Obituaries

Mar 15, 2020

Brian Linward Burns passed away on March 15, 2020 after a 6 month battle with cancer. He was born on January 9th, 1973 in Silver City New Mexico to Robert “Bobby” Dale Burns and Leta Ann (Goldston) Burns. The family, to include brother Kevin Burns, lived in Tyrone, New Mexico. The family later moved to property near Silver City...

Mar 9, 2020

Steven Alan West, born February 20, 1954, quietly left this earth March 9, 2020 and reunited in heaven with his parents, GT and Lequetta West. He graduated from Kirtland Central High School. Steve worked in the TX oil patch, was a security guard at PNM and a caregiver to his grandmothers and parents. Steve was artistic, liked dancing, playing...

Mar 9, 2020

Thomas E. Ashley, 78, of Farmington, passed away on March 9th. He was born on September 26, 1941 in Farmington to William and Alletta Ashley. We lost one great man! Our fishing buddy has gone to a big lake in the sky. Tom had a great life, starting his career in the electrical field along side his dad when...

Mar 9, 2020

Randall C Roberts went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 9th 2020. He was born on September 16, 1953, in Oklahoma and moved to Farmington in 1961. Randy met his wife, Sandy, in 1971 and they wed in 1972. His father, Ewel Roberts, precedes him in death. He is survived by his wife, Sandy, his son...

Mar 7, 2020

Charlene Cole, 83, of Farmington passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at SJRMC with her husband, Dr. Rosser R. Cole, holding her hand. Charlene was born on October 31, 1936, in Henryetta, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late Charles L. and Helen K. (Bodzek) Blackmon. Charlene was a 1954 graduate of Henryetta High School where she was a majorette...

Mar 5, 2020

Becky Washburn, 79, beloved wife, mother, a grandmother, sister and friend passed from this life on March 5, 2020, in Farmington, NM. She was born in Los Angeles, California, to Gerald and Cleo Jenkins. Much of her childhood was spent in California. Her family later settled in Aztec, New Mexico, where she attended junior high and high school. After...

Mar 2, 2020

Sylvester (Syl) Beasley, 91, was called home by his Lord and Savior in heaven as he passed from his earthly home in Farmington, NM on Monday, March 2nd. He was born May 28th, 1928 in La Lande, NM to Virginia Irene Harper & Roy Beasley.  Syl was taken at an early age by his father & raised by his...

Mar 1, 2020

Dora Nell “Pat” Wimpy was born October 11, 1934, in Gallup, NM, the second child born to Daniel L. and Dora E. Kitchell. She was a very adventurous little girl and loved all animals, not afraid to grab a stray horse, jump on bareback and go for a ride. The family moved to Albuquerque in 1944 where she graduated...

Feb 29, 2020

For all of us, Pat left too suddenly, too soon, and his absence is almost too much to bear. He was born in Denver, CO to Stan and Mary Vandre on February 9, 1960 and left this earth on February 29, 2020. Pat is survived by his sons, Matthew (Phoenix, AZ) and Justin (Denver, CO); stepdaughter, Jennifer (Denver, CO);...

Feb 28, 2020

Kevin J. Sanchez, 42, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Midland, TX 2/28/20.  He was born 8/19/77 in Monticello, UT.

Kevin had a huge heart and had a laugh that would make everyone around him laugh.  His gentle spirit and love for everyone around him will be remembered by all that knew him.  Kevin loved his...

Feb 28, 2020

Donald E Foster, 62, passed away peacefully in Kirtland, NM on February 28,2020. He was born November 9,1957, in Cuba, New Mexico. Donald had a huge heart and had a laugh that would make everyone around him laugh. His gentle spirit and love for everyone around him will be remembered by all that knew him. He enjoyed spending time...

Feb 28, 2020

MaryLou (Wilden / Border) England MaryLou Wilden was born on January 10, 1935 In Globe, AZ to Harry and Tiny Wilden. She lost her long battle with Alzheimer’s on February 28, 2020 at Life Care in Farmington at the age of 85. She grew up and attended schools in Montrose, CO where she met and later married Rex Lane...

Feb 27, 2020

Larry "Blaine" Williams passed away from this world Thursday, February 27th after battling cancer. Blaine was born July 27, 1965 in Farmington to Larry and Carol (Wroten) Williams. He is survived by his parents, his fiancé Storme Anderson, his daughter Courtney (Josh) Sercey and his granddaughter Margot Sercey, his sisters Cari (Tim) Nobis, and Tammi (Robert) Thompson and numerous...

Feb 27, 2020

We are sad to announce that G.L.(Bob) Erwin died peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at the age of 94. Bob was a long time resident of Farmington and helped develop the education in the San Juan Basin.Bob was born November 27th, 1925 in Parks, Texas, to W.E. (Ike) and Leona Erwin.He is survived by: Gary and Linda Erwin,...

Feb 24, 2020

Kathryn Hamilton, 91, a native of Aztec, was born to George D. Hall and Bob (Lytle) Hall on August 2, 1928. Kathryn married Gene Hamilton October 12, 1946. They were married for 72 years and had the same address and telephone number for that entire time. Kathryn was proud of her family and loved being with them. She enjoyed...

Feb 24, 2020

Olivar J. Moreno, 84, of Bloomfield, passed away on February 24th. He was born December 30, 1935 in Cuba, NM to Paul Moreno and Trindad Aragon. Olivar was preceded in death by his loving wife, Angie Moreno; parents Paublin and Trinidad Moreno; brother Sheno and Paul Jr.; nephew Anthony Cruz; paternal grandparents Marcos and Nestorita Moreno and maternal Abenicio...

Feb 22, 2020

Dolores (Lolo) Macedo, 47, of Blanco, NM was reunited with her beloved husband Matthew Macedo on February 22, 2020. She was born on November 17, 1972 to Ernest and Rafelita Valencia. She is survived by her parents, siblings, daughters Mya, Sunni (Javier), Adreyn (Devon), Moriah (David), Katalena (Donnie); grandchildren Houston, Daniel, Mowgli, Francisco, Liliana, Julian, Mattie and numerous nieces...

Feb 22, 2020

Harrison L. Benally, Jr., 67, of Upper Fruitland, NM passed away on February 22, 2020. He was born on October 9, 1951, in Victorville, CA. to Harrison L. Benally, Sr. and Joanne L. Benally. He was born to Naakail dine'e and born for Bita'hnii. Harrison graduated from Kirtland -Central High School and attended NM State University. He worked for...

Feb 21, 2020

Raymond (Ray) Maddoux, 77, passed peacefully away on February 21st in his home surrounded by family. He was the husband of Ardith (Ardy) Maddoux. They shared 50 years of marriage together. He was born in Sayre, OK to Laura Gene and RL Maddoux. He received a degree in Animal Science from Oklahoma Panhandle State University and a degree in...

Feb 21, 2020

Buddy D. Shaw age 72 , passed away on Friday February 21, 2020, while residing at Crane’s Roost in Aztec, NM. He was born May 16, 1947 in Sweetwater, TX to Florence and Bud Shaw. He was the oldest of three children. Buddy was raised in Snyder, TX where he met and married the love of his life, Sheila...