Obituaries
Obituaries for the San Juan County & McKinley County in New Mexico Area
Benjamin Elias Sanchez
Feb 16, 2025
Benjamin Elias Sanchez, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, was called home to the Lord on February 16, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on March 22, 1948, in Albuquerque, NM, Benjamin lived a life marked by service, deep love for his family, and a passion for history.
A U.S. Army veteran, Benjamin served his country from September 5,...
Susie Chavez
Feb 1, 2025
Susie Chavez, 87, of Farmington, NM passed away on February 01, 2025. A graveside service will take place at 2:30pm on Thursday, February 06th at Greenlawn Cemetery, located at 1606 N Dustin Ave.
Ralph "Colonel" Dee Jr.
Jan 28, 2025
Ralph Dee Jr.
A Devoted Husband, Father, and Grandfather
Ralph Dee Jr.,63, passed on peacefully in Farmington, NM with his family by his side on January 28, 2025.
Ralph was born October 25, 1961 in Shiprock, NM to Jennie Dee (Mustache) and Ralph Dee Sr.. Ralph was a wonderful man of God and touched many lives through his ministry, Solid Rock Outreach...
Lenora Thurlo
Jan 26, 2025
Lenora Thurlo, 96, of Farmington, NM, passed away on January 26th, 2025. Lenora had a large family, including three children, eleven grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren, and five great, great-grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. In her spare time, she greatly enjoyed participating in Bible study.
A viewing for Lenora will take place on Friday, January 31st at 7:00pm at Cope Memorial Chapel of...
Donald Benjamin
Jan 24, 2025
DONALD BENJAMIN 68 of Shiprock New Mexico
Went home to his Heavenly Father on Friday January 24, 2025. Donald was born on July 3, 1956, to Kee & Rose Benajamin. Donald worked for N.E.C.A. for many years and ventured out as owner operator of his Trucking Company. He was a father, grandfather, Great Grandfather. He will be dearly missed and remember for...
Gilbert Ray Rodriguez
Jan 18, 2025
Gilbert Ray Rodriguez, beloved father and husband and passed away on January 18th, 2025 at the age of 94. A resident of Kirtland, NM, Gilbert was born on January 30, 1930 in Los Angeles, CA to Marcelino and Eva Rodriguez. As a child, Gilbert was asked to be a stunt double for George "Spanky" McFarland of the show The Little...
Eliseo Alcon
Jan 13, 2025
Beloved New Mexico State Representative Eliseo “Lee” Alcon passed away January 13, 2025
surrounded by loved ones. Eliseo was preceded in death by his parents, Jesusita and Juan and
sons Paul and John. He leaves behind his wife of 50 years Darlene Alcon, son David Alcon and
daughter-in-law Amanda KinKaid, and daughter Annette Alcon; his grandchildren Amorette
Alcon, Kylette Garcia, and Arik Alcon; and...
Marvin Gale Divine
Jan 11, 2025
Marvin Gale Divine lost his battle with PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy) on January 11th, 2025. Marvin was born in Alamosa, Colorado on November 15th, 1951 to Benny and Lavera Divine. He grew up and lived in Alamosa until 1984 when he moved to Aztec, New Mexico. He lived a life devoted to his family, providing wisdom, guidance, and the strong...
John David Carpenter
Jan 2, 2025
John David Carpenter went to sleep on Thursday January 2nd, 2025, and never woke up- dying peacefully in his sleep just two weeks shy of his 65th birthday. John was the oldest son of David and Alberta Carpenter. He was born on January 18, 1960, and had three siblings: an older sister Deborah Carpenter Titus, younger sister Dorothy Carpenter Saltzmans,...
Larry Alan Willinger
Dec 31, 2024
Larry Alan Willinger – October 31, 1936 - December 31, 2024
Larry Willinger left his earthly life of 88 years December 31st, 2024, at San Juan Regional Medical Center and entered the gates of heaven, to begin his eternal life, with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Larry was born on October 31st, 1936, to Charles and Gertrude (Schade) Willinger on the...
