Obituaries
James Robert Gagnebin
Nov 24, 2024
James Robert Gagnebin, 92, died in Farmington, NM on November 24, 2024. He was born on February 26, 1932, in Harveyville, KS to Glen Wilmott Gagnebin and Elva Eva (Blair) Gagnebin. He graduated from Cunningham, KS, high school in 1950. He then attended Southwestern College in Winfield, KS, before enlisting in the US Navy. He served in the Submarine Corps...
Dorothy Jean Krog
Nov 22, 2024
Dorothy Jean Krog, 88, of Redfield South Dakota, was born August 29,1936 to John and Martha Krueger in Wessington Springs, South Dakota. Died November 22,2024 in Farmington New Mexico at her daughter's home.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Ruth, Esther, Edna, Marcella, Betty, Jeannette and Shirley, brothers Donald, Raymond, Leland and Robert and her son Gerald...
Ernestine Carol Littletree
Nov 21, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Ernestine Carol “Pigeon” Littletree (née Posey), 79. She passed peacefully at her Kirtland home on November 21, 2024. She will be remembered for her deep love of family, her warm and welcoming spirit, and her gift for making everyone feel at ease and truly at home. She...
Patricia Smith
Nov 20, 2024
Patrica was born in Ames, Oklahoma. When her mother passed away Patty was 2 years old, and went to live with her grandma Hackney while her dad worked. Her grandma couldn't say Patricia so she called her Patty. A few years later her dad remarried and they moved to Oregon. Where she met and married her husband Robert Smith. Patty...
Coltin Dotson
Nov 18, 2024
Coltin Jesse Dotson, age 31, went to his eternal rest on November 18th, 2024. Coltin was born on June 17th, 1993, to Robert and Kimberly and was greeted by his very excited, older brother Brandan. Coltin loved his dog Koda, who gave him a lifetime of companionship. He loved to go rock crawling in Choke Cherry canyon and the Rock...
Anthony Jude Mendoza Jr.
Nov 16, 2024
Anthony Mendoza Jr., 26, of Farmington, NM passed away on November 16, 2024. Anthony was born on January 22, 1998, in Gallup, NM to Anthony Mendoza Sr. and Jolene Estrada Mendoza.
Anthony lived in Anaheim, CA until the family moved to Farmington.
Anthony attended Rocinante High School, and he received his high school diploma from San Juan College. He also recently started...
Bobby Campbell
Nov 15, 2024
On November 15, three days after his 76th birthday, Bobby Jack Campbell passed away. He left this life surrounded by his loving wife, his children, grand-children, and great-grandchildren; and entered the awaiting arms of his almighty God.
Bobby entered this world on November 12, 1948 in Slaton, Texas. He was one of fourteen children born to Chester and Betty...
Clifford Dewane Blassingame
Nov 15, 2024
Clifford Dewane Blassingame, age 67 passed away on November 15, 2024, in La Plata, NM. He was born on April 1, 1957, in Farmington NM to Charles A. Blassingame and Tennie E Short Blassingame in Farmington NM.
Cliff spent the majority of his life in La Plata, NM. He graduated from Farmington High School where he participated in the 4H Club....
Susan Delite Wykoff
Nov 14, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Susan Wykoff, who passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, at the age of 78.
Susan was a woman of quiet strength, wisdom, and grace. She was a devoted wife to her late husband, Russell Wykoff, with whom she shared 56 years of love...
Betty Lee Schumacher
Nov 13, 2024
Betty Lee Wight Schumacher, 87, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on November 13, 2024, in Farmington, New Mexico. Betty was born on February 6, 1937, in Garfield, Arkansas to parents Jerolene Chism/Wight and Albert Wight.
Betty attended Garfield Elementary School and graduated from Rogers High School. Betty worked for Sam Walton (Walmart), at Walton’s Five and Dime as a bookkeeper...
Mark Bailey
Nov 12, 2024
Mark Bailey, 70, of Aztec, NM passed away on November 12, 2024, after an extended illness.
