Obituaries
Leon Ronald Anaya
Sep 4, 2025
Leon R. Anaya, 74, of Aztec, NM passed away on September 4, 2025. He was born on June 24, 1951, in Salt Lake City, Utah to Joe and Angelina Anaya.
Leon was one of thirteen children, Leon and Larry were a unique set of twins born on separate days. He went to the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam. He came...
Elliott Bryson Ahkeah
Sep 2, 2025
Elliott “Bryson” Ahkeah, 61, of Farmington, NM, passed away on September 2, 2025. He was born on June 27, 1964, in Shiprock, NM, to Robert and Laverna Ahkeah.
Bryson finished high school in Shiprock, NM, and earned a college education in Phoenix, AZ. He was employed at the City of Farmington and retired from his position as Senior Operator at the...
Peggy Ann Johnson
Sep 1, 2025
Peggy Ann Johnson, 90, passed away September 1, 2025, in Farmington, NM. She was born to Raymond George “RG” Pierce and Helen Virginia Nelson Pierce on May 29, 1935, in Garber, Oklahoma. She grew up in oil country and met her high school sweetheart, Larry W. Johnson, in Canton, Kansas. They married October 23, 1955. Peggy accompanied Larry throughout his...
Roger Shorter
Sep 1, 2025
Roger Dale Shorter passed away at his home in Aztec, New Mexico, with his loving wife by his side. He was born on January 2, 1961, in Durango, Colorado, to Imogean (Jean) Armstrong Shorter and Kenneth R. (Red) Shorter. Roger was one of five children.
On January 27, 2001, he married the love of his life, Dora Shorter, in Aztec, NM....
Jesse Hensley
Aug 31, 2025
Jesse Dalton Hensley was born on October 14, 2005, to Billy and Rose Hensley.
At the age of 8, Jesse chose to be baptized alongside his brother Billy and his mother, by Pastor Dave at the Journey Church. From that time forward, he lived with a strong and sincere faith in the Lord. He prayed daily with his mother, always...
David Clarence Halvorson
Aug 28, 2025
David Clarence Halvorson, 84, of Farmington, NM, passed away August 28, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 10, 1941, in Bagley, MN, to Clarence and Lillian (Hopke) Halvorson.
Dave proudly served in the U.S. Air Force before settling in New Mexico, where he worked for Joe J. Maloof Company, retiring as manager of the Farmington Coors...
Wayne R. Townsend
Aug 27, 2025
Mr. Wayne R. Townsend, age 79 of Farmington, NM passed from this world to the next on Wednesday August 27, 2025.
Wayne was born on March 31, 1946, to Jessie and Elmer Townsend of Jeffersonville, New York. He was the middle child of five. He spent the first eighteen years living and working on the family farm. After high school graduation,...
Debra Ingraham
Aug 26, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend Debra (Debbie) Sue Ingraham of Aztec, New Mexico. She passed away from this life unexpectedly August 26,2025 at the young age of 65. She was born in Holland Michigan on December 19, 1959, entering this world as a second child...
Deborah Lynn Schilling
Aug 26, 2025
Deborah was born June 6, 1951 to Bernard and Millie Schilling in Sidney, Nebraska. She was called home to be with Jesus August 26, 2025 in Farmington, New Mexico. Deborah was preceded in death by both her parents and is survived by her only sister, Vicky Howell of Antioch, Illinois, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She worked...
Stephanie Nicole Malagon-Abeyta
Aug 26, 2025
Stephanie N. Malagon-Abeyta, a beloved wife, grandmother, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and cherished friend, left this earth peacefully and entered into eternal rest to be with our Lord on August 26, 2025, at the age of 45 after a battle with cancer. She was born on July 29, 1980, in Farmington, NM, to Rigo and Dee Hernandez.
Stephanie loved being around...
Elizabeth Nadine Hoza
Aug 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Nadine Hoza, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and cherished friend, who left us on August 25, 2025, at the age of 45. Born on April 8, 1980, in Mount Vernon, WA, to David Hoza and Della Ware.
Elizabeth attended Eagle Valley High School in Gypsum, Colorado where she obtained...
Josefina Bustillos
Aug 24, 2025
In Loving Memory of Josefina Bustillos 1947–2025
It is with deep love and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Josefina (Chepa) Bustillos, age 78, who departed this life peacefully on Sunday, August 24th, in the comfort of her home, cared for by her husband, Ramon Bustillos. Born in Mexico in 1947, Josefina immigrated to New Mexico as a teenager...
Jennie Lorraine Kirk
Aug 24, 2025
Lorraine Kirk passed away surrounded by her family on August 24, 2025. She was born on July 2, 1955, to Ralph and Margaret Abeyta.
Lorraine is preceded in death by her loving husband, Perry Kirk Sr.; son, Peter Abeyta; her dad, Ralph Abeyta; brother, Nole Abeyta; her aunt, Gina; her mother-in-law, Neva Kirk; and great-nephew, Danny Buddah Sabaque.
She is survived by...
James Swisher
Aug 23, 2025
James Dwaine Swisher, (Jimmy) 63, passed away on August 23, 2025, surrounded by the beauty of the outdoors he so cherished. Born on December 8, 1961, he lived a life marked by simplicity, laughter, and a deep connection to the natural world. He was never one for fuss or fanfare - just give him a good pair of hiking boots,...
Leslie Richard Lyautey
Aug 22, 2025
Leslie Richard Lyautey, age 87 of Farmington, passed away on Friday August 22, 2025, from natural causes. Richard made many great life-long friends and was born on October 20, 1937, in Kane, PA. to L.E. Lyautey and Etta Mae Donaldson.
Richard was a mason and an industrial mechanic. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints....
Sybil Jean Garland Brown
Aug 17, 2025
Sybil was born on February 3, 1930 in New Rockford, North Dakota to George S. and Ellen Garland who farmed near Carrington, North Dakota. Sybil attended a one-room school for her first 8 years before transferring to Carrington High School. She was a member of the Honor Society and had leading roles in class plays. Upon graduation, she became office...
David Allen Hazzard
Aug 16, 2025
David "Dave" Hazzard, 63, of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on August 16, 2025. He was born on October 10, 1961, in Ajo, Arizona to Billy and Barbara Hazzard.
David graduated with his high school diploma at KCHS in 1979. After high school he was lead "screamer" front man for local band Starin' Black. He worked for PNM from 1981-1988 when...
Demethrio Gallegos
Aug 15, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Demethrio AntonioDean Gallegos known as Deme. He left us on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the age of 25. Demewas born April 6, 2000, in Durango, Colorado and was the cherished son of Clinton and Andrea Gallegos and Alishea and Arthur Mackey, Jr. He graduated from Farmington High...
Doyal Wayne Humphries
Aug 14, 2025
Doyal Wayne Humphries, aged 88, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his daughters in his home in Farmington, NM. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and friend, Doyal touched the lives of many with his wisdom, humor, Christian demeanor and unwavering dedication to serving others.
Born on July 23, 1937 in Comanche, OK,...
Sharon Davis
Aug 13, 2025
Sharon Annette Davis age 78 of Aztec, New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday August 13, 2025, at her home surround by her loving family. She was born on March 15, 1947, in Abilene, Texas to William Blessing and Artie Ruth Price.
Sharon Graduated as the salutatorian at Hawley High School in 1965 She then went on to attend Hardin-Simmons University studying...
