Kenneth L. Tolbert lost his battle with liver cancer on Monday May 18th, 2020. He was born on January 3rd, 1940 in Albuquerque, NM to B.A. ”Bill” and Zoy (Jordan) Tolbert. He moved to Farmington in 1962 and went to work for Frank Macaluso at a tire store that Frank had just opened. He was married to LoAnna Fetherolf and had two sons, Troy and Scott. They divorced and he married Marge Pauly in 1967 and inherited three children, Kathy, Steve and Andy Pauly. He later bought...

Lorraine Chase of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on May 17, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Barbara P. Bedonie (Nana) Barbara Bedonie, 56, peacefully entered into eternal life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 16, 2020. Barbara was born in Otis, New Mexico to Harold Harris Sr. and Vena Barber.  She spent her childhood in Kirtland, New Mexico. She attended Kirtland High School and participated in extracurricular activities such as track and basketball. Barbara met her husband, Walter Bedonie, in 1983. They married in 1985 and had three children, Talisa, Charmayne,...

Judy Carol Sanders went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 14th,2020 after a long battle with cancer. Judy was born on March 15th, 1946 to Wayne and Bertha Appling in Floydada, Texas. She attended Lakeview Elementary school and graduated from high school in Floydada, Texas. Attended Jessie Lee’s Beauty College in Lubbock, Texas where she graduated at the top of her class and received a special hair styling award for excellence. Judy was raised on a cotton farm in Floyd County...

Darwin "Dwight" Dye, 76, went to be with his Lord Jesus on Wednesday, May 13, 2020; after a ten-year battle with multiple Myeloma cancer. Dwight was a very hard worker. He enjoyed his construction-related jobs. From nail-pounder to job superintendent, and playing with his BIG yellow backhoe! He knew many people and made many friends since moving to Farmington in 1980. He helped a lot of younger men and women by teaching them and being an example on the jobs. He very much enjoyed...

Our beloved Chelsea Leah Bee, 31, was called home to her Heavenly Father May 13, 2020 in Farmington, New Mexico. She was born on April 11,1989 in Shiprock, New Mexico to Nelson and Cindy King. She grew up most of her life in Farmington and attended Farmington Schools, where she made long-time friends and created memories among us that we won’t forget. In 2005, she met the love of her life, Sheldon Bee and never looked back. She was then blessed with their son, Peyton...

Shelton Blake Dallas, 80, passed from this life and entered heaven on May 12, 2020 surrounded by his family. Shelton was born on May 4, 1940 in Farmington, New Mexico. He was one of three children born to Carlyle and Lou Dallas. He then married the love of his life Peggy Blassingame on June 2, 1962. Shelton joined the Us Army in 1958. He served for 23 years as a Firefighter and Construction Engineer Supervisor and achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class. During his years of service, he...

Geraldine "Jeri" Brack, 89, of Farmington, NM passed away on May 11, 2020. She was born December 11, 1930, in Council Grove, Kansas to Ray and Mabel Wilkerson. Jeri became a nurse in 1949. Jeri and Wilbur Brack came from Great Bend, Kansas and started a business "Modern Iron Works" She volunteered for SJRMC Auxiliary Pink Ladies for 25 years. She was also an active member of the First United Methodist Church and Women's Guild. Jeri was preceded in death by her son...

Sofie Gurule, 77, entered into the Eternal Life with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven, peacefully on Sunday, May 10, 2020, with her husband by her side. Sofie was born on March 19, 1943, in Gallina, New Mexico to Emilio and Teodora Martinez. She later graduated from Bernalillo High School, Class of 1961. Sofie married the love of her life, Jose Carlos Gurule, on April 19, 1969, and celebrated 51 wonderful years of marriage. Sofie was a committed follower of Jesus Christ. She was...