Obituaries
Veneranda Jeannette Ortega
Jan 28, 2026
Veneranda (BB) Ortega, 82, of Aztec, NM. passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, surrounded by her son, daughter-in-law, and sisters. She was born on November 28, 1944 in Grants, NM. to Martin Borthagaray Sr. and Navora Miller.BB graduated in 1963 from Grants High School. She worked at Elkins Jewelry in 1975, then at Mt. Taylor 1977-1991 in San Mateo,...
Jimmy Douglas Varnadore
Jan 28, 2026
Jimmy Douglas Varnadore, 77, of Farmington, NM passed away on January 28, 2026, Jim was born on December 9, 1948 in San Angelo, TX to Frances Arnold and Howard Varnadore
Jim was a graduate of Angelo State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He worked as a fire fighter/ paramedic. Jim was a small business owner in Ruidoso. He taught...
David Leroy Francisco
Jan 28, 2026
David Leroy Francisco, 61, of Bloomfield, New Mexico, passed away on January 28, 2026, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
David was born at the Brethren in Christ Mission in Otis, New Mexico, to Natoni and Mary Francisco. He was born into the Hashtl’ishnii (Mud Clan) and was born for the Tódích’íí’nii (Bitter Water Clan). He spent his life rooted in northern New...
Nyla Burkett
Jan 27, 2026
Nyla Burkett, 93, of Aztec passed away on Tuesday January 27th surrounded by family that loved her.
Nyla was born in Breen, CO. She grew up in Silverton and graduated from Silverton High in 1950. She married the love of her life, Bud Burkett, in 1951 and together they raised seven children. They moved to California in 1958 and returned to...
Roberto Daniel Lovato
Jan 27, 2026
Robert D. Lovato, 71, of Aztec, NM. passed away January, 26, 2026. He was born on May 25, 1957 in Chama, NM to Emillio Lobato and Selvia Moya.Robert had finished high school before joining the Army. After he was finished serving his country he came back to New Mexico, where he started working locally in the oilfield. Soon after he...
Patsy Chavez
Jan 26, 2026
Patsy Chavez, born October 10, 1937, as Cecilia Patrocinia Atencio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 26, 2026.
Patsy was born and reared in Angostura, New Mexico, and attended Aztec High School. She married the love of her life, Abe Chavez, in 1954 and together they made their home in Farmington, New Mexico. Abe...
Vamadevi Robson
Jan 26, 2026
Vamadevi (Vama) Ramachandran Robson
January 10, 1943-January 26, 2026
Vama Robson was born on January 10, 1943 in Kandy, Sri Lanka (Ceylon) the youngest of six children. Both her parents, Thanbiah and Saraswathy Ramachandran died when she was just a baby. She was raised in her ancestral home by her grandmother, Theivannai Ammal Veeriah. She graduated from the University of Sri Lanka...
Lorraine Corinne Cosby
Jan 26, 2026
Lorraine (Lori) Corinne Turner Cosby, age 76, of Farmington, NM, passed away on January 26th, 2026, surrounded by family members after a brief illness at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque.
Born on February 11, 1949, in Hobbs, NM, Lori was the daughter of James Clinton Turner and Corrine Lorene DeYoung Turner. She grew up in Hobbs, NM, and graduated from Hobbs High...
Susan Marie Michaels
Jan 25, 2026
Susan was born on August 28, 1950, in New York City to the late Nancy and Frederick Michaels. She Later moved to Southern California to live with her sister where she met her first husband, and they began raising their family. In 1992, the family relocated to New Mexico, where Susan spent her later years residing in Aztec. She is...
James Richard Lee Mahan
Jan 24, 2026
James “Richard” Lee Mahan, a devoted public servant, veteran, and beloved family man, passed away peacefully at the age of 72 on January 24, 2026, in Farmington, New Mexico. He was born on October 2, 1953, in Modesto, California. Richard was a 1972 graduate of Bloomfield High School and remained a dedicated member of his community throughout his life.
