Obituaries
Eric Thomas Gunnell
Jan 16, 2022
Eric Thomas Gunnell, 63, of Farmington, NM passed away on January 16, 2022 and was reunited with the love of his life in heaven.
Eric was born on January 8, 1959, in Mesa, Arizona to Ernest A and Betty Jean Gunnell
Eric is preceded in death by the love of his life Cynthia L. Gunnell. His parents Ernest A. Gunnell...
Thomas Edward Smith
Jan 12, 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas E. Smith announce his passing on January 12, 2022, in Farmington NM. He was 79 years old.
Thomas was born in Crowley, Louisiana in 1942 to Isaac Robert Smith and Gladys (Dugan) Smith and spent his childhood and teen years hunting and fishing in the swamps. At 18 he joined...
Geraldine Lyautey
Jan 12, 2022
Geraldine Farnsworth Lyautey, 86, passed away January 12, 2022. She was born March 6, 1935 in Colonia, Garcia, Chihuahua, Mexico. She is survived by her husband, Leslie Richard Lyautey and children Ralph (Margo) Doolin, Rick (Barbara) Doolin, Ray Doolin, Rodney (Bonnie) Doolin, Vernon (Lenore) Lyautey, Russel (Doreen) Doolin, Misty (Mike) Hamblin, Duane Lyautey, Leslie Lyautey, Britney (Jacob) Decker, Adrienne (Maurice)...
Eugene David Martinez
Jan 11, 2022
Eugene (Gene) Martinez, 77, of Farmington, New Mexico, left this earth to be with his heavenly father on January 11, 2022.
Eugene is survived by his loving wife Mary Martinez, 2 children Carlos (Stephanie) and Bernadette Martinez, 9 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and his loving puppy “Bailey”. A Celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at...
Scott Wayne Strunk
Jan 9, 2022
Scott W. Strunk
Farmington - Scott W. Strunk of Farmington, NM was called home on 1/9/2022. He was born on 10/22/1968 in Thief River Falls, MN. Survived by his wife Shannon and four children. Nicholas Strunk(Alyssa Godfrey-Strunk), Samantha Basham, Danielle M. Shupe(David Shupe), Justin S. Strunk and five grandchildren. Siblings Bernard R. Strunk and Maya Sewell. Mother Roxann M....
Jesse Robert Beach
Jan 8, 2022
Jesse R. Beach, 95, of Farmington, New Mexico died January 8th, 2022. He was born May 8th, 1926 in Lenore, North Carolina to Ben and Dora Beach.
He is preceeded in death by his son Robert James Beach and grandson Chance Matthew Beach.
Jesse is survived by his wife Shirley McClain Beach whom he adored for over 65 years. Daughter Sandra...
Anne Michelle Durbin
Jan 8, 2022
Anne Michelle (Chelle) Durbin, 71, passed away on January 8, 2022. Chelle was born on January 6, 1951, to Andrew and Jackie Ott in Garden City, Kansas. Chelle met Bob Durbin on Thanksgiving weekend in 1974 on a blind date set up by their mothers. They were married a year later. Bob started a job with Tesoro Petroleum in San...
Glenda Fay Miries
Jan 7, 2022
Glenda Fay Miries, 87 of Bloomfield, passed away on January 7, 2022. She was born December 8, 1934 in Wichita Falls, TX to Ray and Leona (Ashley) Jetton.
She graduated from Eunice High School in 1953. She then attended Texas Wesleyan College in Fort Worth, TX. While in college she married Jesse Hardy Leath, Jr. in 1954. They got divorced...
Minnie Denice Fitzhugh
Jan 5, 2022
Minnie Denice Fitzhugh, known to her family and friends as Denice Fitzhugh, went to be with the Lord on January 5th, 2022, at the age of 68. Denice was born in Genado Texas on February 24th, 1953 to parents Stephen Kucera, and Lois Kucera.
Denice loved spending time with her family and friends. She was an aspiring artist who...
