Obituaries

Barbara Scoggins Harper

Barbara Scoggins Harper

Nov 1, 2025

Barbara McGibbon Scoggins Harper was born on December 31, 1936, to Robert and Arlin McGibbon in Fort Worth, Texas.

She was an only child who was adored and cherished by her family.

She grew up in Horn Lake, Mississippi where she met and married Kenneth Scoggins. They raised three children, Lyn, Ken and Rebecca.

Barbara went to Arkansas State University and received a...

Charles Saiz

Charles Saiz

Oct 27, 2025

Charles Lyman Saiz, 71, a resident of Aztec, New Mexico, was born in Farmington, New Mexico on May 29, 1954 to Casimiro and Eulalia Saiz, the fourth of their six children together. On October 27, 2025 a 6:05 a.m. Charles departed this life, and entered eternity with his unfailing faith.

Charles was raised in Bloomfield, New Mexico and, thanks to the...

Frank Talley

Frank Talley

Oct 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Frank Talley, who left us on October 27, 2025, at the age of 67. He was born on July 22, 1958, in Nageezi, New Mexico to John and Gladys Talley.

His clans are Bit'ahnii, born for Naakaii Dinéé, maternal grandfather is Ashiinnii, and paternal grandfather is Tódích'íi'nii.

Frank was raised in...

William Douglass

William Douglass

Oct 25, 2025

William Randolph "Randy" Douglass, 67, of Farmington, New Mexico, died unexpectedly on October 25, 2025, at home. He was born on March 22, 1958, in Farmington, New Mexico, to Gerald "Jerry " and Lois Douglass.

He was preceded in death by his mother Lois Mae Douglass (née Dover) and nephew Douglass Martin Roddy.

He is survived by his father Gerald...

Joyce Marie Clifton

Joyce Marie Clifton

Oct 24, 2025

In Loving Memory of Joyce Marie Clifton September 29, 1939 — October 24, 2025

Joyce Marie Clark Clifton passed away peacefully on October 24, surrounded by family. She was born on September 29, 1939, in the village of Santa Rita, New Mexico, to William Elgin Clark of Cliff, New Mexico, and Ellen Augusta Croom of Boise, Oregon. Joyce was raised in...

Albert Ernest Boognl

Albert Ernest Boognl

Oct 24, 2025

Albert “Al” Ernest Boognl was born in Butte, MT on February 19th, 1951, to Albert Herman Boognl and Edra Blanche Boognl (Constable). He grew up in Butte with his siblings and participated in sports activities. He graduated from Butte High in 1969 and was a member of the 1968/69 state football championship teams. In August of 1974, Al met the...

JoAnn Jacquez

JoAnn Jacquez

Oct 23, 2025

JoAnn was born on February 27, 1950, in Sacramento, California, to the late Ernest and Patricia (Woods) Lujan. She passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, at San Juan Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 47 years, Ernie Jacquez; her sons Eddie (Sophia) Ramirez Jr. and Eddie (Megan) Jacquez; her beloved...

Yvette Charley

Yvette Charley

Oct 22, 2025

Yvette Jolene Charley, 58 of Bloomfield, passed away on October 22, 2025. She was born September 18, 1967 in Farmington, NM to Lee and Patsy Baysinger (Stark).

Yvette was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and daughter. She loved to travel, shop, and spend time with her family. Yvette graduated from Kirtland High School in 1985. She met Mike and got...

Florence Maestas

Florence Maestas

Oct 21, 2025

Florence Maestas, age 71 of Aztec, New Mexico, passed away on Tuesday October 21, 2025, in Farmington, NM. She was born on February 26, 1954, in Durango, CO. to Joe V. Archuleta and Mary Ruth Archuleta.

She dedicated her life to her three children, four grandchildren and one great grandson. She loved watching wrestling on Saturday. She married the love...

Dezmer Harris

Dezmer Harris

Oct 16, 2025

Dezmer Jackson Harris, born April 24,1938, passed October 16,2025 at home in the care of his family. Born to Dezmer (slim) and Dorothy Harris in a tent house in Blanchard Oklahoma. He was the oldest of five children. He spent his youth ranching, farming, hunting and loving life with his family. He had a love for livestock and a passion...