A veteran...
Bruce Dalton Gordon
Jan 23, 2026
Bruce Dalton Gordon, 86, of Farmington, passed away on January 23, 2026. Bruce was born on September 10, 1939, to his parents, G.G. and Emma Gordon.
Bruce bravely lost his long battle with cancer and the lasting effects of childhood polio. He left his family here on earth to be reunited with his loved ones in heaven. God bless you, Dad....
Erma Mae Pinto
Jan 23, 2026
Erma Mae Pinto, age 82, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on March 17, 1943, in Farmington, New Mexico, to Ernest Pinto and Bessie Charley Pinto. She was born to Dziltl'ahnii (Mountain Cove) and born for Tachii'nii (Red Running into water).
Erma was a loving mother,...
Candace Ann Marcy
Jan 22, 2026
Candace Ann Marcy was born on Dec. 13, 1948 in Pampa, Tx. to Donald W. Crossan and Dorothy L. Crossan.
She passed away on Jan. 22, 2026 after a brief and sudden illness. Her family was graced with her love and misses her smile and guidance in their lives.
Candy married Francis Marcy on July 2, 1966. Their first date was...
Jeannine Huntington
Jan 19, 2026
Jeannine Huntington, 78, of Aztec, New Mexico, passed away on January 19, 2026.
Jeannine was born on December 5, 1947, in Phoenix, Arizona. She worked for more than 50 years in the banking industry and took great pride in her work. She loved being a wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Jeannine enjoyed tole painting, yard work, gardening, and many other hobbies...
Jammie Ann Shim
Jan 19, 2026
Jammie Ann Shim, born June 15, 1978, passed away on January 19, 2026, in San Juan County, where she was also born and raised.
Jammie was an incredibly intelligent and selfless woman who always put her family first. She carried a fiery spirit and an unwavering determination, always striving to get things done no matter the circumstances. Her strength, resilience, and...
Michael Gerard Velasquez
Jan 17, 2026
Michael Gerard (Jardo) Velasquez January 15th, 1965 - January 17th, 2026.Jardo was born in Durango CO, to Richard and Martha Velasquez. He was the 5th of 6 kids. He was an 80's metal head as he was a huge KISS fan, and he enjoyed all the heavy metal bands of the Era. He loved attending concerts and had a story...
Angelina Placida Valencia
Jan 16, 2026
Angelina Valencia, age 87, went to be with our heavenly father on January 16, 2026 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Angie is survived by her sister Lonnie Spero, grandsons Jason Anderson (Renee Anderson), Boomer Anderson (Sharla Anderson), and great grandchildren Jayden, Jayce, Brody, and Ryley Anderson, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her...
Gilbert Jaquez
Jan 15, 2026
Gilbert "Gil" Jaquez, born May 18, 1938 passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at the age of 87.
A graduate of Aztec High School, Gil served in the U.S. Army before spending much of his adult life in New York City, as an entrepreneur in messaging technologies and various business pursuits. In Manhattan, his love of the Spanish language, Latin...
Gloria Carlota Garcia-Solis
Jan 15, 2026
Gloria Carlota Garcia-Solis, 80, of Farmington, NM passed away on January 15, 2026. She was born on March 11, 1945, in El Paso, TX to Ofene A. Garcia and Carlota Romero-Garcia.
After graduating from college, Gloria entered the workforce and moved to California and then New Jersey. Her career soon took her to Mexico, where she met the love of her...
Melvin Bailon Salazar
Jan 12, 2026
Melvin Bailon Salazar, 59, of Bloomfield, NM passed away on January 12, 2026. He was born on May 23, 1966, in Espanola, New Mexico Rio Arriba County to Bailon and Lourdes Salazar.
Melvin Bailon Salazar was born on May 23, 1966, in Española, New Mexico, to Bailon and Lourdes Salazar. He spent most of his life in Bloomfield, New Mexico, where...
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