Obituaries
Jewel Lavoy McGee
Mar 15, 2026
J. Lavoy McGee, born November 1, 1938, in Farmington, New Mexico, passed peacefully from this life on March 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Lavoy spent his life deeply rooted in the Four Corners region he loved so dearly. As a young man in Farmington, he met Jean Irvin, whose beauty, grace, and vibrant spirit captured his heart. Their romance...
Edward "Eddie" Ray Swisher
Mar 13, 2026
Edward “Eddie” Ray Swisher, 44, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Eddie was born October 25, 1981, in Farmington, New Mexico.
He is survived by his mother, Linda Owen; his siblings, Lawrence “Lolo” Owen, Michael Owen (Jessica), Stephany Swisher, Joshua Swisher, and Samantha Swisher; his nieces, Kalia, Aurelia, and Gabriella Owen; nephews, Cayden and Carter Owen; grandfather, Ed Swisher Sr.; and...
Ava "Donna" Kilough
Mar 9, 2026
Our beloved Ava "Donna" Kilough left this world behind to be with her Heavenly Father.
After a courageous battle with cancer, she took her last breath on the morning of March 9, 2026, with her husband of 54 years by her side.
She was born Ava Donna Smith to parent's Donald Smith and Eva Smith (later Tinney) on February 17, 1954, in...
Kirk Curtis Jones
Mar 9, 2026
Kirk Curtis Jones, 38, of Upper Fruitland, New Mexico, passed away on March 9, 2026, in Farmington, New Mexico. He was born on January 29, 1988, in Farmington, New Mexico, San Juan County, to Curtis Sr. and Edith Jones.
Kirk attended and graduated from Kirtland High School. Family was the greatest love of his life, and the birth of his six...
Ernest Joe Mott Jr.
Mar 7, 2026
Ernest Joe Mott Jr. age 55, of Bloomfield, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Ernie was born on November 19, 1970 in Rangely Colorado to Ernest Mott St. And Patsy Mott. Attended Bloomfield High School where he loved playing on the football team Ernie was Raised in a hardworking...
Jerry Dean Roberts
Mar 5, 2026
Jerry Dean Roberts went to be his Lord and Savior on March 5th, 2026, surrounded by his family. Jerry Roberts was born to Ella Viola (Cline) Roberts and Fletcher Andrew Roberts on July 29, 1946 in Crossville, TN. He was the 4th of 10 children. He met his wife Mary Elizabeth (Hall) Roberts in Pampa, Texas in 1973 and married...
David Jerome Benson
Mar 2, 2026
David Jerome Benson of La Plata New Mexico passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026
David was born in San Juan County to Precious Z Robinson and Leroy C Benson. David went to Farmington schools. David was married to Amanda Deal. David was multitalented as he worked in the oilfield , for an erecting company, a tire hand, and most recently worked for...
Edgar Lloyd Magruder
Mar 2, 2026
Edgar Lloyd Magruder, 91 of Farmington, went to his final resting place on Monday, March 2nd, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Lloyd was born September 20th, 1934 to Ed and Nellie Magruder in Loveland, Colorado.
Lloyd met Sally the love of his life and they were married on Oct. 24th, 1956. They had three children, and in September 1966, they...
Beverly Ann Allen
Mar 1, 2026
Beverly Drass was born in Washington, DC on February 3, 1932. She was the first child of Charles F. and Emma V. Drass. In 1937 the family moved to Greenbelt, Maryland for her father’s work.
Beverly was part of the first graduating class of Greenbelt High School in 1948 at the age of 16. She was an honor graduate in Commercial...
Richard Matthew Dettlaff
Mar 1, 2026
Richard Matthew Dettlaff, 85, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on March 1, 2026, in Farmington. He was born April 4, 1940, in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to Richard and Helen Dettlaff.
He grew up in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where he graduated high school in 1958. He enlisted in the Air Force where he served as an aircraft mechanic. While stationed at the Air...
