Obituaries

Mar 12, 2021

Mar 10, 2021

Martin Valencia died March 10, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife Cleo and his father Joe Seledonio Valencia. He is survived by his daughter Sara Kimmell, two grandsons Matthew and Ethan Kimmell. mother Oralia Valencia, Two sisters, Haroldean Mora and Evangeline Archuleta, and four brothers, Ralph Valencia, Chris Valencia, Joey Valencia and Jessie Valencia.

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Mar 7, 2021

Mar 6, 2021

Lyndrith Eloi Yazzie, age 21, was welcomed by the lord on March 6th, 2021 in Las Cruces, NM. Lyndrith was born on October 24th, 1999 in Farmington, NM to Regina and Henry Yazzie Jr. Lyndrith is survived by his parents, Regina and Henry Yazzie Jr., his siblings, Laylon "Eli", Leiyalynn "Babygirl", Leilynd "Ejay", and Leighton "Edgar" Yazzie all of...

Mar 5, 2021

We sadly announce the unexpected passing of Mary M. Neuenschwander on March 5, 2021, a month before her 84th birthday.  Mary was born in Detroit, Michigan, on April 6, 1937, to Margaret Winifred (Vondergoltz) and Paul Mlynarovich.  She was a trail blazer and obtained her RN degree in nursing at a time when it was unusual for women to...

Mar 2, 2021

A.E. Huntsman, known to most as Gene, passed away March 2nd, 2021. He was born January 25, 1944 in Utah to Julius and Fern Huntsman. The family later moved to New Mexico, where he attended Farmington Schools. Gene always had a big ole smile on his face and his laugh was boisterous, infectious and genuine. There was never a...

Feb 27, 2021

Stephanie Rochelle Martinez was born February 24, 1968 to Rosie and Richard Rash in Huntington Park, California. Stephanie graduated from Escalante High School in 1986. She was a stay at home wife, mother, and grandmother (Nanny). She enjoyed crafting, shopping, bingo, and going to the casino. Steph spent most of her time with her loving family and friends. Her...

Feb 24, 2021

Russell D. Wykoff of Farmington, NM passed from this life on Tuesday February 23, 2021 with his beloved partner of 56 years, Susan Wykoff, at his side. Well-loved Brother to Gary Wykoff. Beloved Father to David Wykoff, Belinda Kennedy and Julie Ellingson. Loving Grandfather to Nathan Groth, Lynaya Groth, Sienna Ellingson, Alyssa Ellingson, and Wyatt Wykoff. Great Grandfather of...

Feb 24, 2021

Wallace "Rick" A. Slade, 68, of Kirtland, went home to his Heavenly Father on February 24, 2021. He passed away peacefully at SJRMC, with his wife Cindy by his side. He was born on May 5, 1952, in Farmington, NM to Eleanore Foutz and William "Bill" A. Slade. He was the fourth of five children. Rick was raised in...

Feb 21, 2021

Dominick Lee Atencio has left us to be with the Lord on February 21, 2021. He was born at home in Cortez, CO on January 13, 1985. He is survived by his father Ronald Atencio and mother Vickie Atencio; his wife Kayla Welch; sisters Angela (Rosalinda Torres), Brandi, and Krista Atencio; brothers Patrick (TK), and Orlando (Alicia) Atencio; many...

Feb 21, 2021

Virginia "Ginny" Sue Faurot passed from this life at her home in Farmington, New Mexico with her loved ones on February 21, 2021. "Ginny" was born September 26, 1940 to Marvin and Dorothy Bryson who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her grandparents, Samuel and Bertha Ankrom Griffin. Ginny was a wife, mother, grandmother...

Feb 20, 2021

Gloria Herrera gone to heaven on 2/20/21 left a legacy of 4 children 12 grandchildren 19 great grandchildren and loving husband Max Herrera 62 years of blissful marriage she will be missed.

Feb 20, 2021

Steve Valencia, 77, of Blanco, went to his heavenly home on February 20, 2021. Steve was born in Gallina, NM December 18, 1943 to Jose Amadeo Valencia and Maxine Amick- Valencia. Steve and Martha moved to California where he got his degree in Graphic Arts and worked on designing and producing folding cartons for HS Crocker and Apex Printing...

Feb 19, 2021

Sometime in the morning of Friday, February 19, 2021 while sleeping in his home in Farmington, New Mexico, Judge William E. Standley (83), known to many as just Bill, returned to our Lord’s kingdom in heaven to rejoin his beloved wife of 61 years, Karen Jean Standley, who preceded him in death in 2018.  Along with her, he was preceded...

Feb 18, 2021

Katie Ella Becenti On Thursday February 18, 2021 Katie Ella Becenti joined her Grandpa in heaven. Katie was born September 9, 1984 to Ron and Kathy Robbins. Katie grew up in the Farmington area and graduated from PVHS in 2002. In 2005, Katie joined the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office and began a career that she loved. Katie was...

Feb 17, 2021

The sorrow is impenetrable. The silence is deafening. The house records no footsteps or laughter. The air is stifling. The garden will not grow, the lawn will not feel the love and care. Unfinished projects will remain unfinished and new ones will never happen. Even the pets grieve, and the children are silent. We cannot remember such grief ,yet,...

Feb 17, 2021

John Kenneth McCoy, 83, of Farmington, went home to his Heavenly Father on February 17, 2021. He passed away peacefully at home, after a lengthy illness, with his wife Anne at his side. He was Born on July 3rd, 1937 in Springer, NM to Holis E. McCoy, and Mary Irons McCoy. John spent most of his youth on the...

Feb 13, 2021

Miranda Fay Osborne, 42, of Aztec, NM., passed away on February 13, 2021. She was born on November 27, 1978 in Farmington, NM. to John and Linda Osborne. From a young age she knew she wanted to drive the big trucks. She got her CDL when she was 21. She worked all over the state hauling everything from Cattle...

Feb 10, 2021

James "Kenneth" Luther, Sr., 89, of Farmington, passed away on February 10, 2021. He was born August 7, 1931 in Durango, CO. to James Houston Luther and Bonnie Lou Harris Luther. Kenneth graduated from Farmington High School in 1950. He served in the Air Force from 1951 to 1955, stationed at Otis Air Force Base in Cape Cod, Massachusetts....

Feb 7, 2021

On February 7, 2021, God's loving arms received a special angel. Betty Jean Clark passed away at the age of 95. She departed this world surrounded by family members.

Betty was born July 16, 1925 in Beloit, Kansas. She was the second of six children born to Charles and Julia Bussart. The family made their home in...