Obituaries

Jan 15, 2020

Ralph George Sproston Jr, of Farmington, NM, formerly of Houston, TX, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2020 at the age of 97.  Ralph was born on April 11, 1922 to parents Ralph George Sproston Sr., and Margaretha Senn Sproston (both deceased); he grew up in South Bend, Indiana and had two younger brothers, Paul Wallace Sproston (who died...

Jan 15, 2020

Brian L. Tyler age 73 passed away suddenly on Wednesday January 15th•

He was preceded in death by his parents Glenn and Evelyn Tyler.

He is survived by his sisters Effie Tyler and Glenda Roe, brother in-law Tom Roe, nieces Eva Dearing (Jimmy), Shannon Harrell (Will) and nephew Brian Roe (Kathleen). He is also survived...

Jan 10, 2020

Joseph Canzona, Jr, went to be with the Lord on January 10th, 2020.  Joe was born July 4th, 1963 in the Bronx, NY.  Preceded in death by his parents Joseph Canzona Sr. and Elizabeth Vandeworlker, his son Joseph Brownell, and his brother Andrew Canzona.  Joe is survived by his spouse Gale VanHouten, his sons Andrew (Marlina), Anthony and Christopher...

Jan 6, 2020

Robert "Bob" Lewis Caine, 78, of Farmington, NM., passed away on January 6, 2020. He was born December 1, 1941 in Ouray, CO. to Clyde and Lila White. He later was adopted by Benjamin and Ethel Caine. Bob had a difficult upbringing which he learned to embrace as life lessons that he used to raise his family with love,...

Jan 1, 2020

Joe N. Sandoval, 80, of Bloomfield, passed away on January 1, 2020. He was born on October 2, 1939 in Ignacio, CO. to Juan Bautista and Rafaelita Sandoval.

He served in the US Army from May 1959 through 1961.

He was employed by El Paso Natural Gas Company for 18 years.Joe's hobbies were working with...

Dec 31, 2019

Our beloved Shelly Tonya Stewart, 46, of Bloomfield, NM. spread her wings and flew to our Heavenly Father on December 31, 2019 at 6:30 pm.

Shelly was born in Farmington, NM on March 4, 1973 to Sammi Kay and Larry Vern Stewart.

Shelly is preceded in death by her dog daughter Lady, father Larry Stewart,...

Dec 31, 2019

Jim Leslie darnell, August 10th 1936 - December 31st 2019. Jim passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 31, 2019 in his home. He was born August 10, 1936 in Logan New Mexico the son of James Leonard Darnell and Ione Adell Thrasher  Darnell. Jim was a heavy equipment operator his whole life there wasn’t a day he didn’t work. Jim...

Dec 28, 2019

Joyce Janelle (“Janelle”) Doubet, 82, of Aztec, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2019. Born January 18, 1937, in Peoria, IL, Janelle was the daughter of the late Ray and Edna (Tucker) Doubet. Janelle graduated from Williamsfield High School and went on to study at Bradley University. She earned her Master of Fine Arts degree from the...

Dec 28, 2019

Josephine (Martinez) Soto, 88 passed away peacefully on December 28, 2019 at home with loved ones in Aztec, New Mexico. Josie was born on June 28, 1931 to Joe B. Martinez and Juanita (Saavedra) Martinez in Williams Arizona.  Her father worked for the Santa Fe Railroad and her mother was a housewife.  They lived in Ashfork, Arizona in her...

Dec 26, 2019

Antoni Arthur Ulibarri was born on June 9,1952 to Arthur Joseph Ulibarri and Shirley Arlene Hunt Ulibarri, in Roswell, New Mexico. Toni graduated from Kirtland Central High School in 1970, then attended Ricks College and Brigham Young University. On summer break, Toni met his eternal sweetheart, Alice Beck Ulibarri, and they were married on January 9th, 1976. They were...

Dec 26, 2019

Kathy Rivera, 70, of Farmington, passed away on December 26, 2019. She was born November 8, 1949 in Magdalena, NM. to Rudy and Sarah Rivera.

Kathy spent many years working in various jobs as a hotel housekeeper and an amazing cook for several restaurants. Kathy dedicated her life to caring for others and making sure they knew...

Dec 23, 2019

GEORGE S. YARDMAN, age 63 of Aztec, NM died on Monday, December 23,2019.

He was born on June 28, 1956 to Robert and Nellie Yardman. He attended school in Santa Fe and later moved to Farmington, NM and worked for PNM. He loved the rodeo, racing horses, fishing and hunting. George was preceded in death by his...

Dec 19, 2019

Joshua Mitchell of Aztec, New Mexico passed away on Dec 19, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 18, 2019

Jack Cook,80, of Farmington passed away on Dec 18, 2019. He was born May 12, 1939 in Brownsville, TX to Denison and Janet Cook.

There will be a funeral service on Saturday, December 21st at 10:00am at the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-Day Saints, 4400 College Blvd., Farmington, NM. Burial will follow the services at Greenlawn...

Dec 17, 2019

Shirley K. Gilstrap, 82, of Farmington, passed away on Decmeber 17, 2019. She was born July 27, 1937 in Beckley, WV. to Owen Hebb and Beulah Woods. Shirley began So. Wes. Co. Realty as the Broker for several years. She also was an artist in oil paintings. Shirley is preceded in death by her husband Frank Gilstrap; daughter Carol...

Dec 17, 2019

Juan Gonzales, 88, of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on Dec 17, 2019. He was born May 15, 1931 of La Puente, NM to Tircio and Pablita Gonzales.

There will be a Rosary on Friday, December 20th at Farmington Funeral Home from 6-8pm. A mass will take place on Saturday, December 21st at St. Mary's Catholic Church...

Dec 15, 2019

Mervin C. Kline, 92, of Farmington, passed away on December 15, 2019. He was born December 6, 1927 in Mont Alto, Pennsylvania, to Harvey and Myrna Kline.

Mervin graduated from Chambersburg High School in Pennsylvania in 1945.

He then proudly served in the US Army in the European Theater, with a Honorable discharge with the...

Dec 14, 2019

Lon Erwin of Durango, Colorado passed away on Dec 14, 2019.  A memorial service will be held at Christ the King Lutheran Church Durango on Friday, December 20th.

Dec 14, 2019

Jerry Don “JD” Brow passed away on December 14, 2019 at the age of 72.  He was born in Eunice, NM on February 5, 1947 to parents Germaine Brow and Oneta Ross Brow.

JD graduated from San Juan High School in Blanding, UT in 1965.  He served in the US Army as a radar technician and later...

Dec 14, 2019

Marcelino Milagro Marquez age 20, went to be with the lord on Friday December 13th, 2019. He was born on October 28th, 1999 in Farmington New Mexico to Hilarie Marquez and Alfonso “Poncho” Torres. Marcelino is proceeded in death by his Father Alfonso “Poncho” Torres and his paternal Grandmother Ester Esparza. Marcelino is survived by his Parents Hilarie Marquez and...