dorothy Ann Moya, 70 of Farmington, NM. Passed away August 4, 2018. She was born on August 22, 1947 in Bradenton, FL. To Frank and Billie Alfonso. Services are pending at this time. For those who wish to express their condolences can do so at www.farmingtonfuneral.com.

Aug 1, 2018

Gloria (Weahkee) Sterrett, age 63 of Farmington, gained her heavenly crown on August 1, 2018. She was born on April 30, 1955 to Buster and Priscilla Weahkee in Farmington, New Mexico.

Gloria was raised in Farmington and attended Farmington High School. Gloria got into her fair share of mischief in her younger years. Her favorite pastime as...

Aug 1, 2018

Doreen Yates, 92, of Aztec, NM. passed away August 1, 2018. She was born July 5, 1926 in Norman, Oklahoma to Lawrence and Myrtle Parsons.

There will be a funeral service on Monday, August 6, 2018 at First Baptist Church, 224 Mountain Road in Grants, NM. at 10:00am. Interment will follow at the Grants Cemetery.

Jul 31, 2018

Barney 'Butch' Lee Jones, 66 of La Plata, NM passed away Tuesday July 31st, 2018 in Farmington NM.

He leaves his brother, Jeffrey Jones, his son Matthew and wife Deborah, his son Joshua and wife Angie, as well as 3 grandchildren, Erik, Leah and Madeline.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Barney and...

Jul 31, 2018

William "Bill" Lee DeWitt, 85, of Bloomfield, NM. passed away July 31, 2018. He was born January 15, 1933 in Sterling, CO. to Clarence and Margola DeWitt.

There will be a memorial service for Bill on Monday, August 6, 2018 at the Landmark Missionary Baptist Church in Farmington at 11:00am.

In lieu of flowers the...

Jul 30, 2018

Joe Ann Swisher May 30, 1938 – July 28, 2018

Services to remember Joe Ann will be held on Friday, August 3, 10am, at Farmington Funeral Home, 2111 W Apache Street, Farmington, NM  87401.  There will be a graveside service immediately following at Greenlawn Cemetery, 1606 N Dustin Ave, Farmington, NM  87401.  In lieu of flowers the...

Jul 28, 2018

William L. VerStraten, 83, Farmington, passed away July 28, 2018. He was born February 15, 1935 in Portland, OR to Leo and Florence VerStraten. There will be a memorial service on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at 10:00 am at Farmington Funeral Home, 2111 W. Apache St. in Farmington. Those who wish to express their condolences can do so at...

Jul 26, 2018

Robert Moore Breitenbach of Farmington passed away July 26, 2018 at the age of 38. Robert was born August 8, 1979.

He is survived by Father and Step-mom, Allan and Angelica Breitenbach of Farmington, Mother, Jacqueline Breitenbach of Albuquerque, Sister and Brother-in-law, Denise and Andrew Smith of Rio Rancho, Grandmother, Colleen Smith and Uncle Steve Axe of...

Jul 24, 2018

Fern Ione Laughlin, 103, passed away on July 24, 2018. She was born June 11, 1915 in Torrington, WY to Carl and Stella Eaton.

Fern dedicated her life to God and was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church. She was employed as a Teachers Aide at Farmington McKinley School for 20 years and retired at...

Jul 24, 2018

Helen Marguerite Napolitano, 49, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, July 24, 2018, in Farmington, New Mexico. She was born on December 16, 1968, in Seoul, South Korea.

She attended Farmington High School, where her academic achievements earned her the Chief Manuelito Award, a prestigious academic scholarship awarded by the Navajo Nation. She continued her education at...

Jul 23, 2018

Manuel Abeyta, 81, passed away July 23, 2018 in Farmington, NM. He was born on May 12, 1937 in Los Ojos, NM to Manuel and Josie Abeyta.

Services are pending at this time.

Jul 21, 2018

Rita Colleen North, 84, of La Plata passed away July 21, 2018. She was born on September 9, 1933 in Reed, OK, to Donald and Ora Darling.

There will be a memorial service for her on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the La Plata Valley Baptist Church at 10:00am.

Jul 16, 2018

Mariano James "Jim" Cordova, earned his angel wings on July 16, 2018. He was born on November 27, 1939 in Durango, Colorado to Benedito and Carolina Cordova. He was the baby of the family. He grew up in Durango and enlisted in the United States Air Force. Upon completion of his service to his country, he met Rosalina Valdez,...

Jul 10, 2018

Kalvin Shea Corona was born January 22, 2018 in Phoenix, AZ. He passed away on July 10, 2018 at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Kalvin was born with HLHS, a congenital heart defect. He is survived by his parents Shyra Valdez and Camron Corona, his grandparents Mike & Casey Corona and David & Jo Ann Valdez, Tony and Barbara Sharp, and...

Jun 24, 2018

Margaret Frances Willinger, 82, went to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 24,2018 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born to John Edward and Lucy Bell Rhoden on March 20, 1936, in Normantown, GA. Marge worked for Furr's Supermarket from 1977 to 2001 as a master cake decorator. After she retired she still enjoyed making...

Jun 24, 2018

Sheron Jean Kelly, 70, of Aztec, NM, passed away on June 24, 2018 in Farmington, NM. She was born July 19, 1947 in Lansing, Michigan to Virginia and William Grier.

Sheron was called home June 24th after a short battle with cancer. Sheron was known for her love of life, infectious laugh and loving nature to everyone....

Jun 23, 2018

Mary Frances Joines, 95, of Albuquerque, NM formerly of Farmington, NM., passed away peacefully on Sat. June 23, 2018 in her home in Albuquerque, NM. She was born February 28th, 1923 in New Port, Rhode Island. Mary was a retired telephone operator from Mountain Bell Phone Company. With her many years of experience with the phone company she enjoyed...

Jun 20, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Shanessa Mills-Akbar. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 19, 2018

Richard Robert Anstead, age 76 of Farmington, NM, passed away on June 19, 2018 in Farminton. Richard was born on May 11, 1942 in Albuquerque, NM to parents Robert & Minnie Anstead. Services are pending at this time. Funeral arrangements are with Farmington Funeral Home, 2111 W. Apache St., 505-325-2211. Those who wish to express condolences may do so...