Obituaries

Feb 20, 2020

Gilbert Rafael Rivera, 85, of La Plata, passed away on February 20th. He was born July 12, 1934 in Albuquerque to Rafael and Manuela Rivera.

Gilbert was a loving and generous man, He was a UNM Alumnus and after 46 years retired as a pharmacist, a career he loved. Gilbert is survived by 4 of his siblings,...

Feb 17, 2020

On Monday February 17, 2020 Robert (Bob) Blaine Markle Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones at the age of 77. Bob will forever be loved and in the hearts of his wife Patricia of 57 years and their 4 children, Kimberly, Barbara, Pete and James. Bob will also...

Feb 15, 2020

Leon Arledge, accomplished Farmington artist, died February 15, 2020, at the age of 87. Born in Hennessey, OK, to Harry and Merle Arledge, Leon expressed an interest in creating early on. At age nine, he made a wooden smoking stand for his grandfather and while attending high school in Riverside, CA, he took 2nd place in a regional model...

Feb 10, 2020

Feb 10, 2020

Jo Ellen Gabehart went home February 10, 2020. She was preceded in death by her father Harry Graham and mother Pearl Graham, along with her brother Kenneth Graham and sister Shirley Bell. She is survived by her loving husband Ray Gabehart and three children Mike (Georgia) Gabehart along with their children Devin, Persais, Rachael (Nick). Tod (Jodie) along with...

Feb 10, 2020

Bobby Clark, 70, of Bloomfield, passed away on February 10th. He was born on May 12, 1949, in Indianapolis, IN to Mary Clark. There will not be any services.

Feb 5, 2020

Susie Marie Mestas, 66, a very devoted catholic of Bloomfield, NM was called home to her lovingly father on February 5, 2020. She was born on June 8, 1953 in Durango, CO.to Arthur and Ellie Sandoval. She is survived by her loving, wonderful husband Gerald Mestas of 49 years. Her loving children Randy and Stacie. Her amazing grand children...

Feb 4, 2020

Jane Werito Yazzie, 89, of Farmington, NM went home to be with Jesus, Tuesday February 4, 2020. She was born September 15, 1930, to Jim and Louise Werito. She married Alfred Yazzie Sr., who preceded her in death 6 years ago. Jane and Alfred were blessed with 8 children, Maxine Yazzie, Victoria J. Yazzie and Venaya Yazzie, Farmington, 5...

Feb 2, 2020

Rendo J Stowell, 92, of Bloomfield NM, returned to his Heavenly Father, Sunday February 2, 2020. He was born July 26, 1927 in Miami Arizona to Brigham Earl Stowell and Macy Ellen Green Stowell. He was a WWII veteran and has always loved his country. Upon returning from the war he married Velda Aleen Richey June 8, 1948, who...

Feb 1, 2020

James "Jim" Tafoya,73, of Farmington, NM. passed away Feb. 1st 2020. A memorial service will be held at Farmington Funeral Home at 2111 W. Apache St. on Monday 2/10/20 at 2:00 PM Jim was born in Las Vegas NV on July 15th, 1946. He and his family moved to Farmington in 1952. He graduated from Campion Academy in Loveland...

Feb 1, 2020

Rita V. Merrion, 87, of Farmington passed away Feb. 1, 2020 in Farmington.  She was born Dec. 15, 1932 in Las Animas, CO to Fred and Josephine Van Meter.

She is survived by her five children, T. Greg Merrion and wife, Susan, of Farmington, Mike Merrion and wife, Jill, of Scottsdale, Mark Merrion, of Aztec, Neil Merrion...

Jan 25, 2020

Madella Kannard, 68, a long time, very loved resident of Farmington departed from this life on Saturday, January 25, 2020 in Albuquerque NM, surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio on December 6, 1951 to Evert and Flora Hesser. She is the youngest of four children. Her family moved from Ohio to the Four Corners...

Jan 24, 2020

Timothy Scott Smith, 55, of Farmington, passed away on January 24, 2020. He was born on October 16, 1964 in Bridgeton, NJ. to Ronald and JoAnne Smith. Services are pending at this time.

Jan 22, 2020

Douglas Neal Phelps, 60, of Bloomfield, NM., passed away on January 22, 2020. He was born on March 19, 1959 in Durango, CO. to Raymond and Loriene Phelps. Douglas was preceded in death by his mom Loriene Phelps; brother Steven Phelps; grandparents Henry and Bessie Phelps and Loran and Pearl Day. He is survived by his loving wife of...

Jan 21, 2020

Hugh (Hugo) Cleveland, Jr., age 85, passed away on Tuesday January 21, 2020. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Velma Cleveland and dear daughter, Cheryl Cleveland. He is survived by his daughters, Gwen McKim (late Charles, Mac), Elaine Cleveland-Mason (Steve Mason), Karen Hetrick (Don), and Gayle and Chris Marrufo. He is also survived by his sons,...

Jan 17, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we have to say bye for now to our precious and beloved daughter, Courtney Michelle Chavez. God needed another angel in heaven, so he took her to be with him on Friday, January 17, 2020, morning after a sudden illness. Courtney was a very loving, kind and free spirited young lady, who loved...

Jan 17, 2020

Harold Lee Bennett, beloved husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend, returned to his Heavenly Father Friday January 17, 2020. Harold was born Oct. 24, 1927 in Oswego, KS. to Harry and Elma Bennett. He met and married Adah McKenzie on May 13, 1950. They were sealed for time and eternity on Sept. 13, 1969, at the...

Jan 17, 2020

On Friday, January 17, 2020, Billy Don Tucker passed away at age 59.

Billy was born on March 29, 1960 in Silver City, NM but from the age of 10 to the present he lived in Farmington, NM.

As a young man he went to work in the oil field working for his brother, Terry...

Jan 16, 2020

FRUITLAND - Manuel R. Dan, Sr., of Fruitland, NM. End of Watch 01/16/2020 After a long battle of colon and lung cancer, he fought to the very end. Manuel worked at Bisti Fuels for 31 years, served as a volunteer to the Reserve Sheriff Deputy for over 23 years, volunteered with the San Juan County Valley Fire Department for...

Jan 15, 2020

Carl Alvis Henderson, age 80, was called away on January 15, 2020 in Aztec, NM. Carl was born November 24, 1939 in Hagerman, NM. Carl is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sue, daughter Tara and her husband Gary Maestas, son Brandon and his wife Tracy, and granddaughter Kira. Carl served in the US Navy, became an Aircraft...