Obituaries
William Smith
May 10, 2023
William T. "Dub" Smith, age 88, of Farmington, New Mexico passed away May 10, 2023, in Farmington, New Mexico.
Dub was born September 5, 1934, in Dickens, Texas. He was the son of Otis Cromwell Smith and Anna Belle Flippen Smith. Dub was proud veteran of the United States Army. He was a man's man, a true cowboy who grew...
Nellie Howard
May 6, 2023
Nellie Frances Howard passed into Heaven on May 6, 2023. She was born October 3, 1933, to Charles and Edith Rhodes in Durango, Co.
She married Thomas Burch Howard on October 26, 1952, and they had three children-Bobbie Anderson (Frank), Brenda McDonald (Virgil), and Bill Howard (Shari). They were married 65 years before her beloved husband passed away in...
Ruth Nation
May 5, 2023
Ruth Nation age 84, of Farmington, NM went to see Jesus on May 5, 2023.
Ruth was one of two children born to Rose and Harold Wilson. She was raised on a farm in Sterling, Colorado where she attended school. After graduation she married her high school sweetheart, Lyle Nation. One daughter, Nina, was born to Ruth and Lyle...
Leonard Dean Evans
May 5, 2023
Leonard is preceded by his parents Jesse Walter Evans and Delilah DeSpain, sisters Myrna Evans, Elaine Harris, Donna Tinker, Cleah Tinker, and Mary Evans.
Leonard is survived by his wife Jody Evans (married for 56 years), daughter Shawna (Shawn) Fincher, grandchildren Brittani Jones, Ethan Fincher, Tucker Fincher, Talon Fincher, and great grandchildren Mat Jones, Haven Jones, Alma Jones, Regan Fincher,...
Linda Mary Reeves
May 4, 2023
Linda Mary Reeves was born to Charles and Julia Garbarini on June 6th 1948 in Jersey City, Bergen, New Jersey.
Linda is Dr. Timothy Reeves' treasured wife and companion of over 42 years. Linda Reeves accomplished many things starting with attending the University of Miami, Florida, (BS Biology, MA Botany), and Arizona State University (Ph. D. coursework) where she met...
David Hawkins
May 4, 2023
David Michael Hawkins passed away unexpectedly on May 4th, 2023 in Aztec, NM at the age of 63.
Dave is survived by his mother, Marianne Hawkins of Aztec, NM; daughters, Brandy Sabo (Greg) of Farmington, NM, and Cassandra Rivas (Eric) of Canton, OH; grandchildren, Gaige Sabo, Addison Sabo, Cash Rivas, Alyse Rivas, Kami Rivas, and Jocelyn Rivas; and brother Robert Hawkins (Doreen)of Kirtland, NM.
David was born on April 28, 1960 in Boulder, CO to Robert and Marianne Hawkins. David graduated from Farmington High School in 1978 and married Renee McDaniel, his high school sweetheart in 1979. Dave began working for PNM in...
Mary Louise Bermudez
May 3, 2023
Mary Louise Bermudez, 66, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on May 3, 2023, in Farmington, New Mexico. Mary was born on December 8, 1956, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to parents Eloy & Amelia Torrez.
Mary moved to Farmington from Albuquerque with the love of her life, Jim. In Farmington, she met an entire community of friends that loved her...
Greg Martinez
May 2, 2023
Greg Anthony Martinez age 35 born March 31, 1988 to Ann-Drew Hibbetts and Vernon Martinez was called to our Lord and Savior May 2, 2023.
Greg enjoyed the small things in life and what it had to offer. He has had numerous jobs but he really enjoyed working at Navajo Lake and Marina. When asked why he drove the...
Benny A. Jaramillo
Apr 28, 2023
Benny A. Jaramillo, 77, of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on April 28, 2023. A celebration of life services will be held on Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 10:00 - 11:30 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Farmington, New Mexico. Followed by VA Honors and reception at St. Mary's Parish Hall. Memorials may be made to Doris Jaramillo.
Benny...
