Obituaries
James Christensen
Dec 24, 2023
James "Allen" Christensen 66, Farmington, NM. Born on October 27, 1957,in Gallup, NM to Delbert Allen Christensen and Ruth Ann Pullen. He gained his wings on December 24, 2023.
Preceded in death by father Delbert, Mother Ruth Ann, and great grandparents Daniel and Kathryn Christensen.
Survived by wife of 47 years Verna Christensen, 2 sons Ryen (Christy) Christensen Daniel (Diana)...
Connie Krivanek
Dec 23, 2023
Connie Mack Krivanek was born to Millard Frank Krivanek and Emma Elizabeth Svoboda Krivanek on Aug. 14, 1936, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was named after the famed baseball manager Connie Mack, as his father was a baseball player (this was long before the Farmington tournament would also be named in the manager's honor).
Connie grew up in Oklahoma City...
Mary Louise Richardson
Dec 23, 2023
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mary Richardson, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, cousin and friend, who left us peacefully on December 23, 2023, at the age of 87.
Born in Nucla, Colorado on August 21, 1936, to Oliver and Florence Miller, Mary's life was a testament to her unwavering faith and the deep love she held...
Betty Fahrion
Dec 22, 2023
Betsy Fahrion, age 89, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on December 22, 2023. She was born in Durango, CO, to Bennie Martinez and Ray G. Martinez.
Our mother wanted us to thank those she treasured as friends for making her life fulfilling and being there for her when she needed them the most. Mom loved her sweetheart, Bill, with...
Janet Louise La Selle
Dec 20, 2023
Janet Louise Clark was born to Thomas Patrick Clark and Audrey Gates Clark on May 17, 1948, in Denver Colorado. She was the oldest of three children and is survived by one brother Robert who lives in Albuquerque. Robert followed his father’s trade as a homebuilder and is now retired. Her younger brother, Michael Shane passed away in 2005....
Derek Gagnebin
Dec 20, 2023
Derek Aaron Gagnebin, 36, of Farmington, NM., passed away on December 20, 2023. He was born on July 6, 1987, in Farmington, NM., to his loving parents Mike Gagnebin and Pam Gathings.Derek was known for his love and kindness towards everyone he met. His warm heart and genuine nature touched the lives of many, leaving an indelible mark on those...
Alfonso Elevto Garcia
Dec 19, 2023
Alfonso E. Garcia, Sr, was born on March 16, 1933, in northern Taos to Christobal and Celina Archuleta Garcia. By the time he was three, he had two younger siblings. His mother was pregnant with their fourth child when she tragically succumbed to pneumonia. Al and his siblings (Magdalena and Meliton) had extremely close relationships throughout their lives. They were raised by...
Louis Dean Hall Jr
Dec 18, 2023
Louis Dean Hall Jr, 55, of Bloomfield, NM, has passed from this life on December 18, 2023. Louis was born on November 17, 1968, in Ephrata, WA where he spent a brief portion of his childhood. When he was in kindergarten his parents and 4 siblings moved to Bloomfield, NM. This is where he attended grade school and played...
Eluid Sandoval
Dec 18, 2023
There is a road in life we must travel alone, and sadly that time has come.
We enjoyed the time we had together. It seems for only a short while.
No more pain, no more sorrow, only a better tomorrow.
It's only for awhile that we must part. We will bless the memories with our heart., and so it goes...
Reginald Allen Yagle
Dec 18, 2023
Reginald A. Yagle age 80 of Farmington, New Mexico passed from this life on December 18, 2023. He was born to Rita Phylis Gauthier and Kenneth Carl Yagle on June 8, 1943, in Traverse City, MI. Reginald was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and best friend. Everyone who met him became his friend. He had a great sense of humor no...
Manuel Nockai Weahkee
Dec 18, 2023
Manuel Nockai Weahkee entered into this World on June 2, 2001, and passed on from this life on December 18, 2023. He is preceded in death by his son Julian Nockai Weahkee. Manuel is survived by his daughter Juniper Gallegos.
Manuel grew up in Blanco, New Mexico, you could find him outside every day. Hunting and fishing in the pond...
Ruben Ezechiel Gonzales
Dec 18, 2023
Ruben E. Gonzales was born near Trinidad, Colorado in 1939. Ruben grew up in Trinidad, graduated from Trinidad High School, and earned an associate degree at Trinidad State College. He continued his education at Adams State in Alamosa, earning BS and MS degrees in education. Ruben married Mona Gay Swift and they moved to the Farmington area in 1963. ...
Aeriel Gallegos
Dec 18, 2023
Aeriel Marina Gallegos of Aztec New Mexico sadly left us on December 18, 2023. Aeriel was a loving caring mother, daughter & sister.
She is preceded in death by her son Julian Edward Nockai Weahkee, great grandparents Mamie & Spider Gallegos, great grandma Eilene Zurface.
Aeriel leaves behind her daughter Jooniper Gallegos, Father Lawrence (Cristol) Gallegos, Mother...
Wilfred Ernest "Ellie" Yazzie
Dec 17, 2023
Wilfred “Ellie” Ernest Yazzie, 58, of Farmington, NM, peacefully passed away on December 17, 2023, in Farmington. He was born on October 14, 1965, in Farmington to the late Mary White Cly and Peter Yazzie. Wilfred is survived by his children: Ashlynn, Alanda “Petey”, Kristen, Michael, and Matthew; cherished grandchildren: Alius, Ashton, Dayelin, Kaden, and Amiah; and his siblings: Vangie...
Judith DeWees
Dec 17, 2023
Judith Lynn DeWees, 77 of Farmington, New Mexico passed from this life December 17, 2023. She was born September 9, 1946, in Alliance, Nebraska to William Earl Waldron and Mary Genevieve La Clair.
As the hope of Christ is the beginning and end, so is it the beginning and end of Judith (Judi) DeWees' earthly story, who was a...
Davana Bitsuie
Dec 15, 2023
Davanna Bitsuie born May 3, 1994 passed from this life December 15, 2023. Services have been scheduled for Saturday May 4, 2024 at the Hanaadili Word of Life Church in Huerfeno, NM at 10:00 am.
Renea Evon West
Dec 15, 2023
Renea West, born on October 31, 1957, passed away December 15th at her home. She was born in Albuquerque, NM to Eugene and Loredia Walker. The family moved to Farmington when Renea was 11 and Renea graduated from Buena Vista High School in Sierra Vista, AZ. She married Harold Saiz, and they had 2 daughters Deidra and Amanda. Renea...
Doreen Crockett
Dec 13, 2023
In loving memory of Doreen Crockett,
Doreen Crockett, a remarkable mother, grandmother, and Gigi, passed away on December 13th, 2023, in Farmington, NM, at the age of 76. Born on August 3rd, 1947, in Vernal, UT, she lived a life filled with passion, love, and unwavering determination.
Doreen was a force to be reckoned with in the world of...
Victor Polanco
Dec 12, 2023
With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the passing of Victor Polanco on December 12, 2023, at the age of 52. He was the beloved son of his parents Jose Dolores Polanco and Maria Ernestina Villalobos de Polanco.
Victor was preceded in death by his sister Ana Gabriela Polanco and brothers Antonio Polanco, Lorenzo (Rudy) Polanco...
Debra Ann Peterson
Dec 11, 2023
Debra Ann English, age 62 of Farmington, NM passed away On Monday December 11, 2023. She was born in Crystal City, TX on December 26,1960 to parents Laverne Siedel and Andrew English. She was the youngest of five children, growing up with three sisters: Retha, Jan and Glenda and a singular brother, Andrew (Goof). She became a mother to...
