Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
Edward Charles Buffett
Feb 21, 2026
Mr. Edward Charles Buffett, age 66 of Aztec, New Mexico passed away on Saturday February 21, 2026. He was born on August 1, 1959, in Chama, New Mexico to Ralph Buffett and Beatrice Sanchez.
Edward was a hardworking man with an amazing heart. Loved by all who were blessed with his presence, a skilled carpenter, handyman and cook. He put his...
Mabel Eleanor Shaw
Feb 20, 2026
Mabel Stutchbury Shaw of Aztec, NM died February 20, 2026 at 94 years of age. She was born January 21, 1932 in Bronx, NY to Herbert and Kate Stutchbury.
She was a long-time resident of White Plains, NY. She Graduated White Plains High School in 1949, where she met her Husband, Joseph Shaw.
In 1950 she went to Nursing School in Philadelphia,...
Dorothy Mae Schlotterback
Feb 16, 2026
Dorothy Mae Schlotterback, age 98, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, in Farmington, New Mexico. Dorothy was born on February 21, 1927, in Plainview, Texas to Norman Gilbert Moseley and Amie Ines Moseley.
Dorothy found deep joy in creative expression and the quiet beauty of the world around her. She enjoyed drawing and painting, quilting, and losing herself in the...
Douglas Rex Bramwell
Feb 16, 2026
Douglas Rex Bramwell, age 82 of Bloomfield, New Mexico, passed away on Monday February 16, 2026.
Born on January 19, 1944, in Pagosa Springs Co. Second born of 4 children to Floyd & Virgina Bramwell. Attended SDA Academy in Albq. Nm. Once he graduated from high school, he started his lifelong passion for driving trucks. Hauling logs out of the High...
Michael Ray Long
Feb 15, 2026
Michael Ray Long, 71, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on February 15, 2026, in Farmington, New Mexico. Michael was born on October 13, 1954, in Farmington, New Mexico to parents Elvin L. Long and Georgia L. Long.
Mike graduated High School in 1972 and took many jobs. He was a delivery driver for a major been company before he went...
Richard Vaughn Chivers
Feb 15, 2026
Richard (Rick) Vaughn Chivers, 66, passed away on February 15, 2026, in Farmington, New Mexico. He was born on December 16, 1959, in Redding, California, to Ferris Chivers and Claudette Moss.Rick was a man who truly loved life on the open road. Driving semi-trucks was not just a job — it was his passion. Rig-up trucks were his favorite, and...
Amanda Louise Garcia
Feb 14, 2026
Amanda Louise Garcia, born September 22, 1971, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, at the age of 54.
She was the beloved daughter of E.E. "Larry" Garcia and Janeanne Garcia (also known as Bodine Jones). Amanda is survived by her proud and loving parents, and brothers Tommy Lynch (wife Patty) and Charlie Lynch, who she adored. She is also survived...
Larry Grant Thatcher
Feb 13, 2026
Larry Grant Thatcher, 84, was surrounded by his family when he passed away on February 13, 2026, following a fierce and courageous battle with cancer.
Larry, the oldest of eight children was born on November 29, 1941 in Thatcher, Arizona to Mannie and Doris Thatcher. He graduated from Safford High School in 1959 and thereafter served in the Navy. Larry met...
Mary Evalyn Dwyer
Feb 13, 2026
Mary Evalyn Dwyer, age 68 of Flora Vista, New Mexico passed away on Friday February 13, 2026. She was born on September 2, 1957, in Springfield, Illinois to Robert Ray Conner and Carol Jean Conner.
Throughout her years she worked for Pearl Vision, operated Ride Simulators which in turn allowed her to travel to new places, eventually slowing down and going...
Theta Josephine Arnett
Feb 13, 2026
Theta Josephine (Phipps) Arnett, 103, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on February 13, 2026.
Theta was born in Smallett, Missouri, to Frank and Annabelle Phipps. Prior to retirement she worked as a nurse and an electroencephalogram technician. She was known for her happy, caring manner as well as her deep faith. She was a member of the Assemblies of God...
