Obituaries
Edward Leroy Gallegos
Aug 6, 2022
Edward Leroy Gallegos passed away on Saturday, August 6th, 2022 at SJRMC. He was born on July, 31, 1950 in Delta, Colorado to parents Augustine & Rose Gallegos.
The family moved to Farmington, New Mexico where he graduated from Farmington High School in 1968.
He enjoyed fishing, cooking, reading and gardening.
Eddie was preceded in...
Alice Victoria Torres
Aug 5, 2022
Alice Victoria Torres (85) of Farmington, NM, passed away August 5, 2022. Alice was born September 29, 1936, in Folsom, NM, to Anastacio Barela and Felipita "Skelly" Santillanez.
Our loving mother and grandmother had a beautiful, joyous, and happy spirit. She loved to work in her yard and crochet blankets for her loved ones.
Alice is preceded in...
Esequiel Emilo Baca
Aug 5, 2022
Esequiel "Kelly"Emilio Baca 68,
Beloved brother, uncle & friend passed away on
August 5, 2022 in Farmington New Mexico. Kelly was born on June 18, 1954 in Springerville, Arizona, he was the oldest of three children born to Esequiel Sr. and Amelia J. Baca. Kelly was told his senior year he would not be able graduate so he proudly joined...
Doloris Louene Papin
Aug 4, 2022
DOLORIS (DEE) LOUENE (YENNE) PAPIN, of Farmington, NM, better known as Dee, was born July 12, 1933, the 3rd of 4 children and the oldest, by 5 min, to her identical twin sister, in the Yenne family homestead and farm, in Pawnee Township, Bellaire, Smith County, KS, delivered by Uncle, Dr. Victor E. Watts. It's with great sadness today to...
John Robert Eckley
Aug 3, 2022
John Eckley (74), of Farmington, NM, passed away August 3, 2022. John was born August 12, 1947 in Venice, CA, to parents Richard & Mary Eckley. After finishing high school, John joined the US Army. He did a one year tour in Vietnam. He went into water/wastewater management trematment. Last employment was was the City of Bloomfield. He retired December...
Ronald Leroy Grim
Aug 3, 2022
Ronald Leroy Grim (67), of Bloomfield, NM, passed away August 3, 2022, in Bloomfield, NM. Ron was born November 27, 1954, in Mauston, Wisconsin to Leroy & Lovilla Grim. Ron graduated from Sandia High School (ABQ) in 1973. He joined the United States Army, was a Vietnam Era veteran with Honorable Discharge from October 1973 to October 1976. Ron retired...
Tricia Diane Lowe
Aug 2, 2022
Tricia Diane Lowe (December 16, 1960 - August 2, 2022) has passed away in Farmington, NM.
She lived in the San Fernando Valley and Hesperia, CA for much of her life, graduating from Apple Valley High School in 1979 and attending Victor Valley College. She was a member of the Church of Religious Science before moving to Farmington in...
Jesse Howard Widdowes
Aug 1, 2022
Jesse Howard Widdowes passed away peacefully on Aug 1st 2022 at the age of 81 in his hometown of Farmington, NM. He was born to Fidela Valdez and Shorty Widdowes. Jesse is proceeded in death by his mother, father and brother Teddy Widdowes. Jesse is survived by his beautiful wife Annie. He was a proud father to two children: Jesse...
Margaret Anne Metheny
Jul 30, 2022
Margaret Anne Briggs Metheny passed away at Namaste House Assisted Living in Farmington, NM. Many thanks are owed to the people of Namaste House for their always loving care of Margaret.
Margaret was born in Charleston, IL. on August 23, 1934, the youngest of eight children born to George A. Briggs and Edna Smith Briggs. Margaret attended Eastern...
Lemuel Dennis Benallie
Jul 29, 2022
Lemuel Benallie passed from this life July 29, 2022.
A Service will be held at Farmington Funeral Home Friday August 5th at 10:00am with burial following service. Please check back for full obituary.
Douglas M Sandefer
Jul 27, 2022
Douglas M. Sandefer (80) of Farmington, NM, passed away from this life July 27, 2022. Doug was born April 02, 1942, in Evansville, Indiana to parents Franklin (Bake) & Kathryn Sandefer. Doug's life was all about motorcycles. He enjoyed trail rides in the mountains up until he stopped riding at the age of 78. He enjoyed all of his friendships...
Erik Paul Hunt
Jul 26, 2022
Erik Paul Hunt passed from this life July 26, 2022. Please check back for full obituary.
Angela Kay Giles
Jul 25, 2022
Angela Giles (57) passed away July 25, 2022, in Farmington, NM. Angela was born July 18, 1965, in Farmington, NM, to parents James & Louise Giles. During her life, she was employed at PMS in Farmington. Angela is survived by her mother, Louise, her brother, Garry, her sister, Janet, her nieces, Jamie Fuller and Jessica Giles, and her nephews, Brian...
Johnson Tsosie
Jul 23, 2022
Johnson Tsosie passed from this life July 23, 2022. No services are scheduled at this time. Please check back later for full obituary.
Regina Lynn Crago
Jul 23, 2022
Regina Lynn Crago (60) passed from this life July 23, 2022, in Farmington, NM. Regina was born July 28, 1961, in Killeen, TX. On Memorial Day of 1990, Regina met her husband, James Crago. They were married February 12, 1994.
Regina is survived by her husband, James, her mother and stepfather, Brenda & Cecil Shockley, her two brothers, Neil and...
Melson Phillip Begay
Jul 22, 2022
Melson P. Beagy "Chucky", 39 of Naschitti, passed away on July 22, 2022. He was born on January 28, 1983 to Nelson Begaye and Delores Begaye.
There will be a memorial service for him Saturday, August 6th at 10:00am at the Naschitti Whitewater Community Church in Naschitti, NM.
Jose Fidelio Pacheco
Jul 22, 2022
Jose F. Pacheco "Papo" of Flora Vista, New Mexico has gone to his heavenly home at the age of 91 on July 22, 2022. Jose was born to Maximiliano and Fedelina Pacheco on December 18, 1930 in San Miguel, NM. Jose joined the United States Army December 14, 1948 as a member of the Special Forces "Green Berets" First Special...
