Obituaries
Hugh Demar Motto
Sep 2, 2022
Hugh Demar Motto, 70, of Bloomfield was a cherished husband, dad, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. He was uplifted to his heavenly Father on Friday, September 2, 2022 due to natural causes. Hugh was born in Farmington, NM on September 26, 1951. Although he will be dearly missed by all; we are happy that he has found peace...
Kenneth Kuhl
Sep 1, 2022
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle, Kenneth Arthur Kuhl, 79, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home September 1, 2022.
He is survived by his wife, Judith, and children Tracy (John, deceased) Elliott, Tyrin (Christie) Kuhl, Heather (Romel) Gonzales, and Heidi (Aaron) Wade. 6 grandchildren; Michelle (Wes), Alyssa (Allen), Alex, Caleb, Kaden, and Albrecht; 2 great-granddaughters, Reese...
Paul Hecht
Sep 1, 2022
Paul William Hecht
Born January 2, 1941, in Miami, Florida. Died September 1, 2022, surrounded by his family.
Paul moved to New Mexico in 1949 where he graduated from Valley High School in Albuquerque, NM, in 1959.
Paul met the love of his life, Joyce, in 1958. They were married February 20, 1959, and soon moved to Farmington and made...
Wilma Sisson
Aug 31, 2022
Wilma Jean (Grace) Sisson, of Scottsdale Arizona, was called home to be be with the Lord August 31, 2022. Wilma was born July 28th 1931 in McAlester, Oklahoma to Hershel Hobert Grace and Alta May (Beshear) Grace, the eldest of 4 sisters. Wilma married John Franklin Drollinger in Arizona in 1946. Their eldest son Stephen Michael Drollinger was born in...
Caroline Robblee
Aug 30, 2022
Caroline Robblee-Hadley was born June 18th, 1952 in Woodland California to Leatrish and Jimmy Hadley. Caroline moved to Aztec New Mexico in 1989 where she continued to live until she passed away on August 30th, 2022. Caroline was an amazing mother, Grandmother she loved most spending time with her 10 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren. She had a passion...
Jay Bloomfield
Aug 30, 2022
Jay E. Bloomfield passed away peacefully in his home on August 30th, 2022. He was born in Kirtland, NM to Alexander Findley and Nina (Bond) Bloomfield on July 14, 1925. He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings Owen, George, Melvin, Mae, Don, Reah, Glen, Arlin, his wife Mary (Nielson) Bloomfield, his daughter in law Merilee Bloomfield, his...
William Clarence
Aug 30, 2022
William "Clay" Clarence, 64 of Bloomfield, NM, entered heaven on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Clay was born on November 27, 1957, in Longview, Washington.
Our beloved troubadour was a born-again Christian and a veteran who served his country in the United States Navy. Clay had a passion for music and was gifted with an unforgettable voice. He became the center...
Eunice Vigil
Aug 28, 2022
It is with great joy to announce Eunice M. Rogers Vigil has been reunited with her husband of 71 years, C. Joseph Vigil, now for eternity. Eunice was born November 2, 1925 and passed away August 28, 2022 at the age of 96 in Bloomfield NM. Together they had seven children, but she is only survived by three also thirteen...
Nancy Brown
Aug 28, 2022
Our amazing Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother passed away on August 28, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was a wonderful and caring person that dedicated 40 years of her life as a nurse in Shiprock's Northen Navajo Medical Center. Nancy is preceded in death by her loving husband Paul N. Brown of Sawmill, Arizona. She is survived by her...
Candace Spangler
Aug 28, 2022
Candace (Bloomfield) Spangler of Bloomfield, NM, passed away quietly and unexpectedly in her home Sunday, August 28, 2022. Candace was born in Farmington, NM on Jan 11, 1947 to Rosemary (Miller) Bloomfield and Don C. Bloomfield. Don, a WWII POW, died six weeks before Candace was born. Rosemary later married John M. Kutch who became a great father figure to...
Frank Schaffer
Aug 27, 2022
Our beloved "Eddie" passed from this life Saturday, August 27, 2022, at home in the loving care of his family. Frank was born December 3, 1938, to Felipe and Josephine Schaffer in Hot Springs, New Mexico. Born into a humble, devout home, Frank was a unique personality that valued work ethic, gardening and dedication to family. Frank inherited stewardship of...
Judith Mobley
Aug 27, 2022
Judy Mobley
Age 82
January 13, 1940- August 27, 2022 Farmington, N.M.
Our beautiful wife, mother, and grandmother, Judy Mobley, 82, passed away on August 27th, 2022 peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her loving husband, of 65 years, Don Mobley, their 4 children, Craig Mobley and wife Sheila of Farmington, NM; Stan...
Alexander Benally
Aug 25, 2022
Our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend Alexander Benally's mortal journey ended on Wednesday, August 24, 2022. Born May 30, 1962, Alex was the first of nine children to bless Ambrose and Mae (Cly) Benally. Later, Alex learned he was lucky enough to have two fathers. His biological father, Ned Julian, preceded him in death, but he was always grateful...
Galina Volkova
Aug 24, 2022
Galina Volkova (94), of Farmington, NM, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on August 24, 2022. Galina was born March 1, 1928, in Dzerzhinsk, Russia, to Ivan and Olga Zhurkini. Galina was a veteran in WW2 in Russia.
"Mom was very smart, kind, and an honest person. She finished high school with almost all "A's" in spite of being...
Beverly Schurman
Aug 23, 2022
Beverly Schurman was born August 1st, 1953 in Denver, CO USA to Eugene and Lois Mermis
Beverly graduated from Northglenn High School in Denver Colorado. Beverly married Neil Schurman on January 8, 1972. In 1973, Neil and Beverly moved to Farmington. She had 3 children, Aaron, Connie, & Cindi. While working, Beverly went back to school and graduated...
Elvis Sombrero
Aug 22, 2022
Elvis Sombrero was born in Tonalea, Arizona November 12th 1960 to father Delbert Sombrero and Mother Eva Helen Sombrero. He grew up with four brothers and four sisters. Elvis is remembered as a hard-working man, husband, and father. He worked over 40 years as a welder, iron worker, insulator, construction, car salesman, metal mechanic and many other jobs. He was...
Archie Leon Westeman
Aug 20, 2022
Archie "Butch" Leon Westeman, age 80, gained his wings August 20, 2022, surrounded by family. He was born March 28, 1942, in Kansas to Arch and Iva Westeman.
On August 3, 1963, he married the love of his life Jeanette Herman. They made their home in Aztec, New Mexico where they raised two daughters Anita Marie and Carol Ann.
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Herbert Bass
Aug 18, 2022
Herbert Bass born May 05, 1939 and passed from this life August 18, 2022. There will be a memorial service Saturday September 24, 2022 at 11:00am located at Farmington Funeral Home, 2111 W. Apache St. Farmington, NM. 87401.
Edward Milburn McNamee
Aug 14, 2022
Edward Milburn "Mac" McNamee, age 90, of Farmington, NM, embarked on his final adventure on August 14, 2022. Surrounded by friends and family, he tied his last knots, sang his last songs, and left for the last time. Mac was born Dec. 19, 1931, to Edward Charles McNamee and Vera Elizabeth McNamee (Sands) of La Plata, their only child. Raised...
LaVon Culler
Aug 13, 2022
Our beloved mother, LaVon Culler of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the age of 91. She died peacefully at home surrounded by family.
LaVon was born in Sanford, Colorado, on September 17, 1930, to Charles Cunningham and Sylvia Hostetter Cunningham. She was the eighth of ten children. During her youth, she served her...
