Obituaries
Charlotte Ann Bradshaw
May 18, 2026
Charlotte Ann Bradshaw, 77, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior on May 18, 2026, at 4:33 PM MST, surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous battle with illness.
Charlotte was born on July 9, 1948, in Durango, Colorado to Marcella Mae Strait and Jack Allen Nelson. After the passing of...
Georgia Ann Lucero
May 16, 2026
Georgia Ann Lucero passed away at home peacefully on May 16, 2026, surrounded by the love and support of her family.
Georgia lived a beautiful life filled with love, happiness, compassion, and faith. She was born on January 28, 1951, in Durango Colorado. She spent part of her childhood there with her father and mother before moving to Ignacio, where she...
Bethany Leann Joplin
May 13, 2026
A Loving Tribute Filled with Humor and Heart
Bethany Leann Joplin, born July 28th, 1982, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, graced the world with her bright spirit as the youngest child of Lavoyd Don Joplin and Patricia Nadene Joplin. She grew up alongside her two older brothers, Aaron Don and Thomas Derek, forming a close-knit trio that surely kept their Air Force...
Billy John Chambers Jr.
May 11, 2026
Billy John Chambers, Jr. was born on June 24, 1954, in Lubbock, Texas to Billy John Chambers, Sr. and Julia Chambers. John died May 11, 2026, after a long illness with Alzheimer's Disease. John attended Cornado High School in Lubbock and graduated in 1972. John attended the University of Colorado, at Boulder, and graduated in 1977 with his Bachelor of...
Delphine Josephine Yazzie
May 10, 2026
Delphine Josephine Yazzie, 58, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on May 10, 2026, in Salt Lake City, UT. She was born on August 23, 1967, in Shiprock, NM to Emma Ben Smith and Henry Smith.
She attended school in the Four Corners area graduating from Kirtland Central high School. She attended the Albuquerque Job corp. She worked for the Albuquerque Public...
Catherine Marie Oldham (Simpson)
May 10, 2026
Catherine Marie Oldham, a woman whose heart was as expansive as her spirit was resilient, passed away, leaving behind a legacy defined by profound love and selfless dedication. Known to her family as a pillar of strength, Catherine was, above all, the best mom ever and a grandmother whose joy knew no bounds.
Her life was a testament to the power...
Susan Louise Edasi
May 10, 2026
Susan Louise Edasi, age 77 of Aztec, passed away Sunday May 10, 2026, at her residence. Susan was born on January 12, 1949, in Valentine, Nebraska to Helen and Cecil Todd.
Susan was a teacher in North and South Dakota. She moved to Farmington, New Mexico in 1981 working at San Juan college as an administrative assistant. She eventually moved...
Dorothy Lee Witzman
May 10, 2026
Today we celebrate the life of our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, Dorothy Lee Witzman, who peacefully went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 10, 2026, at the age of 87, surrounded by the love of her family.
Dorothy had the biggest heart and devoted her life to caring for others. She loved her family fiercely and opened...
Connie Rodriguez
May 6, 2026
Connie Rodriguez, beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend passed away peacefully on May 6, 2026, in Farmington, New Mexico, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born September 12, 1938, in Laconia, New Hampshire.
Connie lived a life centered around family, hard work, kindness and community. Throughout her life, she worked at K-mart, serving her community with sweet treats...
Mario Lee Gutierrez
May 5, 2026
Mario grew up and lived his entire life on Saiz Lane in Bloomfield. As a child he enjoyed riding bikes, rollerblading, and playing with his many cousins. In school he participated in baseball and football. As a young boy, he lived near his grandparents and enjoyed his grandma Margaret's cooking and doing yard work with his grandpa Mela. His grandma...
Jeffrey L. Houser
May 3, 2026
Jeffrey L. Houser, 71, passed away on May 3, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Ruth, Sister Nan C, and daughter Angela.
He left behind his wife Eden; brothers Scott Houser and Mark (Smed) Houser, 6 nephews, 2 nieces, granddaughter Kourtney, grandson Jacob and countless very special friends.
He will be missed by many - especially his...
Margaret Amy Fisher
May 3, 2026
"That's God's department," was Sister Mary Fisher's favorite saying. Sister's Mary, also known as Sister Placida, and Margaret Amy Fisher, age 83, died peacefully at the Cedar Ridge Inn, Farmington, NM, on the morning of May 3, 2026. Besides the frequent visits by the sisters, one of our sisters stayed with her the last two weeks of her life.
Sister...
Joyce Marie Hutchins
May 1, 2026
Joyce Marie Hutchins, 90, of Farmington, New Mexico, peacefully passed away on May 1, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family.
Joyce was born on October 12, 1935, in Raton, New Mexico to Lino and Virginia Quartieri. She graduated from Maxwell High School in Maxwell, New Mexico.
Joyce, whose loving heart touched everyone who knew her, was a devoted mother to...
Dallin Michael Mangelson
May 1, 2026
Dallin Michael Mangelson, 24, of Hurricane, Utah, passed away on May 1, 2026. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, partner, and friend whose presence brought energy, laughter, and strength to everyone who knew him.
Dallin was known for his driven nature, quick wit, and deep curiosity about the world around him. He had a sharp mind and a love of...
Ernest Monroe Minert
Apr 30, 2026
Earth lost one of its best gardeners when Ernest Monroe Minert (Grandpa Ernie) of Farmington, NM passed away on April 30, 2026, aged 92.
Ernie was an avid gardener. He said that God could be found in a garden. He grew beautiful flowers — peonies, irises, gladiolus, and dahlias which he generously shared with church, banks, friends and family. The taste...
Virginia Lee Murray
Apr 30, 2026
Virginia Lee Murray, 90, of Farmington, NM passed away on April 30, 2026. Born in Centralia, Kansas Virginia was the oldest of three children born to Dale and Agnes Murdock. Her family moved often during her childhood. Throughout her high school years Virginia showcased her athletic talents by lettering in basketball and volleyball. She graduated from Summerfield High School in...
Sue Ann Culbertson
Apr 30, 2026
Sue Ann Culbertson, age 62 of Bloomfield, New Mexico, passed away on Thursday at her residence surround by her loved ones. She was born on May 30, 1963, in Mount Vernon, WA. To Carl William and Helen "Jackie" Scholle.
She was raised in a military family. She moved frequently, living in cities across all four corners of the United States. Once...
Christopher Gregory Marquez
Apr 29, 2026
On 29 April 2026, Christopher (Chris) Marquez made his final cast of a fishing line into a trout stream high in the Colorado mountains. Don't know if he was successful as he kept secret his successes in the waters in which the 'rainbows' and the 'browns' ruled.
His formal name was Christopher Gregory Marquez and was the progeny of Jenaro and...
Stuart Alexander Watkins
Apr 28, 2026
Stuart Alexander Watkins, 31, of Farmington, NM, passed away on April 28, 2026, in Denver, CO.
Born on June 1, 1994, in Farmington, NM, Stuart was the son of Mark and Sherry Watkins.
Stuart was a loving and dedicated father and husband. His greatest moments of joy were spent with his son Ryker, swimming, traveling to visit family and friends,...
Jessie Margaret (Marge) Knutson
Apr 26, 2026
Jessie Margaret Knutson, 99, of Bloomfield, NM passed away on April 26, 2026. She was born on January 7, 1927 in Memphis, Tennessee to Gussie Mae Fredericks Freiberger and Arthur Allen Freiberger.
Marge grew up in St. Paul, Minnesota, the youngest of five children and the only girl. She met her husband D.C. (Denny) Knutson as they were both attending college,...
