Obituaries
Obituaries for the San Juan County & McKinley County in New Mexico Area
Erwin Daniel Shipley
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...
Ella Louise Moore
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...
Clorita "Rita" Nell Madlock
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...
Roy Bill Platero
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...
Geoffrey Yellowman
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...
Rebecca Lynn Stratton
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...
Annabelle Yazzie
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...
Willard Gordon Weber Jr.
Sep 1, 2024
Gordon passed peacefully in his home with his dog by his side on September 1, 2024. Gordon was born in Pueblo Colorado to Willard Gordon Weber Sr. & Clyda "Tiny" weber, he loved anyone who came his way nobody was a stranger to him and he would give the shirt off of his back to anyone in need. Gordon loved...
Ernest Brown
Aug 27, 2024
Ernest Brown, 84, from Kirtland, NM, entered into Heaven on August 27, 2024. He was born December 21, 1939 to Charlie Y. and Lorraine Brown. Ernest was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Homegoing services for Ernest Brown will be Saturday, August 31, 2024, 10:00 am at Carson Faith Assembly, 818 CR-7150, Bloomfield, NM 87413. Services...
Michael Ray Smith
Aug 23, 2024
Michael Ray Smith, 75, of Aztec, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, August 23rd, 2024, in his home. He was born on August 26th, 1948, in Okeene, Oklahoma, to Lenora (Thurlo) and Alford Smith. He grew up in Enid, Oklahoma, and moved to Farmington in 1959. He graduated from Kirtland Central High School in 1966 before joining the...
Betty L Swearingen
Aug 19, 2024
Betty L. Swearingen, 79, of Bloomfield, New Mexico, passed away on August 19th, 2024 in Farmington, New Mexico at SJRMC. Betty was born on November 4th, 1944 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who touched the lives of everyone who knew her.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Don A. Swearingen, parents,...
Barbara T. Sisneros
Aug 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts, we announce that Barbara t. Sisneros age 55, a resident of Grants and formerly of Taos, passed away on August 7th, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her grandfather George Anglada, grandparents, Joe and Maria Sisneros, uncles Tomas & Michael Anglada and Steve Sisneros and aunt Beatrice Rodriguez .
Barbara is survived by her spouse Paul...
Royce Bowden
Aug 4, 2024
Royce "Buddy" Bowden, 92 passed away on Sunday August 4th, 2024 in Farmington NM surrounded by loved ones. Buddy was born on October 7th, 1931 in Bokoshe OK. He was second oldest of 4 children and the last surviving member of his siblings.At the age of 7 Buddy lost his father, and at 15 years old he left to go...
Matthias Jeremy Slim
Aug 4, 2024
Matthias Jeremy Slim was welcomed with open arms by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven on August 4, 2024 in Farmington, New Mexico at the age of 37. Matthias is survived by his mother, Cindy Slim; Aunt, Carolyn (Ray) Beyale; Uncles: Andy (Windy) Padilla, Jeff Padilla; Grandfather, Jack Padilla; Sisters: Ariel (Davison) Joe, Hannah Beyale, Brianna Beyale; Nephew,...
Frederick Carl Brandenburg
Aug 3, 2024
Frederick Carl Brandenburg 87 of Aztec, NM passed away August 3rd, 2024 in Farmington. He was born on September 18, 1936 in Colorado Springs, CO to Carl and Olive Brandenburg.
Funeral services will be at Bethel Baptist Church in Aztec. A viewing will be held from 9 – 10am, church service 10 – 11am, graveside Military Honors at Aztec Cemetery 11...
Felita Rose Natoni
Aug 3, 2024
Our beloved Felita Rose Natoni, 59, of Farmington has fallen asleep in the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 3, 2024. She passed away surrounded by the support of her loved ones. Felita was born in Gallup, NM to Felix Natani Begay, Sr. and Annie Rose Begay.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Johnny and Sara...
Tito Gallegos
Jul 31, 2024
Tito A. Gallegos, known affectionately as "Junior," passed away on July 31, 2024, in Farmington, New Mexico, at the age of 75. Born to Tito and Irene Gallegos on May 14, 1949, in Farmington, he lived a life marked by devotion to his family and his faith.
Tito served commendably in the US Army from July 25, 1966, to July 24,...
Bette Lou Coury
Jul 30, 2024
Bette L. Coury (née Savely), aged 89, passed away on July 30, 2024, in Farmington, New Mexico. Born on September 2, 1934, in El Paso, Texas, she lived a life marked by dedication to her family and community.Bette is survived by her children, Mary Gary, Chris Coury, Jim Coury and his wife Candace; her grandchildren, Raven Goswick and her husband...
Godfrey G. Ramirez Sr.
Jul 16, 2024
Godfrey G. Ramirez Sr. passed away peacefully in his home on July 16th, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.
He is preceded in death by his parents Jesus T. and Maria H. Ramirez, brother John Lucero, and in-laws Leo and Martha Duran.
Godfrey is survived by his loving wife Viola, children Rae Marie Montano (Roger), Brenda Encinas (Mario), and Godfrey G. Ramirez Jr....
Evelyne Pyne
Jul 13, 2024
Evelyne Pyne, 67, of Kirtland, NM, left this world on July 13, 2024. She was born August 4, 1956, to Woody and Joan Joe. Evelyne was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She is survived by her husband, Sandy Pyne; children, Delvin Pyne, Christopher Pyne, Akeelah Joe, and Colton Joe; grandchildren, Kieyoomia Benally and Jasmine Pyne. She...
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