Obituaries
David Lee Phelps
Aug 1, 2025
David Lee Phelps, 45, of Window Rock, Arizona, passed away on August 1, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico. He was born on November 5, 1979, in Fort Defiance, Arizona. David was born into the Todachinii (Bitter Water) clan, born for the Bilagáana (white people) clan. His maternal grandfather was of the Haashk’aa Hadzohí (Yucca Fruit Strung Out in a Line)...
Miguel Mares Silva
Jul 30, 2025
Miguel Mares Silva, 87, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on July 30, 2025. Miguel was born in Aguascalientes, Mexico, to parents Claro Mares and Maria Silva.
Miguel loved his family very much, especially his grandchildren. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was a roofer by trade for many years and loved his job.
Miguel is preceded by...
Cynthia Lee
Jul 28, 2025
Cynthia "Nana" Stevens Mow Lee went home to Jesus on July 28, 2025.
Cyndi was born to James Stevens and Marie Athene Nicholson Stevens on April 20, 1949 in Salem, Illinois. She married Leland Mow on December 23, 1966, and they had four children together. Cyndi married Dan Lee on July 28, 1995 and gained two more children from that union.
Cyndi...
Susan Avalyn Jantz
Jul 24, 2025
Susan Avalyn Jantz, 73, of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on July 24, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico. Susan was born on October 22, 1951, in Pagosa Springs, Colorado, to parents James and Mary Beck.
Susan is preceded by her Husband Robert D. Jantz, brother James “Jimbo” Beck, and sister Jamie Romero.
Susan is survived by her sons Colt Howlett, Chris Howlett,...
Jo Anne Ellsaesser
Jul 22, 2025
Jo Anne Ellsaesser, 91, of Bloomfield, New Mexico, passed away on July 22, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico. Jo Anne was born on February 14, 1934, in Wray, Colorado, to parents James and Anna Gertson.
Jo Anne is preceded by her husband Merle “Fizz” Ellsaesser, parents James and Anna Gertson, brother James Gertson Jr. sisters Virginia Gray, Mary Kuecke, and Joyce...
Wanda Lee Fuller
Jul 21, 2025
With heartfelt sorrow, the family of Wanda Lee Fuller announces her peaceful passing on July 21, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in Seminole, Oklahoma, Wanda lived a life marked by deep faith, boundless love, and unwavering devotion to those she cherished most.
She was born to Claud and Elsie Ellis, both natives of Millcreek, Oklahoma, whose legacy of love...
Sidney Jay Knowlton
Jul 20, 2025
Sidney Jay Knowlton, age 69, of Aztec, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025.
Sidney was born on November 29, 1955, to Marie and Eugene Knowlton, both of whom preceded him in death. He grew up in Aztec, New Mexico, where he spent most of his life surrounded by family, friends, and the land he loved.
Sidney had a quiet,...
Mildred Pioche King
Jul 17, 2025
Mildred Pioche King, 82, of Teec Nos Pos, AZ originally from Whiterock and Lake Valley, NM, passed away on July 17, 2025. She was born on March 28, 1943, in Crownpoint, NM to Earl and Georgianna Pioche.
Mildred was born to Dzilt’ahnii/ born for Tse nabilnii.
Mildred was the eldest of nine children born to Earl and Georgianna Pioche. Mildred spent her...
Justin Joel Jeremiah Valencia
Jul 16, 2025
Justin Joel Jeremiah Valencia, age 33, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on July 16, 2025. Justin was born on February 14, 1992, in Durango, Colorado, to Donny Sr. and Machell Valencia.
The world is less bright without Justin in it. He never met a stranger and was always willing to help without asking for anything in return. Justin was extremely...
Marvin Preston Hines Jr.
Jul 15, 2025
Marvin Preston Hines Jr. (“Junior”) (74) died July 15, 2025, in his home in Kirtland, NM after a 19-year battle with cancer. Junior was born January 7, 1951, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to his parents Era (Nee Taylor) and Marvin Hines. He attended school in Eunice, NM and a semester ENMU and later volunteered for military service. He was an army...
Mildred Cleora Maitlen
Jul 15, 2025
Mildred Cleora Maitlen, 87, a beloved resident of Waterflow, NM, passed away on July 15, 2025, in Durango, Colorado. She was born on April 17, 1938, in Farmington, New Mexico to Harry Smouse and Emily Secrest.
Mildred was a proud graduate of Kirtland Central. Whereas later in life she would become a cook for central consolidated schools. Mildred loved the outdoors,...
Phillip Edward Galvan
Jul 14, 2025
Phillip Galvan, 72 of Los Angeles, CA went to be with Jesus on July 14,2025. Phil is survived by his wife Sarah, his brothers, sister, nieces and nephews. Phil and Sarah met in Farmington, NM and were married 38 years. Phil was a Journeyman Glazier over 40 years. He loved motorcycle riding, air brushing, Fishing, shooting, mountain biking and woodworking...
Michelle Summer Begay McGrath
Jul 13, 2025
Michelle Summer Begay McGrath passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Michelle came into the McGrath family in April 2000, having been born on September 2, 1999. From the moment Michelle and her brother Malcolm came into the McGrath family, she brought excitement, laughter, and joy.
Michelle will be remembered for her vibrant creativity. She loved art and...
Jimmy Roy Adams Sr.
Jul 12, 2025
Jimmy Roy Adams Sr., 77, of Farmington, NM, passed away on July 12, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM. Jimmy was born on July 27, 1947, in Las Vegas, NM, to Roy Walter Adams and Wilma Marie Bratcher Adams.
Jim served his nation during the Vietnam War with the U.S. Army. He owned HVACR companies in both Texas and Farmington. Jim was a...
William Schmidt
Jul 11, 2025
William Dale Schmidt of Farmington, New Mexico passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025 surrounded by his family. Bill was born in Anadarko, Oklahoma on July 5, 1952 to Artimece Moore and Howard Schmidt. Bill married the love of his life Barbara on June 5, 1976 and they have four beautiful children.
Bill loved Star Trek, geology, jeeping, national parks, the...
Debra Alleman
Jul 9, 2025
Debra Diane Alleman, 71, a beloved resident of Aztec, New Mexico, passed away on July 9, 2025, in Green River, Wyoming. She was born on November 17, 1953, in Farmington, New Mexico, to Ira Robert Alleman and Viola Alleman.
Debra was a proud graduate of Aztec High School and a devoted member of the Church of Christ. Her life was...
Andrea Krauss
Jul 8, 2025
Angie Krauss was a brilliant and stubborn redheaded German who died peacefully at home surrounded by love from her animals, little sister, and close friends in the wee morning hours of July 8th, 2025. Not even stage IV esophageal cancer impeded her ability to live an extraordinary and full life.
Angie was born and spent her childhood in Germany. In her...
Bruce Black
Jul 8, 2025
Rear Admiral Bruce Allen Black, USN (ret.), a long-time resident of Farmington, New Mexico received permanent change of duty orders from God on July 8, 2025 at 10:45am.
Bruce was born August 20, 1936 in Albuquerque, N. M. to Ruth and Harmon Black. Raised in Albuquerque, Bruce graduated from Highland High in 1954, and joined the Naval Reserve as a Seaman...
Irene W. Fitz-Zygmunt
Jul 7, 2025
Irene W. Fitz-Zygmunt, 94, of Farmington, NM, passed away on July 7, 2025, in Farmington, NM. Irene was born on August 11, 1930, in Chicago, IL, to John and Wilma Thompson.
Irene was born the only child of her parents, who both immigrated to the United States from Sweden and Norway. Irene spent her primary years in Chicago schools, then moved...
