Obituaries

Dec 5, 2021

Lola Charlene Altum, Beloved Wife, Mother, Nana and so much more. Lola was called to heaven on December 5, 2021. Born on July 16, 1948, in Gallup, New Mexico.

The three of us had always planned on going together in the Rapture. You were called to Heaven ahead of us. There are no words pretty enough to express how very...

Dec 5, 2021

Douglas Hamson of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on Dec 5, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 2, 2021

Eleanor Louise Jiles passed away on December 2, 2021 at the age of 87. She was born on August 18, 1934 to Olin and Beula Brack in Shallowater, Texas. She was married in April 25, 1955 to the love of her life, Charles Ray Jiles. They enjoyed 66 years of marriage. She retired from the Farmington Municipal School District, Country...

Dec 2, 2021

Jennifer Maryann Garcia, 51, of Flora Vista, New Mexico, passed away on December 2, 2021, in Farmington, New Mexico. Jennifer was born on November 18, 1970, in Los Alamos, New Mexico to parents Leroy Gene and Stella Garcia.

Jennifer attended Aztec High School where she became State Champion on her Track team from 1987 to 1989, she...

Nov 30, 2021

Aileen Mary Tucker, 87-year-old, passed away in her beloved home on November 30th, 2021, of natural causes. She was born to Freda and Cyril Gore in Kempston, Bedford, England on June 21, 1934. Aileen is preceded in death by her husband Harold, brother in-law Arthur Potter, grandson Neil Caryl, and her daughter-in-law Dixie Tucker.

Aileen met Harold...

Nov 30, 2021

Rudy R. Escojeda, 77 of Farmington, passed away November 30, 2021. He was born on July 13, 1944 in Gallup, NM to Victorio Escojeda and Laura Torres.

Rudy loved being a father and a grandfather. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and loved his truck. He also enjoyed working in the yard, taking care of the garden and staying busy.

Rudy...

Nov 29, 2021

Patricia R. Davis a long-time resident of Aztec, New Mexico passed from this life November 29, 2021. She was born February 10th, 1941, to John R. Birkes and Genevieve M. Cline in McPherson, Kansas. Patricia received her GED and took H/R Block tax course. She completed taxes for community members for a number of years and then worked at...

Nov 29, 2021

Paz "Pancho" Garcia, 70 of Farmington, passed away at SJRMC on Monday, November 29th, 2021. He was born on July 22, 1951, in Chihuahua, Mexico to Paz & Maria Garcia. He was proceeded in death by his parents, sister, Isadora Palomino, brothers, Israel Garcia, and Victor Garcia. He is survived by siblings, Luz Porras, Mauricio Garcia, Guillermo Garcia, Joel...

Nov 27, 2021

James L. "Jim" Rogers was born Nov. 10, 1950 to Shelby and Osa Rogers in Russell, KS. He passed from this life on Nov. 27, 2021. Jim married Charlotte Barker in 1974. They were blessed with two wonderful daughters. In 1975 Jim began his career in the oilfield with Texaco (later Chevron/Texaco) where he worked 32 1/2 years. Jim was...

Nov 27, 2021

Barbara Michelle Jacquez, 53, of Aztec, passed away on November 27, 2021. She was born on February 28, 1968 in Espanola, New Mexico to Ubaldo and Bernie Arellano.

Barbara worked at the City of Aztec for 18 years. She enjoyed camping, going on walks, reading and spending time with family.

Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, Ubaldo and...

Nov 27, 2021

Nov 27, 2021

Barbara Michelle Jacquez, 53, of Aztec, passed away on November 27, 2021. She was born on February 28, 1968 in Espanola, New Mexico to Ubaldo and Bernie Arellano.

Barbara worked at the City of Aztec for 18 years. She enjoyed camping, going on walks, reading and spending time with family.

Barbara is preceded in death...

Nov 27, 2021

Ned Wayburn Dollar died on November 27th 2021 at the age of 89 in Farmington NM. He was born in Erick Oklahoma to Garnis Earl and Benjamin Kathleen Dollar. He is preceded in death by his brother Donald Dollar of Dumas, TX, a sister that died in infancy, and his daughter Sherri Diane Dollar of Lubbock,TX. He is survived by...

Nov 27, 2021

BOBBY HARJO, 56 OF SHIPROCK, NM., PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 27, 2021. HE WAS BORN JULY 14, 1965 IN OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA TO RICHARD AND ELIZABETH HARJO. HE ATTENDED OKLAHOMA BAPTIST COLLEGE IN OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. HE BEGAN HIS MINISTRY ON FEBRUARY 6, 2001 AS A MISSIONARY TO THE NAVAJO NATION IN THE FOUR CORNERS AREA. ALTHOUGH HIS FOCUS...

Nov 24, 2021

Conn R. Brown, 84, left this earth on November 24, 2021, at his home in Farmington, NM, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 5, 1937, in Buckhorn, NM. to Conn W. Brown and Laura (Foster) Brown. Conn was the second of 4 children. He married his wife of almost 64 years, Darla Taylor, on December 24,...

Nov 24, 2021

Donald Kenneth Wood, Jr., 62, of Farmington, NM, passed from this life and stepped into eternity on November 24th 2021. He is now standing in the presence of the one to whom he dedicated his life, Jesus Christ. Don was born on June 15, 1959 to Donald Kenneth Wood, Sr. and Joan C. Wood in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He was...

Nov 23, 2021

Alfredo Maldonado aged 71 of Mexico City passed from this life on November 23rd, 2021, in Farmington, New Mexico. Alfredo was born June 06, 1950, in Mexico City to Alfredo Y. and Alicia Maldonado. He was an amazing, loving husband, father and grandpa. He was selfless, caring and a hard worker. Alfredo is preceded in death by his son...

Nov 22, 2021

Our beloved Ben Leo Anaya 71 of Bloomfield, New Mexico.

Born July 17 1950 in Farmington, New Mexico, San Juan Hospital to Molly Manzanares Anaya and Fred Anaya. Preceded in death by His Dad, Fred Anaya, Mom, Molly Manzanares Anaya, Son,  Benjamin Leo Anaya Jr. , Brother,  Jene H. Chavez, Sister,  Henryetta Chavez, Father In-Law and Mother...

Nov 22, 2021

Nov 22, 2021

Lois M. Smith, 68, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on November 22, 2021, in Farmington, New Mexico. Born on July 23, 1953, in Hot Springs, Montana, to parents Charles and Viola Burns.

Lois Marie Smith was a loving Mother and Grandmother, raising her kids and supporting her husband through 26 years as an Air Force wife,...