Obituaries
Bobby Laskie
Oct 4, 2023
Bobby Joe Laskie born October 17, 1950, passed from this life October 04, 2023, in Farmington, NM. Services are not scheduled at this time. Please check back later for updated information.
Connie Merilene Polanco
Oct 3, 2023
Connie Merilene Polanco, 59, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on October 3, 2023, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Connie was born on December 5, 1963, in Durango, Colorado to parents Clearl Don Killgore and Dorothy Lemons.
Connie grew up in the beautiful town of Aztec, New Mexico, where she had the pleasure of meeting Enrique Polanco. Together,...
Thomas Hummell
Oct 2, 2023
Thomas Evans Hummell was born January 8, 1947, in Oxford, Nebraska, to John and Corryn Hummell and passed peacefully at home in Farmington, New Mexico with his wife Marlene at his side on October 2, 2023.
The Hummell's moved to Curtis, Nebraska when Tom was in the fifth grade, where he attended Curtis Public School and University of Nebraska School...
Rita LaPlante
Oct 2, 2023
In Loving Memory of Rita M. LaPlante.
Rita M. LaPlante, passed away at the age of 78, on Monday, October 2, 2023 at her home in Farmington, NM. She was born in Bisti, NM on January 10, 1945. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, and cherished member of our community. Rita was a long time teacher of...
Gary Wayne Smith
Oct 2, 2023
Gary Wayne Smith, 68, of Delta, Colorado, passed away on October 2, 2023, in Farmington, New Mexico. Gary was born on July 15, 1955, in Wichita, Kansas to parents Clinton Logan Smith & Betty Jean Venable Smith.
Gary graduated from Wichita West High School, in Wichita, Kansas in 1973; He went on to the University of Kansas in 1977...
Raymond "Mark" Byars
Oct 1, 2023
Raymond "Mark" Byars, 67, passed away October 1, 2023, in Farmington, NM. Mark was born August 18, 1956, in Pampa, TX to parents Berdene Laycock Blair and Donald Ray Byars. Mark graduated from Canyon High School and attended Ft. Lewis College and West Texas A&M University. He was a resident of Farmington and Creede, CO. Mark was a long-time independent...
Roselyn Nez
Sep 29, 2023
Roselyn Nez, 75, from Kirtland, N.M. passed away on September 29, 2023. Roselyn was born on November 10, 1947 , in Shiprock, N.M. to parents Chester Nez Sr. and Lula Barton-Nez.
Roselyn was employed by BHP/Westmoreland Powerplant for 42 years. She retired in August 2019. She enjoyed time with her grandchildren, traveling and working in her yard.
She is...
Donald Howard Keith
Sep 29, 2023
Donald Howard Keith was born May 24, 1940, in Amarillo, Texas, to Raymondand Jewell Keith. He passed away peacefully on September 29, 2023.He lived his early years in Elida, New Mexico, where he had fond memories ofgrowing up in a small town. Don spent his first 13 years helping run the filmprojector and concession stand at the family owned movie...
Jerry Hutchison
Sep 27, 2023
Jerry F Hutchison 82 passed away on Wednesday September 27th, 2023. In Waterflow New Mexico.
Jerry was a long-time resident of Farmington NM and Graduated from Farmington High School class of 1959, where he loved playing Basketball. He then enlisted into the United States Navy where he served from 1960 to 1964 aboard the USS Ticonderoga and the USS Constellation...
Rosser Ryan "Bucky" Cole
Sep 22, 2023
Rosser Ryan "Bucky" Cole, 90, of Farmington, New Mexico passed away September 22, 2023, in Scottsdale, Arizona surrounded by his loving family.
Born April 26th, 1933, in Norman, Oklahoma, he was the son of the late Edmond V. and Mary Lee (Ryan) Cole.
As a child, he attended Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, Tennessee for five years. In...
Rodolphe Chartier
Sep 22, 2023
Rudy J Chartier went to join our Heavenly Father on Friday September 22, 2023. He was born on May 31, 1939 in Berre VT. He was preceded in death by his parents Rodolph Chartier & Hilda Mathewson, Brother Frances Chartier and Sister Jeannette St. Pierre and many aunts & uncles. He is survived by his Wife Anita Chartier, two daughters...
Beau Gary
Sep 20, 2023
Beau James Gary, 43, of Bloomfield, NM, passed away on September 20, 2023. He was born on September 21, 1979, in Durango, CO.
Beau is survived by his beloved daughter, Madison, as well as his parents, Mary and J.L. Gary. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Raven and Sam Goswick, his sister Renea Gary, and his...
Ralph Weaver
Sep 16, 2023
Ralph Reidel Weaver born September 12, 1935, passed from this life September 16, 2023. No services have been scheduled at this time. Please check back for a full obituary at a later date.
Doug Beaty
Sep 16, 2023
In Loving Memory of Douglas Ray Beaty
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Doug Ray Beaty. Doug peacefully departed from this world on September 16, 2023, at the age of 62, surrounded by the love of his family. His legacy of compassion, dedication, and love will forever be cherished.
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Angela V. Gurule
Sep 13, 2023
Angela V. Gurule of Bloomfield, New Mexico passed away peacefully on September 13, 2023, with her family by her side. She was born on January 27,1942, to Felimon and Leonarda Gurule of Pilar, New Mexico.
Angela’s life was devoted to her children as a stay-at-home mom. When her children were older, she started working for the Bloomfield School system for...
Carl DeWees
Sep 13, 2023
Carl DeWees went home to be with his Heavenly Father on September 12th, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was 82.
Carl was born in 1941 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to his parents Lloyd and Lorene DeWees. Carl had two younger siblings, Emma Jean, and Clayton. Lloyd was in the dairy business and moved...
Lucille Bays
Sep 12, 2023
Lucille (Lucy) Mae Bays 91, of Farmington, NM passed peacefully away with family by her side in Albuquerque, NM on September 12, 2023. Lucy was born at home in Oshkosh, NE to Roy William Shaw and Georgia Francis Shindle Shaw on November 19, 1931.
Lucy grew up in Oshkosh, NE, the daughter of Nebraska farmers. She went to Penn...
David Brown
Sep 11, 2023
In Loving Memory of David Michael Brown
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of David Michael Brown, a beloved son, brother, and friend. Born on October 4, 1991, in Durango, CO at Mercy Hospital. David's journey in this world sadly came to an end on September 11, 2023, in Durango, CO.
David, a talented cook,...
Jerl Ann Heddin
Sep 10, 2023
Jerl Ann Heddin born March 02, 1945, passed from this life September 10, 2023. No services has been scheduled at this time.
Alvie R. "Scotty' Scott
Sep 9, 2023
Alvie “R”. Scotty Scott
October 12, 1928 – September 9, 2023
Born in Childress, Texas to Charlie C. Scott and Ora Tucker Scott, he was the youngest of nine children. Born one year before the Great Depression started, Scotty grew up in a close-knit family that struggled to make ends meet. Hard work, a strong faith, and love of family...