T. James Robinson

T. James Robinson

Oct 15, 2025

T. James Robinson, 55, of Bloomfield, New Mexico, passed away unexpectedly on October 15, 2025. He was born on December 21, 1969, in Farmington, New Mexico, to Tommy J. and Evelyn Robinson.

He was preceded in death by his father, Tommy J. Robinson.

He is survived by his son, Tommy Robinson; his mother, Evelyn Robinson; brothers Jeff (Wanda) Robinson and Joey (Brenda)...

Glen Arthur Hayes

Glen Arthur Hayes

Oct 15, 2025

Glen Arthur Hayes, 88, of Aztec, New Mexico, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on October 15, 2025. He was born on January 29, 1937, in Mount Vernon, Illinois, to William Glenn and Lena Faye Hayes.

Glen graduated from Downey High School in Downey, California, in 1955, and went on to earn his degree from Compton College in 1957....

Nathaniel "Nate" Pinto

Nathaniel "Nate" Pinto

Oct 13, 2025

The Pinto family is currently working on Nathaniel's obituary. Please check back at a later date for more information. Thank you for your patience during this incredibly difficult time. Thank you.

Maureen Sharon Holderman

Maureen Sharon Holderman

Oct 8, 2025

Maureen Holderman passed away peacefully, ready to reunite with her beloved Charlie in heaven.

She was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and cherished friend. Her love lives on through her son Rick Dulac (Stephanie), daughter Candace Kubistek (Bob), sister Lynn Thompson (Tommie), and brother Terry Day. Her grandchildren—Christian Dulac, Kyle Kubistek, Collin Kubistek, Gabe Loguercio, Alyssa Dulac, and Maryan...

Sherri David

Sherri David

Oct 8, 2025

Sherri David, 58 of Aztec, passed away October 8, 2025. She was born September 24, 1967 in Chicago, IL. to Ruby Jewel Jackson.

She was preceded in death by her sister Donna Yowpp.

Sherri is survived by her loving husband Robert David; sons Carter David and Robert David Jr; daughters Logan Deckard, Lisa David, Barbara Garcia, and Jessica Farrell; parents...

Vickie Sue Derrick

Vickie Sue Derrick

Oct 8, 2025

Mrs. Vickie Sue Derrick age 69 of Bloomfield, New Mexico, passed away on Tuesday October 7, 2025. Vickie was born on November 14, 1955 in Downey, California to Robert Hall and Patricia Moore. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Johnny Hall and her grandparents Burl and Inez Moore. She is survived by her husband Calvin Ross Derrick,...

Ardelle Gust

Ardelle Gust

Oct 7, 2025

Ardelle A. Gust, aged 85 of Farmington, NM, passed away on Tuesday October 7, 2025, in Farmington. NM. Ardelle was born March 23, 1940, in Irwin, Iowa to Walter and Hattie Jensen.

Ardelle graduated from Battlecreek High School in Battlecreek, Iowa. She was formerly employed as a bank teller in Mapleton, Iowa and an office manager for Habitat for Humanity...

Wallace (Wally) Alvin Young

Wallace (Wally) Alvin Young

Oct 7, 2025

Wallace (Wally) Alvin Young passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in Farmington, NM. He entered the beloved arms of Jesus with his children at his bedside.

Wally was born on June 20, 1947, in Mesa, Arizona, to Joe and Ramal Young. The family later moved to Farmington, where Joe worked as a supervisor for the City of Farmington Power Plant...

Wanda (Childers) Krause

Wanda (Childers) Krause

Oct 4, 2025

Wanda passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on October 4th, just two days after the passing of her beloved husband of 68 years.

Her father, Clarence, was a Muscogee Indian who worked for the Federal Bureau of Indian Affairs. Because of his work, Wanda spent her childhood on several BIA Indian Agencies, including Pine Ridge, SD; El Reno, OK; and...