Don Allen Hammons
Feb 28, 2026
Don Allen Hammons, 74, of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on February 28, 2026. He was born on May 12, 1951, in McAlester, Oklahoma to Charles and Jettie Hammons.
Don retired from El Paso Natural Gas and had numerous pipeline inspection jobs after retirement. He loved his family, fishing and metal detecting.
He is preceded in death by his parents Charles and...
Evertt C. Hesser Jr.
Feb 26, 2026
Evertt C. Hesser Jr. ("Chuck") 82 entered into the arms of Jesus on February 26, 2026, surrounded by his family. Chuck was born on August 10, 1943, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to Evertt C. Hesser Sr. and Florisala Hesser. He was the oldest of four children. While his father was in the service, Chuck and his mother moved to California....
Robert Richard Stallings
Feb 26, 2026
Robert Richard Stallings, 88, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on February 26, 2026. He was born on September 11, 1937, to Monroe and Triny Stallings.
Robert was a high school graduate and worked as a truck driver. He enjoyed boxing, singing, and dancing, and he loved spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his son, Johnny Stallings;...
Frederick Allen Valade
Feb 26, 2026
Frederick Allen Valade, age 80, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2026.
Born on August 2, 1945, Fred grew up in Rensselaer, Indiana, where he graduated from Rensselaer High School and built the foundation of a life defined by hard work, loyalty, and deep connection to people. He was the son of Philip Valade (d. 1986) and Laura Valade (d. 1994).
Fred proudly...
Altrude Watchman
Feb 26, 2026
Altrude Watchman also known by Trudy of Shiprock, NM took her last breathe on this earth on February 26, 2026.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years Thomas K. Watchman also known by Tom, their children: Tina L. Watchman, Treena L. Watchman, Theresa L. St John, and Rosalena Watchman. 11 grandchild: Tendre Watchman, Tylano T. Watchman, Theairus Watchman, Taylor...
William Joseph Stockert
Feb 24, 2026
William "Bill" Joseph Stockert, age 78 of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on Tuesday February 24, 2026. Bill was born on January 25, 1948, in Saint Vincent's Hospital Staten Island, New York to William Jospeh Stockert and Eva Biskoroway.
He enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 17 where he served as a radio operator in the...
Carlos Raul Chavez
Feb 24, 2026
Carlos Raul Chavez, born September 26, 1978, in Durango, Colorado, passed away on February 24, 2026.
Carlos was raised in Farmington, New Mexico, where he attended Mesa Verde Elementary, Heights Junior High, and Living Word Christian School. Throughout his life, he carried with him the values of family and faith that shaped his early years.
Carlos is survived by his beloved daughter,...
Thomas Stephens McMillen
Feb 24, 2026
Thomas Stephens McMillen of Bloomfield, NM passed away on February 24, 2026.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Velda, their children: Mark McMillen (Kandice), Rhonda Moreland, Lynda Hudson (Brad), and Shelley Karcher (Shon); 10 grandchildren - Brytani (Ty), Tommy (Gina), Shelby, Aeron, Sabrina (Curtis), Nancy, Tiffany, Megan, Andrew (Susan), and Stuart; and 5 great-grandchildren - Julie, Helen, Timothy,...
Eric Joseph Kutac
Feb 24, 2026
Eric Joseph Kutac, 65, passed away in Farmington, NM on February 24, 2026, after a 15-year battle with COPD.
Eric was born in Blythe, CA, on April 30th, 1960, the son of William Kutac and Connie Lucas Kutac.
Eric had a huge capacity to love, a fierce loyalty to his family and friends, and the ability to find humor in every situation.
He...
Marcos Mateo Talamante
Feb 22, 2026
Marcos Mateo Talamante went to his heavenly home on February 22, 2026, at the age of 50.
Marcos was a resident of Gobernador New Mexico. Born September , 1975, in Farmington New Mexico to David and Annie Talamante
Marcos completed his education by getting his GED in 1999. He did oilfield related jobs including working as a roustabout. He also helped run...
