Obituaries

Stephen Douglas Owen

Stephen Douglas Owen

Mar 23, 2022

Steve Douglas Owen

February 6, 1946 - March 23, 2022 (age 76)

Lover of life, Steve Douglas Owen, passed away peacefully at Home in Farmington, NM on March 23, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. Steve was born in Oklahoma City, OK on February 6, 1946, to Mary Burke and Robert Eugene Owen. Steve spent his childhood in...

Joe Martinez

Joe Martinez

Mar 23, 2022

Joe Frank (Pancho) Martinez died on March 24, 2022 in his home.  Pancho was born May 6, 1939 to Jose De Gracia Martinez and Todosia Martinez.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Brothers Carlos, Ted, Luna and Sister Grace.  In-Laws are Robert Montoya and Celia Martinez.  He is survived by his Wife Paula Martinez, Sons Frank (Sandra), Paul,...

Charlotte Ann Curley

Charlotte Ann Curley

Mar 22, 2022

Charlotte Ann Curley age 57 passed from this life March 22, 2022, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family. Charlotte was born August 7, 1964, in Shiprock, New Mexico to Charlene Bylilly and David John. Charlotte graduated from Intermountain Indian School in Brigham City, Utah in 1983. She then went on to graduate with CNA training and certifications from...

Alma Claudine Hensley

Alma Claudine Hensley

Mar 21, 2022

Alma C. Hensley, 66 of Aztec, N.M. Passed into Heaven on Monday March 21, 2022.

Alma is survived by her husband of 50 years, Lynn Hensley and her son Jason Hensley and his wife Veronica of Farmington, NM. Her mother Virginia of Piedmont Ok. Two grandsons, Jeremy and Michael Hensley and two step grand daughters, Savanah and Jade Skaggs....

Jimmie Dean Bowman

Jimmie Dean Bowman

Mar 16, 2022

Jimmie Dean Bowman

Age 63 of Aztec New Mexico joined our Lord and Savior March 16, 2022.

Jimmie was preceded in death by his parents Jimmie and Marcene Bowman. He is survived by his wife of 40 years Lois Bowman. Their children Kimberly and Seth Muth, Jimmie and Chatelle Bowman, and Devin and Amber Bowman. Grandchildren Kaitlyn Garcia, Ellie...

Elbert Loyd Upton

Elbert Loyd Upton

Mar 16, 2022

Elbert Loyd Upton passed on 3-16-2022 age 89. Born in Leflore County OK, graduated Bennington OK HS.

Loyd was loved by many! He always lived life to the fullest and had many facets and skills. His passions were making knives, hunting, fishing and gardening.

Preceded in death by wife Dorothy, two daughters Sharon Hollen and Sandra Upton, parents Oliver &...

Richard Dale Strube

Richard Dale Strube

Mar 16, 2022

Richard Strube passed away from this life and went to live with Jesus on March 16, 2022. Richard had heart failure and passed away quietly. He was a veteran and served in the Air Force for 23 years. He traveled the world and had an interesting life.

Richard was born in Kimball, Nebraska in 1933 and was raised on...

Robert William "Bob" Ruchensky

Robert William "Bob" Ruchensky

Mar 15, 2022

Robert William “Bob” Ruchensky

(October 8, 1930 – March 15, 2022)

Robert William “Bob” Ruchensky, 91, passed away peacefully in Farmington, NM after a brief illness.  Plans are being made for a celebration of life this summer in Farmington.

Bob was born October 8, 1930, in Sioux City, IA to Catherine (Bilunos) Conner and William Conner.  After the passing of...

Edna Mae Nicholson

Edna Mae Nicholson

Mar 15, 2022

Edna Mae Nicholson, 87 of Bloomfield, passed away on March 15, 2022. She was born May 6, 1934 in Roswell, NM. to Roy M. Williams and Elizabeth Richter.

Edna is preceded in death by her husband Leland D. Nicholson; her parents Roy and Elizabeth Williams; brother Joe P. Williams, and her sister Ollie Florence Corbett.

She is survived by her...

Edna Muriel Roberts Clark

Edna Muriel Roberts Clark

Mar 12, 2022

Our loving Mom and Grandma, Edna Muriel Roberts Clark, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2022, at the age of 96.

Edna was born in Jefferson County, Oklahoma and then moved with her family to Phoenix, AZ where she graduated from high school and secretarial school. It was there she met her future husband, Harold Roberts, at a dance...

Arthur Darrell Howard

Arthur Darrell Howard

Mar 11, 2022

Arthur Darrell Howard Sr. was born March 3rd, 1947 in Bakersfield, CA. He passed away March 11, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico at Lovelace Heart Hospital. His parents were Oliver and Marcella Howard. Darrell's Parents moved to Avondale, AZ where he lived his formative years. He went to Aqua Fria High School in Avondale. He was an OUTSTANDING athlete in...

James "Jim"  Charboneau Sr.

James "Jim" Charboneau Sr.

Mar 8, 2022

James “Jim” Charbonneau Sr., 80, a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, North Dakota.  He was born in August 1941 to the late Clarence and Lucy Charbonneau.  He is survived by his son James, Max and Venaya and the Yazzie family.   Also, his siblings and family in Belcourt, North Dakota. 

In his early childhood in ND Jim attended...