Obituaries
Thomas Evans
Mar 8, 2025
Thomas "Tommy" Dale Evans, 89, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on March 8, 2025. Born on November 24, 1935 in Ryan, Oklahoma to Thelma and Ernest Evans.
Tommy lived a full and remarkable life. He was a man of dedication, hard work, and humor. He was known for his entrepreneurial spirit and an unrelenting work ethic that served...
Karen Sue Sherman
Mar 8, 2025
Karen Sue Sherman, aged 78, passed away on March 8, 2025, in Farmington, NM. Born on September 7, 1946, Karen lived a life marked by her deep love for her family, a passion for singing, and a career dedicated to bookkeeping.
Karen was a vibrant and opinionated individual who brought joy to those around her. She was not shy about sharing...
Charles Mills Turner
Mar 8, 2025
Charles Mills Turner of Aztec, NM, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025. He was 92.
Memorialization will be by cremation.
Visitation will be held at the First Baptist Church, Aztec, NM, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at noon, followed by a memorial service at 1:00 p.m. The service will be conducted by his nephew, Daryle Perry, from Oklahoma.
Charles was born on...
Dion Darryl Bekis
Mar 7, 2025
Dion Darryl Bekis, 60, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on March 7, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico. Dion was born on December 24, 1964, to Judith Bedonie.
Dion enjoyed many things in life. He was an avid Harley Davidson rider, he loved to go walking, he also enjoyed farming, sheep camp, reading his daily newspaper, and he was an Army...
Roberta Adela Sanchez
Mar 6, 2025
Our beloved Roberta Adela Sanchez known as “Bobbie,” was called home to The Lord on March 6th, 2025, at the age of 56. She was born on September 23rd, 1968, in Farmington.
Bobbie had an unshakable presence and was a light to those around her. She adored her family and friends and was very close to her immediate family. During her...
Shyann Francine Gallegos
Mar 5, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Shyann Francine Gallegos, 40, of Bloomfield, NM, on March 5, 2025. Shyann was born in Durango, CO, to Simon and Debbie Gallegos on October 16, 1984.
Shyann graduated from Bloomfield High School, where she was a State Champion in softball and played third base with passion and dedication. She...
Juanita Vayola Vigil
Mar 5, 2025
Vayola Vigil, 90, of Farmington, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 5, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 3, 1935, in Tres Piedras, New Mexico, to Catalina and Eli Herrera, Vayola was a shining example of dedication, hard work, and selflessness. As a single mother, she raised six children and inspired countless others with...
Steven Carter
Mar 3, 2025
Steven Kent Carter, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on March 3, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born in Alamosa, Colorado on June 18, 1943, to Edward and Gaytha Carter. Steve graduated from high school in San Luis, Colorado. He met his beloved wife, Susan, and together, they shared sixty wonderful years of marriage. Early in, in...
Reggie Lou Cowger
Mar 2, 2025
Reggie Cowger, 81, of Farmington, NM, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 20, 1943, in Chicago, IL, to George Campbell and Margaret Weddle Campbell.
Reggie spent her early years in Perry, Iowa. In July 1977, she moved to Collbran, CO, where she built a life with...
Eric Stephen Campbell
Mar 2, 2025
Eric Stephen Campbell, 34, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 2nd, 2025. Eric was born on November 5th, 1990, in Farmington, NM to parents Kenneth "Kenny" Wayne Campbell and Lisa Sincher (Chavez).
Eric attended grade schools in Farmington and graduated with his diploma from Piedra Vista High School in 2009. This is where his friends would know...
Patricia Huggins
Mar 2, 2025
Mrs. Patricia Huggins, age 90 of La Plata, New Mexico, Passed away on Sunday Mach 2, 2025. Patricia was born on October 2, 1934, in Farmington, New Mexico to Goldie A. Chapman and Roberta Childers Chapman.
Pat spent her early childhood on a farm near Farmington. She loved animals and enjoyed riding horses and swimming in the nearby river. At an...
Frederick S. Moore
Feb 28, 2025
Frederick S. Moore passed away on February 28, 2025, at the age of 88, with his family by his side. Frederick fought a long, courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease.
Born on March 15, 1936, in Pueblo, Colorado, he graduated from Centennial High School in 1954 and enlisted in the Navy in 1955. While on recruiting duty in Plattsburgh, New York, he...
Leon Moore
Feb 27, 2025
Leon Dale Moore, age 91 of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on Thursday March 27, 2025. Leon was born on May 25, 1933, in Wheeler, Texas to the late C.L. (Fat) Moore and Vera Holt.
He was preceded in death by his wife's; Kaye (Rodges), Mary Hunt, Mary Lucero and Velma Free, Stepson; Mark Moore, daughter; Gayla Moore Willis, Brother...
Rosemarie Lynn Mestas
Feb 27, 2025
In Loving Memory of Rosemarie “Rosie” Mestas
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Rosemarie “Rosie” Mestas, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother,...
Steven Greenwood
Feb 27, 2025
Steve was born in Farmington NM to George and Mary Lou Greenwood and was a lifetime resident of Farmington. He is survived by his brother Gene Greenwood (Vina), sisters Marlene Frost (Doug), and Elizabeth Blaylock, Six nephews and 1 niece and their families, and his dear friend Vanessa Brown.
He was a loving person who was always willing to lend a...
Christine Rosario Romero
Feb 27, 2025
With deep sorrow and hearts full of gratitude, we announce the passing of our beloved Christine Romero, who was called home to be with the Lord on February 27th, 2025, at the age of 69. A devoted mother, grandmother, wife, and sister, Chris lived her life in service to God and others, leaving behind a profound legacy of faith, love,...
Maria Alcon
Feb 26, 2025
Maria (Sally) Alcon, 84, passed away on February 26, 2025, at her home in Blanco, New Mexico. She was born on March 17, 1940, in Gallina, NM, to Isaac Maestas and Antonia (Antonio) Mestas. She met and married her husband Desiderio in 1959, and together they had six children: Manuel (Shelly), Ernie (Jenny), Albert, Robert, Jeff (Sheila), and Adelle (Dale)....
Michael Sickenger
Feb 26, 2025
Michael David "Dave" Sickenger passed away on Wednesday February 26th 2025 in Farmington, New Mexico. Dave was a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, and grandson. Dave was born on January 20, 1978, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was the younger of two children born to Rodney Michael and MaryAnn Sickenger. Dave is preceded in death by his dad Mike Sickenger....
Donald (Bud) Victor Basinger
Feb 25, 2025
Donald (Bud) Victor Basinger, age 65, of Fruitland, NM, passed away peacefully at home on February 25, 2025.
Bud was born on September 28, 1959, in Ruidoso, NM, to Robert S. Basinger and Emma N. Mead. He grew up in Farmington, NM, and graduated from Farmington High School in 1975. On May 24, 1980, he married the love of his life,...
Stephanie Rose Rowland
Feb 23, 2025
Stephanie came into this world ready to fight! and fight she did! she battled with seizures from a young age and braved her way through two brain surgeries.
She loved to travel with her Nana Shannon to see her papa Scott (wherever that might be!), go to work with Nana Kari, help take care of great grandpa Howell, hang out and...
