Obituaries
Ellen Magdalene Clair
Aug 18, 2023
Ellen Magdalene Clair passed away peacefully in Farmington, New Mexico with her family at her side, on August 18, 2023.She was born in Mount Olive, IL on July 6, 1931, to parents of Croatian descent. She lived in Cleveland until she departed for Pittsburgh on a voice scholarship with the Duquesne University Tamburitzans. While at Duquesne, she performed with...
James Elliott Kothe
Aug 16, 2023
James was born November 13, 1967, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He joined his heavenly father unexpectedly August 16,2023 at 55 years old.
James and Lisa married August 3, 1991, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Farmington and just celebrated 32 years of marriage. He was a loving husband, daddy to his girls Rebecca and Jessica, and welcomed son in...
Phillip Haskell Wiseman
Aug 15, 2023
Phillip Wiseman, 70, of Aztec, New Mexico went home to be with the Lord on August 15, 2023. He was surrounded by family at the time of his passing.
Phil was born on April 30, 1953, in Phoenix, Arizona to Haskell and Betsy Wiseman. He was one of four children. Phil moved to Aztec, New Mexico in 1977. He met the...
Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Campbell
Aug 14, 2023
Kenneth “Kenny” Wayne Campbell, 59, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on August 14, 2023, in Farmington, New Mexico. Kenneth was born on February 22, 1964, in Atchinson, Kansas, to parents Gilbert C. & Sophia (Burton) Campbell.
Known lovingly as “Kenny” or “Ken” by those who loved and cherished him, Kenneth attended Washington Grade School, Atchinson High School and...
Rosa Cundiff
Aug 14, 2023
Rosa Lee O'Hare (maiden name) Cundiff, age 80, of Durango, Colorado; died August 14, 2023. In lieu of Flowers, please make a donation to Alzheimers Association or Charity of your choice. A celebration of life will be held on October 21, 2023 at the Cundiff Homeplace.
Charles Gladden
Aug 13, 2023
Charles Harve Gladden was born November 12, 1939, at home in Redmesa, Colorado. He returned to his Father in Heaven in Farmington, NM surrounded by his loving family and friends on August 13, 2023, at the age of 83.
Harve was born the oldest of six children to Charles Thomas and Allie Jane (Greer) Gladden. Sister Adeline (Gladden) Dodson...
Ambrose Benally Sr.
Aug 11, 2023
Ambrose Benally Sr., passed away peacefully at his home in Kirtland, NM on August 11, 2023. He was born on December 10, 1935, in Crownpoint, NM. Ambrose was a dedicated family man who spent 61 years making memories with his wife Mae C. Benally and his family. Ambrose was a hardworking individual who dedicated 35 years of his life...
Mateo Kevin Franco Nevarez
Aug 9, 2023
Mateo Kevin Franco Nevarez, 26 days old, of Aztec, New Mexico, passed away on August 9, 2023, in Aztec, New Mexico. Mateo was born on July 14, 2023, in Durango, Colorado, to parents Juan and Maria Nevarez.
Mateo came into this world on July 14, 2023, at 11:30am. Mateo was a tiny little 5lbs 13oz and 18 ½ inches bundle...
Vernon Hentz
Aug 8, 2023
Vernon Theodore Hentz (82), of Bloomfield, NM, passed away on August 08, 2023. Vernon was born in Peoria, Illinois on September 17, 1940, to Lawrence & Elizabeth Hentz. Vernon was a veteran of the US Army. Vernon was employed and retired from the brass foundry in Peoria, IL. He enjoyed woodworking, was a volunteer at Three Sisters Park in Chilicothe,...
Jose Archuleta
Aug 6, 2023
Jose Roldan Archuleta went home to meet his heavenly Father on Sunday August 6th, at the age of 77. He was born to Ponciano Archuleta & Anita Gallegos Archuleta on October 28,1945 in Durango, CO.
Roldan is survived by his daughter Juanita Edstrom, husband Mark; his brother, Gonzalo Archuleta (Patricia) and sister Joan Trujillo (Victor); his grandchildren Tara Lynn,...
