Obituaries

Apr 14, 2021

Glenn was born on October 23, 1973 in a galaxy far, far away. The youngest of three brothers, he was chosen as his father's namesake and was affectionately known as "JR" to his family and friends. JR joined the Jedi Order at a young age after being found to be Force-sensitive.

He spent many years of his life...

Apr 9, 2021

Jessie Palmer of Kirtland, New Mexico passed away on Apr 9, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Apr 9, 2021

Apr 7, 2021

Our beloved Dennis was called home to Heaven by our Lord on April 7, 2021. He was born July 20, 1953 in Alamosa, CO. Dennis's family moved to Durango, CO at a young age where he started his journey into the amazing life he led. He graduated from Durango High School in 1971. Dennis received his degree as a...

Apr 6, 2021

Larry Dee Finch, 82, of Aztec, passed away on April 6, 2021. He was born on July 21, 1938 in Farmington, NM to Thomas Dee and Genevive Finch.

Larry proudly served in the Navy.

Larry was preceded in death by his son Kelly Finch; parents Thomas Dee & Genevive Finch; brother Lowell Finch; sister Ecco...

Apr 4, 2021

Kaytie Christine Florez, 23, of Bloomfield, beloved daughter, grand-daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, niece, and friend went home to her Heavenly Father on April 4, 2021. Kaytie was born on September 8, 1997 in Farmington, NM to James Florez and Realynn (Marquez) Florez. Kaytie graduated from Bloomfield High School in 2016. She attended San Juan College and received her Associates...

Apr 2, 2021

Frank L. Stone of Bloomfield passed away on April 2, 2021.  Frank was born on February 7, 1946 to Frank Sr. and Ramona Miranda Stone in Caballo, NM.

After graduating High School, Frank joined the Navy and served his country for four years aboard the USS Turner Joy and USS John A. Bole.  Upon returning home to...

Mar 31, 2021

Janie Bess Cheney Janie Bess Cheney went home on March 31 with family by her side. Janie was born January 28, 1936 in Clovis, New Mexico to Harry and Laura Achen. Janie graduated from Clovis High School in 1955. She went to work for Bell Telephone Company in the business office. She married Richard Cheney on December 28th, 1956....

Mar 31, 2021

Kalob Jesse Cruz, 19 of Farmington, passed away on March 31, 2021. He was born on May 28, 2001 in Farmington, NM. Kalob graduated High School from Piedra Vista in 2020. He was a loving uncle who worked as a laborer in the construction industry. Kalob enjoyed basketball, hunting, camping, gaming and rapping. Everyone referred to him as a...

Mar 28, 2021

Nathanial Paul Lee, age 62, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 in Farmington, NM. He was born in Round Rock, AZ on November 28, 1958. Nathaniel graduated from Red Mesa High School in 1978 and entered college, graduating from the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ, in 1987. He was married to Arlinda Lee for 28 years. Nathaniel...

Mar 28, 2021

THAD COLTON GATHINGS BORN: December 16, 1941 DIED: March 28, 2021 Thad was born December 16, 1941 in Weed, New Mexico from parents Leverett "Glenn" Gathings and Deltie Colton Gathings. Thad was preceded unto the lord by his parents, Glenn and Deltie, two older brothers Alvin Glenn and Justin Lee, as well as his older sister Leatrice Adelia. Thad...

Mar 27, 2021

Keith W. Shelby passed away March 27th, 2021. Keith was born on September 29th, 1940 in Flora Vista, NM to Benjamin K. Shelby and Nora Shelby. Keith served in the Air Force and Army. Keith entered the Air Force at the Age of 17 after convincing his mother to sign a release form for him to serve. He was...

Mar 25, 2021

Charles William ‘Bill’ Leach, passed away on March 25, 2021 in Farmington, New Mexico . Bill was born in Sheridan, Wyoming on July 8, 1937 to Wayne E. and Kathryn H. (Zimmerer) Leach. After his birth they returned to their home in Shoshoni.

Bill worked on a ranch around Shoshoni before joining the navy on January 12,...

Mar 24, 2021

Dolores Louise Glass, “Dee”, age 92, went home to be with the Lord March 24, 2021 at the home of her daughter Jan and son-in-law Bo Skeen, Aztec, NM.  Dee was born November 30, 1928 in Columbus, Ohio to Carl Davis and Rosemary (Blum) Davis. When she was three, her parents divorced and her loving mother remarried a very...

Mar 22, 2021

Trent Platero was born May 19, 1983 in Shiprock, NM to Duane Anthony Platero and Cindy Platero. He is survived by his mother Cindy Platero, stepdad Benji Martinez, wife Cody Platero and son Ayden Duane Platero. He is also survived by his brothers Brandon, Matthew and Zack. Other siblings include Afften, Bernadette, Alaina, Benjamin and Anthony. He is preceded...

Mar 19, 2021

Robert Paul Edney, 62, of Farmington, NM, passed March 19, 2021. Paul was born in Farmington, NM on January 6, 1959 to Robert Joseph & Marie Parker, and adopted by Samuel B. Edney & Ruth Inez Edney. Robert Paul Edney was a 1977 graduate of FHS. He was a self-taught musician and played with worship teams with his church...

Mar 19, 2021

Michael "Mike" Cole, age 44, suddenly passed March 19, 2021 in Brooklyn, New York.

Mike was born on July 4,1976 to Winston and Debbie Cole in Emporia, VA. Mike and George later moved to Farmington to join their dad.  Michael went to Farmington High School and graduated in 1995. After graduation Mike joined the United States Navy...

Mar 19, 2021

Jaywood "Pop" Wilson passed away peacefully at home in Farmington, NM, on March 19, 2021 at the age of 79. Jaywood was born in Marion IN, to John Mason Wilson and Beaulla Bell Higgins. Our "Pop" was a cherished father, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his sons Rick, Ron, Shawn, current partner Susan, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He...

Mar 16, 2021

Mar 14, 2021

Tracy Allen Jackson of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at His Home in Farmington. He was 53. He was born on November 13, 1966 to William (Bill) and Donna Jackson in Mount Vernon, Ohio. In 1993 he married Lynette Latner, and they had one child, Ryan. A unique soul, Tracy was very funny. He...