Martha Stevens
Apr 28, 2023
Martha Maurine Stevens (April 9, 1920 - April 28, 2023)
Who would have ever imagined that a girl whose early life began by picking cotton in Turkey, Texas, would have experienced the life that Maurine did.
On April 9, 1920, Eulalia and Ulysses Coker welcomed Martha Maurine to a family that included Dennis, Estelle, Evelyn and Bud. She lived through...
Kathleen Palmer Sherwood
Apr 28, 2023
Kathleen Palmer Sherwood passed away and was welcomed into heaven on Thursday, April 28, 2023, after a heroic battle with cancer.
Kathleen was born in Farmington, New Mexico on July 23, 1951, to Willard A. and Lavone Palmer. She was the third of six children. Raised on trading posts throughout the Navajo reservation, Kathleen grew up with a love of...
Guy (Hop) Richard Flowers
Apr 28, 2023
Guy (Hop) Richard Flowers, Jr., died surrounded by his family on 4/28/2023 in Farmington, New Mexico. Guy was born to Guy and Wilma (Jutten) Flowers on 12/18/1952 in Montrose Colorado. He attended school in Montrose where he graduated from Montrose High School in 1971. He married Tressa (Cook) on September 28, 1974, and together they had 2 children, a...
Jerry LeRoy Jenkins
Apr 26, 2023
Services are set for Thursday May 11th at the church of Latter day Saint in Aztec. Viewing starts at 10am, services are 11am - noon followed by a graveside service at Memory Gardens.
Marcus Harding
Apr 25, 2023
Marcus McNeil Hardin (29) of Bloomfield, NM passed away on April 25, 2023, in Bloomfield, NM. Marcus was born June 4, 1993, in Ganado, AZ to parents, Angel Hollister and Ronald M. Harding. Marcus was born to the Bitterwater, Salt, and Waters Edge Clans.
Marcus obtained his GED. He worked as an oilfield derrick operator, electrician's helper, an automotive lube...
Raquel Montoya Gonzales
Apr 24, 2023
Raquel Montoya Gonzales went to be with our Lord & Savior and her babies Mary and Ruth on April 24, 2023. She was born on February 2, 1932, in Clifton, Arizona to Timoteo and Elena Montoya, one of nine children.
Raquel grew up in Clifton and graduated from Clifton High School. On November 24, 1955, she married Fernando...
Mary Esther Goss
Apr 24, 2023
Mary Esther Goss, 88, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on April 24, 2023, in Farmington.
Mary was born on September 24, 1932, in Paris, Texas, as the second child to parents Minter Boughles Smith and Esther Marie (Hudgens) Smith.
Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. The only thing she loved more than her kids was her...
Thomas James Johnson
Apr 21, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Thomas J. Johnson of Socorro, NM. He passed away surrounded by his loved ones on April 21st, 2023 after a long battle with C.O.P.D.
Thomas was born on November 12th, 1945 to John and Josephine.
Tom held many positions in his life. He was in the US Army for 17 years...
Betty Lou Holbert
Apr 19, 2023
Betty Lou Holbert, 91, of Navajo Dam, New Mexico, passed away on April 19, 2023, in Navajo Dam, New Mexico.
Betty was born on August 11, 1931, in Harlingen, Texas, to parents John Alexander and Elsie Brauer.
A Celebration of Life will take place at a later time. Betty Lou will be greatly missed.
Crista Crowder
Apr 19, 2023
Crista Grace Castleman Crowder (August 8, 1993 - April 19, 2023)
With heavy hearts we announce that our beloved Crista Grace Castleman Crowder has gone home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Crista was born on August 8, 1993 and passed away on April 19, 2023, leaving behind her husband Travis Crowder whom she married in May...
Kim Nelson Lynch
Apr 18, 2023
Kim Nelson Lynch, 45, of Tucson, AZ passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023 in Tucson surrounded by family. She was born April 26, 1977 in Shiprock, N.M, to Táchii'nii (Red Running into the Water People) born for Tábaahá (Edge Water People). Kim was survived by her husband Kii N. Lynch, son Diione N. Lynch of Hilliard, OH, daughters Kayia...
