Obituaries
Michael Davidson
Sep 19, 2025
Michael L. Davidson 75 of Kirtland, NM went to be home with his Lord and Savior on Friday September 19, 2025. Michael was born in Farmington, NM on September 6, 1950, the son of Elmer Davidson and Frieda (Foutz) Davidson. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend to all who knew him. He cared deeply about Jesus, his...
Nelda Elena Prado
Sep 18, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Nelda Elena Wagner Prado, 76, of Farmington, New Mexico, on September 18, 2025.
Nelda was born on October 2, 1948, in Kuna, Idaho, to Mike Joseph Wagner and Uva May Carter Wagner. She was the third child of Mike and Uva. At the time of her birth her father...
Linda Irene Higgins
Sep 17, 2025
Linda Irene Higgins, 72, of Farmington, New Mexico, peacefully left this earth, surrounded by family, as the Lord called her home on September 17, 2025. She was born to William Rowden Higgins and Goldie Irene (Carter) Higgins on October 13, 1952, in Hugoton, KS.Linda graduated from Farmington High School and attended Nursing school in Arizona. While in Arizona, she met...
Lisabeth Lanette Thurman-Raley
Sep 15, 2025
Lisabeth Lanette Thurman-Raley, 60, of Aztec, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025. She was born on March 14, 1965, in Crossett, Arkansas to Bonnie Johnson-Thurman and Jimmy Carl Thurman.
Lanette was a lifelong native of Ashley County, Crossett, Arkansas. She had a passion for rock hunting and geology. She could often be found exploring nature, searching for unique...
Donald Victor Hockett
Sep 14, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved father, Donald “Skip” Hockett who returned to his Heavenly Home on September 14, 2025 at the age of 69.
While our world feels dimmer without him, we find peace in knowing that he is now reunited with the love of his life, Claudine.
Skip was more...
Kimberley Renee Brown
Sep 12, 2025
Kimberley Renee (Harrell) Brown was born on April 24, 1964, in Artesia, New Mexico, to William W. and Cheryl A. Harrell. She passed from this life on September 12, 2025, at home with her loving husband by her side, to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Kim was baptized as a teenager at the Northside Church of Christ, Farmington,...
Yvonne Kiech
Sep 11, 2025
Yvonne Lemoine Kiech passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at the age of 69 in Farmington, New Mexico. She was the cherished wife and companion of 34 years to Peter Kiech. Loving sister of Suzanne Mays (Donald), Monique Bonner (Steve), Johnette Chauffe (Mark). She was preceded in death by her parents John & Irma Lemoine, and her brother...
Brenda Lynn Eyring
Sep 10, 2025
Brenda Eyring, loving wife, mother, and "grannie" decided that 34 years was just too long to be without her beloved husband Mike, so she joined him on the other side and departed this life on September 10, 2025, at the age of 78.
Brenda was born in Farmington, New Mexico on June 7, 1947, the fourth child of Merwyn and Norma...
Elma Caroline Palmer
Sep 9, 2025
Elma Caroline Harris Palmer, 82, of Bloomfield NM, passed on September 9, 2025, in her home in Bloomfield, NM. She was born on October 9, 1942, in Redmesa, CO. She lived with her family in Colorado, Washington, and Utah. She graduated from Moab, Utah school district in 1960. She loved music and family. She met Ivin Palmer in November 1960...
Guadalupe Omar Marquez
Sep 8, 2025
Guadalupe Omar Marquez, 47, of Bloomfield, NM passed away on September 8, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM. Guadalupe was born on June 11, 1978, in Camargo, Camargo, Chihuahua to Dolores Marquez.
Guadalupe Omar Marquez grew up in Chihuahua, Mexico. He later moved to Bloomfield, NM with his wife to start a family. He worked for key energy, LF well service and Baywater....
Jason Alan Ahlgrim
Sep 8, 2025
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Jason Alan Ahlgrim who has departed this earthly life on September 8th, 2025. Jason was a beloved son, brother, and friend to many people. Jason loved his family dearly.
Jason worked in the electrical industry by various electrical contractors, and also as a field service technician in the Oil...
William Gilkey
Sep 8, 2025
William (Bill) Lynn Gilkey of Aztec, New Mexico died peacefully at home on September 8, 2025 at the age of 91. Bill was preceded in death by his wife of sixty years, Shirley M. Gilkey. Survivors include his son Paul Gilkey and wife Crystelle, daughter Karen Townsend and husband Steve, grandchildren Caitlin, Christopher and Kathleen, Bill is also survived by...
Francisco Salazar Medellin
Sep 7, 2025
DOB: June 4, 1938
It is with deep sorrow and love that our family mourns the passing of our beloved Francisco (Frank) Salazar Medellin, 87, of Lumberton, New Mexico. With his family by his side, he went to be with the Lord on September 7, 2025. Frank was born on June 4, 1938, in Tyler, Texas to the late Malccario and...
Jeremy Lee Hensley
Sep 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeremy Lee Hensley, who left us at the age of 28 on September 7, 2025. He was born on May 3, 1997, in Farmington, NM to Jason Hensley and Judy Maes.
Jeremy attended technical school for auto mechanics. He had a true passion for all types of vehicles, but he...
Marvin Charles Platero
Sep 6, 2025
Marvin Charles Platero, 65, of Bloomfield, New Mexico passed from this life on the afternoon of September 6, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico surrounded by his family. He was born on November 25, 1959, at Navajo Brethren of Christ Mission in Otis, New Mexico to his late mother Marie E. Martin Platero and Roger L. Platero.
Marvin was born of Native...
Frank S. Sanchez
Sep 6, 2025
Frank grew his wings and suddenly became our guardian Angel on September 6, 2025.
He is survived by his children, Tonita Sanchez, Angelica Sanchez, and Frank Sanchez; son-in-law, Joe Lopez; grandchildren, Lashay, Amanda, Anthoney, Lillian, Shane, and Dezarie; and great-grandchildren, Sophia, Aubrie, Nico, and MeMe. He is also survived by his best friend, Diane Armenta; girlfriend, Tammy Ramos; stepson, Alex Ramos;...
Dorothy Shryock
Sep 5, 2025
Dorothy Jane Shryock, age 98 of Aztec, New Mexico, passed away on Friday September 5, 2025. She was born on December 19, 1926, in Colorado Springs, Co., to Otto J. and Alma Brandenburg.
Dorothy moved to the Cedar Hill Area when she was just eleven years old and attended school in Cedar Hill and Aztec until Graduation. She met Bill...
Michael Sullivan
Sep 5, 2025
Michael Bruce Sullivan, of Bloomfield, NM, passed away on September 5, 2025 after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 72 years old.
Mike was born February 4, 1953 to Bruce and Dodi Sullivan. He grew up on the banks of the San Juan River, the second of five children. Teresa, Danny, Toni and Tami created many stories with him...
Maxine George
Sep 4, 2025
Maxine George, age 68 of Fruitland, NM passed away on Thursday September 4th, 2025. She was born on February 6th, 1957, in Crownpoint, NM to Willie and Josephine Blackie.
Maxine was a home maker, a gardener, a weaver and enjoyed herding sheep. Mom took pride in teaching her children and grandchildren to live in harmony. She enjoyed helping others when they...
Leon Ronald Anaya
Sep 4, 2025
Leon R. Anaya, 74, of Aztec, NM passed away on September 4, 2025. He was born on June 24, 1951, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Joe and Angelina Anaya.
Leon was one of thirteen children, Leon and Larry were a unique set of twins born on separate days. He went to the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. He came...
