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...
Janice Louise Coen
Apr 26, 2026
Janice Louise Coen, age 87 of Aztec, New Mexico passed away on Sunday April 26, 2026. She was born October 7, 1938, in Miami, Arizona to Glen W. and Pearl Saline.
Janice moved to Aztec as a young girl. She graduated from Aztec High School. Janice met Gene while working at Aztec A & W. They were soon married and welcomed...
Carol Susan Tolchin
Apr 20, 2026
Ms. Carol Susan Tolchin, passed away peacefully at home next to her daughter on Monday April 20, 2026, at the age of 70 in Aztec, New Mexico. Carol was born on October 24, 1955, in Manhattan, New York to Julius Schwartz and Eva Crespi. She was an amazing woman and an exceptional mother. She was a warrior that took on...
Kyle Alan Newman
Apr 19, 2026
Kyle Alan Newman, 36, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on April 19, 2026, in Farmington, New Mexico.
Kyle loved all outdoor sports including hunting, fishing and hiking. He was an avid traveler, visiting 16 countries, over 3 continents. He was also an amazing welder.
Kyle is survived by his wife Katherine Clemons Newman, his parents Ashley Newman and Jamie LeFebre Newman,...
Oralia Valencia
Apr 19, 2026
Oralia Valencia, 90, of Blanco, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, in Blanco. She was born on April 1, 1936, in Salazar, New Mexico, to Eulogio Gonzalez and Evangelina (Jaramillo) Gonzalez.
Oralia graduated the eighth grade and then dedicated herself to helping support her family. She later met the love of her life, her “honey,” Joe Seledonio Valencia,...
Henry James Young
Apr 18, 2026
Henry James Young Jr., a devoted husband, father, educator, and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, at his beloved 1/4 Ranch. He was surrounded by his family in the place he cherished most.
Born in Clovis, New Mexico, on August 23, 1937, to Henry James and Lois June Young, Jim's early years were shaped by the grit...
Karisa Renae Polach
Apr 16, 2026
Karisa Renea Polach, 40 of Farmington, NM., passed away on April 16, 2026. She was born September 22, 1985 in Farmington to Melodi Peterson.Karisa had a gift for filling any room with laughter and bringing light into the lives of everyone she touched. A talented chef by trade, she expressed her creativity in everything she loved, through the vibrant paintings...
Linda Storme Thompson
Apr 16, 2026
Linda Storme Thompson, age 79, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Linda Storme was born in Farmington, NM on November 8, 1946, the daughter of Elmer Davidson and Frieda (Foutz) Davidson. After she graduated from Kirtland High School, she spent most of her adult life on the East Coast, living in New York City, Virginia, and most recently Arnold,...
Eli Quinton Newton
Apr 15, 2026
A Funeral Service for Eli will be held on Monday, April 27, 2026, at 10:00am at Farmington Funeral Home, 2111 W Apache St. Farmington, NM. Burial will follow at Kirtland Fruitland Cemetery, in Kirtland, New Mexico at 11:30am. The Newton family is composing his obituary. We ask for your patience at this time.
Thank you.
Shari Carleen Schmitt
Apr 14, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Shari Carleen Schmitt, age 79 of Kirtland, New Mexico on April 14, 2026. Shari was born in Farmington, New Mexico on July 15, 1946, to Carl Edward Schmitt and Norma Silbo Schmitt.
Shari attended the following schools: Texico Elementary School (1951-53), Texico, New Mexico, Grace B. Wilson elementary school...
Ernest Begay Jr.
Apr 14, 2026
Ernest Begay Jr., 46, of Farmington, NM passed away on April 14, 2026. He was born on January 7, 1980, in Shiprock, NM to Ernest and Rena Begay. Born to Tabaahi (Water Edge) Born for Naashaashi (Bear).
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved son, brother, and uncle. He was cherished by...
Fr. Jeffrey William King
Apr 14, 2026
Fr. Jeffrey William King, age 76 of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Jeffrey was born on December 26, 1949, in Muskegon, Michigan to the late William Howard King and Margery Ruth VanValkenburgh.
He was raised in Tucson, AZ. and was the second son. He graduated from Palo Verde High School in Tucson in 1968 and went...
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...
Joseph Henry Ashley Jr.
Apr 12, 2026
Joseph Henry Ashley Jr., 90, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on April 12, 2026, in Farmington.Joseph was born on April 1, 1936, in Ogdensburg, New York, to Joseph Henry Ashley Sr. and Violet Pearl (Law) Ashley. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1954 to 1957.On May 14, 1959, he married the love of his...
Clay Eugene Sawyer
Apr 12, 2026
Clay E. Sawyer
May 22, 1943 – April 12, 2026
Clay Eugene Sawyer was born May 22, 1943 to Foye Sawyer and LaVern (Gordon) Sawyer. He was the second child of three born into the family. Clay grew up on a small farm on the south side of Farmington, NM. As a boy, he raised animals and helped on the family farm....
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...
Kathleen Louise Banks
Apr 11, 2026
Kathleen (Kathy) Louise Banks
One verse says it all, "Well done Good and Faithful Servant". Kathy was born on July 6th, 1956 in Evanston, Illinois to loving parents Donald and Anita. On Saturday April 11th 2026, surrounded by family Kathy went to be home and is now safe in the arms of Jesus. Waiting for her was her son Devon that...
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...
