Obituaries
Cecilia Mary Archibeque
Dec 1, 2023
Cecilia Mary Archibeque, 87, of Bloomfield and Aztec, NM. Born on September 8, 1936, to parents Margarita Miera & Juan Gutierrez, in Lumberton, NM. Cecilia passed away on December 1, 2023, in Aztec, NM.
Cecilia Archibeque attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Durango, CO. She worked at Mercy Hospital in Durango in her younger years. She was a stay-at-home...
Mary Louise Maitlen
Nov 30, 2023
Mary Louise (Allee) Maitlen—known affectionately as mom, grandma, and Mary Lou—departed this earth on November 30, 2023, at the age of ninety-three. Mary was born in Pueblo, Colorado, in 1930. In 1948, she married the man whom she would spend the next fifty- four years of her life, Carl Eugene Maitlen. In 1953, Carl and Mary moved to New...
Ellyn (Lynn) Louise Scott
Nov 30, 2023
Ellyn (Lynn) Louise Scott (85) was born January 22, 1938, in Tyler, Minnesota and peacefully died November 30, 2023, in Farmington, New Mexico surrounded by love. Lynn was raised in Missouri and Colorado. She was a woman with a strong Christian faith, die-hard Bronco's fan, could shop till everyone around her dropped, loved driving fast in the snow, going...
Freddie Koontz
Nov 28, 2023
Fred Koontz, 82, of Farmington, NM. passed away November 28, 2023 in Farmington, NM. He was born September 28, 1941 in San Jose, California to Stanton and Opal Koontz.
Fred worked for Beaver Overhead Door Company for 25 years with Lonnie Scott and Jim McCasland.
Fred is survived by his son in law Earl Barron; daughters Christine Wright, Sharon Barron...
Nelson Cadava
Nov 24, 2023
Nelson E. Cadava
November 8, 1933 - November 24, 2024
Nelson E. Cadava, 90, of Blanco, NM went home to be with his Heavenly Father on November 24, 2023.
Nelson was born in Panama and his family later moved to San Diego, CA.
During his high school years, he was on the wrestling team and was named...
Velma Muns
Nov 24, 2023
Velma Ann Muns passed away November 24, 2023, at her home in Las Vegas, NV. Velma was preceded in death by her parents Reuben and Mildred Jordan, brothers Harley, Sid and a sister Suzy. She is survived by her brother Dan of Rio Rancho, NM and sister Leona of Rozet, WY and many nieces and nephews.
Velma was born...
Robert Arsenio Baca
Nov 24, 2023
Robert Arsenio Baca, from Blanco, NM born March 14, 1989 to Larry and Nora Baca in Farmington, NM. Robert entered into eternal rest November 24, 2023.
Robert is survived by his parents Larry and Nora, brother Alex (Alyssa), his daughter Autumn, and two sons Josiah, Jasper and Jasper’s mom Roberts very special friend Tyra. Nana Patricia Baca, Uncles...
Geraldine Stella Godwin
Nov 23, 2023
Geraldine Stella Gallegos Godwin was born April 22, 1960, to Lawrence and Mary Gallegos in Raton, New Mexico and passed away November 23, 2023. Geraldine was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents, father and mother, brothers Harold, Dennis and Gary, nephew Shilo, and sister-in- law Joanne. She is survived by her ex-husband Leslie, daughter Savannah, brothers...
Lester Downey
Nov 22, 2023
Lester Olin Downey was born November 11, 1930, and passed away at 93 years and 11 days on November 22, 2023. He was born in Texico, NM, as the third child to Everett and Lilian "Gertrude" (Yoder) Downey. It was often said if he had been born on the other side of the railroad tracks, he would have been born...
Lupe Hale
Nov 22, 2023
Lupe Hale, age 92, a longtime resident of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2023, in Farmington, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 20, 1930, in Zapotlanejo, Jalisco, Mexico, to Antonio Rodriguez and Josefa Macias Rodriguez.
Lupe married the love of her life, Andrew (Jack) Hale, on December 10th, 1956, in Guadalajara, Mexico....
Valerie Marquez
Nov 19, 2023
Valerie Rose Marquez, 35, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on November 19,2023. She was born on October 30, 1988, in Farmington, New Mexico, to Carol Jaramillo/Sanchez and Abe Trujillo Jr. Valerie also known as Val, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and business owner.
Valerie was the owner and operator of Marquez Printing, where she dedicated her time and...
Willie Mitchell
Nov 18, 2023
Willie R. Mitchell aged 75 years old of Farmington, New Mexico passed from this life on November 18, 2023.
He enjoyed his years in high school a football and track star. Following his graduation from high school, Willie answered the call to serve his country and joined the United States Army. His time in the military was filled with...
Nathaniel Shelby
Nov 14, 2023
Nathaniel Jose Maria Shelby was born on January 31st, 1977, to Keith and Susie Shelby in White River, AZ. He passed away on November 14th, 2023.
At the age of one, Nathaniel's family moved back to the Farmington area, where he attended school in Bloomfield, NM.
Nathaniel had a passion for many things in his life, but his greatest passion...
Galen Zebert
Nov 14, 2023
Galen Evan Zebert passed unexpectedly on Nov. 14th, 2023, at the age of 59. He was originally from Stoney Creek Mills PA, his parents moved to Reading, PA. He graduated from Reading high in 1983. From there, he went on to join the Air Force where he served honorably as Military Police. Then, he went into landscaping and truck driving....
Gary Dobbs
Nov 13, 2023
Gary Don Dobbs "Donny" (54) entered into rest on November 13th, 2023, on the road, doing what he loved to do. He was born and raised in Farmington, NM to Linda and Gary Dobbs. Donny had several jobs in the oilfield and trucking industry. He made lots of friends everywhere he went. Donny loved camping, fishing, bowling, dancing, and spending...
Mike Harry
Nov 11, 2023
Mike Harry born July 22, 1995, passed from this life November 11, 2023. A viewing will be held Tuesday November 28, 2023, at 9:00 am with services following at 10:00 am at Farmington Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Memory Gardens Cemetery immediately after.
Tommy Thompson
Nov 10, 2023
Tommy Gene Thompson born December 17, 1959, passed from this life November 10, 2023. Tommy has requested that no services be scheduled in his honor.
Lawrence M. "Bronc" Williams
Nov 8, 2023
Lawrence M. “Bronc” Williams, age 74 of Bloomfield, NM. passed away on Wednesday November 8, 2023. He was born on December 6, 1948, in Silver City, New Mexico to the late Marion M. and Wanda L. Williams.
Bronc and his family lost his father due to a work accident while he was very young. His mother and sister (Gloria)...
Raymond Barnes
Nov 8, 2023
Raymond Malcum Barnes
March 21st, 1932- November 8th, 2023
Raymond Malcum Barnes was born March 21st 1932 in Crossroads, NM to Jo and Jane Barnes. He was one of 3 children. Raymond graduated from Tatum high school in 1950 and shortly after joined the Navy. After 4 years of service he was discharged, and met his wife, Tootsie. They were...
Laura C. DeVere
Nov 7, 2023
Laura C. DeVereIt is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Laura C. (Brown) DeVere, 86, of Aztec, NM. She passed peacefully in the morning of November 7, 2023 with her children by her side.Laura was welcomed into this world by her parents Leroy and Helen (Born) Brown on December 1, 1936. Born in a little...
