Obituaries
Jesse Ray Berkey
Feb 26, 2024
Jesse Ray Berkey, 35, of La Plata, NM, passed on peacefully at home, February 26, 2024. Jesse was cherished and loved by his family and friends, and we’re proud he was living life with peace and contentment. A seeker, Jesse was always ready to transition to a new realm; he sought higher consciousness and spirituality with an acceptance of all...
Marcela Tarwater
Feb 26, 2024
Marcela Ivette Tarwater passed from this life Feb. 26, 2024. Services are scheduled for 10:00am March 9, 2024 at Bloomfield St. Mary's Parish in Bloomfield, NM. Please check back later for a full obituary.
Mark Chavez
Feb 26, 2024
Mark Anthony Chavez, born on May 19th, 1956, in Albuquerque, NM, passed away February 26th, 2024. He was a beloved husband to Valerie, whom he married in 1976, and a devoted father to his two sons, Phillip Chavez and Jayson Cordova.
Mark dedicated over 30 years of his life to the oilfield industry before retiring. He was known for his strong...
Peter Matchulat
Feb 25, 2024
Pete Matchulat was born on October 27, 1957, in Teaneck, New Jersey, to Fred and Gertrude Matchulat. When he was 16 years old, Pete moved to Lorane, Oregon, where he completed high school and worked in the lumber mill with his lifetime buddy, Steve Chamblee. Pete worked on and drove fast cars, got into trouble and learned to cook for...
Lisa Jacquez-Collins
Feb 21, 2024
Lisa Marie Jacquez-Collins, 53, of Aztec, New Mexico, passed away peacefully to be with our Heavenly Father on February 21, 2024. She was born on September 20, 1970, in Farmington, New Mexico to her loving parents Joe and Liz Jacquez.
Lisa attended Farmington High School and graduated in 1987. Pursuing her dreams, she attended Mr. John's Academy of Beauty...
Janae Monique Perez
Feb 19, 2024
Janae Monique Lobato Perez slipped from this mortal life on February 19, 2024, in Aztec, New Mexico, at the age of 46. She was born on May 20, 1977, in Cortez, Colorado to Andrew Faustine Lobato and Christy Lynn Baysinger Moore. Janae was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and stepmother. Janae was a dedicated pharmacy worker at Mercy Hospital in...
Lloyd Dwayne Griffith
Feb 18, 2024
Lloyd Dwayne Griffith, 61, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on February 18, 2024, in Kirtland, New Mexico. Dwayne was born on August 15, 1962, in McAlester, Oklahoma, to parents Lloyd Dee & Diana Rose Griffith (Steiner).
Dwayne was a person who enjoyed reading a very good book, he enjoyed the sixties, and the seventies music genres. His siblings would say...
Vernon Lard
Feb 17, 2024
Vernon Ray Lard born Jan. 03, 1964 passed from this life Feb. 17, 2024. Services are scheduled for March 16th, 2024, at 1:00pm located at Word of Life Christen Center.
Michele Diane Cooper-Laux
Feb 14, 2024
Michele Diane Cooper-Laux, 55, of Farmington, NM, passed away on February 14, 2024, in Aztec, NM. Michele was born on October 9, 1968, to parents Don A. Cooper Jr. & Bonnie J. Arnett Cooper.
Michele was a loving daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. She unfortunately lost her battle to MS. She fought a long hard battle until God called her home.
Michele was a nail tech for many years. She always had her hair and...
Robert Morris
Feb 13, 2024
Robert "Pug" Glen Morris
April 16, 1951 - February 13, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Glen Morris, 71, affectionately known by many as "Pug," who left us peacefully while in his home on February 13, 2024, with the love of his life, Barbara Walker, by his side. Pug was born on April 16, 1951,...
Tommie Sue Gipson
Feb 13, 2024
Tommie Sue Gipson, age 91 of Farmington, NM, passed away on Tuesday February 13, 2024. She was born on January 14, 1933, in Ovalo, Taylor County, Texas, to the late H. D. and Flora Steakley.
Sue graduated from Novice High School in 1951 and moved to Farmington in 1957 during the oil and gas boom. She was involved in the local...
Jay Lynn Bomboy
Feb 10, 2024
Jay Lynn (Foutz) Bomboy of Aztec NM passed away on February 10, 2024, at the age 76, in Bakersfield California with her daughters at her side. Jay Lynn was born in Bakersfield on September 19th, 1947, a birthday she shared with the love of her life Michael C. Bomboy who she was married to for 58 adventure filled years.
She was...
Linda Louise Sillers
Feb 10, 2024
Linda Louise Brewer was born October 26, 1945, to Charles Eugene Brewer and Earnestine Mae Alltizer Brewer in Hardtner, Kansas. She attended schools in Cherokee, Garber, and Blackwell, Oklahoma. Graduating from Medicine Lodge High School, Kansas 1963. After graduating, Linda pursued higher education at Northwestern College in Alva, Oklahoma.
In 1964 Linda (Cindy) married Clifford Eugene Sillers (Gene) in Blackwell, Oklahoma....
Janet Howell
Feb 10, 2024
Janet Laura Howell, beloved mother, dedicated worker, cherished member of her community, and a woman of devoted faith, passed away on February 10th, 2024, in Farmington, New Mexico. She was born on March 21st, 1946, in Santa Rita, NM, to Clyde Thompson and Doris Thompson.
Janet dedicated an impressive 29 years of her life to serving the San Juan...
Julian Porras
Feb 9, 2024
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Donna McKinney
Feb 9, 2024
Donna McKinney, a beloved member of the Aztec community, passed away on February 9,2024, at the age of 60. She was born on May 23, 1963, in Farmington, New Mexico. Donna led a fulfilling life as she pursued her passions and touched the lives of those around her.
Donna's career was centered around her passion for beauty. She owned...
Kenneth Riedesel
Feb 7, 2024
Kenneth Duane Riedesel of Farmington, NM passed away on February 7, 2024 at the age of 90. He was born October 15, 1933 in Paton, Iowa to Kermit and Elva Riedesel.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Kermit and Elva, son, Kevin Riedesel, and daughter, Kathy Foster from a previous marriage.
Kenneth is survived by his...
Clara Mead
Feb 6, 2024
Clara Jean "Jeana" Mead, 72, of Farmington, NM peacefully passed away on February 6th, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.
Jeana was born August 25, 1951, to Duke Williams and Madean Robins in San Francisco, CA.
On a short trip to Farmington, she met the love of her life Arvil Mead. After a whirlwind romance they were married 6 months after first meeting,...
Ramona Everett
Feb 4, 2024
In Loving Memory of Ramona Sue Everett
Sue Everett, beloved wife, mother, and registered nurse, passed away on February 4, 2024, at the age of 69. She was born on October 13, 1954, in Talihina, OK, and resided in Farmington, NM.
Sue dedicated her life to providing compassionate care to others as a registered nurse in the medical industry. Her commitment to...
Sandra Dee Kennedy
Feb 3, 2024
Sandra Dee Kennedy, 63, of Salisbury, MD, passed away on February 3, 2024, in Farmington, New Mexico. Services will be scheduled for a later date. We appreciate your patience during this difficult time.
