Obituaries
Jimmie Dixon Fisher
Jun 12, 2025
Jimmie Fisher, a devoted husband, beloved father, proud Grandfather, and treasured friend, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the age of 86.
Jimmie was born on June 22, 1938 in the post office at Turn, New Mexico, to Bill (William D.) and Lola (Anglin) Fisher. Jimmie's childhood and upbringing instilled his strong work ethic, his common sense, and his...
Thomas Craig Frost
Jun 12, 2025
In Loving Memory of Thomas Craig Frost
February 19, 1947 – June 12, 2025
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, patriarch, and faithful servant of the Lord, Thomas Craig Frost, returned to his Heavenly Father on June 12, 2025, at the age of 78.
Born on February 19, 1947, in McNary, Arizona, to Thomas Whitcomb Frost and Louisa Maxine Gillespie Frost, Craig was blessed...
Debra Kay Tafoya
Jun 11, 2025
Debbie Minium Tafoya,
Debbie passed for this life on June 11, 2025.
She was a lifetime resident of Aztec, NM. Her dad, Emery passed in 2002, and Debbie picked up where he left off as honorary concierge of Aztec. Always thinking of others, generous and kind.
She had a love of the outdoors, Four-wheeling, Camping, Snow modeling and a better bowler than most!...
Victor M. Trujillo
Jun 10, 2025
Mr. Victor M. Trujillo, age 80 of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on Tuesday June 10, 2025. He was born on April 26, 1945, In La Jara, New Mexico to Celio Trujillo and Beatrice Carabajal.
Victor proudly served as a Heavy machine operator for both the county and the state and was a Ditch Rider for Bloomfield Irrigation. Outside of work...
Mabel Sorida Chavez
Jun 9, 2025
Mabel S. Chavez, 87, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on June 9, 2025. She was born on October 12, 1937, in Canjilon, New Mexico to Adolfo and Inomia Chavez.
Mabel is preceded in death by her parents Adolfo and Inomia Chavez, brothers Jose P. Chavez and Donald Gallegos, sisters Rose Chavez-Quintana and Candie Martinez.
She is survived by her son Ramon...
Wanda Jackson
Jun 9, 2025
Wanda Jackson, 88, passed away at San Juan Regional Medical Center, June 9, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born to Jacob Alonzo Heath and Lilly Jane Myrick Heath on November 28, 1936, in Hominy, Oklahoma. Wanda graduated from Shidler High School, Shidler, Oklahoma. She moved to the Farmington area in 1957 and resided in the area since. She...
Melvin Victor Maeschen
Jun 7, 2025
Melvin Victor Maeschen, 86, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on June 7, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico. Melvin was born on October 6, 1938, in Ethan, South Dakota to parents Martin and Pauline Maeschen.
Melvin was raised on a farm outside of Ethan, SD. He graduated from HS and enlisted in the US Army in 1961 and actively served for...
Donna Renee Grau (Miller)
Jun 4, 2025
Donna Renne Grau (Miller), 62, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on June 4, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico. Donna was born in Glendale, California, on March 19, 1963, to parents Dorothy Moya and Earl Miller.
Donna was a strong and determined fighter who met life’s challenges head on including her courageous battle with cancer, which she faced with grace and...
Beverly Ann Evans
Jun 4, 2025
On June 4, 2025, our beloved Beverly Ann Evans peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior at home, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 81. Beverly was born in Houston, TX, on January 31, 1944, to Emmett and Anna Mae Teel while her father was away at war. Most of her early years were spent traveling...
Richard Bakkenson
Jun 2, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Allen Bakkenson, beloved husband, father, and friend, who left this world peacefully on June 2, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico. He was born in Los Angeles, California, on July 24, 1936. A proud graduate with a Bachelor's Degree, Richard dedicated much of his life to his work at Aerojet General, Lockheed,...
Alan K. La Selle
Jun 1, 2025
Alan Keith La Selle, 77, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on June 1, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico. Alan was born on October 15, 1947, in Cheyenne, CO, to parents Nan and Cowlson La Selle.
Alan La Selle was a true original—a weathered cowboy with a soul full of stories, some too wild to believe, others too poignant to forget....
Timothy Scott Ontiveros
Jun 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Timothy Scott Ontiveros, who left us far too soon on June 1, 2025, at the age of 32. Timothy was born on August 28, 1992, in Monahans, Texas, to his loving parents Pamela Sonja Sanchez and Mark Ontiveros. He later made his home in Aztec, New Mexico. He was...
Teresita Tulio Schumacher
May 30, 2025
Teresita Tulio Schumacher, 89, passed away in Aztec, New Mexico, on May 30, 2025. Teri was born in the province of Altavar, AKLAN, on the Island of Panay, the Republic of The Philippines.
She arrived in the US in 1957. Where she became a beautician and homemaker helping raise her (2) young children, Jimmy and Janet.
On December 24, 1978, she married...
Jose Velasquez
May 30, 2025
Jose (Joe) G. Velasquez passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, surrounded by his family, after a lengthy illness. He was born on February 1, 1956, in Durango, Colorado, to Dan and Della Velasquez and raised in Ignacio, Colorado. Joe graduated from Ignacio High School in 1974 and soon after enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he proudly...
Jairon Tracey Antone
May 29, 2025
Jairon Tracey Antone (1995 – 2025)
Jairon Tracy Antone, 30, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on May 29th, 2025, surrounded by his favorite people.
Jairon was born in Farmington, New Mexico in 1995 to Philomena T. Antone and Leroy Castillo.
Jairon attended schools in Farmington, NM, Fort Defiance, AZ, Albuquerque, NM. He also lived in Rawlins and Casper, WY. He has worked...
Irene Claire Luther
May 28, 2025
Irene C. Luther, 92, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on May 28, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico. Irene was born on October 16, 1932, in Middleboro, Massachusetts, to parents Dena Mary Guidaboni and Emile Louis Picard.
Irene Luther, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and generosity. She graduated from Middleboro High...
Patricia Crown
May 28, 2025
Patricia Ellen (Wheeler) Crown passed away on May 28,2025 in her home with family by her side. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and LaVonne Wheeler, her brother, Mike Wheeler and her nephew Adam Wheeler. She is survived by her nieces Mindy Wheeler Bailey (Robert) and Kristie Wheeler Chavez, as well as several great nieces and nephews....
Judy Carolyn Calcote
May 28, 2025
Judy Carolyn Calcote, 79, of Flora Vista, New Mexico passed away on May 28, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico. Judy was born on July 9, 1945, in Huntington, Arkansas, to William Robbie and Charlene Radcliff.
Judy is preceded by her parents William Robbie Radcliff and Charlene Radcliff.
Judy is survived by her son Randy Calcote, and grandson Wyatt Calcote.
No services are scheduled...
Christine Marie Spears
May 27, 2025
Christine Marie Lacey was born to Laura and Joel Leeds Lacey, Sr. on July 18th, 1949, at St. Vincent Hospital Old Town in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her roots ran deep in this community, and she knew everyone from the neighborhood, including her lifelong friends Marcella Ortez, Yolanda Delgado, and Barby Morin. The girls were classmates during Chris's attendance from...
N. Danny Sherwood
May 27, 2025
Norman Danny Sherwood was born in Winslow, Arizona in 1944 and passed away on May 27, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico.
A nearly life-long resident of Kirtland, New Mexico, Dan moved to Kirtland at two years old when his family relocated from Arizona. His childhood years were split between his family home in Kirtland and spending time with his grandparents and...
