Obituaries
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...
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...
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,...
Janice Louise Coen
Apr 26, 2026
Janice Louise Coen, age 87 of Aztec, New Mexico passed away on Sunday April 26, 2026. She was born October 7, 1938, in Miami, Arizona to Glen W. and Pearl Saline.
Janice moved to Aztec as a young girl. She graduated from Aztec High School. Janice met Gene while working at Aztec A & W. They were soon married and welcomed...
Ronald Keith Schumacher
Apr 24, 2026
Ronald "Ron" Schumacher, lovingly known as "Papa" to his grandchildren, passed away on April 24, 2026, at the age of 63 after a courageous and unexpected battle with pancreatic cancer.
Ron was born on April 6, 1963, in Houston, Texas, but spent his childhood growing up in Pea Ridge, Arkansas. Those early years shaped so much of who he became. He...
Carol Susan Tolchin
Apr 20, 2026
Ms. Carol Susan Tolchin, passed away peacefully at home next to her daughter on Monday April 20, 2026, at the age of 70 in Aztec, New Mexico. Carol was born on October 24, 1955, in Manhattan, New York to Julius Schwartz and Eva Crespi. She was an amazing woman and an exceptional mother. She was a warrior that took on...
Jason "Christina" Iraci
Apr 19, 2026
Jason "Christina" Iraci passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2026. Her choice was to be cremated, and that has already taken place.
Christina whose unique personality facilitated her role in the community as an advocate for those in need of resources. Christina received her certificate of achievement for her class in NAMI's "Peer to Peer" training in Albuquerque in 2020.
Christina was...
Kyle Alan Newman
Apr 19, 2026
Kyle Alan Newman, 36, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on April 19, 2026, in Farmington, New Mexico.
Kyle loved all outdoor sports including hunting, fishing and hiking. He was an avid traveler, visiting 16 countries, over 3 continents. He was also an amazing welder.
Kyle is survived by his wife Katherine Clemons Newman, his parents Ashley Newman and Jamie LeFebre Newman,...
Oralia Valencia
Apr 19, 2026
Oralia Valencia, 90, of Blanco, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, in Blanco. She was born on April 1, 1936, in Salazar, New Mexico, to Eulogio Gonzalez and Evangelina (Jaramillo) Gonzalez.
Oralia graduated the eighth grade and then dedicated herself to helping support her family. She later met the love of her life, her “honey,” Joe Seledonio Valencia,...
Henry James Young
Apr 18, 2026
Henry James Young Jr., a devoted husband, father, educator, and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, at his beloved 1/4 Ranch. He was surrounded by his family in the place he cherished most.
Born in Clovis, New Mexico, on August 23, 1937, to Henry James and Lois June Young, Jim's early years were shaped by the grit...