Bobbie Keeney
Aug 6, 2023
Bobbie Jean Keeney (94) passed away August 6, 2023. Bobbie was born in Stamford, TX on September 17, 1928, to Frank & Julia Keeney. Bobbie attended Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, TX, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.
Bobbie's calling was teaching; 1st grade to be exact! She taught at McCormick Elementary, Northeast Elementary, and Bluffview Elementary. Bobbie...
Laura Dixon
Aug 5, 2023
Laura Dixon, of Farmington New Mexico, was united with her Savior on August 5th, 2023. She was born on October 13, 1934, the oldest girl out of the 11 children born to Paul and Lillian Templeton. Laura met her soul mate, Eugene Dixon, and they married in 1951. They were married 69 ½ years when Eugene passed away in December...
Donald Varenhorst
Aug 3, 2023
Donald W. Varenhorst was born in Cook County, IL. to Frances and Bertha (Boken) Varenhorst. He graduated from Culver Military Academy, then made his way west as a young man, settling in the Land of Enchantment. During the 1960's he made Farmington his home before entering a position with NM State Highway Department in Santa Fe, where he met and...
Myralyn Manon Morrow-Fields
Aug 2, 2023
Myralyn Manon Morrow-Fields, age 86 of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday August 2, 2023. She was born on June 19, 1937 in Archer City, Texas to William A. and Elsie Tanner where she was raised, attended and graduated from High School.
Manon's journey through life was defined by resilience, versatility, and a deep love for her family. She...
Danny Leon Bowers
Aug 2, 2023
Danny Leon Bowers, 79, of Aztec, New Mexico, passed away on August 2, 2023, in Aztec, New Mexico. Danny was born in Morenci, Arizona, on March 22, 1944, to parents Chester and Cordellia Bowers.
Danny had a Bachelor of Art in Theology and enjoyed Church and bible study groups and loved the Lord. Danny spent 13years in the Navy and...
Emma Burns
Aug 2, 2023
Mrs. Emma Burns (80), of Farmington, NM, passed away August 2, 2023.
Emma is preceded in death by her daughter, Claudia Tso, and her grandson, Brian Tso.
Emma is survived by her husband, Patrick Burns; her daughter, Lana Burns; her son-in-law, Raymond Tso. her grandchildren, Rachele and Patrick Tso; and her great-grandchildren, Drake, Easton, Zara, Braxton, and Ariel Tso.
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Maxine Martinez
Aug 1, 2023
Maxine Martinez (81), of Nageezi, NM, passed away August 1, 2023, in Farmington, NM. Maxine was born February 28, 1942, to her parents, Juan & Ruth Martinez. Maxine was born to Nihoobáanií and born for Nakai Díne.
Maxine was born at the Brethren in Christ Mission in Otis, NM. She briefly attended Albuquerque Indian School. She was married for 10...
Mattie Brieger
Jul 28, 2023
Mattie Marie Brieger, age 92, passed away in Farmington July 28, 2023. Mattie was born in San Angelo, Texas on November 28, 1930, living in various Texas communities until she moved to New Mexico in 1974. She lived in Farmington with her husband Emmet Brieger from 2016 until her passing.
Prior to moving to Farmington to be closer to family,...
Billie Sue Jones
Jul 26, 2023
Billie Sue Jones our greatly loved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, and sister left to be with the Lord in Heaven on July 26, 2023. She passed away at home with family by her side. Billie was born on May 3, 1933, in Oklahoma. She was married to JT Jones in May of 1948 for 60 years. Billie’s...
Gloria Rudder
Jul 25, 2023
Gloria Jean "Jeannie" Rudder, 82, of Farmington, NM. passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. She was born April 23, 1941 in Albuquerque, NM. to Frank and Christina Garlington.
Jeannie was born in Albuquerque, NM and raised in Gallina, NM. In 1957 she met the love of her life, Danny Ray Rudder, Sr in Farmington, NM. On December 13, 1960,...
