Obituaries

Dwight Stanley Lawing

Dwight Stanley Lawing

Apr 2, 2026

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Dwight Stanley Lawing's passing on April 2, 2026, in Farmington, NM. Born on June 12, 1932, in San Gabriel Valley, Dwight lived a rich and colorful life. He graduated from Mark Keppel High School and threw himself into work, joining the Local 5 Asbestos Workers Union in 1954...

Merwyn Bryant Sherwood

Merwyn Bryant Sherwood

Apr 2, 2026

Merwyn Bryant Sherwood, 87, of Kirtland, New Mexico, passed away on April 2, 2026, at the home of his son, Jon, and daughter-in-law, Tamie Sherwood. He was born June 9, 1938, in St. Johns, Arizona, to Merwyn and Norma Sherwood. Bryant was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He held many callings, and his...

Kelly Don Lemons

Kelly Don Lemons

Apr 1, 2026

Kelly Don Lemons passed peacefully from this life on April 1st, 2026, at the age of 70, surrounded by the family he loved. He left this world and entered into Heaven to be reunited with those who went before him and Jesus Christ. Kelly was, above all else, a devoted servant of our Lord Jesus Christ. Wherever he went, he...

Virginia Darlene (Phelps) Schlueter

Virginia Darlene (Phelps) Schlueter

Mar 31, 2026

Virginia Darlene (Phelps) Schlueter, 97, of Bloomfield, New Mexico, passed away on March 31, 2026, in Farmington, New Mexico. Virginia was born on April 20, 1928, in Sidney, Nebraska, to parents Elmer Henry Phelps and Malinda Laaker.

Virginia attended Sidney High School where she was the main baker later in life, she was also employed by Weapons Depot in Sidney, Nebraska,...

Virginia Lee (Calkin) Davis

Virginia Lee (Calkin) Davis

Mar 28, 2026

Virginia Lee (Calkin) Davis of Piedmont, Oklahoma went home to be with Jesus on March 28, 2026. Virginia was born in Fairfield, Illinois on January 12, 1933. She was the third of six children and the only daughter of William Lee Calkin and Claudine Isabella Beheimer.

Virginia met Horace Freeman “H.F.” Davis while she was attending Trevecca Nazarene College in Nashville,...

Robert Bruce Smith

Robert Bruce Smith

Mar 28, 2026

Robert Bruce Smith, 72, of Aztec, New Mexico passed away on March 28, 2026. He was born on February 19, 1954, in Globe, Arizona to Franklin and Mary Smith.

He attended Aztec schools and pursed an education in Automotive school in Phoenix Arizona. Bruce was a self-employed Mechanic. He loved working with his hands and made remarkable musical instruments from different...

Major Todd Graham

Major Todd Graham

Mar 28, 2026

Todd Graham, 59, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on March 28, 2026. 

He was born on May 5, 1966, to Major and Sally Graham. 

Todd proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1989 to 1993. A lifelong learner, he possessed an unending thirst for knowledge and, at the time of his passing, was actively pursuing coursework through Harvard's...

Johnny Paul Jaramillo

Johnny Paul Jaramillo

Mar 28, 2026

Johnny Jaramillo, 75, of Bloomfield, passed away Saturday March 28, 2026, at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, NM. He was born in Pagosa Junction, CO on August 17, 1950, to Christoval and Susie (Archuleta) Jaramillo. He is survived by his children: Daughter Cynthia and Philip Atencio of Bloomfield, Son Jeff Jaramillo of Bloomfield, Daughter Lisa and Tom Trujillo...

Jannine Foelker

Jannine Foelker

Mar 25, 2026

Jannine Foelker age 79 of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday March 25, 2026. She was born on November 24, 1946, in Oakley, Idaho, to Lloyd and Blanche Shepard.

Jannine's greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed walking the river trail at Berg Park with her dogs.

She was preceded in death by her first...

