Obituaries
Bingo Smith Jr.
Aug 10, 2025
Bingo Smith Jr., age 38, passed away on August 10, 2025, in Nageesi, NM. Bingo was born on October 4, 1986, in Shiprock, NM to parents Bingo Smith Sr. and Laverne Aragon. Jr.’s Navajo clans are Hashtł’ishnii (Mud Clan), Honágháahnii (One Who Walks Around), Táchii’nii (Red Running Into Water), and Tó’ahani (Near the Water).
Jr.’s first job was at Alpine in...
Mary Alice Vaught
Aug 10, 2025
Mary Alice Woods Vaught of Farmington, NM passed away on Sunday, August 10th, 2025. Born at home, on Sunday, November 28th, 1937, in Upper Turkeyfoot Township, Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
She graduated from Penn State with a bachelor’s degree in Education. She later obtained her Master’s degree in Education from the University of West Virginia. She taught school in Orlando, FL, Punxsutawney,...
Jay Lyle Faurot Jr.
Aug 9, 2025
Jay L. Faurot, II, passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
He is survived by his wife, Laurelle “Squeak” Faurot; children Dr. Jay L. Faurot, III (Melissa), Leslie Faurot, Soni Faurot (Miles), and Michael D. Faurot (Susanna); grandchildren and great-grandchildren Jay L. Faurot, IV and wife Kelly their daughter Kaysea Faurot; Jared Faurot; Kyrie Faurot-Euler...
Clifford Roberto Lucero
Aug 8, 2025
Clifford R. Lucero, 46, of Blanco, New Mexico, passed away on August 8, 2025, in Blanco, New Mexico. Clifford was born on January 5, 1979, in Durango, Colorado, to parents Edwardo Jose and Georgia Ann Lucero.
Clifford is survived by his parents Edwardo Jose and Georgia Ann Lucero, brothers Edward Justian Lucero, Antonio S. (Tasha) Lucero, Christopher M. (Kristi) Lucero, sister...
Dolores C. Valdez
Aug 8, 2025
Dolores C. Valdez, known as “Dolo,” of Aztec, New Mexico, (hometown Ignacio, Colorado) passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, due to complications related to cancer.
Born on April 1, 1948, in Los Angeles, California, to Isabel (Sanchez) Valdez and Andres Valdez, Dolo was a beloved daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. A woman of faith, she was a devoted...
Elsa Iwana
Aug 6, 2025
Elsa Iwana, a proud Mexican from Veracruz, Mexico, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico, where she was a cherished member of the community for over 15 years. Born on February 28, 1957, in Veracruz, Elsa lived a life marked by love, faith, and unwavering dedication to those around her.
Elsa was a devoted teacher whose passion...
Glenn Edward Lazenby
Aug 5, 2025
Glenn Lazenby passed away on August 5, 2025, in Farmington, NM. He was preceded in death by his parents, Annie Laurie and James Lazenby, and his oldest brother, Jimmy Lazenby. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Christina Lazenby; his daughters, Jessica Lazenby and her fiancé Jesse Burnett, and Savannah Brastad and her husband Bjorn Brastad; his son,...
JoAnn DeWees
Aug 4, 2025
JoAnn DeWees, 89, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on August 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 12, 1936, in Albuquerque to John and Ruth Keating, JoAnn's life was marked by kindness, creativity, and unwavering faith.
She married the love of her life, Carl DeWees, and embraced his four children as her own, pouring her...
John Arthur Ahlm II
Aug 4, 2025
John Arthur Ahlm II, was born on August 1, 1946, in Phoenix, Arizona, to John and Mini Ahlm, and moved with his family to Farmington in 1952. He graduated from Farmington High School in 1964 before attending the New Mexico Military Institute. He went on to earn a degree in education from New Mexico State University.
Johnny began his career teaching...
Jerry Harpole
Aug 2, 2025
Jerry Harpole Sr., known by many as Boss Hogg, Frenchie, Dad or Grandpa, passed away on August 2, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico. Born April 20, 1943, to John Esco and Edith Pearl Harpole, Jerry's early life began in Mississippi but the pipeline took him all over western and central United States then eventually to Farmington New Mexico - along...
Roselyn Watchman
Aug 2, 2025
Roselyn Watchman, age 77 of Hogback, New Mexico, passed away Saturday August 2, 2025, in Provo, Utah. Roselyn was born on April 29, 1948, in Red Valley, Arizonia to Lowe Benally and Emily Lee. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, Lambert Benally and Anderson Benally. Her sisters; Betty Mason and Rena Padilla.
She is Survived by her...
John David Tafoya Sr.
Aug 2, 2025
John David Tafoya Sr. (“Dave”), 78, passed on August 2, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico.
He was born on July 14, 1947, in Farmington, New Mexico to Juan and Rosa Tafoya. Dave graduated from Farmington High School in 1966. After, he served in the United States Army as a Medical Specialist stationed in Panama. Upon discharge he worked as a seismographer...
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,...
