Obituaries
Kerri Schumacher
Jun 23, 2025
Someone said once that you cannot know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. We are clinging to each one we shared with tight fists as we remember Kerri Schumacher.
She was born Kerri Rena (pronounced just like Renee, but a beloved inside joke when it was mistaken for "reenuh") to Elton and Joyce Poor on July 2nd,...
Kristina Denise Carrillo
Feb 5, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kristina Denise Carrillo, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend. Kristina left us on [date], surrounded by her loved ones. She was 37 years old.
Kristina was born on January 10, 1985, to Laverne Garcia and Dennis Carrillo. She was a cherished daughter, granddaughter, and sister. Kristina was the beloved...
Peggy Louise Dallas
Jun 22, 2025
Peggy Dallas (82), born October 31, 1942, in Grayson County, Texas, peacefully passed away on June 22, 2025 in Durango, CO. She leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, faith, and devotion to her family. Peggy was the third of seven children born to Charles Amos Blassingame and Tennie Edith Short Blassingame.She spent her early years in Kermit, Texas, growing...
Donald Albert Bunch
Jun 19, 2025
Donald Albert Bunch, age 86 of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on June 19, 2025. Don was born on March 21, 1939, in Akron, Colorado to Cecil Bunch and Nellie Leasman Bunch.
In 1939, Don had the good fortune of being adopted by Cecil and Nellie Bunch in Akron, Colorado. He would consistently claim this was the biggest blessing in his...
George Andrew Briggs Jr.
Jun 19, 2025
George Andrew Briggs, Jr., 73, of Bloomfield, New Mexico passed away on June 19, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico. He was born on August 4, 1951, in St. Louis, MO to George Briggs, Sr. and Edna Briggs.
George was a 1969 graduate of McCluer High School in Florissant, MO and a 1973 graduate of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. George was...
Malachi Raymond Howard
Jun 14, 2025
In Loving Memory of Malachi Howard
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Malachi Howard, a beloved son, father, brother, and friend whose presence touched so many lives. As his family walks through this heartbreaking time, we are asking our community to surround them with love and support.
A full obituary will be made available here shortly.
Monetary Donations can be made...
Jimmie Dixon Fisher
Jun 12, 2025
Jimmie Fisher, a devoted husband, beloved father, proud Grandfather, and treasured friend, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at the age of 86.
Jimmie was born on June 22, 1938 in the post office at Turn, New Mexico, to Bill (William D.) and Lola (Anglin) Fisher. Jimmie's childhood and upbringing instilled his strong work ethic, his common sense, and his...
Thomas Craig Frost
Jun 12, 2025
In Loving Memory of Thomas Craig Frost
February 19, 1947 – June 12, 2025
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, patriarch, and faithful servant of the Lord, Thomas Craig Frost, returned to his Heavenly Father on June 12, 2025, at the age of 78.
Born on February 19, 1947, in McNary, Arizona, to Thomas Whitcomb Frost and Louisa Maxine Gillespie Frost, Craig was blessed...
Debra Kay Tafoya
Jun 11, 2025
Debbie Minium Tafoya,
Debbie passed for this life on June 11, 2025.
She was a lifetime resident of Aztec, NM. Her dad, Emery passed in 2002, and Debbie picked up where he left off as honorary concierge of Aztec. Always thinking of others, generous and kind.
She had a love of the outdoors, Four-wheeling, Camping, Snow modeling and a better bowler than most!...
Victor M. Trujillo
Jun 10, 2025
Mr. Victor M. Trujillo, age 80 of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on Tuesday June 10, 2025. He was born on April 26, 1945, In La Jara, New Mexico to Celio Trujillo and Beatrice Carabajal.
Victor proudly served as a Heavy machine operator for both the county and the state and was a Ditch Rider for Bloomfield Irrigation. Outside of work...
Mabel Sorida Chavez
Jun 9, 2025
Mabel S. Chavez, 87, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on June 9, 2025. She was born on October 12, 1937, in Canjilon, New Mexico to Adolfo and Inomia Chavez.
Mabel is preceded in death by her parents Adolfo and Inomia Chavez, brothers Jose P. Chavez and Donald Gallegos, sisters Rose Chavez-Quintana and Candie Martinez.
She is survived by her son Ramon...
Wanda Jackson
Jun 9, 2025
Wanda Jackson, 88, passed away at San Juan Regional Medical Center, June 9, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born to Jacob Alonzo Heath and Lilly Jane Myrick Heath on November 28, 1936, in Hominy, Oklahoma. Wanda graduated from Shidler High School, Shidler, Oklahoma. She moved to the Farmington area in 1957 and resided in the area since. She...
Donna Renee Grau (Miller)
Jun 4, 2025
Donna Renne Grau (Miller), 62, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on June 4, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico. Donna was born in Glendale, California, on March 19, 1963, to parents Dorothy Moya and Earl Miller.
Donna was a strong and determined fighter who met life’s challenges head on including her courageous battle with cancer, which she faced with grace and...
Beverly Ann Evans
Jun 4, 2025
On June 4, 2025, our beloved Beverly Ann Evans peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior at home, surrounded by loved ones at the age of 81. Beverly was born in Houston, TX, on January 31, 1944, to Emmett and Anna Mae Teel while her father was away at war. Most of her early years were spent traveling...
Richard Bakkenson
Jun 2, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Richard Allen Bakkenson, beloved husband, father, and friend, who left this world peacefully on June 2, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico. He was born in Los Angeles, California, on July 24, 1936. A proud graduate with a Bachelor's Degree, Richard dedicated much of his life to his work at Aerojet General, Lockheed,...
Alan K. La Selle
Jun 1, 2025
Alan Keith La Selle, 77, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on June 1, 2025, in Farmington, New Mexico. Alan was born on October 15, 1947, in Cheyenne, CO, to parents Nan and Cowlson La Selle.
Alan La Selle was a true original—a weathered cowboy with a soul full of stories, some too wild to believe, others too poignant to forget....
Timothy Scott Ontiveros
Jun 1, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Timothy Scott Ontiveros, who left us far too soon on June 1, 2025, at the age of 32. Timothy was born on August 28, 1992, in Monahans, Texas, to his loving parents Pamela Sonja Sanchez and Mark Ontiveros. He later made his home in Aztec, New Mexico. He was...
Teresita Tulio Schumacher
May 30, 2025
Teresita Tulio Schumacher, 89, passed away in Aztec, New Mexico, on May 30, 2025. Teri was born in the province of Altavar, AKLAN, on the Island of Panay, the Republic of The Philippines.
She arrived in the US in 1957. Where she became a beautician and homemaker helping raise her (2) young children, Jimmy and Janet.
On December 24, 1978, she married...
Jose Velasquez
May 30, 2025
Jose (Joe) G. Velasquez passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, surrounded by his family, after a lengthy illness. He was born on February 1, 1956, in Durango, Colorado, to Dan and Della Velasquez and raised in Ignacio, Colorado. Joe graduated from Ignacio High School in 1974 and soon after enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he proudly...
Jairon Tracey Antone
May 29, 2025
Jairon Tracey Antone (1995 – 2025)
Jairon Tracy Antone, 30, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on May 29th, 2025, surrounded by his favorite people.
Jairon was born in Farmington, New Mexico in 1995 to Philomena T. Antone and Leroy Castillo.
Jairon attended schools in Farmington, NM, Fort Defiance, AZ, Albuquerque, NM. He also lived in Rawlins and Casper, WY. He has worked...