Clyde "Butch" Harland Greene
Dec 24, 2024
Clyde Harland Greene “Butch,” 84 of Aztec, New Mexico passed away peacefully at home on December 24, 2024. Clyde was born on September 2, 1940, in Iowa Park, TX to R.D. and Audie Greene. He was one of six children: 4 boys and 2 girls. Better known as “Butch” to all who knew him; the nickname was something of a...
Josiah Landon Yazzie
Dec 11, 2024
Josiah Landon Yazzie, 25 years old of Rio Rancho NM went home to his heavenly father on December 11, 2024. He was born on March 3, 1999 in Shiprock, NM. He is survived my his parents, Dorita and Keith Martin, brother Noah Martin, sister Anaya Martin and dog “Chewy” from Rio Rancho NM. Maternal grandparents, Joe Jimmie and Gina Yazzie...
Kevin Neal Vandever
Dec 7, 2024
Kevin Neal Vandever 34, of Lake Valley, New Mexico, was born on April 23, 1990, passed away on December 07, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Kevin is survived by his father & mother, Barry & Thelma Vandever, a brother, Tyrone Vandever, a sister, Yolanda V. Solano, a brother-in-law, Ernesto Solano, a niece, Miah Nizhoni Solano, and a nephew, Izayah Garrett Solano.
Kevin...
Frederico C Rael
Dec 2, 2024
Frederico C. Rael “the Fly” passed away on December 2, 2024, at his home in Grants. He was born on December 9, 1946, in Grants. He was 77 years of age.
Mr. Rael served in the United States Air Force. He worked as a heavy equipment operator, and truck driver, with WW construction, State of New Mexico DOT, and Cibola County....
Darrell Martin
Nov 29, 2024
Darrell Martin
Born on August 17, 1971
Late Parents Ruby Jim-Martin and Henry Martin. He was born in Shiprock NM and grew up in Red Valley Arizona. Darrell attended Red Valley Day school Kindergarten to 8th grade.
He met the love of his life Pearllynn Begay in 1987 at the Red Valley Day school; and have been together for 37 beautiful years. They...
Tyler Ryan Root
Nov 21, 2024
Out precious son Tyler Ryan Root was born September 6, 1994, and entered the Kingdom of Heaven on November 21, 2024. Tyler will be missed everyday by his father, Paul Root, his mother Sandi Root, his sister Sarah Root, his cousins and many friends.
Tyler graduated from Aztec High School and stayed in touch with several of his high school friends....
Carla E. (Baird) Vescovi- Dial
Nov 21, 2024
Carla E. (Baird) Vescovi- Dial passed peacefully away on November 21, 2024. Born August 14, 1941, in Durango, CO, to her parents Darlin and Walt Baird.
She was proceeded in death by her parents and brothers, LaNell and LaVall; great nephew, Cody Bokatzian; and husbands Jack Vescovi and Buster Dial. She is survived by sister-in-law Shirley Baird; nephew, Ronnie Baird (Donica);...
Betty Barton Watson
Nov 12, 2024
Betty Barton Watson, 94 of Farmington, NM passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024. She was born in Broad Top Township, Bedford, PA, to August Joseph Barton and Elsie Mae (Bollman) Barton on December 3.1929. Betty met the love of her life, Keith Watson, while working at the FBI in Washington, DC, where fate brought them together from the Mountains...
Nora Edna Candelaria
Nov 10, 2024
Nora (Trujillo) Candelaria Aged 84 of Bloomfield NM. Passed away on November 10th 2024. She was born on Apil 29th 1940 in Cuba NM to Samuel and Josefina (Vigil) Trujillo.
Nora was preceded in death by her Parents, Samuel and Josefina Trujillo, Brother Robert Trujillo, Sister Lucy Garcia,
Nora was a devoted Mother, Grandmother to her family, Nora Married Joe Candelaria 1957,...
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