Obituaries

Nov 9, 2025

On November 9th, Kitsy’s RV was consumed by fire, and Kitsy and her dog, Loverboy, did not make it out. We will be having a Celebration of Life for Kitsy at the VFW in Aztec, NM on Friday, December 5th at 4:00 pm. This will be a potluck, and all are welcome to bring your favorite dish to share. Come...

Dec 1, 2025

Betty Jean Lawson was born to Arthur and Emma Lawson at Cedar Hill, New Mexico on May 15, 1933. She lived her whole life in Aztec, New Mexico and passed away on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at San Juan Regional Hospital in Farmington.

She graduated from Aztec High School at the top of her class and worked various jobs, including working...

Nov 30, 2025

Tyler Raden Lewis, 29, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on November 30, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico. Tyler was born on April 14, 1996, to parents Shawnna Nelson and Gary L. Lewis. Tyler was born to Red Running into the water people and born for Bitter water people.

Tyler served in the U.S. Navy from 2015-2025, a year after High...

Nov 28, 2025

Joseph (Joe) Henke (96) entered into heaven on November 28, 2025, at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, NM. Joe was born on August 15, 1929, in Dalton near Cheyanne County, Nebraska to Henry Henke and Stella Haefer Henke.

Joe was a loving husband, dad grandfather, and great grandfather a true friend to all

He loved to play baseball with his...

Nov 28, 2025

Margaret Coury Armstrong, devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother and prominent Farmington businesswoman and community leader, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, with her family by her side in Farmington, New Mexico. She was 89 years old. Born on July 6, 1936, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, Margaret was the daughter of Mona Craine Coury and Isidore...

Nov 27, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of Lee Serrano. He was born December 7, 1960 in Parkview, NM to Joe and Orlinda Serrano. He passed away on November 27, 2025.Lee loved the outdoors especially his time fishing. He was a forever Bronco Fan and sure liked mustard and a cold Pepsi. He...

Nov 27, 2025

Jeff “Jibby” Mason, 56, of Upper Fruitland received his wings on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at SJRMC.

Jibby was born March 9, 1969, in Farmington, NM to Eva and James Mason. He was Hashtłʼishnii (Mud Clan) born for Áshįįhi (Salt clan). He grew up in Upper Fruitland, attended schools in Kirtland: from Ruth N. Bond to Kirtland Central High graduating in...

Nov 25, 2025

Nov 12, 2025

Patricia Lynn Serrano, age 43 of Bloomfield, New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in Farmington. She was born on August 29, 1982, to Patrick Clark and Joyce Cummings.

Patricia was a bright light in the life of anyone who knew her. Creative, witty, and super smart, she was an artist, wrote stories and songs, and enjoyed making people...

Nov 11, 2025

BLOOMFIELD; Angelina E. Marquez-Jaramillo, 77, of Bloomfield, our beloved mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and aunt, went home to our Heavenly Father on November 11, 2025. Angie was born on October 1, 1948, in Blanco, NM to Salomon Vallejos and Clotilda Florez.

Angie was a member of the Local Labors Union #16 for many years and worked numerous other jobs. Family meant...

Nov 10, 2025

Augustine Sena, age 96 of Farmington, NM, passed away Monday November 10, 2025, Augie was born on June 27, 1929 in Mount Harris, Colorado to Cipriano and Dolores Villalovos Sena.

Today we celebrate the life of a 96-year-old Korean War Army veteran - a man who started with an 8th-grade education, went back and earned his GED, and proved that hard...

Nov 9, 2025

Billy Gene Layman, beloved Husband, Father, Granddad, and Great Granddad, went home to Heaven on November 8, 2025, at the age of 93 years.

He was the youngest of four children born to Kenneth C Layman, Sr and Eva Dutte Mabry in Coeburn, VA.

He was born on January 16, 1932, in Coeburn, Virginia, and attended Oak Hill Academy, a private, co-educational,...

Nov 9, 2025

Charlene “Charley” Lucille Buchanan completed her mortal journey November 9, 2025. She was born June 8, 2025, to Mack Neil Buchanan and Elsie Lucille Johnson in Centerfield Utah. Charley was the youngest child and had three siblings, Jerry Buchanan, Vivian Casper and Roger Buchanan, all of whom are awaiting her return in paradise. Charley is survived by her nieces and...

Nov 6, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Ann Evans, age 63, peacefully passed away on November 6, 2025, in Aztec, New Mexico, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with cervical cancer. She was born in Smithville, Missouri, and spent most of her life in Hobbs, New Mexico, creating cherished memories with family, friends, and many people whose lives she touched.

Sandy worked as...

Nov 6, 2025

On November 6th, 2025, Norman Hinton passed away in Farmington NM.

Norm had an amazing life. He was a proud Navy Veteran; he worked hard for BAR-F most of his Farmington career at service stations all over New Mexico as their manager and trouble shooter. After retiring he and Ouida spent quite a bit of time traveling around in their RV...

Nov 5, 2025

Esther (Jeannie) Maestas, 72, of Bloomfield NM. Passed on November 5, 2025, in Farmington NM.

She was born on October 5, 1953, in Cortez CO. to Solomon F. Maestas & Rose Velasquez. She loved her family, her two children Gary (Tara) Maestas, Rebecca (Tomas) Tucson, and Daughter/Niece Angela (Carlos) Madrid. Grand Children Andrew, Matthew, Ceasar (Tamara), Tomas Jr. (Spencer), Daniel (Mercedes)...

Nov 4, 2025

Ariel Delgado was born on December 30, 1998, and spent his life rooted in the community of Farmington, New Mexico. He was the beloved son of Dora and Efren Delgado, and a brother to Efren Delgado and Jessica Delgado.

Ariel was a devoted father to his two daughters, Yaritza Delgado and Anaí Delgado, who were the brightest lights in his life....

Nov 3, 2025

Just a prayer from the family and friends who love you,

Just a memory fond and true,

In our hearts you will live forever,

Because we thought the world of you.

Leonard Lee Mahan peacefully went home to the Lord on November 3, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico. He was born on February 4, 1939, to William Oscar “Pete” Mahan and Thelma Lee Counts...

Nov 2, 2025

Clifford H. “Hosie” Munroe Mosley was called home to Heaven November 2, 2025, leaving behind a family who love him deeply. After hearing a welcome, “my good and faithful servant”, his father, Clifford Asa Mosley, surely was waiting for him with a game of chess or marbles, and a smile. Born in California on March 17, 1956, at McClellan Air...

Nov 2, 2025

Adren Eugene Hollingworth, age 76 of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday November 2, 2025.

Adren was born on March 29, 1949, in Electra, Texas to Arden Myrel and Wanda Ruth Hollingworth.

Adren worked for England Electric and Firestone. He graduated from Keys Oklahoma High Scholl.

His favorite hobbies were Fishing, Hunting and collecting guns.

He was preceded in death by his wife...