Kirk Curtis Jones

Kirk Curtis Jones, 38, of Upper Fruitland, New Mexico, passed away on March 9, 2026, in Farmington, New Mexico. He was born on January 29, 1988, in Farmington, New Mexico, San Juan County, to Curtis Sr. and Edith Jones.

Kirk attended and graduated from Kirtland High School. Family was the greatest love of his life, and the birth of his six children brought him his deepest joy and greatest pride.

Kirk had an incredible heart and an outgoing personality. He loved making people laugh and was always ready with a joke or a story. One of his greatest gifts was making family and friends feel welcomed, valued, and loved. He had a special way of making people feel important and making sure they knew that what they had to say truly mattered. Kirk was always willing to lend a helping hand to family, friends, or anyone who needed it.

He enjoyed playing and watching sports, especially basketball and football, and he loved fishing and golfing. Kirk also enjoyed listening to music, dancing, and spending time with family and friends at cookouts. During his middle and high school years, two of his favorite hobbies he took great pleasure in was working on vehicles and racing his cars.

Kirk took great pride in his career working on the pipeline as a side boom operator. His work often required him to travel and spend months away from his family, but he remained deeply dedicated to providing for the people he loved.

Kirk will always be remembered for the special person he was and for the love he shared so freely with those around him. He will forever hold a cherished place in the hearts of his family and all who knew him.

Kirk was preceded in death by his grandparents, Taylor Jones, Myrona Jones, Mary A. Lee, Esther K. Begay, John K. Begay, Ruthie Sammons, Clyde Sammons, Jeonie L. Chee, and Joe Chee.

He is survived by his sons, Theanon D. Jones and Kamerican K. Jones; his daughters, Alaina B. Jones, Auberey C. Jones, Jasmine L. Jones, and Kalani R. Jones; his parents, Curtis Sr. and Edith Jones; his brothers, Curtis T. Jones Jr. and Marcus Joe; and his sisters, Evangeline Johnson, Evelyn Benally, and Malena Johnson. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews including Jaiden Johnson, Dishawn Johnson, Jerrille Benally, Jerremy Benally, Tyler Jones, Rhiannon Perez, Jenielysha Benally, and Jelesia Gonzales.

a Celebration of Kirk's life will be held on Saturday March 14, 2026 at the Kirtland Union hall at 10:00 AM services will be officiated by Leroy Benally.