Carol Sue Gray
Jan 5, 2022
Carol Sue Gray left her earthly home for her heavenly home on January 5, 2022. She was born on August 11, 1965 in Las Vegas, NV to Bernard and Arlene Blake. Carol Sue meet the love of her life and soul mate Carlton Gray in high school and they married in 1985. The light of her life were her children,...
Ricky F Montoya
Jan 4, 2022
Ricky Montoya, 56 of Chama, NM., passed away on January 4th. He was born November 10, 1965 in Tierra Azul, NM. to Charlie and Consuela Montoya.
There will be a viewing Friday, January 14th at 10:00 am at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Chama, mass will follow with Father Ted Butler officiating. Pall bearers will be Danny Montoya, Mark...
Mary Jo Jean
Jan 4, 2022
Mary Jo Jean aged 69 of Aztec, New Mexico passed from this life January 4th, 2022. She was born October 5th, 1952, in Farmington, New Mexico to Jim Archuleta and Ruth Martinez. Her family re-located to the Bay area in California in 1963. Mary Jo graduated from Richmond High School at 18 years old. She moved back to her home...
Kyun Sun Srader
Jan 3, 2022
Kyun Sun Srader, age 78 of Farmington New Mexico passed from this life on January 3, 2022, in Farmington. She was born August 28, 1943, in Japan to Pak Kum Pong and Yom Hyo Yon. Kyun was widely known as "Pak" by everyone she knew. She was well loved by all her friends and family. Pak worked for Hershey Corporation...
Henry Lazaro Chavez
Jan 3, 2022
Henry Chavez was born September 9, 1947, in Aztec New Mexico to his Parents Lazaro A. Chavez and Josephina Aragon.
Henry was a man of many skills. He was a cement finisher, carpenter, welder, crane operator and machinist. Henry started at BHP in a 30-day temp position and finally left when he retired after 37 years of service. He was...
Betty Jane Hanson
Jan 2, 2022
Betty Jane Hanson, 89, of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on January 02, 2022. Betty was born in Donnybrook, North Dakota on November 27, 1932 to William Wilson and Mable Morrison.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Henry Hanson, her parents William and Mable Wilson, brothers Bob Wilson, Joe Wilson, and Don Wilson, and sisters Helen, Ellen,...
Virginia Collins
Jan 2, 2022
Longtime resident Virginia "Ginnie" Collins (Rushing), 85 left us to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 2, 2022.
Ginnie was born in Oklahoma to Bud and Birdie Rushing but was raised in and lived in Aztec most of her life. After graduating from Aztec High School in 1956, she married Harvey Collins (later divorced), they lived and raised their...
Jeffery William Shaffer
Jan 1, 2022
Jeffrey W. Shaffer, 72, longtime resident of New Mexico passed away on January 1, 2022. Loved by his wife and adored by his daughters, Jeff led a life dedicated to learning about all Native cultures around him. He married his high school sweetheart ,Vickie, who his father insisted was a "long haired hippie". He lead Shaffer's Mr. Tire in Gallup,...
Phyllis Fay Henrie
Dec 31, 2021
On December 31, 2021, Phyllis Fay Henrie rejoined her heavenly father after passing away at the age of 68.
Phyllis was born August 4, 1953 in Arnold, Nebraska to Donald E. and Veneda F. Pearson. She grew up in Nebraska, Wyoming, and New Mexico while her father worked in the oil and gas industry. Phyllis graduated from Farmington...
Colleen Patricia Campbell
Dec 27, 2021
Colleen Patricia Campbell, 62, of Farmington passed away on December 27, 2021. She was born June 23, 1959 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Jerome P. Burns and Suzanne (Haney) Burns.
Colleen was preceded in death by her Parents, aunt Kitty Lou, uncle Bernard (Bern) Burns, father in law James M. Campbell, Sr., sister in law Betsy Campbell, and niece Lorna...
Evelyn Marie Maestas
Dec 25, 2021
There will be a a funeral mass to be held for Evelyn at Saint Margaret Mary Church. 28 E Montezuma Ave Cortez, Colorado, on January 22, at 11:00 am.
