Obituaries

Feb 1, 2021

Marcus Lamont Reed, 32, of Farmington, NM, was born April 26th, 1988 in Shiprock ,NM. He went Home to be with the Lord, February 1, 2021. His sudden passing has left the world heartbroken. Marcus was a fun and outgoing person. He loved exploring the outdoors and flying the drones he built. Fixing whatever or whoever was broken around...

Jan 31, 2021

Patrick James Baxstrom, 77, passed away at his home in Farmington New Mexico on Sunday, January 31, 2021. Patrick was born February 11, 1943, to Mary Glynn Grandell and Norman Grandell in Cortez Colorado. He graduated from Montezuma Cortez High School in 1961 and served in the United States Navy as an electrician from 1962-1966. Patrick attended Fort Lewis...

Jan 30, 2021

Wanda Joanne Bennett Beloved Mother, Daughter, sister, grandmother, and friend was called to paradise on January 30th, 2021. She is survived by her daughter Jeanna Valencia and Neal Gordon Son Jarrod Adams and Cecila Mase and son Jeffery Adams and Cindy Feildman sister Georgia and family Curtis, Robert, Tommy and Casey Wilson and the loves of her life her...

Jan 27, 2021

Timothy Brett Hunt passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2021. He was born January 31, 1966 in Farmington, NM. to Darrell and Kim Hunt. Tim was over two months premature and only weighed 2 pounds 10 ounces. The nurses called him "TinyTim" over the weeks he was in an incubator. His small size didn't last long and he grew...

Jan 26, 2021

Mary Fowler Steinkamp, 80, passed away from Covid on January 26, at a Farmington Hospital.  At this time no memorial service is planned.  Mary was born June 18, 1940, at home in Haskell, Texas, to Willard E. and Mary Roberts Fowler.  She moved with her family as a baby to Sudan, Texas, and then to Amherst, Texas, where she graduated from high...

Jan 26, 2021

Delfin Ulibarri, 64, passed into heaven on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Delfin Ulibarri was the son of Peregrina Ulibarri of Las Nutrias, NM, born on May 13, 1956. Delfin was the beloved custodian at Bloomfield Schools for 27 years, and touched the lives of many students in Bloomfield. Delfin was preceded in death by his mother Peregrina Ulibarri, son John...

Jan 23, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mark Bradly Betz mourn his passing on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Born to George & Norma (Troudt) Betz on January 22, 1960 in Gunnison CO, Mark moved to Cedar Hill NM in 1964, and graduated from Aztec High. Preceding his death was his father, George Betz; Grandparents, Phillip & Coral Troudt,...

Jan 21, 2021

Jonah Mark Dennis of Fruitland, New Mexico, left this earth for his eternal home in glory on January 21, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 13 Road 6763 in Fruitland on Thursday, January 28, at 10 AM. Jonah was famous for his sense of humor and the ability to light up a room with his smile and his...

Jan 20, 2021

Christopher “Khris” Hunter Henderson, 42, passed away on Wednesday, January 20. Chris was born May 5, 1978 to Susan and Larry Henderson in Farmington, New Mexico. He grew up in Bloomfield and attended Bloomfield schools. He later obtained his associate degree in liberal arts at San Juan College. He worked at Still Smokin’ for over 20 years, where he...

Jan 20, 2021

Linda Louise Oisten passed on January 20, 2021, a best friend and wife of 52 years, mother of two boys, and an Accomplished military woman was lost. Linda joined the Navy Reserves in 1977. During her career, she traveled to many duty stations, and qualified as a Navy Air Crewman in her last squadron. Linda retired from the Reserves...

Jan 19, 2021

Angela R. Houser passed from this life and crossed over the rainbow on January 19, 2021. Angela was born on January 21, 1982 in Farmington, NM to Jeffery L. Houser and Vicki M. Yate-Chastain. She attended Aztec High School and enjoyed playing softball. She loved camping with her children and hanging out with her friends. She enjoyed swimming at...

Jan 18, 2021

Date of Birth: 07/17/1985 Farmington, NM Date of Death: 01/18/2021 Farmington, NM Adam is survived by parents, Phil and Wanda Sanders of Farmington, NM, brother, Aaron Sanders of Farmington, NM, and Grandmother Zantha Sanders of Kirtland, NM. Brothers by another mother: Robert Phillips and wife Kristian, nephews Roy and Benny as well as niece Lizzy, Tyson Farmer, all from...

Jan 16, 2021

On Saturday morning, January 16th, 2021, Michael Roy Beasley, 67, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Mike was born August 28, 1953 in Mt Rainer, Maryland to Melvin and Laura Beasley. Mike lived in various cities and states but eventually made Farmington his home in 1980 where he and his wife...

Jan 16, 2021

There will be a new and brighter star tonight, as Brenda Stilwell passed on to our heavenly father after a long term illness. She was preceded in death by her parents William Agnelly Rexford and Helena Landry Rexford, and Brother William Rexford Jr.

She is survived by her husband James Stilwell, son Joshua of Farmington, and niece Susan R....

Jan 16, 2021

JERRY DON CLAYTON On Saturday, January 16, 2021, Jerry Don Clayton, child of God, loving husband, and father of two children, passed away at age 82 from complications due to COVID-19. Jerry was born on December 26, 1938 in Olney, Texas to Gilbert and Celia (Brumley) Clayton. In 1956, Jerry was selected to attend the United States Congressional Page...

Jan 15, 2021

Joyce Alene Butts, formerly of Craig, Colorado, died January 15, 2021 in Farmington, New Mexico. She was 89 years old. A viewing was held at the Farmington Funeral Home on January 18. She is to be buried in the family plot in Iowa Park, Texas, on Saturday, January 23. Joyce was born on May 10, 1931, in Iowa Park,...

Jan 15, 2021

8/6/1966-1/15/2021 Jeffery Wayne Lock passed away peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with kidney disease. He went home to be with our Lord. He lived a full life with family and friends. He dedicated his days to the love of his life, his son, Jeremy. Jeff was one of the kindest and funniest people you’d ever meet. He...

Jan 14, 2021

Jerry Big John, 80, of Shiprock, NM passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2021 in Shiprock, NM.  Jerry was born on May 1, 1940, in Aneth, UT, into the Kin Łichíi’nii (Redhouse Clan), born for Bit’ahnii (Folded Arms People Clan).  He worked for Phillips Petroleum for 36 years then went to work in the Uranium mines. He was...

Jan 12, 2021

Laurena “Mom” Begay Laurena Werito Begay, who loved to be called “Shama” by her grandchildren, departed her loving family on January 12, 2021. Laurena was born in Carson, New Mexico on March 23,1943 to Billy and Ella Werito. She attended boarding school in Ignacio, Colorado and later relocated to Los Angeles, California. While residing in Los Angeles as a...

Jan 11, 2021

Joseph P. Corrales, 66, of Farmington, NM was called to be with our Lord on January 11, 2021. Joseph was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, god-father, and grandfather. Joseph was preceded in death by his mother Lucy Corrales, special nephew/ God-son Matthew Corrales, grandparents Epifanio and Susanna Arellano, Thomas and Victoria Corrales, and mother-in-law Ruth Yazzie. Joseph...