Obituaries

Frances Johnson

Frances Johnson

Jan 26, 2018

Frances P. Johnson, 92, of Farmington, passed away January 26, 2018. She was born in Bear Canyon, CO near Trinidad, CO, to John & Minnie (Smircich) Benich. She was one of the youngest of twelve children.

She graduated from Holy Trinity High School in Trinidad, CO and attended Trinidad Junior College where she completed a 2 year...

Victoria Marick

Victoria Marick

Jan 24, 2018

Victoria Elaine Marick, 67, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, in Farmington. She was born March 3, 1950, in Pagosa Springs, Colo. to Seferino Valdez and Bernadine Augular.

On Wednesday, Jan. 24, we lost our beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, cousin, and friend. She was the glue that held our family together. She brought...

Kenneth Spencer

Kenneth Spencer

Jan 24, 2018

Kenneth Dean Spencer, 73, of Bloomfield, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by friends and family on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018, at his home in Bloomfield. He was born Sept. 9, 1944, in Carlsbad to David Arthur and Bessie Louise Spencer.

Kenneth graduated from High School in Cuba, N.M. Kenneth married the love of his...

Marguerite Jacob

Marguerite Jacob

Jan 21, 2018

Marguerite Jacob, 70, of Farmington, passed away from this life Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, in Farmington. She was born June 24, 1947, in Milford, Del. to Alfred and Catherine Love.

Marguerite is survived by her husband, Lawrence “Jake” Jacob; children, Kimberly Plale, Aurthur Jacob and Katrina Meredith; and four grandkids.

A celebration of her life...

Clarence Nollsch

Clarence Nollsch

Jan 19, 2018

Clarence Morey “Bud” Nollsch, 81, of Bloomfield, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, in Farmington. He was born June 28, 1936, in Scottsbluff, Neb. to Phillip Edward Nollsch and Ethel Huffman Nollsch.

Clarence arrived in Farmington in 1951, when his father, Phil, accepted a position as Parts Department Manager at Farmington Motor Company on Main Street downtown....

Luis Mascarenas

Luis Mascarenas

Jan 17, 2018

Luis Fernando Mascarenas, 83, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, in Farmington. He was born April 9, 1934, in Rosa, N.M. to Louisa Lobato Mascarenas and John Frank Mascarenas.

Luis had a passion for life. He was a hard-working man. He was proud of the 18 years he worked at the power plants. After his retirement from...

James Taman

James Taman

Jan 16, 2018

James Osborne Taman passed away from this life to his new life on January 16th, at age 77.

He had a love of the Colorado mountains, fishing, gold mining, and his special friend, Judy who brought him great joy.

James was preceded in death by his parents, Osborne & Francis Taman and wife, Diana. He leaves...

Angel Wasik

Angel Wasik

Jan 15, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Angel Lee (Roderick) Wasik. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Lt. Jacob Rohwer

Lt. Jacob Rohwer

Jan 11, 2018

It is with great sadness that family, the Farmington Fire Department, and Local 2850 announce the death of Lieutenant Jacob Shadd Rohwer, age 44.

Lt. Rohwer succumbed to his battle with cancer surrounded by his family and friends on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, at 10:10 a.m., where he was receiving treatment in Phoenix.

Lt. Rohwer was diagnosed with cancer in...

Betty Foster

Betty Foster

Jan 11, 2018

Betty Foster, 81, of Kirtland passed away on Thursday, Jan. 11th, 2018 in Kirtland surrounded by family. She was born December 13, 1936 in Broadstairs, Kent England, to Trilby (Collard) and William Berry. She was the 12th of 13 Children.

She met her soulmate Lawrence (Doc) Foster in 1952 while he was stationed in England with United...

Amari Yazzie

Amari Yazzie

Jan 11, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Amari Rose Yazzie. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

John Williams

John Williams

Jan 10, 2018

John Williams, 81, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, in Farmington. He was born July 7, 1936, in Phoenix, to Allison Edward and Crystal Williams. Services are pending at this time. Funeral arrangements are with Farmington Funeral Home, 2111 W. Apache St., 505-325-2211. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at farmingtonfuneral.com.

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Duane Lope

Duane Lope

Jan 9, 2018

Duane Lope, 52, of Farmington, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018, in Farmington. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Monty and Adele Lope. There will be a memorial service at 10am on Saturday, January 13th at the Ryder Memorial Chapel.

Ramoncita Maestas

Ramoncita Maestas

Jan 8, 2018

Ramoncita E. Medina - Maestas, 101, was born August 29, 1916 in Gallina, NM to Ramon Medina & Celestina Cordova. She passed away peacefully on January 8, 2018 at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.

In 1935, Ramoncita met the "love of her life" Jose D. Maestas, they were married for 57 years. They...

Janet Crawford

Janet Crawford

Jan 8, 2018

Janet Crawford, 78, of Bloomfield, passed away Monday, Jan. 8, 2018, in Farmington. She was born March, 28, 1939, in San Diego, Calif. Services are pending at this time. Funeral arrangements are with Farmington Funeral Home, 2111 W. Apache St., 505-325-2211. Those who wish to express condolences may do so at farmingtonfuneral.com.

Hazel Burrell

Hazel Burrell

Jan 8, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Hazel (Schneider) Burrell. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Donaciano Trujillo Jr.

Donaciano Trujillo Jr.

Jan 7, 2018

Donaciano Trujillo, Jr.

1937 – 2018

Donaciano “Donnie or Don” Trujillo, Jr., 80, passed from this earth on Sunday, January 7, 2018, at his home in Farmington, NM surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 22, 1937 in Gobernador, New Mexico to Rufugia “Ruby” Martinez and Donaciano Trujillo. Don is survived...

Maxine Fuller

Maxine Fuller

Jan 6, 2018

Maxine Fuller, 99, of Aztec, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018, in Aztec. She was born September 16, 1918, in Shawnee, OK. to Leo and Lucille Cox.

David Polston

David Polston

Jan 6, 2018

David Oren Polston, 85, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018. He was born Sept. 21, 1932, in Clovis, N.M., the fourth child of Mattie Dera (Monroe) and Francis Oren Polston. David was born in a Baptist Hospital in Clovis, N.M. and he was proud to say that he was born again and accepted Christ as his personal...

Maria Rivas

Maria Rivas

Jan 5, 2018

Lila was born on October 20, 1934 in Altura, Colorado. She grew up in Rosa, New Mexico. Lila married the love of her life, Tony Rivas, on February 17, 1955. They settled in Pagosa Springs, Colorado in the late 50s where they raised their two children, Anthony and Teresa. They later moved to Kirtland, New Mexico in 1978 and...