Obituaries
Bruce Dalton Gordon
Jan 23, 2026
Bruce Dalton Gordon, 86, of Farmington, passed away on January 23, 2026. Bruce was born on September 10, 1939, to his parents, G.G. and Emma Gordon.
Bruce bravely lost his long battle with cancer and the lasting effects of childhood polio. He left his family here on earth to be reunited with his loved ones in heaven. God bless you, Dad....
Erma Mae Pinto
Jan 23, 2026
Erma Mae Pinto, age 82, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on March 17, 1943, in Farmington, New Mexico, to Ernest Pinto and Bessie Charley Pinto. She was born to Dziltl'ahnii (Mountain Cove) and born for Tachii'nii (Red Running into water).
Erma was a loving mother,...
Jeannine Huntington
Jan 19, 2026
Jeannine Huntington, 78, of Aztec, New Mexico, passed away on January 19, 2026.
Jeannine was born on December 5, 1947, in Phoenix, Arizona. She worked for more than 50 years in the banking industry and took great pride in her work. She loved being a wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Jeannine enjoyed tole painting, yard work, gardening, and many other hobbies...
Jammie Ann Shim
Jan 19, 2026
Jammie Ann Shim, born June 15, 1978, passed away on January 19, 2026, in San Juan County, where she was also born and raised.
Jammie was an incredibly intelligent and selfless woman who always put her family first. She carried a fiery spirit and an unwavering determination, always striving to get things done no matter the circumstances. Her strength, resilience, and...
Michael Gerard Velasquez
Jan 17, 2026
Michael Gerard (Jardo) Velasquez January 15th, 1965 - January 17th, 2026.Jardo was born in Durango CO, to Richard and Martha Velasquez. He was the 5th of 6 kids. He was an 80's metal head as he was a huge KISS fan, and he enjoyed all the heavy metal bands of the Era. He loved attending concerts and had a story...
Angelina Placida Valencia
Jan 16, 2026
Angelina Valencia, age 87, went to be with our heavenly father on January 16, 2026 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Angie is survived by her sister Lonnie Spero, grandsons Jason Anderson (Renee Anderson), Boomer Anderson (Sharla Anderson), and great grandchildren Jayden, Jayce, Brody, and Ryley Anderson, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her...
Gilbert Jaquez
Jan 15, 2026
Gilbert "Gil" Jaquez, born May 18, 1938 passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at the age of 87.
A graduate of Aztec High School, Gil served in the U.S. Army before spending much of his adult life in New York City, as an entrepreneur in messaging technologies and various business pursuits. In Manhattan, his love of the Spanish language, Latin...
Gloria Carlota Garcia-Solis
Jan 15, 2026
Gloria Carlota Garcia-Solis, 80, of Farmington, NM passed away on January 15, 2026. She was born on March 11, 1945, in El Paso, TX to Ofene A. Garcia and Carlota Romero-Garcia.
After graduating from college, Gloria entered the workforce and moved to California and then New Jersey. Her career soon took her to Mexico, where she met the love of her...
Melvin Bailon Salazar
Jan 12, 2026
Melvin Bailon Salazar, 59, of Bloomfield, NM passed away on January 12, 2026. He was born on May 23, 1966, in Espanola, New Mexico Rio Arriba County to Bailon and Lourdes Salazar.
Melvin Bailon Salazar was born on May 23, 1966, in Española, New Mexico, to Bailon and Lourdes Salazar. He spent most of his life in Bloomfield, New Mexico, where...
Rosendo Joseph Martinez
Jan 10, 2026
Rosendo “Row-z” Joseph Martinez, age 65, a longtime resident of Bloomfield, New Mexico, passed away on January 10, 2026, in Farmington, New Mexico with his loved ones by his side.
Rosendo was born on April 14, 1960, in Alamosa, Colorado, to Loyda Herrera and Louis Martinez. He earned his high school diploma in the United States Army and went on to...
Leroy Werito
Jan 9, 2026
Leroy Werito joined his father, mother, brother, and sister in heaven on January 9, 2026, while leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and kindness that will never be forgotten.
Leroy was known for his goofy sense of humor, his constant smile, and his ability to make those around him feel loved and at ease. He had a kind heart and...
Theodore Eugene Russell
Jan 8, 2026
Theodore Eugene Russell (Ted) was born on November 7, 1928, in Raton, New Mexico, to Oscar “Fat” Russell and Veva Corrine Russell. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings: sister Viola (Russell) Fisher and Boostie (Russell) Keener; brothers Oscar Russell, Donald Dean Russell, Laurence Russell, and Thomas Russell.
Ted attended Clayton Public Schools and later Highland University.
He...
Shawn Timothy Willden
Jan 8, 2026
Shawn Timothy Willden, 26, of Kirtland, NM passed away on January 8, 2026. He was born on May 19, 1999, in Farmington, NM to Justin Willden (D) and Karen Hufford (Willden).
Shawn was born to Ma’ii Deeshgiizhinni and Born for Bilagaana.
Shawn had a deep love for cars – fast cars, unique cars and especially right-side steering wheel cars. Cars weren’t just...
Gordon Reevs
Jan 6, 2026
Gordon Reevs, age 96, entered into eternal rest surrounded by love, faith, and the stories of a life beautifully lived.
Born and raised on Shelter Island, New York, Gordon learned the values of hard work, responsibility, and family at an early age. As a young man, he helped his parents run a bed and breakfast, where he developed a lifelong...
Glenn Finlay
Jan 5, 2026
Glenn Finlay, age 81, of Farmington, NM, passed away on January 5, 2026. He was born on August 18, 1944, in Cotton Valley, Louisiana to Andrew and Zella Finlay.
He excelled in all sports in High School, but baseball was his passion. After graduation, he was employed in heavy construction and lived all over the U.S. In 1981, he and his...
Frank Welch
Jan 5, 2026
Frank Welch was born on October 19, 1935, in Tapacitas, north of Lindrith. Frank went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 5, 2026, at the age of ninety. The family and entire community of Lindrith, New Mexico will miss the dynamic presence of Frank.
In his youth, Frank served our nation in the Air Force...
Amber Nicole Baca
Jan 5, 2026
Amber Nicole Baca received her Angel Wings January 5, 2026. Amber was born April 7, 1986, to Carmen and Daniel in Farmington, NM.
Amber loved life and lived it to the very end with Joy, Love, Faith, Hope, Peace, Charity, and Patience. Amber lived most of her life in Blanco, NM. She attended school in the Bloomfield School District, continuing onto...
Jason Mitchell Baber
Jan 4, 2026
Jason Mitchell Baber, age 45, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on January 4, 2026, surrounded by his wife Joy and daughters Judith and Edith.
Jason was born on June 22, 1980, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Cindy Lyn Campbell-Marshall and Royce Baber. He was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Jason relocated to Farmington, New Mexico, in 2008, which he called...
Ellen Irene Gundlock
Jan 4, 2026
Ellen Gundlock, 64, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away suddenly on the afternoon of January 4, 2026, after a perfect lunch with some of her favorite people.
Ellie was born on June 13, 1961, in El Paso, Texas, en route to her home state of Colorado. At the age of four, her family made Farmington their home, where she would go...
Kevin Eugene Starks
Jan 4, 2026
Kevin Eugene Starks, age 59, of Bloomfield, New Mexico, passed away on January 4, 2026, surrounded by love, with his wife and daughters holding his hands, after a courageous three-year battle with cancer.
Kevin was born on December 6, 1966, in Montrose, Colorado, to Phyllis and Richard “Dick” Starks Jr. He was raised in Naturita, Colorado, where he lived and spent...