Rachel Cecilia Wilson

Rachel Cecilia Wilson

Mar 25, 2026

                                                                        In Loving Memory of Rachel Cecilia Wilson

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Lynda Sue Frazier

Lynda Sue Frazier

Mar 24, 2026

Lynda Sue Frazier, 88, of Flora Vista, New Mexico, passed away on March 24, 2026. She was born on October 22, 1937, in Dexter, New Mexico, to Lloyd and Trixie McNabb.She is survived by her daughters, Dianne McCoy (Rick) and Brenda Hardy (Mark); her seven grandchildren, Lisa McClain (Nathan), Riannon Bradshaw (Rob), Nathan Hardy (Kelly), Justin McCoy, Kristin Skinner (Colt),...

Marc Dean McIlrath

Marc Dean McIlrath

Mar 24, 2026

Marc D. McIlrath (1961-2026)



Marc D. McIlrath, 64, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away at home on March 24, 2026, following a decline in health resulting from injuries sustained in a fall in 2022. He was born in Hutchinson, Kansas.



Marc was an intelligent and talented man who often said he "had every job a little boy could...

Angela (Wilkins) Ross

Angela (Wilkins) Ross

Mar 23, 2026

Angela (Wilkins) Ross, Mom, was given her first breath December 12, 1932, in Hampstead, London, England, by “war to end all war” survivors Horace and Ivy Wilkins, from that first breath to her last, on March 23, 2026, 93 years later, she led a well and active life. She leaves one beloved younger sister, Beryl, and one youngest brother, Chris...

Ronald Stewart Ingraham

Ronald Stewart Ingraham

Mar 23, 2026

Ronald Stewart Ingraham passed peacefully from this life on March 23, 2026, at the age of 73, surrounded by the family he loved. He left this world in his usual graceful manner and entered into Heaven to be reunited with those who went before him.

Ron was, above all else, a devoted servant of our Lord Jesus Christ. He never missed...

Luis Botello Ramirez

Luis Botello Ramirez

Mar 20, 2026

Luis Botello Ramirez of Farmington, New Mexico passed  peacefully March 20, 2026 at San Juan Regional Medical Center. Luis lived a life of being a hard worker and a devoted husband to his wife Dominga, and always being there for his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, but most especially for the people that knew him very well in the community...

Florentino Padilla

Florentino Padilla

Mar 20, 2026

Florentino Padilla, 68, of Farmington, NM passed away on March 20, 2026. He was born on July 2, 1957, in Espanola, NM to Alfonso Padilla and Prescilla Deaguero Padilla.

Tino was a loving Son, Father, Grandfather and Friend. He loved with his whole heart and pray for everyone every day. He loved playing the drums and singing. He was the best...

Lisa Danette "Danette" Ferre Roundy

Lisa Danette "Danette" Ferre Roundy

Mar 16, 2026

Lisa Danette “Danette” Ferre Roundy March 11, 1960 – March 16, 2026

Lisa Danette “Danette” Ferre Roundy, 66, of Kirtland, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and love that will continue to wrap around her family like one of her handmade quilts.

Danette was born on...

Jewel Lavoy McGee

Jewel Lavoy McGee

Mar 15, 2026

J. Lavoy McGee, born November 1, 1938, in Farmington, New Mexico, passed peacefully from this life on March 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Lavoy spent his life deeply rooted in the Four Corners region he loved so dearly. As a young man in Farmington, he met Jean Irvin, whose beauty, grace, and vibrant spirit captured his heart. Their romance...

Janell Dearen-Glazner

Janell Dearen-Glazner

Mar 14, 2026

Janell Dearen-Glazner was born on March 25, 1935 in Pioneer, Texas to Lera and Wiley Phillips. On March 14, 2026 she walked into glory, stepping fully into the presence of the Savior she loved so deeply. Her life was marked by an immense and unwavering faith. She boldly shared her love for Jesus with everyone she encountered, living not just...

Roy Lee III

Roy Lee III

Mar 14, 2026

Roy Lee III, 40, of Farmington, NM passed away on March 14, 2026. He was born on September 10, 1985, in Shiprock, NM to Vern Roy Lee and Joan Waters.

Roy was a self-employed carpenter contributing to the housing industry with dedication and craftsmanship. He did want to stay educated and took some college classes. He had an interest in the...