Obituaries
Richard Martin Wellnitz
Oct 20, 2024
Richard Martin Wellnitz, born April 8, 1957, passed away on October 24, 2024, at his home in Farmington, NM, at the age of 67. He was born in Minneapolis, MN to Marvin Emery and Geraldine Elaine (Helland) Wellnitz.
Richard was the third of six children. He called many places in the US home, including Minnesota, Florida, California, Idaho, and New Mexico....
Charles Allen Fred
Oct 20, 2024
Charles Allen Fred was Called into the arms of Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, on October 20,2024, at the age of 79. Charles has been welcomed into heaven by his beloved mother, Ida Jo Adamson. He grew up in Farmington, New Mexico and joined the military shortly after he graduated from Farmington High School. He was loved by many...
Jerel Pete Salazar
Oct 20, 2024
On Sunday, October 20th, 2024, Jerel Pete Salazar, loving son and father, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 28. He was born January 7, 1996, in Alamosa, Colorado, to Angel Marie Espinoza and Jerome Salazar.
Although Jerel’s main passions in life were his daughters, Neveah Mae Salazar and Nalah Marie Salazar, and the great outdoors, he loved...
Marian Gail Baker Stock
Oct 20, 2024
Marian Gail Baker Stock, born on November 18, 1949, in Selma, Alabama, to Albert Marion and Julia Inez Baker, lived a life filled with faith, love and adventure. A devoted lifetime member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Gail graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Education from Brigham Young University in 1971. She began her teaching...
Ralph Trotter
Oct 19, 2024
Ralph Trotter, a cherished husband, father, and community member, passed away October 19, 2024 in Farmington, NM at age 75. Born on April 2, 1949 in Richmond, VA to Capt William O. and Verna "Bunny" Trotter, Ralph was a true explorer of life from his earliest days. His childhood as an army brat saw him traversing from El Paso, TX...
Melba Rose Frame
Oct 19, 2024
Melba Rose Frame (Melba Rose Cundiff)
July 13, 1934 – October 19, 2024
Melba Rose Frame, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024. She was 90 years old.
Born on July 13, 1934, in Bayfield Colorado. Melba spent her life serving and loving those around her. Her generosity, thoughtfulness and selflessness defined her character. She had a...
Patricia Lynn White
Oct 18, 2024
Patricia Lynn White, 81, of Farmington, passed away peacefully at her home on October 18, 2024. She was born on January 9, 1943 in Kingman, AZ to Noel M. & Charlotte E. Epperson and lived in Chloride, AZ. In December of 1949 they later relocated to Elfrida, AZ where she grew up helping in the family grocery store The Valley...
Adam David Jim
Oct 18, 2024
Adam David Jim was born on September 18, 1995, in Shiprock, New Mexico, to Leland and Theresa Jim. He attended Open Bible Christian Academy in Waterflow, New Mexico from K-4 to 12th grade, attended Berean Baptist College in Jacksonville, Florida from 2014-2016 and then later studied at Northern New Mexico IEC to be a Journeyman Electrician. He later went on...
Fernando Varela Gonzales
Oct 14, 2024
Fernando Varela Gonzales, 91, of Flora Vista, New Mexico, passed away on October 14, 2024, in Farmington, New Mexico. Fernando was born on April 10, 1933, in Metcalf, Arizona to parents Jesus Gonzales and Jesusita Varela Gonzales.
Fernando Varela Gonzales went to be with our Lord & Savior, his beloved wife Raquel Montaya Gonzales and their babies Mary and Ruth on...
Carilu "Cari" Drake
Oct 13, 2024
Carilu (Cari) Drake, 49, of Aztec, New Mexico, passed away on October 13, 2024. Born on April 4, 1975, in Los Angeles, California to Jose and Graciela Gomez, Cari’s life was a shining example of love and kindness.
Cari is survived by her husband, Kenny Drake; her children, Bret & Ashlee Taylor, Tyler & Deseree McDaugale, and Alexis Drake; and her...
