Obituaries
Lou Ella Atkins
Nov 22, 2017
Lou Ella grew up in Long Beach, California. Around the time she graduated from high school, her father, who worked for the Veteran’s Administration, had a rapid succession of appointments that took him, and the family, to Los Angeles, Phoenix, and Denver. Despite the difficulties involved with moving, Lou Ella completed a college education in this time, attending UCLA,...
Carol Maddux
Nov 9, 2017
Carol Marie Maddux, 81, of Farmington, died on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. She was born Oct. 2, 1936, in Wausau, Wisc. the daughter of Adolph and Mabel Larson.
Carol was a 1958 graduate of St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn., with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Her career began at Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis, continued at other...
Douglas Cross
Nov 8, 2017
Douglas Edward Cross, 66, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, in Aztec. He was born Sept. 1, 1951, in Denver to James and Jessie Cross.
Douglas worked in the Ziems Ford Parts Department for 35 years.
Douglas was preceded in death by his parents, James and Jessie Cross. He is survived by his...
Drew Hazzard
Nov 6, 2017
Drew Douglas Hazzard, 30, of Kirtland was released from the bonds of earth on Monday November 6th, 2017. Drew was born February 10th, 1987 in Farmington, NM to Paul and Angie Hazzard. He was a 2005 graduate of Kirtland Central High School and continued his education at San Juan College earning his Associates degree in Liberal Arts. He then attended...
John Mason
Nov 6, 2017
John Martin Mason, 80, of Farmington, passed away Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Farmington. He was born Nov. 29, 1936, in Durango, Colo. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. There will be a funeral service at The Elk's Lodge in Farmington on Tuesday, November 14th at 1pm. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are with Farmington Funeral Home, 2111...
Frank Ortiz
Nov 5, 2017
Frank Ortiz, 81, of Farmington, passed away Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Farmington. He was born Dec. 3, 1935, in Phoenix to Leo and Elena Ortiz.
Frank graduated from Phoenix Technical School in 1955 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served as an aviation mechanic until 1959. In 1960, he married Stella Reyes in Phoenix. He...
Virginia Fabian
Nov 3, 2017
Our beloved mother, Virginia Nell Fabian, 79, passed away Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at her home at the BeeHive. She was diagnosed years ago with Parkinson’s Disease. She was in the last 2 years re-diagnosed with Progressive Supra Nuclear Palsy. She said she wished she could still have Parkinson’s because she couldn’t remember the name of her new disorder....
Craig Holiday
Oct 30, 2017
Farmington
Craig J. Holiday
Feb. 24, 1958 – Oct. 30, 2017
Craig John Holiday, 59, of Farmington, passed away on Monday, Oct. 30 in Farmington. He was born to John Laurence and Mary Rose Holiday, on Feb. 24, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1973 they moved to North of St. John, Ariz. He loved living...
Mary Louton
Oct 30, 2017
Mary Jane born October 4, 1954 and passed away October 30, 2017.
She dedicated 25 years of volunteering to the San Juan County Fire Department. She also had a passion for dogs. Mary Jane and her best friend, Laurie showed and bred Australian Shepherds.
Mary Jane is survived by her husband, David, of 45 years. Survivors include...
Kristina Basher
Oct 29, 2017
Kristina J. Basher
June 1, 1960 – Oct. 29, 2017
Kristina Jo Basher, 57, of Aztec, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 29, in Albuquerque. She was born in Durango, Colo., on June 1, 1960 to Buck and Evelyn Wagner.
Kristina enlisted in both the U.S....
Max Archuleta
Oct 28, 2017
Max Archuleta, 88, of Archuleta, NM., passed away Saturday, October 28,2017 at home. He was born March 30,1929 in Archuleta, NM. to Jose and Crescencia Archuleta. Max was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, and sisters. He is survived by his wife Susan and Daughter Evelyn and grandson David and one brother Gene and nephews and nieces. A...
Santiago Sandoval
Oct 28, 2017
Santiago Emilio Sandoval, 26, of Aztec, beloved son, and father passed from this life on Saturday, Oct. 28. He worked in the oil field most of his life. His pleasant personality and sweet smile will be missed by all. He didn’t know a stranger and was always ready to help anyone when called upon.
He was preceded...
Anna Dial
Oct 24, 2017
Anna Wood Perkins Dial, 96, of Aztec, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017, in Farmington. She was born Dec. 27, 1920, at the family home in in Cedar Point, N.M. - just north of Aztec.
Anna was the youngest daughter in a large, loving family of six boys and three girls. Her family were pioneers who came...
Kelly V Johnson
Nov 30, 2016
Kelly V. Johnson, 86, of Flora Vista, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016, in Flora Vista. He was born February 16, 1930 to Augusta V. Johnson and Susie K. Johnson in Flora Vista. He was a veteran of the US Army. Kelly was preceded in death by his sons, Arland Johnson and Ronnie Johnson; and parents, August and Susie Johnson....
