Obituaries
Victor M. Trujillo
Jun 10, 2025
Mr. Victor M. Trujillo, age 80 of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on Tuesday June 10, 2025. He was born on April 26, 1945, In La Jara, New Mexico to Celio Trujillo and Beatrice Carabajal.
Victor proudly served as a Heavy machine operator for both the county and the state and was a Ditch Rider for Bloomfield Irrigation. Outside of work...
Wanda Jackson
Jun 9, 2025
Wanda Jackson, 88, passed away at San Juan Regional Medical Center, June 9, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born to Jacob Alonzo Heath and Lilly Jane Myrick Heath on November 28, 1936, in Hominy, Oklahoma. Wanda graduated from Shidler High School, Shidler, Oklahoma. She moved to the Farmington area in 1957 and resided in the area since. She...
Donna Renee Grau (Miller)
Jun 4, 2025
Donna Renne Grau (Miller), 62, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on June 4, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico. Donna was born in Glendale, California, on March 19, 1963, to parents Dorothy Moya and Earl Miller.
Donna was a strong and determined fighter who met life’s challenges head on including her courageous battle with cancer, which she faced with grace and...
Beverly Ann Evans
Jun 4, 2025
On June 4, 2025, our beloved Beverly Ann Evans peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior at home, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 81. Beverly was born in Houston, TX, on January 31, 1944, to Emmett and Anna Mae Teel while her father was away at war. Most of her early years were spent traveling...
Richard Bakkenson
Jun 2, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Allen Bakkenson, beloved husband, father, and friend, who left this world peacefully on June 2, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico. He was born in Los Angeles, California, on July 24, 1936. A proud graduate with a Bachelor's Degree, Richard dedicated much of his life to his work at Aerojet General, Lockheed,...
Alan K. La Selle
Jun 1, 2025
Alan Keith La Selle, 77, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on June 1, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico. Alan was born on October 15, 1947, in Cheyenne, CO, to parents Nan and Cowlson La Selle.
Alan La Selle was a true original—a weathered cowboy with a soul full of stories, some too wild to believe, others too poignant to forget....
Timothy Scott Ontiveros
Jun 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Timothy Scott Ontiveros, who left us far too soon on June 1, 2025, at the age of 32. Timothy was born on August 28, 1992, in Monahans, Texas, to his loving parents Pamela Sonja Sanchez and Mark Ontiveros. He later made his home in Aztec, New Mexico. He was...
Jose Velasquez
May 30, 2025
Jose (Joe) G. Velasquez passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, surrounded by his family, after a lengthy illness. He was born on February 1, 1956, in Durango, Colorado, to Dan and Della Velasquez and raised in Ignacio, Colorado. Joe graduated from Ignacio High School in 1974 and soon after enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he proudly...
Jairon Tracey Antone
May 29, 2025
Jairon Tracey Antone (1995 – 2025)
Jairon Tracy Antone, 30, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on May 29th, 2025, surrounded by his favorite people.
Jairon was born in Farmington, New Mexico in 1995 to Philomena T. Antone and Leroy Castillo.
Jairon attended schools in Farmington, NM, Fort Defiance, AZ, Albuquerque, NM. He also lived in Rawlins and Casper, WY. He has worked...
Irene Claire Luther
May 28, 2025
Irene C. Luther, 92, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on May 28, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico. Irene was born on October 16, 1932, in Middleboro, Massachusetts, to parents Dena Mary Guidaboni and Emile Louis Picard.
Irene Luther, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and generosity. She graduated from Middleboro High...
Patricia Crown
May 28, 2025
Patricia Ellen (Wheeler) Crown passed away on May 28,2025 in her home with family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and LaVonne Wheeler, her brother, Mike Wheeler and her nephew Adam Wheeler. She is survived by her nieces Mindy Wheeler Bailey (Robert) and Kristie Wheeler Chavez, as well as several great nieces and nephews....
Judy Carolyn Calcote
May 28, 2025
Judy Carolyn Calcote, 79, of Flora Vista, New Mexico passed away on May 28, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico. Judy was born on July 9, 1945, in Huntington, Arkansas, to William Robbie and Charlene Radcliff.
Judy is preceded by her parents William Robbie Radcliff and Charlene Radcliff.
Judy is survived by her son Randy Calcote, and grandson Wyatt Calcote.
No services are scheduled...
Christine Marie Spears
May 27, 2025
Christine Marie Lacey was born to Laura and Joel Leeds Lacey, Sr. on July 18th, 1949, at St. Vincent Hospital Old Town in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her roots ran deep in this community, and she knew everyone from the neighborhood, including her lifelong friends Marcella Ortez, Yolanda Delgado, and Barby Morin. The girls were classmates during Chris's attendance from...
N. Danny Sherwood
May 27, 2025
Norman Danny Sherwood was born in Winslow, Arizona in 1944 and passed away on May 27, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico.
A nearly life-long resident of Kirtland, New Mexico, Dan moved to Kirtland at two years old when his family relocated from Arizona. His childhood years were split between his family home in Kirtland and spending time with his grandparents and...
Cheryl Simkins
May 24, 2025
Cheryl Diane Neff Simkins, born on December 25, 1944, in Port Angeles, Washington, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the eldest of six children born to E. Lesley and Bertha E. Neff. Cheryl spent her early childhood in Dallas, Texas. In 1959, her family relocated from Dallas to Farmington, New Mexico, drawn...
Sarah June Bruner
May 19, 2025
Sarah June Bruner was a resident of Aztec, New Mexico. She passed away on May 23, 2025, in Aztec, New Mexico. Sarah was born on July 13, 1943, in Vernon, Texas to Tip and Alta Phillips. June was with us for 81 years.
Jerry, Sr. remembers her as his loving wife of 63 years and that she was a wonderful helpmate....
Flora Gloria Montelongo Juarez
May 17, 2025
Flora Gloria Montelongo Juarez, age 76 of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on Saturday May 17, 2025. Flora was born on November 24, 1948, in Emiliano Zapata, Durango, Mexico to the late Mauro Montelongo Aros and Antonia Juarez Valdez.
She loved to crochet and knit blankets, gardening and especially attending her grandkids and great grandkids games.
She was preceded in death by...
Lucy Jones Salazar
May 16, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lucy Jones Salazar, 66, of Teec Nos Pos, Arizona passed away on May 14, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Lucy was born on April 11, 1959, to the late Ben and Daisy Jones. She was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Lucy was born to clan Tt’izi lání...
Bobbie Bayles
May 15, 2025
Bobbie Jo Bayles, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away in Aztec, NM in her sleep due to natural causes on May 15th, 2025. She was born on December 21st, 1941 in McClean, TX to Ralph and Sylvia McAdams. She was mother to Cynthia Cantwell, Bud Brown, Johnna Brown, Dara McMurray, all of Kansas City, MO, Danette Cordova...
Carl Anthony Crocfer
May 14, 2025
Carl Anthony Crocfer of Farmington, New Mexico passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 14, 2025, at the age of 79. Born on December 24,1945 in Trinidad, Colorado to Robert Joseph Crocfer and Jeanette Mae Hoadley.
Carl lived a life devoted to faith, family and education. Carl earned his master's degree and spent his career as a dedicated schoolteacher....
