Obituaries

Jul 26, 2018

Robert Moore Breitenbach of Farmington passed away July 26, 2018 at the age of 38. Robert was born August 8, 1979.

He is survived by Father and Step-mom, Allan and Angelica Breitenbach of Farmington, Mother, Jacqueline Breitenbach of Albuquerque, Sister and Brother-in-law, Denise and Andrew Smith of Rio Rancho, Grandmother, Colleen Smith and Uncle Steve Axe of...

Jul 24, 2018

Fern Ione Laughlin, 103, passed away on July 24, 2018. She was born June 11, 1915 in Torrington, WY to Carl and Stella Eaton.

Fern dedicated her life to God and was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church. She was employed as a Teachers Aide at Farmington McKinley School for 20 years and retired at...

Jul 24, 2018

Helen Marguerite Napolitano, 49, passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, July 24, 2018, in Farmington, New Mexico. She was born on December 16, 1968, in Seoul, South Korea.

She attended Farmington High School, where her academic achievements earned her the Chief Manuelito Award, a prestigious academic scholarship awarded by the Navajo Nation. She continued her education at...

Jul 23, 2018

Manuel Abeyta, 81, passed away July 23, 2018 in Farmington, NM. He was born on May 12, 1937 in Los Ojos, NM to Manuel and Josie Abeyta.

Services are pending at this time.

Jul 21, 2018

Rita Colleen North, 84, of La Plata passed away July 21, 2018. She was born on September 9, 1933 in Reed, OK, to Donald and Ora Darling.

There will be a memorial service for her on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the La Plata Valley Baptist Church at 10:00am.

Jul 16, 2018

Mariano James "Jim" Cordova, earned his angel wings on July 16, 2018. He was born on November 27, 1939 in Durango, Colorado to Benedito and Carolina Cordova. He was the baby of the family. He grew up in Durango and enlisted in the United States Air Force. Upon completion of his service to his country, he met Rosalina Valdez,...

Jul 10, 2018

Kalvin Shea Corona was born January 22, 2018 in Phoenix, AZ. He passed away on July 10, 2018 at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Kalvin was born with HLHS, a congenital heart defect. He is survived by his parents Shyra Valdez and Camron Corona, his grandparents Mike & Casey Corona and David & Jo Ann Valdez, Tony and Barbara Sharp, and...

Jun 24, 2018

Sheron Jean Kelly, 70, of Aztec, NM, passed away on June 24, 2018 in Farmington, NM. She was born July 19, 1947 in Lansing, Michigan to Virginia and William Grier.

Sheron was called home June 24th after a short battle with cancer. Sheron was known for her love of life, infectious laugh and loving nature to everyone....

Jun 24, 2018

Margaret Frances Willinger, 82, went to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, June 24,2018 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born to John Edward and Lucy Bell Rhoden on March 20, 1936, in Normantown, GA. Marge worked for Furr's Supermarket from 1977 to 2001 as a master cake decorator. After she retired she still enjoyed making...

Jun 23, 2018

Mary Frances Joines, 95, of Albuquerque, NM formerly of Farmington, NM., passed away peacefully on Sat. June 23, 2018 in her home in Albuquerque, NM. She was born February 28th, 1923 in New Port, Rhode Island. Mary was a retired telephone operator from Mountain Bell Phone Company. With her many years of experience with the phone company she enjoyed...

Jun 20, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Shanessa Mills-Akbar. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 19, 2018

Richard Robert Anstead, age 76 of Farmington, NM, passed away on June 19, 2018 in Farminton. Richard was born on May 11, 1942 in Albuquerque, NM to parents Robert & Minnie Anstead. Services are pending at this time. Funeral arrangements are with Farmington Funeral Home, 2111 W. Apache St., 505-325-2211. Those who wish to express condolences may do so...

Jun 18, 2018

George “Kip” Glynn of Farmington, New Mexico passed into eternal life on June 15, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Clara Glynn and sister Barbara Jean Glynn. Kip is survived by his loving wife  Denice Cordova-Glynn, Laura Wood, Stephen Routt and Mirla Mendoza, Alicia and Brian Bixler, Sarah and Daniel Carney, numerous grandkids, son...

Jun 18, 2018

W.D. “Dub” Goins died peacefully on Monday, June 18, 2018, at his home in Farmington, NM, with his family around him. He was born at home in Big Cabin, OK to Herman and Opal Marie (Page) Goins on June 3, 1929. He attended elementary school in a one-room schoolhouse in Blue Hawk District, OK. He then continued his schooling...

Jun 17, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Wanda Rue Bounds. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 16, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Lorenzo Lee. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 12, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Marcial Maestas. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 11, 2018

Funeral services for Christina (Benally) Tarango, 72, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, will be held at Miracle Valley Church in Becenti, NM on Thursday, June 21st at 10:00 am. Christina will be laid to rest in the family’s burial plot on the Navajo reservation in Becenti, NM.

Christina was born in Crownpoint on December 31, 1945 and she...

Jun 10, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Dawn K Smalley. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 10, 2018

Thornton Lee Ashbrook, Jr., 63, of Farmington, passed away June 10th. He was born April 17, 1955 in Kimball, NE. to Thornton and Nadine Ashbrook. He proudly served his country in the United States Army.

After his military service with the Army he was a plumber in the Farmington area. He was known for his signature red...