Obituaries

Jerry Wayne Damron

Jun 15, 2024

Jerry Wayne Damron was born July 30, 1939, in Pirtle Oklahoma to Nathan and Mary Damron as the youngest of 4 children. He passed away June 15th, 2024, at home surrounded by his family after a 10-year battle with MDS.

Jerry grew up in a small Oklahoma town, Elmore City, with the values of middle America. He grew up surrounded by...

William Slack

Jun 15, 2024

William Ira Slack passed away peacefully at home on June 15, 2024. Bill was born on June 21, 1938 in Hutchinson, Kansas to John and Helen Slack. He grew up in Larned, Kansas but spent the last 50 years of his life in Farmington. He was an avid outdoorsman, loved music, and was loved for his sense of humor. Bill...

Danny Kennedy

Jun 14, 2024

Danny Kennedy, a beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, partner, friend, and mentor, passed away on June 14, 2024, due to heart failure. He was known for his compassionate heart, outgoing personality, sharp intelligence, unwavering persistence, and exceptional skills as an equipment operator.

Danny grew up on his parents' farm in Farmington, NM, where his energetic nature and competitive spirit...

Jimmy Lee Gary

Jun 14, 2024

Bloomfield, NM - Jimmy Lee Gary, affectionately known as J.L., passed away on June 14, 2024, at the age of 79. He was born on July 22, 1944, in Baird, Texas, to Mary L. Gary and Loyd B. Gary.

J.L. was the proud owner/operator of J and M Gary Inc, a trucking company. He retired in 2016.

Outside of work, J.L. found...

Barbara Harrelson

Jun 13, 2024

Barbara was married to John Harrelson on February 12, 1957. The couple homesteaded their land on La Plata Highway in a tiny trailer and later built their current home with the help of John's dad, Floyd Harrelson. Over the years, the home went through many improvements and became a haven for family to the present. Her parents were Faye (Harris)...

Nicolas Richard Ochoa

Jun 10, 2024

Our beloved Nicolas Richard Ochoa was taken from us way to soon on Monday, June 10, 2024, at 5:24pm. He slipped freely of his earthly bonds and into the loving arms of Jesus to begin his greatest adventure. Our sweet Nic was kind and charismatic and would do anything for those he loved and cared for, especially his mother and...

Dennis Luther

Jun 7, 2024

Dennis Leroy Luther age 54, of Farmington, New Mexico passed from this life June 07, 2024. He was born January 07, 1970, in Farmington, New Mexico to Diane Lovato and Ray Luther.

Dennis attended Farmington High School and graduated in 1990 with a GED. He pursued a career as a Mechanic/Boat Repairman. Dennis was known for his passion for fishing and...

Malcolm Clewley

Jun 6, 2024

In Memory of Malcolm Russell Clewley (83)

Aug 19, 1941 to June 6, 2024

Malcolm (Mac) was born in Bangor Maine to Russell and Adelle Clewley. He graduated High School in Dover-Foxcroft Maine in 1959. He joined the USAF at the age of 17 where he served his country for 35 years and 8 months between Active Duty...

Sallyann Freeman

Jun 2, 2024

Sallyann Freeman passed Sunday, June 1st following a lengthy illness with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Jim, her sister, Geraldine Liermann of Taos, NM, and her daughters Anna Freeman-Samson of Durango, CO and Katherine Freeman of Pheonix, AZ. Her very most favorite person in this world was her granddaughter Penelope Quinn Samson, 13, of Durango. Jim and Sally...

Mary Goeglein

Jun 2, 2024

Mary I. Goeglein

It is with sincere gratitude for the privilege of being her daughters that we said goodbye to our cherished mother, Mary Goeglein. Mary was born in Durango, CO in 1937 and passed away peacefully in Farmington, NM on June 2, 2024.

She was the center of our family, her house being the one where we all gathered for celebrations,...

Harris Thomas

Jun 1, 2024

Harris Thomas, 59, of Farmington, NM passed away on June 1, 2024, in Farmington, NM. He was born in Shiprock, NM to Harry Jim Thomas and Annie Rose Police (Thomas). He was born to Hashtł'ishnii, Born for Honágháahnii.

Harris is preceded in death by his father Harry Jim Thomas, brother James Thomas, sister Deanne Thomas, Grandfather Lee Police and Grandmother Mary...

Anthony Bodine

May 31, 2024

Anthony (Tony) Michael Bodine, age 33 of Bloomfield, NM. passed away Friday May 31, 2024. He was born in Farmington, NM on November 23, 1990, to Catrina Brewer and James Randy Bodine.

Anthony is survived by his mother Catrina (Don) Brewer, his father James Randy Bodine, brothers, Donnie (Liz) Brewer, Erik and Brandon Bodine, sisters Nicole Brewer (Cesar Esparza) and Terri...

Vicki Hickman

May 30, 2024

Vicki was blessed enough to make an early exit to the Lord after a battle with liver disease. Her battle was long and she fought hard but it was time for her to go home.

She was the first born child of Charles and Verna Hickman on October 20, 1976 in Farmington, N.M. Vicki grew up and went to...

Mary Josephine Cadava

May 27, 2024

Mary Josephine “Josie” Cadava

March 21, 1937 – May 27, 2024

Josie Cadava, 87, of Blanco, NM went home to be with her Heavenly Father on May 27, 2024.

Josie was born in Van Houten, NM and her family later moved to Oceanside, CA., then later moved to National City, CA.

Josie met Nelson at a dance club and won a few dance competitions....

David McDonald

May 26, 2024

David Lynn McDonald, 65, of Bloomfield, New Mexico, was called home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Born January 5, 1959, in Farmington, New Mexico. David was raised and lived in Bloomfield. David was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. He deeply treasured his wife JoAnn McDonald. His successful career in the oil and gas industry, specifically,...

Marvin Clark Huffhines

May 25, 2024

Marvin's great-great grandfather brought his family from Kentucky and settled in Richardson, TX in 1851. His father owned a truck farm business and as a young boy, he grew up working on the farm. Marvin had two siblings an older brother named John and younger sister named Elizabeth.

He attended Wilmer Hutchins High School in Dallas, TX. After graduating from high...

Barry Rodrigue

May 25, 2024

Barry Rodrigue, a dedicated educator and passionate coach, passed away on May 25, 2024, in Farmington, NM. Born on February 22, 1942, in Houston, TX, Barry was the beloved son of Cyrus Leon Rodrigue and Vietta Anne Arcemont Rodrigue.

Barry pursued higher education with distinction, earning a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education, minoring in English, from...

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...