Maria Cecilia Campbell

Maria (Sheila) Cecilia Campbell was born in Pagosa Springs, CO to Jesus Maria Martinez and Maria Antonia Fernandez-Martinez. The only girl with 5 brothers, she had the nickname of "Rocky" as a young girl. 

She met a young man from Arkansas who had told everyone in town except her that they were going to get married. Thank goodness for him that Sheila kinda liked him too and said yes! They were married June 2, 1962, and spend 41 wonderful years together until James was called home May 14, 2003. Out of their love 3 children were born. James in 1964, Brian in 1968, and Catrina in 1970. 

After moving to Bloomfield, NM in 1975, Sheila started working at Central Primary School as a teaching assistant where she stayed until retiring in 2005. 

She was always available for her children and grandchildren. From 2018 to 2024 she cared for both of her grandchildren Lorna and Anthony. 

Shelia is preceded in death by her loving husband James M. Campbell Sr., parents Jesus Martinez and Maria Matinez, brothers Joe Dan Martinez, Demetero Martinez, Mel Martinez, and Orlando Martinez, grandparents Benerd Fernandez, Cecilia Fernandez (Great Grandma Shelia), Seferino Martinez, and Catalina Archuleta Martinez. 

She is survived by her sons Brian L. Campbell and James M. Campbell Jr., daughter Catrina Brewer, and brother Benertio S. Martinez. 

A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday October 18th, 2025, at Farmington Funeral Home. 

Honorary Pallbearers are Ben Martinez Jr., Mathew Martinez, Jerome Martinez, Don Brewer, Tim Martinez, Donnie Brewer, Russ Ivie, and Tim Hoffman. 

My brothers and I had no idea how many people's lives our mother touched. We're finding out daily how dear she was to so many people. We find peace in knowing that she is back where she's wanted to be with the love of her life James.