Obituaries
Debra Ingraham
Aug 26, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend Debra (Debbie) Sue Ingraham of Aztec, New Mexico. She passed away from this life unexpectedly August 26,2025 at the young age of 65. She was born in Holland Michigan on December 19, 1959, entering this world as a second child...
Elma Caroline Palmer
Sep 9, 2025
Elma Caroline Harris Palmer, 82, of Bloomfield NM, passed on September 9, 2025, in her home in Bloomfield, NM. She was born on October 9, 1942, in Redmesa, CO. She lived with her family in Colorado, Washington, and Utah. She graduated from Moab, Utah school district in 1960. She loved music and family. She met Ivin Palmer in November 1960...
Jeremy Lee Hensley
Sep 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeremy Lee Hensley, who left us at the age of 28 on September 7, 2025. He was born on May 3, 1997, in Farmington, NM to Jason Hensley and Judy Maes.
Jeremy attended technical school for auto mechanics. He had a true passion for all types of vehicles, but he...
Marvin Charles Platero
Sep 6, 2025
Marvin Charles Platero, 65, of Bloomfield, New Mexico passed from this life on the afternoon of September 6, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico surrounded by his family. He was born on November 25, 1959, at Navajo Brethren of Christ Mission in Otis, New Mexico to his late mother Marie E. Martin Platero and Roger L. Platero.
Marvin was born of Native...
Frank S. Sanchez
Sep 6, 2025
Frank grew his wings and suddenly became our guardian Angel on September 6, 2025.
He is survived by his children, Tonita Sanchez, Angelica Sanchez, and Frank Sanchez; son-in-law, Joe Lopez; grandchildren, Lashay, Amanda, Anthoney, Lillian, Shane, and Dezarie; and great-grandchildren, Sophia, Aubrie, Nico, and MeMe. He is also survived by his best friend, Diane Armenta; girlfriend, Tammy Ramos; stepson, Alex Ramos;...
Dorothy Shryock
Sep 5, 2025
Dorothy Jane Shryock, age 98 of Aztec, New Mexico, passed away on Friday September 5, 2025. She was born on December 19, 1926, in Colorado Springs, Co., to Otto J. and Alma Brandenburg.
Dorothy moved to the Cedar Hill Area when she was just eleven years old and attended school in Cedar Hill and Aztec until Graduation. She met Bill...
Michael Sullivan
Sep 5, 2025
Michael Bruce Sullivan, of Bloomfield, NM, passed away on September 5, 2025 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 72 years old.
Mike was born February 4, 1953 to Bruce and Dodi Sullivan. He grew up on the banks of the San Juan River, the second of five children. Teresa, Danny, Toni and Tami created many stories with him...
Maxine George
Sep 4, 2025
Maxine George, age 68 of Fruitland, NM passed away on Thursday September 4th, 2025. She was born on February 6th, 1957, in Crownpoint, NM to Willie and Josephine Blackie.
Maxine was a home maker, a gardener, a weaver and enjoyed herding sheep. Mom took pride in teaching her children and grandchildren to live in harmony. She enjoyed helping others when they...
Leon Ronald Anaya
Sep 4, 2025
Leon R. Anaya, 74, of Aztec, NM passed away on September 4, 2025. He was born on June 24, 1951, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Joe and Angelina Anaya.
Leon was one of thirteen children, Leon and Larry were a unique set of twins born on separate days. He went to the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. He came...
Elliott Bryson Ahkeah
Sep 2, 2025
Elliott “Bryson” Ahkeah, 61, of Farmington, NM, passed away on September 2, 2025. He was born on June 27, 1964, in Shiprock, NM, to Robert and Laverna Ahkeah.
Bryson finished high school in Shiprock, NM, and earned a college education in Phoenix, AZ. He was employed at the City of Farmington and retired from his position as Senior Operator at the...
Roger Shorter
Sep 1, 2025
Roger Dale Shorter passed away at his home in Aztec, New Mexico, with his loving wife by his side. He was born on January 2, 1961, in Durango, Colorado, to Imogean (Jean) Armstrong Shorter and Kenneth R. (Red) Shorter. Roger was one of five children.
On January 27, 2001, he married the love of his life, Dora Shorter, in Aztec, NM....
Jesse Hensley
Aug 31, 2025
Jesse Dalton Hensley was born on October 14, 2005, to Billy and Rose Hensley.
At the age of 8, Jesse chose to be baptized alongside his brother Billy and his mother, by Pastor Dave at the Journey Church. From that time forward, he lived with a strong and sincere faith in the Lord. He prayed daily with his mother, always...
David Clarence Halvorson
Aug 28, 2025
David Clarence Halvorson, 84, of Farmington, NM, passed away August 28, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 10, 1941, in Bagley, MN, to Clarence and Lillian (Hopke) Halvorson.
Dave proudly served in the U.S. Air Force before settling in New Mexico, where he worked for Joe J. Maloof Company, retiring as manager of the Farmington Coors...
Wayne R. Townsend
Aug 27, 2025
Mr. Wayne R. Townsend, age 79 of Farmington, NM passed from this world to the next on Wednesday August 27, 2025.
Wayne was born on March 31, 1946, to Jessie and Elmer Townsend of Jeffersonville, New York. He was the middle child of five. He spent the first eighteen years living and working on the family farm. After high school graduation,...
Deborah Lynn Schilling
Aug 26, 2025
Deborah was born June 6, 1951 to Bernard and Millie Schilling in Sidney, Nebraska. She was called home to be with Jesus August 26, 2025 in Farmington, New Mexico. Deborah was preceded in death by both her parents and is survived by her only sister, Vicky Howell of Antioch, Illinois, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She worked...
Stephanie Nicole Malagon-Abeyta
Aug 26, 2025
Stephanie N. Malagon-Abeyta, a beloved wife, grandmother, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and cherished friend, left this earth peacefully and entered into eternal rest to be with our Lord on August 26, 2025, at the age of 45 after a battle with cancer. She was born on July 29, 1980, in Farmington, NM, to Rigo and Dee Hernandez.
Stephanie loved being around...
Elizabeth Nadine Hoza
Aug 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Nadine Hoza, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and cherished friend, who left us on August 25, 2025, at the age of 45. Born on April 8, 1980, in Mount Vernon, WA, to David Hoza and Della Ware.
Elizabeth attended Eagle Valley High School in Gypsum, Colorado where she obtained...
Josefina Bustillos
Aug 24, 2025
In Loving Memory of Josefina Bustillos 1947–2025
It is with deep love and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Josefina (Chepa) Bustillos, age 78, who departed this life peacefully on Sunday, August 24th, in the comfort of her home, cared for by her husband, Ramon Bustillos. Born in Mexico in 1947, Josefina immigrated to New Mexico as a teenager...
Jennie Lorraine Kirk
Aug 24, 2025
Lorraine Kirk passed away surrounded by her family on August 24, 2025. She was born on July 2, 1955, to Ralph and Margaret Abeyta.
Lorraine is preceded in death by her loving husband, Perry Kirk Sr.; son, Peter Abeyta; her dad, Ralph Abeyta; brother, Nole Abeyta; her aunt, Gina; her mother-in-law, Neva Kirk; and great-nephew, Danny Buddah Sabaque.
She is survived by...
James Swisher
Aug 23, 2025
James Dwaine Swisher, (Jimmy) 63, passed away on August 23, 2025, surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors he so cherished. Born on December 8, 1961, he lived a life marked by simplicity, laughter, and a deep connection to the natural world. He was never one for fuss or fanfare - just give him a good pair of hiking boots,...
