Obituaries
Obituaries for the San Juan County & McKinley County in New Mexico Area
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,...
Jack Dee Bishop
Nov 9, 2024
Jack Bishop Obituary Jack Dee Bishop was born on June 19, 1928, to Gene and Dee Bishop in Seneca, NM. He was the oldest and only boy of 3 siblings. After graduating from Springer High School in New Mexico he enlisted into the Navy and served from October 20, 1947-October 23, 1951, as a mechanic during the Korean War. Jack...
Michael Edgar Bigman
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...
Leo E Vallejos
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...
Peter Walter Frabotta
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...
Alice K. Henry
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...
Russell Allen Chapman
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...
Richard "Dicky" E Arnold
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...
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