Obituaries
George Kuecks
Jul 24, 2024
George John Kuecks passed from this life to the next on July 24, 2024 at the age of 94. He was born on October 10, 1929 in Glasgow, Montana to Henry and Ida Kuecks. He grew up farming but was always interested in the financial world. He was drafted and served two years in the Army. During this time he...
Billie Neff
Jul 24, 2024
Billie Lucille Neff, age 85, a beloved Mom, Grandma "Ma" and Great Grandma left our world on July 24, 2024. She lived life to the fullest by raising 3 children, working for Albuquerque Public Schools and forming the Administrative Secretarial Association.
Her favorite adventure for over 30 years was going to the Ozark Arts and Crafts Festival with her sister-in-law, Helen...
Monica Nicole Townsend
Jul 12, 2024
Monica Nicole Townsend, 44, of Aztec, New Mexico, passed away on June 12, 2024, in Aztec, New Mexico. Monica was born on April 22, 1979, in Aurora, Colorado, to parents Caroline Gayle Poe and Rodney Townsend.
Monica was a remarkable woman, a proud mother of three kids who had a profound love of Roses and painting. Her adventurous and carefree spirit...
Dorina Lorine Wilson
Jul 12, 2024
Dorina Lorine Wilson, 40, of Farmington, NM passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. She was born in Hobbs, NM on April 25, 1984, to Carl Wilson and Emma Neff.
Dorina was a romantic at heart. Her hobbies were drawing and writing. She loved journaling and writing romantic fiction. She was very artistic and enjoyed free hand drawing and spin art....
Lisa Starner
Jul 12, 2024
Lisa Ann Turner Starner
Aztec, New Mexico
November 4, 1965 - July 12, 2024
Lisa Ann Turner Starner, 58, of Aztec, New Mexico, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. Cremation will take place at Farmington Funeral Home.
A gathering will be held at 3:00 PM at the First Baptist Church in Aztec, New Mexico on Thursday, July...
Osvaldo "Wally" Esparza Apodaca
Jul 11, 2024
Osvaldo Esparza, a beloved husband, father, Tata, brother, and friend to all passed away on July 11th, 2024, in Farmington, NM. He was born on August 14th, 1966, in Ascensión, Chihuahua, Mexico to proud parents who instilled in him the values of hard work and family. He is preceded in death by his father Emilio, mother Manuela, brother Jesus and...
Nova Dean (Rhea) Smith
Jul 10, 2024
Nova Dean (Rhea) Smith
Our dearly loved Nova Dean went to her heavenly home on July 10, 2024, from Farmington, New Mexico. Born November 29, 1933, in Okemah, Oklahoma to Glover Cleveland Rhea and Hattie Simmer Rhea. Nova Dean was the youngest of five siblings. She was a proud member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. She faithfully served her Lord and...
Garland Kent Wilkinson
Jul 10, 2024
Garland Kent Wilkinson, 80, of Farmington, gained his wings and returned to his heavenly home on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was born April 20, 1944, in Lubbock, Texas, to Charlie and Alma Wilkinson. He was the second youngest of four children. He grew up in Lubbock, Texas, and soon after High School he enlisted in the Army. He proudly...
Tammy Morris
Jul 7, 2024
Tammy Jo Morris passed away July 7, 2024. She was born to Thomas and Donna Morris May 7, 1962, in Peoria, Illinois. She grew up in Chillicothe, Illinois and the surrounding area until 2013, when she moved to Farmington, New Mexico.
While in Illinois, Tammy was employed with Caterpillar, Inc. Here in New Mexico, she managed Bubble City and...
Steven West
Jul 5, 2024
On July 5, 2024, our hearts were touched deeply as we said farewell to Steven Wayne West, a man whose life was a testament to faith, family, and the joy of living. Born in Farmington, New Mexico Steven's journey was illuminated by his unwavering love for Jesus Christ, which he shared fervently with all who knew him. He believed passionately...
Cheyenne Chris Archuleta
Jul 4, 2024
Cheyenne C. Archuleta, 36, of Farmington passed away on July 4, 2024, with his family by his side. In his passing, Cheyenne was surrounded by the same unconditional, deep love he had for others. Cheyenne was one of a kind, incredibly loving with a heart of gold. He loved deeply and was never unkind to anyone. If you knew him,...
Dale Bearden
Jul 4, 2024
Although those who loved him would agree that Dale Forrest Bearden was pretty close to perfect, he was, like all of us, a flawed human being - but his flaws were made right by grace through faith in his Lord, Jesus Christ. Born in Cedar Hill, New Mexico in 1940, he remained a Four Corners boy throughout his lifetime, passionately...
Michael Randy Vitez
Jul 2, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Randy Vitez Sr. At the age of 68, in Farmington New Mexico surrounded by family on July 02, 2024.
He was born to Helen Dojcinovich-Vitez, and Stanley Vitez, on March 31st, 1956, in Aliquippa Pennsylvania. Michael Attended Center high school and shortly after enlisted in the navy where he...
Shelley Lou McKinney
Jul 2, 2024
Shelley Lou Mckinney of Aztec, NM passed away on July 2, 2024. She was born to Paul Leland Smith and Irene Lucille Smith on May 10, 1954, in Cortez, CO.
Shelley has lived in the Four Corners all her life, she was born in Cortez, Co, and moved to Farmington, NM in High School. She has lived in San Juan County...
Lisa Johnson
Jun 30, 2024
In loving memory of Lisa Adele Johnson, age 65, who peacefully departed this life on June 30th, 2024.
Lisa lived a life that was a testament to compassion, generosity, and resilience. She was known for her devotion to the Lord, her unwavering faith and her heart of service. Lisa cherished her family above all else and her love for them showed...
Leo R. Fuller
Jun 25, 2024
Leo Fuller, a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2024, in Bullhead City, AZ. Born on September 24, 1934, in Bloomfield, NM, Leo lived a full and adventurous life, deeply cherished by many who knew him.
Leo was the son of Schuyler S. Fuller and Bessie O. Adair. He spent his early years in Bloomfield, where...
Orlando Leopoldo Armijo
Jun 25, 2024
Orlando L. Armijo, 69, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on June 25, 2024, in Farmington, New Mexico. Orlando was born on July 9, 1954, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to parents Petronila (Lilly) Armijo & Diego Armijo.
Orlando Armijo was Amazing Husband to his wife of 52 years he always put his family first. He started working in the oilfield at...
Esther Sandoval
Jun 23, 2024
Our beloved mother reunited with her husband on June 23, 2024, surrounded by her children at the age of 95. She was loved very much by all who knew her.
Born May 9, 1929 to Toribio & Matiana Valdez in Blanco, NM. Esther married Joe (Jake) Sandoval on December 13, 1947. They had 10 children that they raised with so much...
Aaliyah Nicky Young
Jun 22, 2024
Aaliyah Nicky Young was born on February 23, 2023. She had her own personality from the start. Aaliyah had her own taste in music and liked her own shows. She was a brilliant baby. She taught herself how to roll and sit up. Aaliyah had a 12-word vocabulary and just said her first 2 syllable word. She had learned to...
Harold Pepin
Jun 19, 2024
Harold F. Pepin went to be with his Heavenly Father on the morning of Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at his home in Cedar Hill, NM, after a long battle with lung cancer. He was born on June 24, 1945, to Willie F. Pepin and Nellie Jane Pepin in Farmington, NM.
Harold retired from Triple S Trucking where he was shop...
