Thornton Lee Ashbrook, Jr., 63, of Farmington, passed away June 10th. He was born April 17, 1955 in Kimball, NE. to Thornton and Nadine Ashbrook. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. After his military service with the Army he was a plumber in the Farmington area. He was known for his signature red hat and loved by many. Thornton was preceded in death by his parents, Thornton “Chink” and Nadine Ashbrook; sisters, Janice Wick, Karen Dee...

Roger Rosenda Trujillo left this life to be with his Lord Thursday, June 8th at his home surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren. Roger was born to Frank and Rosenda Trujillo in Albuquerque, NM. Roger left his loving family in God's hands whom he loved dearly. Roger is survived by his loving wife Mary Jean; loving children Roger Jr., Shamy, Michael, Brandy, Senida Jean, Stephan Trujillo; loving grandchildren Raquan, Daquan, Roger Jude, Salecia, Kerage, Zane, Haylo, Milla,...

Dwayne Owen, 64, of Farmington, passed away at his home June 4th after a long courageous battle against cancer. Dwayne was born on February 7, 1954 in Portales, NM to Noel and Evelyn Owen. He attended Portales public schools and graduated from Eastern New Mexico University with a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Arts in 1977. Dwayne began his teaching career at Cuba High School in 1978, where he taught Industrial Arts for 5 years. He then taught at Heights Junior High...

Edward Schmidt, 74, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed from this temporary life to eternal life in heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He battled ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) over the last 8 months. Ed liked to share Acts 15:11 (that he was saved by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ) with all the medical staff and visitors that came to see him. He wanted to offer hope to others by stating “I now know that the Lord forgives us and we have the hope of spending...

Dawn Ruth Murray Derwin, 33, formerly of Farmington, NM went to meet our Heavenly Father at 1:39pm Sunday after complications from blood clots in the brain. Dawn was born in Farmington, NM on September 13, 1984 to Douglas and Waunita Murray -- long-time Farmington residents and business owners. Dawn was the middle child of 5 and is survived by her sister Deanna Murray and brothers Daniel Murray and wife Jennifer, Douglas Andrew Murray and wife Julie and...

Luetta (Lou) Fern Reidhead Lou Passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by friends and family. June 1st, 2018. After her battle with lung cancer.   Lou was born February 17th, 1936 in Superior Arizona. To Frank and Fern Reidhead.   Lou was preceded in death by her Mother Fern Reidhead, Father Frank Reidhead, Sister and Brother In law Sheila and Tony Ball, Brother In laws Jack Duffy, Gary Watts ,Jack Lofton, Frank Lofton JR., Ted...

Edward (Ed) Arthur Madson April 20, 1953 – June 1, 2018 Born in Aztec to Edward Homer Madson and Marie (O’Mera) Gustafson, Ed was a true New Mexican, having spent a portion of his childhood in Las Cruces and Tularosa before returning to Farmington as a young man. After high school, Ed left for the Navy and was able to travel the world and immerse himself in the culture, traditions, and people of Greece, Italy and Scotland.    It was in...

Clara Tafoya of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on May 31, 2018. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Virgel Jones, 96, of Farmington, passed away May 22, 2018. He was born July 27, 1921 in Edler, CO to Patrick & May Jones. He proudly served his country in the Army Air Corps. There will be a graveside service on Wednesday, May 30th at 11AM at Memory Gardens Cemetery with Rev. Tom Goebel officiating. Military Honors will be done by the local VFW.

Bobby O. Coleman, 83, of Farmington, NM, passed away May 17, 2018. He was born October 2, 1934 in Coleman, Texas to Fred & Minnie Coleman. Bobby went to be with Our Heavenly Father on Thursday, May 17th after a short battle with cancer. He as preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years Patsy Coleman and his daughter Casey Espinoza. Bobby was a devoted husband and father. He loved working on the drilling rigs and had a passion for gardening. If he...