Obituaries
James Willis Brown
May 24, 2024
James Willis (Jim) Brown, age 74 passed from this life into eternity May 24, 2024. He was a resident of Farmington, New Mexico. Jim was born December 5, 1949, in Albuquerque, NM to Maude Ann (Hutton) Brown and Robert E Brown.
Jim was a veteran, MSG E-8 having retired from the Army in 1990 after 20 years of service with many...
Justin Cal Begaye
May 23, 2024
Justin Cal Begaye, 28, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on May 23, 2024, in Farmington, New Mexico.
Justin was born on January 12, 1996, in Farmington, New Mexico, to parents Janice Filfred and Calvin Begaye. Born to Salt clan/ Born for Coytoe Pass.
Justin loved music. He loved to be at the park with his children. Justin was a very loving...
Jennifer Nicole Shoemake
May 22, 2024
Jennifer Nicole Shoemake was called to Heaven on May 22, 2024, in Farmington, NM, at the age of 51 after a hard-fought six-year battle, with metastatic breast cancer. During this time, she didn’t sit around waiting for the call, she lived her life to the best of her abilities. Jennifer’s life was marked by her vibrant personality and her love...
Charleston Begay Jr
May 18, 2024
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Dana Nelson
May 18, 2024
Dana Denise Nelson (Camp), 65, was called home to be with The Lord on Saturday, May 18. After a prolonged illness, she died peacefully surrounded by her family.
Dana was born on October 20, 1958, in Hobbs, New Mexico to Tommy Camp and Mona Tappan. Her family moved to the Four Corners region during her middle school years and Dana graduated...
Denise Greenleaf
May 14, 2024
Denise Marie Greenleaf, aged 49, a beloved resident of Aztec, NM, passed away on May 14, 2024, in Farmington, NM. She was born on May 1, 1975, in Durango, Colorado, to Dennis Archuleta and Mary Herrera.
Denise attended Aztec High School and later managed the Dairy Queen in Aztec. She cherished moments spent camping, fishing, and most of all, with her...
Douglas Berry
May 14, 2024
Douglas Omer Berry, 63, of Bloomfield NM, peacefully returned to his home in Heaven, on May 14, 2024, after his history of congestive heart failure.
Douglas was born on August 21, 1960 to Lester and Louise Berry in Iowa City, Iowa. The family moved to Salt Lake City, Utah and then to Albuquerque, New Mexico where they resided for many years....
Manuel Sanchez
May 11, 2024
Manuel Martin Sanchez, age 56, a beloved resident of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on May 11, 2024, in his hometown. He was born on February 10, 1968, to Alfonso Dominico Sanchez and Lydia Dolores Medina Sanchez.
Manuel was a generous, loving individual. He was an adventurous man that had many talents and hobbies. Manuel was a business partner at...
Garda Iris Stock
May 10, 2024
Garda Iris Walker Stock, affectionately known as Gert, age 90, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, in Waterflow, New Mexico from causes incident to age. She lived life to the fullest, overcoming many trials through her courage, wit, and personal fortitude. She accomplished much through hard work and her untiring energy. She was loved by all who knew her.
Garda...
Evelyn Lobato
May 5, 2024
Mary Lillian Evelyn Lobato, 83, of Albuquerque and Bloomfield, passed away on May 5, 2024. She was born July 24, 1940 in Farmington to Amos and Amalia Anderson.
She worked for 26 years at JC Pennys until her retirement. She also worked for Robert's Oil and was a big flirt with the truck drivers. She enjoyed yellow daisies, fishing, taking...
William Langlitz
May 5, 2024
William (Bill) Oliver Langlitz, 86, of Flora Vista, went to be with the Lord Jesus on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Bill, the oldest of four siblings, was born on February 17, 1938 in Seminole, Texas to the late Gertrude (Nana) and William Langlitz. Bill was raised in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He was active in Boy Scouts and raced Micro Midget...
Robert Lee Humble Fletcher
May 5, 2024
Robert Lee Humble Fletcher, 79, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on May 5, 2024, in Farmington, New Mexico. Robert was born on March 17, 1945, in Great Falls, Montana, to parents Ann Parocai and Shelby Fletcher. After Ann and Shelby were divorced, Ann married Robert Humble and bob was adopted by Robert Humble. Bob attended school in Fort Benton,...
Jeffrey Riley
May 3, 2024
Beloved husband and father Jeffrey "Jeff" Donald Riley passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning of Friday, May 3. He was sixty-four. He spent his final evening in his home, sharing laughter and joy with his family.
Jeff was born June 13, 1959, in Columbus, Indiana to Donald and Alice Ann (Walterbach) Riley.
Jeff married Brenda (Lang) Riley on...
Leander Sam
May 1, 2024
Leander Sam, 35, of Aztec, NM passed away on May 1, 2024, in Farmington, NM. Leander was born in Shiprock, NM to Leon Sam and Cecelia Sam. Leander was born to Nihoobáanii (Grey-Streaked Ends Clan) Born from Tódích’íi’nii (Bitter Water Clan)
Leander was the 3rd born into our family. Leander was a funny, caring, and happy person who always wanted to...
Nick Sanchez
May 1, 2024
Nick Sanchez age 63, of Farmington, NM. passed away on May 1st, 2024. Nick was born on December 6th, 1960, in Gallup, NM to Joe and Lupe Sanchez. He is preceded in death by his parents Joe and Lupe Sanchez and his grandson Matthew Shije.He is survived by his loving wife Kori Sanchez, his sons Nicholas Sanchez (Astra) and Isaac...
Abel Tafoya
Apr 30, 2024
Our beloved Abel Edward Tafoya, 73, passed on April 30, 2024 in Bloomfield, New Mexico. He was born April 16, 1951 in Farmington, New Mexico to Juan and Rosa Tafoya.
He was preceded in death by his parents Juan and Rosa Tafoya, brothers William Sanchez, Torry Sanchez, Raymond Tafoya, and Mark Tafoya.
He is survived by brothers Larry Sanchez and Dave Tafoya.
A...
Carol Gene West-Adams
Apr 29, 2024
Carol Gene West-Adams, age 83 of Farmington, NM. passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, and went home to her Lord and Savior peacefully surrounded by her loved ones.
Carol was born in Hobart, OK. on August 12, 1940, to Max and Dorothy Worrell. She lived in Marlow, Lawton, Anadarko, Pensacola, OK., and moved to Frederick, OK. at the age of 12....
Brittnei Marie Spencer
Apr 28, 2024
Brittnei Marie Spencer, 41, left on a new adventure on April 28, 2024. Finally united with her grandma Chris. Battling cancer didn’t stop her from being the mom and grandma she wanted to be, she was strong and fighting until the end. She lives on through her children Noel Bybee, Camren Walton, Alexis Walton, Katlynn Walton, Marie Alvarez and her...
James Preminger
Apr 27, 2024
James was born in Queens, NY on September 17, 1961. He grew up in Phoenix, AZ, where he graduated high school and competed as a gymnast on the pommel horse. In 1985, James joined the US Army, serving in Germany in the Public Affairs Office. After Army service, in 1989, he continued developing photography skills for photojournalism and later transitioned...
Peggy Mansfield
Apr 26, 2024
Jeanell Huntsman Mansfield, 66, of Aztec, NM, passed away April 25, 2024. She was born December 27, 1957 in Castro Valley, CA. to George "Ed and Nellie Huntsman.
Jeanell was quite the gypsy, moving around throughout her life. She always felt that Tularosa was her home. Her childlike humor made her well liked,and she made friends easily everywhere she went. Jeanell...
