Obituaries
Kelly Don Lemons
Apr 1, 2026
Kelly Don Lemons passed peacefully from this life on April 1st, 2026, at the age of 70, surrounded by the family he loved. He left this world and entered into Heaven to be reunited with those who went before him and Jesus Christ. Kelly was, above all else, a devoted servant of our Lord Jesus Christ. Wherever he went, he...
Roberta & James Garcia
Apr 14, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Roberta and James Garcia. Roberta earned her angel wings on October 2, 2025, James earned his on April 14, 2026. Together in life, and now reunited in eternal rest, their bond remains unbroken.
Roberta was born on April 18, 1954, in Santa Fe, NM, and James was...
William Duane Winn
Apr 12, 2026
William Duane Winn passed away on April 12, 2026, at the age of 92. He was a resident of Farmington, NM and passed away at Three Rivers Estates in Farmington, NM. Duane was born on July 13, 1933, in Ogden, Utah to Rosco Daniel Winn and Neta Knight Winn.
Duane served in the Navy during the Korean War.
Duane graduated from BYU...
Lora Bell Troxell
Apr 11, 2026
Lora Bell Troxell, age 87, passed away on April 11, 2026 where she was welcomed into the gates of Heaven. She was born on March 26, 1939, to William Green Heflin Sr. and Neomi Juanita Chaney.
Lora grew up and attended school in Morton, Texas. At a young age, she accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and was baptized at First...
Margaret Gayleen Christensen
Apr 10, 2026
Margaret Gaylene Christensen, a woman of grace, hard work, and enduring love, passed away on April 10, 2026, to join her Heavenly Father.
Born on January 2, 1937, in Williston, North Dakota, Margaret was the youngest of four children born to Fred and Edith Berger. Her roots were firmly planted in the North Dakota soil of the Muleshoe Ranch in Watford...
Brigitte Herta "Fraulein" Gallegos
Apr 8, 2026
Brigitte Herta "Fraulein" Gallegos, 72, of Bloomfield, NM, passed away on April 6, 2026, in Farmington, NM. She was born on February 23, 1954, in Frankfurt, Germany to Karl and Elsie Ermel.
Brigitte was a vibrant, free-spirited woman whose life was defined by love, creativity, and adventure. A devoted grandmother with a playful heart, she brought joy and laughter wherever she...
Larry Cockrum
Apr 8, 2026
Mr. Larry Cockrum, age 73 of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday April 8, 2026. Larry was born on April 11, 1952, in Pueblo, Colorado to Betty and Lawrence Cockrum.
He graduated from Baptist Bible College with a bachelor's in theology. He moved to Farmington in 1975 and worked on Mack Trucks for 37 years. Larry was a Deacon for...
Liova Lucy Valencia
Apr 6, 2026
Liova Valencia, 72, of Bloomfield, New Mexico, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on Monday, April 6, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with illness.
Born and raised in Bloomfield, Liova chose to raise her own family in the community she loved. She was a proud graduate of Bloomfield High School, Class of 1971. Liova devoted...
Delphinia June Taliman Collins Apodaca
Apr 6, 2026
Delphinia June Taliman Collins Apodaca is in the care of Farmington Funeral Home. Please check back at a later time for more information. Thank you for your patience during this difficult time.
Thank you.
Nelda Lorraine Tietjen
Apr 6, 2026
Nelda Tietjen, 83, of Ramah, New Mexico, passed away on April 6, 2026, in Farmington, New Mexico. She was born on March 10, 1943, in Gallup, New Mexico, to Leon Lambson and Hilda Loftin Lambson.
Nelda was a talented musician, homemaker, substitute teacher, and, alongside her husband Jerry, was self-employed. She loved playing the piano and singing, sharing her musical talents...
Paul Howard Matherly
Apr 5, 2026
Paul Matherly passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service, and deep love for his family. He was a beloved husband, dad, grandad, and great-grandad whose presence will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.
Paul was born on June 19, 1935, in Butler Tennessee to Edward H. Matherly and Georgia M....
Clyde Edmund Price
Apr 5, 2026
Clyde Edmund Price, 87, lived in Aztec, NM, with his wife Marylou at the date of his going home to be with the Lord. He surrendered his life to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in April of 1993.
He graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1957. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for years and was an excellent Farrier...
Damian Van Lee
Apr 3, 2026
Damian Van Lee, 30, of Farmington, NM and prior Rexburg, Idaho, passed away on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, in Farmington, NM. Damian was born on April 23, 1995, in Shiprock, NM, to parents Susie L. Manning and Raymond Van Lee JR. (deceased). Damian is born to Kinlichii’nii (Redhouse Clan) & born for Hashtl’ishnii (Mud Clan).
Damian was full of life,...
Virginia Darlene (Phelps) Schlueter
Mar 31, 2026
Virginia Darlene (Phelps) Schlueter, 97, of Bloomfield, New Mexico, passed away on March 31, 2026, in Farmington, New Mexico. Virginia was born on April 20, 1928, in Sidney, Nebraska, to parents Elmer Henry Phelps and Malinda Laaker.
Virginia attended Sidney High School where she was the main baker later in life, she was also employed by Weapons Depot in Sidney, Nebraska,...
Virginia Lee (Calkin) Davis
Mar 28, 2026
Virginia Lee (Calkin) Davis of Piedmont, Oklahoma went home to be with Jesus on March 28, 2026. Virginia was born in Fairfield, Illinois on January 12, 1933. She was the third of six children and the only daughter of William Lee Calkin and Claudine Isabella Beheimer.
Virginia met Horace Freeman “H.F.” Davis while she was attending Trevecca Nazarene College in Nashville,...
Robert Bruce Smith
Mar 28, 2026
Robert Bruce Smith, 72, of Aztec, New Mexico passed away on March 28, 2026. He was born on February 19, 1954, in Globe, Arizona to Franklin and Mary Smith.
He attended Aztec schools and pursed an education in Automotive school in Phoenix Arizona. Bruce was a self-employed Mechanic. He loved working with his hands and made remarkable musical instruments from different...
Major Todd Graham
Mar 28, 2026
Todd Graham, 59, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on March 28, 2026.
He was born on May 5, 1966, to Major and Sally Graham.
Todd proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1989 to 1993. A lifelong learner, he possessed an unending thirst for knowledge and, at the time of his passing, was actively pursuing coursework through Harvard's...
Johnny Paul Jaramillo
Mar 28, 2026
Johnny Jaramillo, 75, of Bloomfield, passed away Saturday March 28, 2026, at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, NM. He was born in Pagosa Junction, CO on August 17, 1950, to Christoval and Susie (Archuleta) Jaramillo. He is survived by his children: Daughter Cynthia and Philip Atencio of Bloomfield, Son Jeff Jaramillo of Bloomfield, Daughter Lisa and Tom Trujillo...
Jannine Foelker
Mar 25, 2026
Jannine Foelker age 79 of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday March 25, 2026. She was born on November 24, 1946, in Oakley, Idaho, to Lloyd and Blanche Shepard.
Jannine's greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed walking the river trail at Berg Park with her dogs.
She was preceded in death by her first...
