Obituaries for the San Juan County & McKinley County in New Mexico Area

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...

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,...

Nov 9, 2024

Nov 6, 2024

Michael E. Bigman, 38, of Upper Fruitland, NM, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on July 25, 1986, in Gallup, NM, to Elsie Bigman.

Michael worked as an Electrician in Albuquerque, NM. He graduated from Kirtland High School in 2004 and later attended San Juan College, where he developed a passion for the electrical...

Nov 5, 2024

Leo E Vallejos was born in Gobernador, NM on August 23rd, 1934, and he returned home to our Heavenly Father on November 5th, 2024. He was preceded in death by all of his immediate family, remaining the only sibling to celebrate 90 years of a beautiful life, and 72 and a half years with his most precious achievement-Tillie Vallejos. 

Tillie, along...

Nov 4, 2024

Peter W. Frabotta died Nov. 4, 2024.



Frabotta was born Jan. 16, 1926, in Detroit, Michigan, to Frank and Josephine Frabotta. He was the eldest of three sons.



Frabotta proudly served in the US Army in WWII and contributed to the charter of the United Nations in 1945 at the United Nations Conference of International Organization in San Francisco, California.



Upon returning home...

Nov 3, 2024

Alice K. Henry (94) was born May 05, 1930 (circa), to the parents of Kosea Bizhi’ and Mary Kosea. She went home in the early morning hour of November 03, 2024. The Matriarch and Gold Star Mother from the Bisti, NM community was known for her Rug weaving designs, a Rancher, was very outspoken within her community and well loved...

Nov 3, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Russell Chapman, a proud veteran, devoted family man, and cherished friend. Russell left us peacefully on November 3, 2024 leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and unwavering love.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Russell Chapman, a proud veteran, devoted family man, and cherished...

Nov 1, 2024

Richard "Dicky" E. Arnold was a resident of Gobernador, NM, where he attended the Arnold Ranch and had retired from the NM State Highway Department, Farmington Yard as a supervisor. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell E. Arnold and Clara M. Aldrin, and his brother, Fred C. Arnold. He is survived by his sisters, Marie I. Arnold...

2024

Robert K. Shumway, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grand father and friend passed away on October 31, 2024 at the age of 79. 

Bob was born in Seattle, WA on July 25, 1945 to Robert Shumway and Francis Fagg. He was a brother to older sister Nita and younger sister Carol. He was a father to his three grown children Amy,...

Oct 18, 2024

Rojelio Balderrama, age 23 of Huerfano, New Mexico, passed away on October 18, 2024 in Kirtland, New Mexico. Rojelio was born in Shiprock, New Mexico on May 31, 2001 to Valerie Blackie and Jose Balderrama Sr. 

He was preceded in death by his grandpa, the late Dick Blackie. He is survived by his mother, Valerie Blackie and his brother, Jose Randy...

Oct 17, 2024

 James W. Farris, Jr., 72 of Gallup, New Mexico, passed away October 17, 2024. Jim was born to James Ward Farris and Louise Moorehead on August 12,1952 in Beloit, Kansas. Jim was raised in Goodyear AZ and graduated from Agua Fria High School. He served in the US Navy and was a proud Seabee. 

 

He is survived by his wife of...

Oct 16, 2024

Our family would like too mournfully inform the passing of our beloved Chloe Paige Howell. Chloe was born in Farmington, New Mexico on June 17, 2007, she passed away on October 16. 2024.

Chloe was survived by her mother Ginger Howell and Father Kyle Howell, siblings Lillian Howell and Letty Howell. As well as a close-knit family of Grandparents, Aunts, Uncle...

Oct 11, 2024

Erwin Daniel “Danny” Shipley took his final breath on October 11, 2024 at the age of 65 with his beloved, Alicia Wright, by his side. He was born in East Meadow, NY on March 05, 1959 to Erwin Ernest Shipley II and Joyce Donna Betters Lemieux, the second of six children. He married his first wife, Estella Rodriguez and joined...

Oct 8, 2024

Ella Louise Moore

Mom





There was a time long ago, you thought to be a nun,

Your heart was set to serve the Lord until your days were done.

I thank the Lord every day for the path He chose instead.

I have no doubt you followed Him exactly where He led.

Wife, Mother, Sister; Grammie, neighbor, friend,

You filled each role so gracefully, with compassion to...

Sep 27, 2024

On Friday, September 27, 2024, Clorita (Rita) Nell Madlock went home to be with her Lord and savior. Rita was born May 14, 1935, in Lamesa, Texas. She was the daughter of James Pleasant Newsome and Annie Lee Newsome. Clorita moved with her family to Clyde, Texas when she was four years old. They raised peanuts and dairy cows on...

Sep 18, 2024

Roy "Cheii" Bill Platero, 87, of Huerfano, NM passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024. Roy was born on August 31, 1937, in Tohajiilee, NM to parents Richard and Rachel Platero.

 Roy worked many different jobs such as a bus driver, construction, newspaper delivery, but his heart was in Silversmithing and Church Ministry at Carson Faith Assembly. He enjoyed old timey...

Sep 16, 2024

Geoffrey Evan Yellowman, born on February 1, 1980, in Farmington, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024, in his hometown. Geoffrey was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend whose left a lasting impression on all who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Geoffrey dedicated his career to carpentry and made significant contributions to the construction field demonstrating both...

Sep 13, 2024

Rebecca Lynn Stratton, aged 66, of Gallup, New Mexico, peacefully left this world to be forever with her Heavenly Father on September 13, 2024. Born on February 10, 1958, Becky dedicated her life to caring for others, both through her career and in her personal life. Becky earned her LPN Nursing Degree from Indian River Community College and spent many...

Sep 10, 2024

Annabelle Yazzie, 99, of Dzilth, New Mexico, passed away on September 10, 2024, in Albuquerque, NM. Born on January 27, 1925, Annabelle dedicated many years as a cook at the BIA school from 1971 until her retirement in 1991.

She attended Ignacio Boarding School, which laid the foundations of her lifelong resilience and strong character. Annabelle was a member of the...