Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
                                
Ernest Gale Krause
Oct 2, 2025
                                Gale passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home on October 2nd, two days before the death of his wife of 68 years.
Gale grew up on a ranch/farm in Copeland, Idaho on the Kootenai River. He knew how to ride a horse, herd cattle, bale hay, and fix almost any machine on the farm. He graduated from Bonners Ferry High School...
                                
Debbie Rae Daniel
Oct 2, 2025
                                Debbie Rae Daniel of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025.
Debbie was born to Cecil and Dorothy (Ledbetter) Daniel on August 4, 1954, in Farmington, NM. She graduated from Farmington High School in 1972. She continued her education and studied accounting and finance at New Mexico State in Las Cruces, NM, and graduated with a Bachelor of...
                                


