Obituaries

David Jefferey Podoll

David Jefferey Podoll

Jul 12, 2026

David Jefferey Podoll, 39, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on July 12, 2026, in Farmington, New Mexico. David was born on November 4, 1986, in Sonora, California to parents Michael and Kim Podoll.

Dave had a profound way of connecting with everyone he met. He had an instant friend the minute he shook your hand. His first love was his...

Mary Ester Mills

Mary Ester Mills

Jul 11, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Ester Mills who left this world on July 11th, 2026, at the age of 86. Mary, known to many by her middle name Ester, was the absolute rock of her family. Unwaveringly strong, independent, and full of a vibrant light that guided us all.

She lived a spirited life...

Carolyn Jane " Gabehart" Allen

Carolyn Jane " Gabehart" Allen

Jul 10, 2026

In her lifetime, Carolyn was defined by her devotion to God, Family, and Friends. Her daily study of God's Word, gave her a graceful and merciful Spirit, she loved life and lived it to the fullest. Her joyful spirit was evident to all that knew her and she loved talking about her Lord and Savior, Jesus. She loved spending time...

Terry Lee Benson

Terry Lee Benson

Jul 9, 2026

Terry Lee Benson, 57, of Bloomfield, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026. He was born on January 12, 1969, in Moses Lake, Washington to Carl Fredrick Benson Jr. and Delia Armenta-Benson.

Terry was preceded in death by his father; paternal grandparents, Carl Fredrick Benson and Jean Roady; maternal grandparents, Braulio and Presciliana Armenta; sons, Paul Artavia and Lee Ramone Benson...

Waylon J. Tsosie

Waylon J. Tsosie

Jul 8, 2026

Waylon J. Tsosie, 35, of Upper Fruitland, New Mexico passed away on July 8, 2026, in Farmington, New Mexico. Waylon was born on August 13, 1990, in Farmington, New Mexico to parents Etta Tsosie and Andy Tsosie. Waylon was born to the Mountain Cove Clan and born for the Coyote Pass.

Waylon graduated from Kirtland High School. He loved playing the...

Della Maria Martinez

Della Maria Martinez

Jul 7, 2026

In Loving Memory of Della MartinezDella Martinez, 76, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family, friends, and community.Born on March 4, 1950, in Dolores, Colorado, Della was the beloved daughter of Jose Medina and Juanita Archibeque, who preceded her in death. Her life was rooted in...

Rachael Ann Ferson

Rachael Ann Ferson

Jul 7, 2026

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Rachael Ann Ferson (Gomez), who peacefully entered eternal rest on July 7, 2026, at the age of 74.Rachael was born on December 16, 1951, in Farmington, New Mexico. She was raised in a loving family as one of fifteen children by two devoted Catholic parents who instilled in her a deep and...

David DeWayne "Spud" Stockert

David DeWayne "Spud" Stockert

Jul 6, 2026

David DeWayne Stockert, age 45 of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on Monday July 6, 2026. David was born on July 26, 1980, in Las Vegas, Nevada to Bill and Rhonda Stockert.

David grew up into the man God created him to be. I thank God for the time I had with him per his mother Rhonda. He was born at...

David Leroy Hawkins

David Leroy Hawkins

Jul 5, 2026

David LeRoy Hawkins, 86, of Fruitland, NM passed away on July 5, 2026. He was born on July 1, 1940, in Tucson, AZ to LaVona and John Quinton Hawkins. 

David Hawkins returned home to our Heavenly Father July 5, 2026. David lived his life making those he loved feel cherished and important. He was a devout member of the Church of...

Timothy Michael Garrett

Timothy Michael Garrett

Jul 5, 2026

Timothy Michael Garrett passed from this life on Sunday, July 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was ready to meet Jesus, and we find comfort in knowing his faith has become sight.

Tim was born to Michael and Juanita Garrett on August 4, 1969, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He moved with his parents to Bloomfield, New Mexico in 1976....

Elihue Juanito Vialpando

Elihue Juanito Vialpando

Jul 4, 2026

Elihue Vialpando, 19, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on July 4, 2026.

