Obituaries
Eli Quinton Newton
Apr 15, 2026
A Funeral Service for Eli will be held on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 10:00am at Farmington Funeral Home, 2111 W Apache St. Farmington, NM. Burial will follow at Kirtland Fruitland Cemetery, in Kirtland, New Mexico at 11:30am. The Newton family is composing his obituary. We ask for your patience at this time.
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Shari Carleen Schmitt
Apr 14, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Shari Carleen Schmitt, age 79 of Kirtland, New Mexico on April 14, 2026. Shari was born in Farmington, New Mexico on July 15, 1946, to Carl Edward Schmitt and Norma Silbo Schmitt.
Shari attended the following schools: Texico Elementary School (1951-53), Texico, New Mexico, Grace B. Wilson elementary school...
Ernest Begay Jr.
Apr 14, 2026
Ernest Begay Jr., 46, of Farmington, NM passed away on April 14, 2026. He was born on January 7, 1980, in Shiprock, NM to Ernest and Rena Begay. Born to Tabaahi (Water Edge) Born for Naashaashi (Bear).
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved son, brother, and uncle. He was cherished by...
Fr. Jeffrey William King
Apr 14, 2026
Fr. Jeffrey William King, age 76 of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Jeffrey was born on December 26, 1949, in Muskegon, Michigan to the late William Howard King and Margery Ruth VanValkenburgh.
He was raised in Tucson, AZ. and was the second son. He graduated from Palo Verde High School in Tucson in 1968 and went...
Roberta & James Garcia
Apr 14, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Roberta and James Garcia. Roberta earned her angel wings on October 2, 2025, James earned his on April 14, 2026. Together in life, and now reunited in eternal rest, their bond remains unbroken.
Roberta was born on April 18, 1954, in Santa Fe, NM, and James was...
Joseph Henry Ashley Jr.
Apr 12, 2026
Joseph Henry Ashley Jr., 90, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on April 12, 2026, in Farmington.Joseph was born on April 1, 1936, in Ogdensburg, New York, to Joseph Henry Ashley Sr. and Violet Pearl (Law) Ashley. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1954 to 1957.On May 16, 1959, he married the love of his...
Clay Eugene Sawyer
Apr 12, 2026
Clay E. Sawyer
May 22, 1943 – April 12, 2026
Clay Eugene Sawyer was born May 22, 1943 to Foye Sawyer and LaVern (Gordon) Sawyer. He was the second child of three born into the family. Clay grew up on a small farm on the south side of Farmington, NM. As a boy, he raised animals and helped on the family farm....
William Duane Winn
Apr 12, 2026
William Duane Winn passed away on April 12, 2026, at the age of 92. He was a resident of Farmington, NM and passed away at Three Rivers Estates in Farmington, NM. Duane was born on July 13, 1933, in Ogden, Utah to Rosco Daniel Winn and Neta Knight Winn.
Duane served in the Navy during the Korean War.
Duane graduated from BYU...
Kathleen Louise Banks
Apr 11, 2026
Kathleen (Kathy) Louise Banks
One verse says it all, "Well done Good and Faithful Servant". Kathy was born on July 6th, 1956 in Evanston, Illinois to loving parents Donald and Anita. On Saturday April 11th 2026, surrounded by family Kathy went to be home and is now safe in the arms of Jesus. Waiting for her was her son Devon that...
Lora Bell Troxell
Apr 11, 2026
Lora Bell Troxell, age 87, passed away on April 11, 2026 where she was welcomed into the gates of Heaven. She was born on March 26, 1939, to William Green Heflin Sr. and Neomi Juanita Chaney.
Lora grew up and attended school in Morton, Texas. At a young age, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and was baptized at First...
Margaret Gayleen Christensen
Apr 10, 2026
Margaret Gaylene Christensen, a woman of grace, hard work, and enduring love, passed away on April 10, 2026, to join her Heavenly Father.
Born on January 2, 1937, in Williston, North Dakota, Margaret was the youngest of four children born to Fred and Edith Berger. Her roots were firmly planted in the North Dakota soil of the Muleshoe Ranch in Watford...
Brigitte Herta "Fraulein" Gallegos
Apr 8, 2026
Brigitte Herta "Fraulein" Gallegos, 72, of Bloomfield, NM, passed away on April 6, 2026, in Farmington, NM. She was born on February 23, 1954, in Frankfurt, Germany to Karl and Elsie Ermel.
Brigitte was a vibrant, free-spirited woman whose life was defined by love, creativity, and adventure. A devoted grandmother with a playful heart, she brought joy and laughter wherever she...
Larry Cockrum
Apr 8, 2026
Mr. Larry Cockrum, age 73 of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday April 8, 2026. Larry was born on April 11, 1952, in Pueblo, Colorado to Betty and Lawrence Cockrum.
He graduated from Baptist Bible College with a bachelor's in theology. He moved to Farmington in 1975 and worked on Mack Trucks for 37 years. Larry was a Deacon for...
Liova Lucy Valencia
Apr 6, 2026
Liova Valencia, 72, of Bloomfield, New Mexico, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on Monday, April 6, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with illness.
Born and raised in Bloomfield, Liova chose to raise her own family in the community she loved. She was a proud graduate of Bloomfield High School, Class of 1971. Liova devoted...
Delphinia June Taliman Collins Apodaca
Apr 6, 2026
Delphinia June Taliman Collins Apodaca is in the care of Farmington Funeral Home. Please check back at a later time for more information. Thank you for your patience during this difficult time.
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Nelda Lorraine Tietjen
Apr 6, 2026
Nelda Tietjen, 83, of Ramah, New Mexico, passed away on April 6, 2026, in Farmington, New Mexico. She was born on March 10, 1943, in Gallup, New Mexico, to Leon Lambson and Hilda Loftin Lambson.
Nelda was a talented musician, homemaker, substitute teacher, and, alongside her husband Jerry, was self-employed. She loved playing the piano and singing, sharing her musical talents...
Paul Howard Matherly
Apr 5, 2026
Paul Matherly passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and deep love for his family. He was a beloved husband, dad, grandad, and great-grandad whose presence will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.
Paul was born on June 19, 1935, in Butler Tennessee to Edward H. Matherly and Georgia M....
Clyde Edmund Price
Apr 5, 2026
Clyde Edmund Price, 87, lived in Aztec, NM, with his wife Marylou at the date of his going home to be with the Lord. He surrendered his life to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in April of 1993.
He graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1957. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for years and was an excellent Farrier...
Lawrence "Larry" Lobato
Apr 4, 2026
Lawrence "Larry" Lobato, 79, of Modesto, California passed away on April 4, 2026. He was born on July 29, 1946, in Allison, Colorado to Bertha and Alfonso Valencia.
Larry was born in Colorado and raised in New Mexico as a farmer and devout Catholic. As a young adult he was drafted to serve our country in the United States Army. Following...
Damian Van Lee
Apr 3, 2026
Damian Van Lee, 30, of Farmington, NM and prior Rexburg, Idaho, passed away on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, in Farmington, NM. Damian was born on April 23, 1995, in Shiprock, NM, to parents Susie L. Manning and Raymond Van Lee JR. (deceased). Damian is born to Kinlichii’nii (Redhouse Clan) & born for Hashtl’ishnii (Mud Clan).
Damian was full of life,...
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