Obituaries

Apr 1, 2019

Billy Gene Sawin “Grandad”, 90, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 1, 2019. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jo of 70 years. He is survived by his daughters’ Glynna Stockham and Kathy Stewart, 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren.

There will be a celebration of his life at 11:00 am...

Mar 27, 2019

Dave Anderson, 85, of Aztec, New Mexico succumbed to cancer surrounded by family and friends in Oklahoma City on March 27, 2019. Dave is survived by his wife Emily, daughter Shawmarie James, grandson Cody James, brother Amos Anderson, sisters Claralou Acosta, Ruthie Smith, Evelyn Lavato, and Janice Desposito, and many loving nieces, nephews, and extended family. A special thank...

Mar 26, 2019

Jesse L. Rue Sr. 71, of Farmington N.M. passed away on Tuesday March 26, 2019 in Bloomfield, N.M. He was born August 16, 1947 in Roswell, N.M. to Cedric Rue Sr. and Helen Rue-Sanchez. Jesse was a jack of all trades. He was a boxing coach, cabinet maker, carpenter, electrician, he also loved hunting and making jewelry. He loved his...

Mar 23, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Gonzales announces his passing on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at the age of 62. He was born on September 29, 1956 and raised in Albuquerque, NM. Michael will be forever remembered by his wife and best friend, Melissa and their precious children, Michael and Evangeline, his father Paul Gonzales,...

Mar 18, 2019

Susie Higgs Farmington - Susie Higgs 94, passed away on March 18, 2019. Mother to Carolyn Biddle, Vangie Parker, Maryann Heath, Floyd Herrera, and Loraine Herrera. 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at St. Mary's Church on March 23, 2019 at 10:30am. Reception will follow.

Mar 10, 2019

Delores Cooper Vance passed away on March 10, 2019, at the age of 87 in Farmington, New Mexico. She was born August 20,1931, in Jamestown, North Dakota, the daughter of Helen and Fred Barkley. Delores lived most of her life in Great Falls, Montana and Farmington, New Mexico. Over the years, she held a variety of jobs. She was...

Mar 9, 2019

Ethel Place, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on March 9, 2019 at the age of 76. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Alice Ames, and sister, Cecilia Ward. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Patrick Place, sister Sandra Tutor, four children (Theresa Thurlow, Sandra Place, Ernest Place (wife...

Mar 8, 2019

Shirley Moffat Harrington, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and great-aunt left peacefully Friday morning, March 8 to be with her Lord. She was 92. Shirley was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on September 28, 1926 to Elizabeth Moffat Lindsay and George Henry Adlam. Shirley’s education focused on commercial studies to prepare her for many interesting jobs as a bank...

Mar 8, 2019

Crystal A. Jenkins, 51 of Bloomfield, passed away March 8, 2019. She was born August 28, 1967 in Orlando, Florida to Bill and Ruth Mapes. There will be a funeral service for her on Saturday, March 16th at 4:00pm at Farmington Funera Home, 2111 W. Apache St. in Farmington.

Mar 5, 2019

Edwin Wilkerson of Waterflow, New Mexico passed away on Mar 5, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mar 4, 2019

Carl E. Matthews passed away at home on March 4 at the age of 90, surrounded by family. Carl is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Pat. Carl is lovingly remembered by his 3 children: Jennifer (Kevin), Chris (Leigh), and Andrew (Shawn) and his three grandchildren: Austin, Jessica, and Mary Rose. Carl was born in Potwin, Kansas...

Mar 2, 2019

AZTEC, NM.  Danny Daniel Komko age 72 of Aztec New Mexico passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019.   It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of God’s more gentle souls –– too young to say good bye, and yet we must.

Dan was born to John and Mildred Komko on August 11,...

Mar 1, 2019

RoseAnn is survived by her son Tommy (Janie) and daughter Gail (Charles) Taylor, granddaughter Tiffany(Joey) Mosley, and 4 great grandsons, Kobe, Quenten, and identical twins Zach and Zane. Granddaughter Tosha (John) Hampton and 3 great granddaughters Neveah, Vivian and baby on the way in May. Grandson Kyle and great granddaughter, Livia Lynn and great grandson Tommy Lee.

RoseAnn...

Feb 28, 2019

Ronald “Ron” Denslow, 72 of Farmington, passed away February 28, 2019. He was born July 8, 1947 in Denver, CO to R.O and W.P Denslow.

He served his country in the United States Army from August 22, 1969 – March 25, 1971.

Ron was a very avid golfer who loved his wife, kids, dogs and...

Feb 27, 2019

Evangeline M. Catchpole of Pagosa Springs returned home to her heavenly Father on February 27, 2019 after living a long, blessed and productive life.  Vange died peacefully in her Bloomfield, NM home in the prescience of loving family and care givers.

She was born on December 17, 1913 in Ardmore, OK to Esther and Jim Moorehead and...

Feb 21, 2019

Priscilla Morlan, 77 of Bloomfield, passed away on February 21, 2019. She was born April 5, 1941 in Blanco, NM to Geronimo and Rosalia Gonzales. There will be a memorial service for her on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 10:00am at the Calvary Chapel of Farmington with Pastor Andy Fine officiating.

Feb 21, 2019

Patsy A. Baumgardner-Easley, age 74, passed away from this life, surrounded by her family on Thursday, February 21, 2019. She was born on September 29, 1944 in Mena, Arkansas to Ray J. Powell and Sylvia Irene Powell. Patsy graduated from Ignacio High School in 1962. On September 22, 1962, she married Ted Baumgardner. During their marriage they had three...

Feb 19, 2019

Wilbur James Hare drew his last breath on a snowy morning, February 19, 2019 at his family home in Bloomfield, New Mexico.

He was born May 6, 1926 in Bloomfield to William and Losnie Hare. He was the second son of four boys, Bill, Wilbur, Glenn and Bruce Hare. He lived his entire life in the area....

Feb 16, 2019

George E. Coleman was born in Stratford, Oklahoma in 1932

He graduated Coleman High School in 1950. He then attended San Angelo Junior College for 1 yr.     He left school to work in the oilfield until he was drafted into the Navy in 1952. He served till he got out in 1954. He then came to Farmington ,...

Feb 14, 2019

Allen H. Lowe "Ears", passed away February 14, 2019 at his home in Farmington. He was born on January 13, 1927 in Frost Bottom, TN to Jonas and Florence Lowe.He was a devoted and loving husband and father. He married Ernestine Royball on July 14, 1960. She preceded him in death on May 1, 2006. He served in the...