Michael Eugene Farley
Oct 12, 2024
Michael Eugene Farley Devoted Husband, Son, Brother, and Friend It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael E. Farley, a beloved husband, son, brother, and friend, who left us too soon. Michael passed away on October 12, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, joy, and a passion for life that touched everyone who knew him.
Born...
Cody Curley Padilla
Oct 11, 2024
In loving memory, we pay respect to Cody Curley Padilla. His loving parents, Curtis Curley Padilla and Roberta Padilla along with family and friends around the world will forever remember this amazing man.
Cody was born early on the snowy morning of January 5, 1987, in Shiprock NM. He was given his Navajo name by his Maternal Grandfather. His father named...
Joyce McKee Lameire
Oct 9, 2024
Joyce McKee Wallace Lameire, age 62 of Aztec, NM, passed away Wednesday October 9, 2024, in Farmington, NM. She was born on September 29, 1962, in Socorro, NM to Robert Wallace and Cathy Hanna. Joyce was employed as a Speech Language Pathologist with Guardian Angel Home Health since 2014. She achieved a Master of Arts Degree from New Mexico State...
Lynn Hugh Sterling
Oct 6, 2024
Lynn Hugh Sterling, 84, of Aztec, passed away at his home on October 6, 2024. He was born November 3, 1939 in Kirtland to Hugh and Iva Sterling.
Lynn attended Farmington schools and graduated in 1958. Getting to school daily meant saddling horses with his brother and each would ride double with a sister. They had to cross the San Juan...
Bonnie Jean Rossmiller
2024
Bonnie Jean Rossmiller of Durango, Colorado, passed away at the age of 93 on the morning of Sunday, October 6, of natural causes. Bonnie was the wife of Wilbur Rossmiller, who moved to Durango in 1968 to buy a house and raise a family. She worked as an office manager for Graden’s Mercantile on Main Street in Durango for many...
Audra Celeste Lozano
Oct 5, 2024
Audra Celeste Lozano (Gonzales), 44, of Farmington, NM, spread her wings and took flight on October 5, 2024, in Denver, Colorado. Born on August 9, 1980, in Laramie, Wyoming, to Bobby Ray Gonzales and Evelyn Mae Gonzales, Audra was a free spirit who embraced life with open arms and an open heart.
From a young age, Audra was a vibrant soul,...
Robert Isaac Sipe
Oct 2, 2024
Robert Isaac Sipe passed on October 2, 2024, at Cranes Roost in Aztec at the age of 90 years old. Robert was born on March 25, 1934, in Aqua Zarca, NM to Clarence E. and Sylvia Duke Sipe. He married Betty Herbel on July 31, 1953, in Aztec, N.M. Robert was always a good provider for his family. He worked...
Kevin Vess Wells
Oct 2, 2024
Kevin Vess Wells, aged 72, of Kirtland, NM, in San Juan County, passed away on Wednesday October 2, 2024. Kevin was the youngest child born to Leon Reginald “Mackie” Wells and Florease Elizabeth Impola. Kevin was a cherished member of his community and a pillar of strength and guidance for his family and friends. Kevin’s professional life was marked by...
Rena Hill
Sep 30, 2024
Rena Mae Hill, born on April 22, 1949, in Durango, CO, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024, at the age of 75, surrounded by loved ones. Rena will be remembered as a devoted mother to her son David Hill and a cherished sister to Linda Stephenson and Beverly Vieyra.
Rena was preceded in death by her parents Otis Black, Naomi...
John Edminster Jr.
Sep 29, 2024
John Edminster Jr., 74, of Aztec, New Mexico, passed away on September 29, 2024, in Aztec, New Mexico. John was born on August 5, 1949, in Austin, Texas, to parents John and Connie Edminster.
John has a passionate love for Harley Davidson and his talents on a Bike were amazing. In his early years you could always catch him out riding!...
