Obituaries
Obituaries for the San Juan County & McKinley County in New Mexico Area
Leonard Dave Maldonado
Jan 21, 2024
Leonard “Lenny” Maldonado passed away peacefully with family and friends surrounding him at his home on January 21st, 2024. Leonard graduated from Farmington high school in 1986. Upon graduation Leonard followed the footsteps of his father enlisting in the United States Marine Corps, serving 26 distinguished years, retiring in 2012 as a Sergeant Major.
After graduating from Marine Corps recruit depot,...
Martha Alice Tafoya
Jan 11, 2024
Martha Alice Tafoya was born on February 15, 1938 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and passed away on January 11, 2024, in her home in San Rafael, New Mexico surrounded by her beloved family.
Martha moved to San Rafael in 1957 and was a resident for 67 years. She was known for being a cook at the St. Teresa Catholic school...
Prentiss Dean Putman
Jan 11, 2024
Prentiss Dean Putman “Putt”
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Prentiss Dean Putman, affectionately known as "Putt," on Thursday, January 11th, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on May 28th, 1940, in Odonnell, Texas, to Jesse Dean Putman and Rosie Annie Mae (Morgan) Putman.
Putt's journey through life was marked by hard work,...
Irene Teresa Benally
Jan 9, 2024
Irene Teresa Benally, a cherished member of the community, passed away on January 9, 2024, in Farmington, New Mexico. She was born on July 30, 1936, in Bisti, New Mexico, to her loving parents Joe Benally and Alice Long. Irene's passing is mourned by her friends and family, who will forever remember her warm heart and kind spirit. She is...
Christopher Lee
Jan 8, 2024
On January 8 Christopher Lee went home. He is survived by his 4 children Ashtyn, Taylor, Jobe, and Karlie. His mother Sharon and his brother Marc and his lifelong partner Elizabeth. He is proceed in death by his Father Bill, and Grandfather Everett. Services for Chris will be held on Saturday January 13 at the First Baptist Church Aztec. A...
Sammy Orman Campbell
Jan 6, 2024
Sammy Orman Campbell, 75, of Independence, Missouri passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at St Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City. Sam was the first child born to Thomas Eugene Campbell and Dorothy Tanner Campbell on August 24, 1948, in Abilene, Texas. Sam lived in various states, New Mexico, Arizona, Kansas, and Missouri. He was baptized into the Southern...
Max Bradley
Jan 1, 2024
Max Bradley
January 11, 1939 — January 1, 2024
Max Bradley, 84, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on the evening of January 1, 2024. Max was born January 11, 1939, at Bisti, New Mexico to Lydia and Russell Bradley. Max’s clan was Tlaash Chíí born for Naakaii Dine'é; Tabaaha was his maternal grandparent’s clan and Taneeszahnii was his fraternal...
Johnny C. Begay
Dec 27, 2023
Johnny C. Begay “J.C” November 15, 1939–December 27, 2023 Johnny C. Begay “JC'' passed away peacefully on December 27, 2023 surrounded by his beloved. He was born in Shiprock, NM on November 15, 1939 to Alice and Joe C. Begay, the first child of four children. He is Tàchnii’nii Dinè’è and born for Àshįįhi Dinè’è. His maternal grandfather is Tábaahá...
Christeen McAnally
Dec 14, 2023
Christeen McAnally
Age 92
Resident of Farmington, NM
Died Thursday, December 14, 2023
Born in Garvin, OK
Parents were Clyde and Madge Barnett
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Christeen McAnally, a long-time resident of Farmington, New Mexico. Born on December 9, 1931, in Garvin, Oklahoma, to Clyde and Madge...
Max Jaramillo Jr.
Nov 26, 2023
Max Jaramillo Jr. passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Max was a Uranium miner, Hoist operator, City of Grants parks superintendent, and prior to retirement he was the Village of Milan parks superintendent. He took much pride in his work and he especially loved the work he did at the Riverwalk Park...
Dennis Jones
Nov 15, 2023
Dennis Mcfall Jones age 46
Entered into Rest on November 15, 2023, in Farmington New Mexico. Dennis was born March 17, 1977, in West Plains, Missouri to Franklin David & Maxine Jones. He is survived by his Father, Franklin D. Jones and wife Kathy of Texas. Mother Maxine Crawford and Husband George of Mclean Texas. Also surviving are his...
Koah Suazo
Nov 10, 2023
Koah Suazo, entered into Heaven on November 10, 2023, he was 2 months 14 days old. He was born on August 27, 2023.
He is survived by his parents; James and Jade Suazo. His brothers; Jr., George and his twin sister; Nova. His paternal grandparents; Rosie Saucedo and Eric Suazo. His maternal grandmother; Shaye Trujillo. Along with numerous other relatives...
Lillian Mary Elizabeth Russell
Nov 10, 2023
Lillian Russell age 90, of Aztec, New Mexico passed away on November 10th, 2023, at her home in Aztec.Lillian was born on March 21, 1933, to James Elsworth Allen and Lillian Olson Johnson in Marvel, Colorado. Grandpa James and Grandma Lily had fifteen children in nineteen years with Momma being the fifteenth to be born. She enjoyed being the baby....
Thomas Lee "Tom" Gabaldon Sr.
Nov 6, 2023
Thomas “Tom” Gabaldon Sr. passed away peacefully at his home in Grants, New Mexico surrounded by his family on November 6, 2023. He was born in Grants, New Mexico on February 8, 1947. He was 76 years of age.
He was a lifelong resident of Grants. He served in the US Army. He was a 30+ year member of the...
Ray H Martinez
Nov 5, 2023
Ray H. Martinez, 83, passed away on November 5, 2023 unexpectedly at his home. Even though he has left this world, his loving heart left a beacon of light for all in our family.
Ray is survived by his son, Jerod Martinez and daughter Cari Phillips Fuller. He was the proud papa of Brandon Phillips, Meriah Franklin, Alicia Elisaesser,...
Esther Martinez Trammell
Nov 5, 2023
Esther Martinez Trammell, 93, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2023, surrounded by family after a lengthy illness.
Esther Martinez Trammell was born on January 21, 1930, in Guadalupita, New Mexico to parents Alfonso and Fedelina Martinez. She married the love of her life, Alfred F. Trammell and they moved to Grants in 1961, where her...
Larry Michael Martinez
Nov 5, 2023
Our beloved Larry Michael Martinez, aged 73, entered into rest on Sunday, November 05, 2023.
Larry was born on June 22, 1950 in Alire, New Mexico to Juan de la Cruz Martinez and Fernanda Bustos Martinez
Larry was preceded in death by Eugene Bustos, Baldemar, Johnny, Hernando, Felix, Julie, Manuel and Sammy Martinez.
He is survived by...
Mary "Rita" Baca
Oct 30, 2023
Mary "Rita" Baca passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 30, 2023. She was born in Gallup, New Mexico on June 18, 1944
Rita enjoyed playing Bingo, fishing, spending time with her grandchildren, spending many hours calling friends and family daily, and socializing on Facebook. She will be greatly missed by many and loved by all.
She is...
Georgia Page Harris
Oct 19, 2023
Georgia Page Harris passed away at her home in Milan, New Mexico on October 19, 2023. She was 70 years of age. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas on March 7, 1953.
Georgia was an amazing person, many people refer to Georgia as “Ma.” She had such a large heart; she would do without so she could help someone...
Gary Wayne Clow
Oct 14, 2023
Gary W. Clow Gary W. Clow, son of Willard V. Clow and Irene M. Clow was born on March 22, 1955 and passed away on October 14, 2023. Gone on to Bigger and Better Things No services.
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