Obituaries

Nelda Lorraine Tietjen

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...

Clyde Edmund Price

Clyde Edmund Price

Apr 5, 2026

The family is currently preparing the obituary for Mr. Price. Please check back for updates. 

Virginia Darlene (Phelps) Schlueter

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,...

Robert Bruce Smith

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

Major Todd Graham

Mar 28, 2026

Major 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...

Johnny Paul Jaramillo

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

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...

Rachel Cecilia Wilson

Rachel Cecilia Wilson

Mar 25, 2026

                                                                        In Loving Memory of Rachel Cecilia Wilson

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Angela (Wilkins) Ross

Angela (Wilkins) Ross

Mar 23, 2026

Angela (Wilkins) Ross, Mom, was given her first breath December 12, 1932, in Hampstead, London, England, by “war to end all war” survivors Horace and Ivy Wilkins, from that first breath to her last, on March 23, 2026, 93 years later, she led a well and active life. She leaves one beloved younger sister, Beryl, and one youngest brother, Chris...

Ronald Stewart Ingraham

Ronald Stewart Ingraham

Mar 23, 2026

Ronald Stewart Ingraham passed peacefully from this life on March 23, 2026, at the age of 73, surrounded by the family he loved. He left this world in his usual graceful manner and entered into Heaven to be reunited with those who went before him.

Ron was, above all else, a devoted servant of our Lord Jesus Christ. He never missed...

Florentino Padilla

Florentino Padilla

Mar 20, 2026

Florentino Padilla, 68, of Farmington, NM passed away on March 20, 2026. He was born on July 2, 1957, in Espanola, NM to Alfonso Padilla and Prescilla Deaguero Padilla.

Tino was a loving Son, Father, Grandfather and Friend. He loved with his whole heart and pray for everyone every day. He loved playing the drums and singing. He was the best...

Lisa Danette "Danette" Ferre Roundy

Lisa Danette "Danette" Ferre Roundy

Mar 16, 2026

Lisa Danette “Danette” Ferre Roundy March 11, 1960 – March 16, 2026

Lisa Danette “Danette” Ferre Roundy, 66, of Kirtland, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and love that will continue to wrap around her family like one of her handmade quilts.

Danette was born on...

Jewel Lavoy McGee

Jewel Lavoy McGee

Mar 15, 2026

J. Lavoy McGee, born November 1, 1938, in Farmington, New Mexico, passed peacefully from this life on March 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Lavoy spent his life deeply rooted in the Four Corners region he loved so dearly. As a young man in Farmington, he met Jean Irvin, whose beauty, grace, and vibrant spirit captured his heart. Their romance...

Janell Dearen-Glazner

Janell Dearen-Glazner

Mar 14, 2026

Janell Dearen-Glazner was born on March 25, 1935 in Pioneer, Texas to Lera and Wiley Phillips. On March 14, 2026 she walked into glory, stepping fully into the presence of the Savior she loved so deeply. Her life was marked by an immense and unwavering faith. She boldly shared her love for Jesus with everyone she encountered, living not just...

Roy Lee III

Roy Lee III

Mar 14, 2026

Roy Lee III, 40, of Farmington, NM passed away on March 14, 2026. He was born on September 10, 1985, in Shiprock, NM to Vern Roy Lee and Joan Waters.

Roy was a self-employed carpenter contributing to the housing industry with dedication and craftsmanship. He did want to stay educated and took some college classes. He had an interest in the...

Glen Albert Homer

Glen Albert Homer

Mar 13, 2026

Glen A Homer born November 6, 1946 in Wellington Texas to parents R.A. Homer and Corene Lucille Wisdom. His brothers Alvin R., Darvin, Donald, John Homer had all passed prior to him. He is survived by his brother Curtis Homer in Idaho.

Glen joined the Navy at age 17. He was a Quartermaster and earned the rank of Petty Officer...

Edward "Eddie" Ray Swisher

Edward "Eddie" Ray Swisher

Mar 13, 2026

Edward “Eddie” Ray Swisher, 44, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. 

Eddie was born October 25, 1981, in Farmington, New Mexico. 

He is survived by his mother, Linda Owen; his siblings, Lawrence “Lolo” Owen, Michael Owen (Jessica), Stephany Swisher, Joshua Swisher, and Samantha Swisher; his nieces, Kalia, Aurelia, and Gabriella Owen; nephews, Cayden and Carter Owen; grandfather, Ed Swisher Sr.; and...

Ava "Donna" Kilough

Ava "Donna" Kilough

Mar 9, 2026

Our beloved Ava "Donna" Kilough left this world behind to be with her Heavenly Father. 

After a courageous battle with cancer, she took her last breath on the morning of March 9, 2026, with her husband of 54 years by her side. 

She was born Ava Donna Smith to parent's Donald Smith and Eva Smith (later Tinney) on February 17, 1954, in...

Kirk Curtis Jones

Kirk Curtis Jones

Mar 9, 2026

Kirk Curtis Jones, 38, of Upper Fruitland, New Mexico, passed away on March 9, 2026, in Farmington, New Mexico. He was born on January 29, 1988, in Farmington, New Mexico, San Juan County, to Curtis Sr. and Edith Jones.

Kirk attended and graduated from Kirtland High School. Family was the greatest love of his life, and the birth of his six...

Ernest Joe Mott Jr.

Ernest Joe Mott Jr.

Mar 7, 2026

Ernest Joe Mott Jr. age 55, of Bloomfield, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at home on March 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Ernie was born on November 19, 1970 in Rangely Colorado to Ernest Mott St. And Patsy Mott. Attended Bloomfield High School where he loved playing on the football team Ernie was Raised in a hardworking...