Obituaries

May 2, 2021

David LaVerne Walraven fought the good fight and left this world to go home to be with the Lord on May 2, 2021. David was born to John and Eva May Walraven on November 20, 1928, in North Bend Nebraska. David, Wally, Dave, or LaVerne as his family called him, worked hard all of his life. He did everything...

Apr 29, 2021

Joan Moore Walsh, age 90, passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side on April 29, 2021.

Joan was born May 19, 1930 to Fred and Wilma Moore in Phoenix, Arizona. She graduated from North Phoenix High School in 1947. Joan went on to graduate from St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in 1950...

Apr 27, 2021

Irma Irene Sannes passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2021 with her family by her side after a battle with cancer. Irma was born on May 30, 1942 to James and Nellie Dedera in Tacoma, Washington. She was the youngest of 4 siblings. She grew up near Tillamook, Oregon where she learned to love the great outdoors....

Apr 25, 2021

Harold Yazzie, 62, of Haltom City, TX, passed away on April 25, 2021. He was born on May 10, 1958 in Shiprock, NM to Mark H. Yazzie and Mamie Charley.

A funeral service will be on May 14, 2021 at 2:00pm at Farmington Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Shiprock Cemetery with Military Honors.

Apr 25, 2021

Diana Michelle Wells "Mickey" of Aztec NM 1952-2021 Passed away at her home on April 25th, 2021 at the age of 69. Michelle was born on Feb 2nd 1952 in Albuquerque, NM to LaRue Toney and Bill Baggett. She graduated from Farmington Highschool. She worked most of her life in retail and Dispatching. Michelle was preceded in death by...

Apr 25, 2021

Josephine April Harden, 35 of Farmington, passed away on April 25, 2021. She was born on April 17, 1986 in Shiprock to Johnston and Gloria Harden. There will be a funeral service Friday, April 30th at 9:30am at Farmington Funeral Home with burial to follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Apr 23, 2021

Apr 22, 2021

Today we celebrate and honor the life of Norman Dominick Giovanini. Norman was born in Farmington, New Mexico on July 13th, 1946 and went to be with the Lord on April 22nd, 2021. Norman was an extra ordinary father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend, who had a great love for his children and his family. Norman grew up in...

Apr 22, 2021

Delfin "Hocko" Alfonso Ulibarri of Bloomfield, NM passed unto heaven on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at the age of 32. Delfin Ulibarri was the beloved son of Delfin Ulibarri Sr. and Liova Valencia born on August 24, 1988. Delfin was a 2007 graduate of Bloomfield High School and a 2011 graduate of Le Cordon Blue of Scottsdale, AZ. Delfin...

Apr 18, 2021

Carol Duvall 73, of Farmington NM, passed from this life on April 18, 2021, in Farmington NM. She was born on February 22, 1947, in Odessa Texas to Bill and Ann Cravens. She married the love of her life Paul Duvall on May 26, 1967, they had three boys. Carol was a homemaker, until the boys were old enough...

Apr 16, 2021

Virgil Ross Artle passed away at home with his devoted wife of 66 years, Val Artle, by his side on Friday, April 16, 2021. Virgil was born in El Paso TX on November 8, 1936 to parents Robert Elgin Artle and Beatrice Ruth Bacon Artle. Virgil attended Austin High School then began work at El Paso Natural Gas Company...

Apr 15, 2021

Don Alan Gibbons passed away on Thursday April 15th, 2021 aged eighty-three years old. Don was born in Douglas, Arizona on December 9th, 1937 to Ralph and Mary Gibbons; the youngest of four. In the fifties the family moved to Tempe where he graduated high school in 1956. He briefly studied engineering at Arizona State University before his attention...

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....