Obituaries

Jan 20, 2023

 

Paul “Pablo” Andrew Matamoros, 47, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on January 20, 2023, in Farmington, New Mexico. Pablo was born on April 30, 1975, in Farmington, New Mexico, to parents Dolores and Rigo Hernandez.

Pablo loved to spend time with his loved ones and ride his motorcycle, and go fishing when he could. He also enjoyed going...

Jan 19, 2023

Robert E. Armenta age 89 of Bloomfield, NM passed from this life January 19, 2023, in Farmington, New Mexico. Robert was born August 09, 1933,  to Braulio and Presciliana Armenta. He served in the United States military under the Army.

Robert is preceded in death by his wife Bernice, two sons David and Alfred as well as both of his...

Jan 19, 2023

Jan 19, 2023

Beverly Jane Witt, beloved mother and friend passed away January 19, 2023, from kidney failure. She was born on October 21, 1934, to Gladys and Frank Carner in Brainerd, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, brother, Richard (Dick), Eugene (Bud), husband, Robert, and numerous relatives and friends. She is survived by her sisters, Gloria Leikam,...

Jan 19, 2023

 

Katie Jo Lorett Hunter, 66, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on January 19, 2023, in Farmington, New Mexico. Katie was born on October 1, 1956, in Farmington, New Mexico, to parents Wilbur Floyd Lorett & Sally Jo Lorett.

 

On January 19, 2023, we lost our amazing mother, Meme, and beloved wife, Katie Lorett Hunter. Katie passed away...

Jan 18, 2023

   Charlie passed quietly from this life after a brief illness at the age of 87.  He was born in Springer, NM.  His youth was spent moving with his parents and grandparents from cow range to cow range in New Mexico and Colorado.  At the very heart of Charlie beats a Cowboy.  He loved his Herefords and quarter horses, and...

Jan 18, 2023

Alexa Breann Eaton, 23, of Farmington; passed away January 18th 2023 in Framington. She was born June 15th 1999 in Farmington, NM to Leilani Chavez and Wesley Eaton. Alexa was preceded in death by her daughter Serenity Grace Phillips.

She is survived by her daughter KaiLani Nevaeh Phillips; her sisters Megan and Alysia; her brother Elijah; and her grandparents...

Jan 17, 2023

 

Charles W. Grubbs, 85, of Kirtland, New Mexico, passed away on January 17, 2023. Charles was born on June 12, 1937, to parents James and Ida Grubbs, in Fletcher, Oklahoma.

Charles served in the US Army and worked as an Engineer. He also worked as a Pipeline Inspector for El Paso Natural Gas for 30 years.

Charles is survived...

Jan 16, 2023

Kelly (Kathleen) Karlin went to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior on January 16, 2023. She was born September 23rd, 1943 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Mildred and Abner Liggett.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her daughter, Ruth Cain. She is survived by her daughter, Katherine Wilson; son-in-law Kelly Cain; brother, David Liggett; sisters, Linda...

Jan 16, 2023

Maclovio "Max" Gutierrez age 92 of Aztec passed away Monday January 16, 2023 at his home. Max was born on September 11, 1930 to Alipio and Benedita Gutierrez, and raised in La Jara, New Mexico this is where he met and married his beautiful bride, Sadie. They married in 1951 shortly before he was shipped off to the Korean War...

Jan 15, 2023

 

Rueben James Jones, 48, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on January 15, 2023, in Farmington, New Mexico. Rueben was born on January 18, 1974, in Okinawa, Japan to parents James L. Jones and Kathleen M. Jones.

Rueben is preceded by Wife Shannon Jewel Jones and Grandfather Bruce W. Jones.

Rueben is survived by son Jordin Taylor Jones, daughters...

Jan 15, 2023

Martha Ann Hare-Pucell (Ann) our wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend lost her courageous battle with cancer on January 15, 2023. Ann was born January 24, 1946 to Wilbur and Gena Hare in Durango, CO and was raised in Bloomfield, NM where she lived most of her life. Ann was employed at the Rimrock Motel in Farmington, NM during...

Jan 13, 2023

Evangeline "Vangie" Casaus Montano of Bloomfield, New Mexico, died peacefully and surrounded by her loved ones on January 13, 2023, at LifeCare Center of Farmington at the tender age of 92. Vangie was born in La Jara, New Mexico on December 31, 1930, to Aniceto Casaus and Pablita (Garcia) Casaus. She was proceeded in death by her husband of 70...

Jan 13, 2023

Bobby Gene Hampton went to see the Lord on Friday January 13, 2023. He passed over peacefully in his sleep at his home in Kirtland.

He was a loving Husband to his beloved wife Faye Hampton for 62 years. They were married on March 20, 1951, in Fairfax, OK.

Bobby was born on December 10, 1929, in Fairfax, OK, to...

Jan 11, 2023

Linda "Waynette" Danley was born February 27, 1954, to Joe Waymond Phillips and Jeanette Denise Posey, in Roswell New Mexico. She was the first-born child of four. Waynette and her siblings; Dwain Phillips (Marion), Jo Lynn Trammell (Glenn), and Janice Smotherman (Robert) were raised in Tularosa, New Mexico. While in high school she was involved in; 4-H, national honor society,...

Jan 10, 2023

Fred Aragon, 77 of Cuba, NM, passed away on January 10,2023. He was born June 28, 1945 in Cuba, NM. to Basilio and Nepumusena Aragon.

Fred worked in the oilfield for most of his life. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. After he retired he left Farmington and lived in Cuba where he loved riding, training, and...

Jan 9, 2023

Bob Skelton, 68, who most recently lived in a remote area of Rio Arriba County in his beloved state of New Mexico, passed away in Farmington, New Mexico on January 9, 2023, following a week long illness which proved to be too much for his system to handle.

A native of Henry County and Geneseo, Illinois, Bob graduated from Darnall...

Jan 8, 2023

Ramon "Raymond" Gurulé, 97, of Bloomfield (Angostura), NM, passed away January 8, 2023, in Farmington, NM. The oldest of 6, Raymond was born August 21, 1925, to Delfido Gurulé & Apolinia Gurulé (Maestas) in La Jara, NM, where he grew up. His main contribution to the family was herding sheep. He attended Cuba High School and then was drafted into...

Jan 5, 2023

Frederick (Rick) Charles Cavaness died unexpectedly the morning of Thursday, January 5, 2023, at San Juan Regional Hospital's Emergency Room. He was 74 years old, and his sudden death shocked those who knew him.

He was born in Oklahoma City in 1948, the youngest son of Dan M. and Dorothy (Bothwell) Cavaness. He graduated from Western Heights High School in...

Jan 5, 2023

Arthur (Jerry) G. Arinder, 84 of Flora Vista, NM passed from this life January 5, 2023, peacefully at his home. Arthur was born March 31, 1938, in Morton, Mississippi to Arthur W. and Clara Arinder. Jerry retired with the United States Navy after proudly serving his country for 22 years. He went on to become a well-known locksmith in Farmington...