Obituaries
Lucile Armstrong
Nov 26, 2022
Lucile W. Armstrong, a long-time resident of Aztec, passed away peacefully at home on November 26th, 2022, at 100. Lucile, the youngest of 10 children, was born March 14th, 1922 to Kate (nee Lewis) and Galvin Alvis White on a farm near Capulin, N.M. Her childhood was happy despite having neither electricity nor running water. The farm was productive....
Deborah Mosby-Hogland
Nov 25, 2022
Deborah Kaye Hogland 70, of Lemitar, NM, passed away on Friday November 25, 2022.
Deborah Kaye Mosby (Debbie) was born in Albuquerque, NM on October 10, 1952, to Larry Mosby and Leta Faye Caldwell. She had a younger brother Lonnie and two younger sisters, Janet, and Jennifer.
As a young girl Debbie saw many places of the world as her...
Raymond Duran
Nov 24, 2022
Raymond E. Duran of Farmington, New Mexico passed from this life November 24, 2022. Raymond was born May 24, 1952, in Farmington, New Mexico to David A. Duran and Rosy Gonzales. He graduated from Farmington High School and attended classes at San Juan College and then obtained a certificate in gunsmithing from Sonoran Desert Institute. Raymond was an employee of...
Ella Copeland
Nov 24, 2022
Ella "Louise" Copeland aged 85 of Farmington, NM passed from this life November 24, 2022. Louise was born on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1937 in the family home of Vega, Texas to Otis and Opal Haws. She was the fourth child and eldest daughter. Louise had 6 siblings, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. In 1940 the family moved...
Jimmy "Pete" Wharton
Nov 23, 2022
Jimmy Ray Wharton, known to most as Pete, passed away peacefully at his home in Farmington, NM. on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at the age of 73. He is survived by his wife Linda, his daughters Patty and husband Jerry, Laurie and husband Billy, and his son Jimmy and wife Penny, granddaughters Stephanie and Racheal, grandsons Daeton, Jacob, Steven and...
Thomas Peter Kubishin
Nov 20, 2022
Thomas P. "The Rat" Kubishin went home to be with the Lord on November 20th, 2022. Born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania on January 7th,1949, he was the son of the late Stephen and Anna (Stashefsky) Kubishin. He lived many lives and was impossible to kill. Welcoming him home are his parents, his sister, Carol Manganelli, and brothers Edward and Raymond Kubishin.Lingering in...
Dorothy John
Nov 19, 2022
Our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother Dorothy Jean John joined her creator on November 19, 2022 at the age of 84. She was active in her community volunteering in various schools throughout her years. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Tony Natoni John. She is survived by three children Soberta Bitsui, Roberta John, and Gilbert John,...
Phyllis Jane Clayton
Nov 17, 2022
At age 84, Phyllis Jane Clayton passed from this life into eternal life on Thursday, November 17, 2022, where she is once again in the arms of her loving husband who preceded her in death nearly two years ago. Jane, as she was known to her family and friends, was a beloved spouse, loving mother, doting grandmother, proud great-grandmother, and...
Gerald Lobato
Nov 16, 2022
Gerald Lobato (Sept 19, 1955-Nov 16, 2022), passed away at his home in Flora Vista, NM. He was single, and preceding him in death were his parents, Maclovio and Frances Lobato, and brother Albert Lobato. He is survived by his brothers Felix (Suzanne) Lobato, Farmington, NM, Ralph (Juanita) Lobato, Farmington, NM, Adrian (Maria) Lobato, Albuquerque, NM, and a sister Renee...
Teri Roper
Nov 15, 2022
Teri Lynn Roper passed away unexpectedly on Nov 15, 2022 in Farmington New Mexico. She was married to Clint Roper for 37 years and together they owned and operated San Juan Signs in Farmington. Teri work countless hours doing volunteer work including the Does at the Elks Lodge and Casa child advocates in Farmington. She helped many people through the...
Jeffrey Manning
Nov 12, 2022
Jeff peacefully passed from this life into our Savior's loving arms on Saturday November 12, 2022 at the Denver Swedish Medical Center, Denver CO. Jeff was born on July 10, 1960 to James Omer Manning and Verde Lavonne (Russell) Manning/Garner. He was the third son of four children. His two older brothers James & Jay and baby sister Paige, Jeff...
Jimmy Baker
Nov 11, 2022
Dr. Jimmy "Jim" Dee Baker, 81, of Aztec, NM passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022. He was born on September 13, 1941 to Vernon and Naomi Baker in Ontario, CA. At a young age Jim moved with his parents to Fort Sumner, NM where he spent the rest of his childhood. In high school Jim was a track star, he...
Virginia Wallace
Nov 11, 2022
Virginia L. (Jenny) Wallace passed away November 11, 2022 surrounded by family. Virginia was born in Corbin, Kentucky on August 22, 1942 to Hazel and Burl Brooks. Virginia married Richard (Dick) Lee Wallace.
Jenny was preceded in death by her husband Richard (Dick) Lee Wallace. Jenny leaves behind three sons, Michael Stephen (Brenda), Michael Alan (Noemi), Rich (Josie)...
Ruthie Southern
Nov 11, 2022
Ruthie Mae Southern age 87 of Kirtland, New Mexico returned to her Father in Heaven on November 11, 2022 in Farmington, New Mexico. She was born October 20, 1935 in Stonewall, Oklahoma to John Pennington and Dena Churchwell.
Ruthie had a servant's heart, always putting others needs before her own. Her passion was cooking, gardening, fishing and playing board...
Karolyn Hines
Nov 10, 2022
Karolyn Day Hines, 68, of Farmington graduated to glory with her savior Jesus Christ and her parents on November 10, 2022. Karolyn ran her race and finished her course; II Timothy 4:7 "...death is swallowed in victory." Born in Crane, TX to Bill and Jean Day. Karolyn always had a zeal for life and was often referred to as 'the...
Leroy Larribas
Nov 10, 2022
Leroy Larribas died at the age of 72 on November 10, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Yvonne Larribas. His sons Patricio Larribas and his wife Christy, Pedro Larribas and his wife Sandra, and daughter Pamela Larribas. 11 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and 1 on the way.
Services will take place Thursday November 17,...
James Matthews
Nov 9, 2022
On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, James (Jim) Doyle Matthews died peacefully, at the age of 85, surrounded by family, after a two-month battle with cancer. Jim called Farmington home for over 70 years. He graduated from Farmington High in 1955, and worked 30 years for El Paso Natural Gas.
In addition to his career, he served in the Army and...
Salomon Arana Sandoval
Nov 6, 2022
A most Heartfelt Thank You and appreciation for your expression of Love and support during our time of Bereavement. May God bless you.
With Love,
The Sandoval Family
Never Forget;
"It's nice to be important, but it's more important to be nice."
-Salomon Sandoval Arana
