Obituaries
James Swisher
Aug 23, 2025
James Dwaine Swisher, (Jimmy) 63, passed away on August 23, 2025, surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors he so cherished. Born on December 8, 1961, he lived a life marked by simplicity, laughter, and a deep connection to the natural world. He was never one for fuss or fanfare - just give him a good pair of hiking boots,...
Leslie Richard Lyautey
Aug 22, 2025
Leslie Richard Lyautey, age 87 of Farmington, passed away on Friday August 22, 2025, from natural causes. Richard made many great life-long friends and was born on October 20, 1937, in Kane, PA. to L.E. Lyautey and Etta Mae Donaldson.
Richard was a mason and an industrial mechanic. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints....
Sybil Jean Garland Brown
Aug 17, 2025
Sybil was born on February 3, 1930 in New Rockford, North Dakota to George S. and Ellen Garland who farmed near Carrington, North Dakota. Sybil attended a one-room school for her first 8 years before transferring to Carrington High School. She was a member of the Honor Society and had leading roles in class plays. Upon graduation, she became office...
David Allen Hazzard
Aug 16, 2025
David "Dave" Hazzard, 63, of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on August 16, 2025. He was born on October 10, 1961, in Ajo, Arizona to Billy and Barbara Hazzard.
David graduated with his high school diploma at KCHS in 1979. After high school he was lead "screamer" front man for local band Starin' Black. He worked for PNM from 1981-1988 when...
Demethrio Gallegos
Aug 15, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Demethrio AntonioDean Gallegos known as Deme. He left us on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the age of 25. Demewas born April 6, 2000, in Durango, Colorado and was the cherished son of Clinton and Andrea Gallegos and Alishea and Arthur Mackey, Jr. He graduated from Farmington High...
Doyal Wayne Humphries
Aug 14, 2025
Doyal Wayne Humphries, aged 88, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his daughters in his home in Farmington, NM. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and friend, Doyal touched the lives of many with his wisdom, humor, Christian demeanor and unwavering dedication to serving others.
Born on July 23, 1937 in Comanche, OK,...
Sharon Davis
Aug 13, 2025
Sharon Annette Davis age 78 of Aztec, New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday August 13, 2025, at her home surround by her loving family. She was born on March 15, 1947, in Abilene, Texas to William Blessing and Artie Ruth Price.
Sharon Graduated as the salutatorian at Hawley High School in 1965 She then went on to attend Hardin-Simmons University studying...
Brenda Gross
Aug 12, 2025
Brenda Gross, 63, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on August 12, 2025. To know Brenda was to know kindness, laughter, and a heart that always put others first. She had a way of making everyone feel cared for, whether through a warm smile, a funny story, or simply showing up when she was needed most. She could light up...
Bingo Smith Jr.
Aug 10, 2025
Bingo Smith Jr., age 38, passed away on August 10, 2025, in Nageesi, NM. Bingo was born on October 4, 1986, in Shiprock, NM to parents Bingo Smith Sr. and Laverne Aragon. Jr.’s Navajo clans are Hashtł’ishnii (Mud Clan), Honágháahnii (One Who Walks Around), Táchii’nii (Red Running Into Water), and Tó’ahani (Near the Water).
Jr.’s first job was at Alpine in...
Mary Alice Vaught
Aug 10, 2025
Mary Alice Woods Vaught of Farmington, NM passed away on Sunday, August 10th, 2025. Born at home, on Sunday, November 28th, 1937, in Upper Turkeyfoot Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
She graduated from Penn State with a bachelor’s degree in Education. She later obtained her Master’s degree in Education from the University of West Virginia. She taught school in Orlando, FL, Punxsutawney,...
Jay Lyle Faurot Jr.
Aug 9, 2025
Jay L. Faurot, II, passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
He is survived by his wife, Laurelle “Squeak” Faurot; children Dr. Jay L. Faurot, III (Melissa), Leslie Faurot, Soni Faurot (Miles), and Michael D. Faurot (Susanna); grandchildren and great-grandchildren Jay L. Faurot, IV and wife Kelly their daughter Kaysea Faurot; Jared Faurot; Kyrie Faurot-Euler...
Clifford Roberto Lucero
Aug 8, 2025
Clifford R. Lucero, 46, of Blanco, New Mexico, passed away on August 8, 2025, in Blanco, New Mexico. Clifford was born on January 5, 1979, in Durango, Colorado, to parents Edwardo Jose and Georgia Ann Lucero.
Clifford is survived by his parents Edwardo Jose and Georgia Ann Lucero, brothers Edward Justian Lucero, Antonio S. (Tasha) Lucero, Christopher M. (Kristi) Lucero, sister...
Dolores C. Valdez
Aug 8, 2025
Dolores C. Valdez, known as “Dolo,” of Aztec, New Mexico, (hometown Ignacio, Colorado) passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, due to complications related to cancer.
Born on April 1, 1948, in Los Angeles, California, to Isabel (Sanchez) Valdez and Andres Valdez, Dolo was a beloved daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. A woman of faith, she was a devoted...
Elsa Iwana
Aug 6, 2025
Elsa Iwana, a proud Mexican from Veracruz, Mexico, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico, where she was a cherished member of the community for over 15 years. Born on February 28, 1957, in Veracruz, Elsa lived a life marked by love, faith, and unwavering dedication to those around her.
Elsa was a devoted teacher whose passion...
Glenn Edward Lazenby
Aug 5, 2025
Glenn Lazenby passed away on August 5, 2025, in Farmington, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents, Annie Laurie and James Lazenby, and his oldest brother, Jimmy Lazenby. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Christina Lazenby; his daughters, Jessica Lazenby and her fiancé Jesse Burnett, and Savannah Brastad and her husband Bjorn Brastad; his son,...
JoAnn DeWees
Aug 4, 2025
JoAnn DeWees, 89, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 12, 1936, in Albuquerque to John and Ruth Keating, JoAnn's life was marked by kindness, creativity, and unwavering faith.
She married the love of her life, Carl DeWees, and embraced his four children as her own, pouring her...
John Arthur Ahlm II
Aug 4, 2025
John Arthur Ahlm II, was born on August 1, 1946, in Phoenix, Arizona, to John and Mini Ahlm, and moved with his family to Farmington in 1952. He graduated from Farmington High School in 1964 before attending the New Mexico Military Institute. He went on to earn a degree in education from New Mexico State University.
Johnny began his career teaching...
Jerry Harpole
Aug 2, 2025
Jerry Harpole Sr., known by many as Boss Hogg, Frenchie, Dad or Grandpa, passed away on August 2, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico. Born April 20, 1943, to John Esco and Edith Pearl Harpole, Jerry's early life began in Mississippi but the pipeline took him all over western and central United States then eventually to Farmington New Mexico - along...
Roselyn Watchman
Aug 2, 2025
Roselyn Watchman, age 77 of Hogback, New Mexico, passed away Saturday August 2, 2025, in Provo, Utah. Roselyn was born on April 29, 1948, in Red Valley, Arizonia to Lowe Benally and Emily Lee. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Lambert Benally and Anderson Benally. Her sisters; Betty Mason and Rena Padilla.
She is Survived by her...
John David Tafoya Sr.
Aug 2, 2025
John David Tafoya Sr. (“Dave”), 78, passed on August 2, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico.
He was born on July 14, 1947, in Farmington, New Mexico to Juan and Rosa Tafoya. Dave graduated from Farmington High School in 1966. After, he served in the United States Army as a Medical Specialist stationed in Panama. Upon discharge he worked as a seismographer...