Mark was born on March 9, 1954, to Walter Ray Bailey and Hilda Black in Monticello, Utah. After graduating from Monticello High School, he followed a path into drilling that led him to work for himself, owning and operating Bailey Drilling Company, servicing the Four...
Bobby Huffmyer
Nov 11, 2024
Bobby John Huffmyer, age 91, left this earth on November 11, 2024. Born on January 28, 1933, in Carrizozo, New Mexico, John was one of five children of Sarah Tom and Robert Huffmyer.
John graduated from Carrizozo High School, where his exceptional basketball talent earned him opportunities to play at Cisco Junior College and later at New Mexico State University. He...
Paul Ray Archibeque
Nov 10, 2024
It is with great sadness that we are announcing the passing of our dad, Paul. He passed away on November 10, 2024, at the age of 83 at San Juan Regional Medical Center.
Paul was born on August 26, 1941, in Farmington, NM to Margarita (Valencia) and Eutimio Archibeque.
He graduated in 1959 from the first class at Bloomfield High School where...
Colby Williams
Nov 10, 2024
Colby James Williams was born January 6 2004, in Farmington, NM. to Grady and Jessica Williams. Colby had a fascination for Dinosaurs as a kid and could name every one known to man! His knowledge was second to none. He was a very intelligent kid who had an infectious laugh and personality! Colby was always a happy kid and great...
Abenilde Archuleta
Nov 9, 2024
Abenilde (Bennie) Archuleta, age 92 of Bloomfield, NM passed away on Saturday November 9, 2024. Abenilde was born on May 1, 1932, to Ismel and Beatris Muniz in Pump Canyon, NM. Abenilde married Eugene Archuleta on May 23, 1953, they had five children, Gloria, Isidor, Yolanda, Anthony and Diann. She stayed at home to raise her children and later cleaned...
Bruce Lewis Hare Sr.
Nov 8, 2024
Bruce “Rabbit” Hare, Sr., 90, of Bloomfield, passed away peacefully on November 8th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of wit, stubbornness, and a well-earned reputation as the family’s Encyclopedia on how to fix things.
Born on February 24th, 1934, in Bloomfield, NM, Bruce lived a full life that balanced hard work with simple pleasures. Bruce started work on the family farm...
Karen Colleen Christensen
Nov 8, 2024
Karen Colleen Evensen Christensen, 79, of Farmington, NM, passed peacefully at her home on Friday, November 8, 2024. She was born July 8, 1945, in Durango, CO, to Clifford and Elma Evensen.
After graduating from Durango High School in 1963, Karen attended Brigham Young University where she graduated in 1967 with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Business. While attending BYU,...
Helen Lorraine Behr
Nov 7, 2024
Helen Lorraine Wilkinson Behr, 98, of Farmington, NM passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024. She was born on August 26, 1926, in Rosco, CA, to William Herman Johnson and Genevieve Johnson.
Helen and her husband Don, who preceded her in death in 1986, lived in Live Oak CA for 40 years. She was a well known cake decorator for the...
Amanda Young Grady
Nov 6, 2024
Amanda Young Grady was 33 years old when she passed away on November 6, 2024. She was born on April 20, 1991, in Farmington, New Mexico.
Amanda is survived by her 3 daughters, Aaliyah, Karson, and Jazmin, her mother Christine Whitehorn, brother Austin Whitehorn, sister Nicole Harris, brother-in-law Chip Harris, grandmother Lynda Starrett, Austin II, Anderson Whitehorn, Creadon, Korlen, Natalie Haris,...
Edna Earl Switzer
Nov 5, 2024
Mrs. Edna Earl Switzer age 97 of Farmington, NM went to be with her heavenly father on Tuesday November 5, 2024. Edna was born in Croseno, Missouri on January 29, 1927, to Willard and Mary (Lewis) Furlong. Following graduation from high school she married Jack Switzer on September 14, 1946, after returning from military service. Together they raised three children...
