Obituaries
Rose Curley
Nov 3, 2023
Rose H. Curley, 94, of Toadlena, returned to our creator on Friday, November 3, 2023, in Shiprock at Northern Navajo Medical Center. She was born February 15, 1929, in Toadlena. She was Tse nahabilii (Sleep Rock Clan), born for Ma'ii Deeshgiiznii (Coyote Pass Clan).
Rose was a Two Grey Hills rug maker master weaver by trade and sheep rancher. She...
Stella Lucero
Nov 3, 2023
Stella Alicia Abeyta Lucero passed away from this life on earth on November 3, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones in Aztec New Mexico.
Stella was born to Margarita Valdez and Able Abeyta on June 15, 1929, in Tiffany Co. Stella Alicia Abeyta was the youngest of six siblings. Stella attended school in the Durango and Ignacio school districts....
Liam Jake Johnson
Nov 1, 2023
The Johnson family is currently composing an obituary. Please check back later for more information. Thank you for your patience during this difficult time.
Robert Allen
Oct 31, 2023
Robert Justin Allen born October 15, 1982, passed from this life October 31, 2023. No services have been scheduled at this time. Please check back later for possible updated service information.
Mary Agnes "Gig" Williams
Oct 30, 2023
Mary Agnes “Gig” De Soto Williams, 85, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on October 30, 2023, in Farmington, New Mexico. Mary was born on June 27, 1938, in Albuquerque New Mexico, to parents Solomon and Liebe De Soto
Mary Agnes “Gig” De Soto Williams passed away peacefully at home. She was educated in Albuquerque through high school and college...
Ida Heald
Oct 29, 2023
Ida Blanch Heald born October 12, 1927, passed from this life October 29, 2023. Services are scheduled for 11:00 am at Farmington Funeral Home November 10, 2023. Burial is to take place in Arizona.
Cynthia Dobbs
Oct 28, 2023
Cynthia Shareen Dobbs was born on August 19, 1960, to Betty Jeanne Howe and Donald Stickle in Durango, Colorado.
Cynthia thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors and growing up in Durango, Colorado where she was surrounded by many magnificent mountain ranges and beautiful lakes. She took great pleasure in hiking, fishing and camping with family and friends. Cindy participated in many outdoor...
Lucinda Kady
Oct 27, 2023
In loving memory of Lucinda Dawn Kady
August 15, 1979 - October 27, 2023
Lucinda Dawn Kady, a beloved wife, daughter, and letter carrier, embraced life with a vibrant spirit that touched the hearts of all who knew her. Born August 15, 1979, in Roosevelt, UT, Lucinda's journey came to a peaceful end after a four month battle with cancer...
Dorothy Jean Pancoast
Oct 27, 2023
Dorothy "Jean" Pancoast passed away October 27th, 2023. Jean was born September 26th, 1938, to John and Muriel Humpert in Kiowa, Colorado, the 4th of 5 children. Growing up near Kiowa, she lived briefly in Michigan, where she graduated as valedictorian at Reese High School. She often spoke of her adventures growing up on the ranch with her siblings...
Kenneth Smith
Oct 26, 2023
KENNETH LEE SMITH - 90, Returned to his Heavenly Father on October 26, 2023, at Lifecare Center in Farmington, NM. Kenneth was born March 13, 1933, in Hershey, Nebraska. He was the fifth child of six, born to George W. and Gladys (Kariger) Smith, and is the last surviving member of his siblings. He was Nebraska born and raised, with...
Linda Taylor
Oct 25, 2023
Linda Taylor, 71 of Kirtland, NM. passed away peacefully at home October 25, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. Linda was born July 1, 1952 in Boston, MA. to Wendel A. Terry and Margaret M. Terry.
Linda was preceded in death by her parents and five brothers Allan, Ronald, Harry, Ed, and Brian. She is survived by her...
Mary "Betty" Lopez
Oct 24, 2023
Mary “Betty” Lopez, 78, of La Plata, New Mexico, passed away on October 24, 2023, in La Plata, New Mexico. Mary was born on January 14, 1945, in Dolores, Colorado, to parents Virginia Valdez & Joseph Marnell.
Mary “Betty” passed away peacefully on October 24, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family after a long battle with Parkinsons....
Randy Russell
Oct 23, 2023
Randy Don Russell
May 20, 1973- October 23, 2023
Randy a proud husband, son, brother, Dad, grandpa, & uncle left us unexpectedly October 23, 2023. He was born in Farmington New Mexico went to school in Farmington, raised his kids in Farmington. He was a proud licensed land surveyor who was working for Areo land surveyors. He loved watching...
Crystal Mantle
Oct 22, 2023
Crystal Allene Mantle, beloved wife, Mother and Grandmother passed away peacefully on October 22nd, 22023.023
at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington New Mexico. She was surrounded by her family and
loved ones when she passed.
Crystal was born in Oklahoma City to Wilson and Allene Wood on September 17, 1946. She resided and went to school in Aztec...
Alyssa Rowley
Oct 21, 2023
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Alyssa Jean Rowley. She was born on June 22, 1998, in Shiprock, New Mexico, and tragically departed from this world on October 21, 2023, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born to Kinyaa'áanii (Towering House Clan) and born for T ł 'ááshchí'í (Red...
Daniel Baird
Oct 20, 2023
Daniel Baird was born in Durango, Colorado on January 16, 1952 to Margaret Arabelle Gallavan and Louis T. Baird. He passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at the age of 71. Dan was one of seven children. He grew up on the family ranch north of Elmore's. He graduated from Durango High School in May of 1970.
He...
Ernest Allen Gunnell
Oct 18, 2023
Ernest Allen Gunnell, 68, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on October 18, 2023, in Farmington, New Mexico. Ernest was born on May 10, 1955, in Phoenix, Arizona, to parents Ernest Wilbourne Gunnell & Betty Jean Younger Gunnell.
Ernest graduated from High School in Garden Grove, California in 1974. He retired as a Carpenter’s Foreman from San Juan Power...
Jasper Littletree
Oct 16, 2023
Jasper Littletree, Kinyaa'áanii nili, Ta'neeszahnii yashchiin, Táchii'nii bicheii, Tódich'ii'nii binalí, passed from this earth on Monday October 16, 2023, at the home he built with his family in Kirtland, NM. He will be remembered for his creativity, sense of humor, and his love for family.
Born and raised in the area of Tiis Tsoh Sikaad (Burnham, NM), his exact birth...
Nancy Langlitz
Oct 13, 2023
Nancy Joyce Langlitz, 80, of Flora Vista, went to be with her Savior on October 13, 2023.
Nancy, the youngest of three siblings, was born on April 25,1943 to William and Eula Berkstresser in Carlsbad, New Mexico. After graduating from Carlsbad High School in 1961, she went on to attend beautician school in Carlsbad.
After graduation, she met William ("Bill")...
Jimmie Clayton Bair
Oct 13, 2023
Jimmie C. Bair, 66, of Waterflow, New Mexico, passed away on October 13, 2023, in Waterflow, New Mexico. Jimmie was born on April 28, 1957, in Farmington, New Mexico, to parents Clinton J. & Geneva Bair.
Jimmie completed his education up to the 8th grade and mostly worked as a CDL driver for most of his career. He was known...
