Obituaries
Timothy Ernest Hardesty
Jun 8, 2023
Timothy Earnest Hardesty passed away on June 8, 2023, in Farmington, New Mexico. Timothy was born on December 10, 1968, in Globe, Arizona, to parents G.W. and Wanda Bradley Hardesty.
Tim was a good man with a big heart. He was a master carpenter. He could do just about everything, and he would help anyone who asked for help. He...
John Edward McNeese
Jun 6, 2023
John Edward McNeese, 92 was born to Henry Braxton McNeese Sr. and Georgia Belle West-McNeese on July 19th, 1930. He was called home to heaven on Tuesday June 6th, 2023. John was born and raised in El Paso, Texas; he lived his adult life in Farmington, New Mexico. John started working for El Paso Natural Gas Company at the age...
Thomas Attie Bounds
Jun 3, 2023
Thomas A Bounds, 67, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on June 3, 2023, in Durango, Colorado. Thomas was born on February 11, 1956, in Kilmicheal, Mississippi, to parents James & Lucille Bounds.
Thomas is preceded by his son Matthew Bounds, parents James & Lucille Bounds, brother Charles Bounds, paternal Grandparents Attie G & Carrie (Boland) Bounds, and maternal Grandparents...
Clyde Mylan
May 31, 2023
Raise your drink and join me in a farewell toast for "the life of the party" Clyde M Mylan, "Buster" of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on May 31st, 2023, in his front yard just enjoying his new ride. Buster was born on Aug. 7, 1948, in Fort Sill Oklahoma to Clyde Milton & Ruth Elinor Mylan. He was the...
Lillian Crabtree
May 30, 2023
Lillian Crabtree, 96 of Farmington, NM. passed away May 30, 2023. She was born May 15th, 1927 in Lubbock, TX. To Raymond and Elsie Forester. Lillian grew up in West Texas and graduated from Cooper Schools. In 1947, Lillian and her sister, Vera, met twin brothers, Bill and Bob, at the ice cream shop. Lillian married Bill on September 9,...
Collette Hamblin
May 29, 2023
Collette Jack Hamblin, 80, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on May 29, 2023, in Farmington, New Mexico. Collette was born on February 6, 1943, in Ogden, Utah to parents Clarence & Ronda Jack.
Collette worked for the City of Farmington as a Payroll Analyst until her retirement. She was also an expert in sewing and quilting, as well as...
George Bluehorse
May 27, 2023
George Bluehorse, our precious father, honored patriarch, valued mentor, courageous hero and all the other roles he held, passed on to the spirit world on May 27, 2023. He was born in Mitten Rock, AZ on February 5, 1940. He is Ta’baaha, born for Ta’chinii’, his Chei’s are-Bit’ahnii and his Nali’s are Kinlichiinii. Mr. Bluehorse served in the US...
Jeff Harper
May 27, 2023
Jeff Allen Harper 58 of Farmington, NM passed from this life May 27, 2023. He was born to Frank and Jeanette Harper on August 04, 1964, in San Francisco, CA.
Jeff is preceded in death by both of his parents Frank and Jeanette Harper.
He is survived by his sons Levi Harper and Thomas Killion as well as Joel Harper....
Mary Rosalee Stock
May 26, 2023
Mary Rosalee Stevens Stock peacefully passed away on May 26, 2023. Her last act was to comfort her family. She silently said, "Don't be sad. It is okay."
Rosalee was born July 24, 1940, to Robert Westbrook and Mary Mildred Stevens. She was the youngest child and only daughter.
She spent her formative years in Springville, Utah tagging along with...
Max Lare
May 25, 2023
Max Leroy Lare June 16, 1934 – May 25, 2023Max L. Lare, “Nebraska Max”, 88 of Farmington, NM passed away peacefully in the adobe home he built surrounded by family on May 25, 2023.He was born on June 16, 1934, in Auburn, Nebraska to Roy and Maurine Lare. He spent his childhood in Brock, Nebraska until the family moved to...
Katherine Black
May 24, 2023
Our mom Katherine (Kitty) Elizabeth Black peacefully passed Wednesday May 24, 2023, after an 8 year battle with Frontotemporal Dementia.
Kitty was born November 27, 1958 in Reno, NV to Mae Black and Robert Shaw. She was the second of four children and one bonus brother.
She loved to travel and go to concerts. Aerosmith was her favorite, as...
Gladys Lanham
May 18, 2023
Gladys Ann Lanham, 96, went home to her Heavenly Father and her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 18,2023. We are rejoicing that Mom is no longer in pain and has healed from the ravages of dementia.
Gladys was a long-time member at First Baptist Church and before that at Emmanuel Baptist Church. She loved the Lord and was...
Doris McAninch
May 16, 2023
Doris Jane "Dee" Williams McAninch, aged 89, passed away at home in Farmington, NM, on Tuesday, May 16th, 2023, after an illness.
She was born on December 19, 1933, in Delta, CO. Her parents, Earl Howard Williams and Rosa Lee Messano Williams preceded her in death. Her brother, Earl Howard Williams, Jr., and her sister, Eileen Williams Shipman, also preceded...
Shirley Ann Voita
May 15, 2023
Shirley Ann Voita, 79, died on May 15, 2023. She was born in Tampa, Florida on Feb. 3, 1944, to Elizabeth (Connelly) and William Bell. She grew up in Phoenix and graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1962. In 1966, she graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Shirley married Michael Voita in 1966,...
Marjie Smith
May 14, 2023
Marjie Lou Smith went to be with her Lord and savior on May 14, 2023, she was lovingly surrounded by her daughter and son in law.
Marjie was born on October 18, 1935, to Chester and Jane Like. She had three sisters and grew up on a cattle ranch along the dry Cimmaron River, 65 miles from Clayton, NM. She...
Victor Alexander Lobato
May 12, 2023
Victor Alexander Lobato, 93, passed from this life May 12, 2023, at his home in Blanco, NM. He was born February 26, 1930 in Turley, NM to Abelino and Nacioncena Lobato.
Victor is survived by his wife, Donna, children Chris Lobato (LouAnn), Alex Lobato (Vicki), Paul Lobato, and Helen Wood, as well as son-in-laws Cliff Prado and Mark Malott....
Lamar Steven Schroeder
May 12, 2023
Lamar Steven Schroeder, went to live with his Father in Heaven on May 12, 2023. Lamar was a sweet, kind soul with the heart of a warrior. He loved the outdoors, camping, cooking, and spending time with his family.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Tinka Schroeder.
He is survived by his wife, Brandy, sons:...
Melvin Scott Arinder
May 12, 2023
Scott Arinder was born in Farmington New Mexico on February 1st, 1962. He joined the Navy and was a mechanic in the oil field after coming back to his home base here in Farmington. Scott's biggest joy in life was his grandchildren.
Scott is preceded in death by his father Jerry Arinder and brother-in-law Charlie Jerkins
He is survived by...
Billie Weldon
May 10, 2023
Billie C. Weldon, 78 of Aztec, NM passed away May 10th, 2023, after suffering from head trauma caused by a fall.
Billie was born October 14, 1945, to Ruth Hutton. She attended high school in Bloomfield, NM.
She worked as a 911 Dispatcher for San Juan County where she retired in 2008.
She is survived by her loving husband of...
Alex Lovato
May 10, 2023
Alex Lovato 91, our beloved, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather went to be with our Lord and Savior on May 10, 2023, surrounded by his family. His greatest accomplishments were working hard alongside his wife to provide for their twelve children. When he was able, his favorite place to be was "God's County" which is in San Luis NM...