He was born in Farmington on June 11, 2007, to Charmaine Lucero and the late Johnny Benji Vialpando. Bubba had a deep love for his family, and a style completely his own. He never cared about fitting in; he proudly owned who he was and what he loved.

An...

Lyndell Farris Powell

Lyndell Farris Powell

Jul 4, 2026

Mr. Lyndell Farris Powell, age 62 of Bloomfield, New Mexico was called home by his Heavenly Father on Saturday July 4, 2026.

He was born on July 29, 1963, to James Lee Powell and Edith Mae Roberts in Tahlequah, Oklahoma and was raised on the family farm surrounded by his parents and siblings in Hulbert, Oklahoma.

He specialized as a union ironworker...

William David Jordan

William David Jordan

Jul 3, 2026

William David Jordan, age 71, shed the shackles of his physical disabilities at the gates of Heaven July 3, 2026. He passed peacefully at home in Farmington, NM, with wife Karen at his side. 

 Dave was a longtime resident of Dallas and Flower Mound, Texas; Tucson, Arizona; and Farmington, NM.

 Born March 11, 1955, at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls,...

Jose Carlos Gurule

Jose Carlos Gurule

Jul 2, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carlos Gurule, who was born on October 10, 1946, in Fairview, New Mexico. 

Carlos was raised in Cebolla, New Mexico, and graduated from Tierra Amarilla High School in 1966. In 1975, he and his beloved wife, Sofie Gurule, moved to Blanco, New Mexico, where they built their home and raised their family together.

Carlos...

George Nels Hanson

George Nels Hanson

Jul 1, 2026

George Nels Hanson—alternatively known by an array of monikers, most unfit for civilized print—departed this mortal coil in the early hours of Wednesday, July 1st, 2026, at the immodest age of 69. On the auspicious day of his birth, February 5th, 1957, his unsuspecting parents, Monica and Donald Hanson, could hardly have envisaged the forces of refined chaos and unbridled...

David Allen Bachert

David Allen Bachert

Jun 24, 2026

David Allen Bachert, 53, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on June 24, 2026, in Farmington, New Mexico. David was born on April 26, 1973, in Bloomfield, New Mexico, to parents Earl and Dorothe Bachert.

David Bachert entered into the Lord's kingdom on June 24th, 2026, at his home in Farmington, New Mexico. In his final days, David found peace, clarity,...

Johnny Edgar Barela

Johnny Edgar Barela

Jun 23, 2026

Mr. Johnny E. Barela, age 69 of Bloomfield, New Mexico, passed away on Tuesday June 23, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Johnny was born on December 11, 1956, in Farmington, New Mexico to Joe Barela and Ruby Chance.

John was mostly employed in the oil field and worked several years as a ditch runner, he enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing and...

Cyril LaRay Collyer

Cyril LaRay Collyer

Jun 23, 2026

Cyril LaRay Collyer, known to family and friends simply as LaRay, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026, at the age of 73 surrounded by his children.

LaRay was born on October 11, 1952, in Farmington, New Mexico, to Joseph Collyer and Lorraine Martin. He graduated from high school in 1970 from Kirtland High School and went on to earn a...

Mack Duane Mantle

Mack Duane Mantle

Jun 22, 2026

Mack Duane Mantle was born on March 24, 1938, in La Jara, New Mexico, and peacefully passed away on June 22, 2026, in Farmington, New Mexico, at the age of 88.Mack was born to Bryan Mantle and Eloisa Padilla Mantle and was raised in Aztec, New Mexico. At just 10 years old, he experienced the heartbreaking loss of his father....

Veneda F. Pearson

Veneda F. Pearson

Jun 22, 2026

Veneda Fae Pearson, of Farmington, New Mexico passed away to her heavenly home on Monday, June 22, 2026, with family around her. She was born January 10, 1929 in Callaway, Nebraska to Almer and Alma Westman and lived a very full life of 97 years.

Growing up on a farm in the Sand Hills of Nebraska, Veneda helped her father raise...