Obituaries

Dec 27, 2015

Marian E. Hatch March 15, 1956 - Dec. 27, 2015 Marian E. Hatch our sweet wife, mother, sister and grandmother, 59, went to be with our heavenly father on Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015, after a brief, but courageous battle with cancer. Marian was born and raised in Farmington, on March 15, 1956, to Marian F. Noel and Andy Andrews. After...

Dec 27, 2015

VERA FRANCES (CARROLL) ATKINSON, 104, of Council Bluffs, Iowa passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015 in Council Bluffs. Frances was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and homemaker. Frances help found Bethany Christian Church of Farmington where she was an active member till she moved to live with her son Don in 1998. She was also an active member of...

Dec 26, 2015

MARY OLGA MONTOYA DECEMBER 10, 1925 ~ DECEMBER 26, 2015 MARY OLGA MONTOYA, 90, of Farmington passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015 at her home. Mary was born December 10, 1925 in Eagle Pass, Texas the daughter of Enriqueta Ramirez and Pedro Fernandez. She was a loving devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mary married her husband Antonio J.S. Montoya...

Dec 23, 2015

Aztec Irene Snook July 24, 1921 - Dec. 23, 2015 Irene Snook, 94, of Aztec, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2015, in Aztec. She was born July 24, 1921, in Pagosa Springs, Colo. Irene's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel of Aztec, 405 S. Main Ave., 505-334-9332. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at...

Dec 22, 2015

Richard Miller, 66, of Bloomfield, passed away Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, in Farmington. He was born April 1, 1949, in Sioux City, Iowa, to John and Dorothy Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Art. John is survived by his adoring wife, Denice Miller; his sister, Marge Sanchez; his children; nieces and nephews; and his...

Dec 21, 2015

Opal Maxine (Walker) Algeo, 95 of Aztec, NM, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015. She was born on April 10, 1920 to William Clinton and Sarah Melcina (Patterson) Walker in Meridenn, KS. Maxine was born one of 7 children during the depression years; a very difficult time, but one that instilled strength and perseverance which served her all her...

Dec 21, 2015

Flora Vista Robert Arthur "Bob" Camp Dec. 21, 2015 Robert Arthur "Bob" Camp, 65, passed away on the evening of Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, the Winter Solstice, near his home in Flora Vista. Bob was the son of Dr. Robert B. Camp, Loveland, Colo., optometrist, and Mildred E. Camp, Home and Family editor for many years at the Loveland Reporter...

Dec 21, 2015

Glenn Dee Crawford passed from this life at age 75, on Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, in Kirtland. He attended school in Kirtland and graduated in 1958 from Central High School. He joined the U.S. Navy in March 1959 and made it a career, receiving many awards and achieving the rank of chief petty officer. He did many tours of duty,...

Dec 20, 2015

Adah Joan Bennett, beloved Wife, Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt and friend passed peacefully on Sunday morning December 20th, 2015. Adah was born August 12, 1930 in Romeo, Colorado to Claude and Zillah McKenzie. She met and married Harold Bennett on May 13th, 1950. They were sealed for time and eternity on September 13th, 1969 at the Mesa, AZ Temple....

Dec 20, 2015

Aztec Helen Tivia Steele Aug. 15, 1925 - Dec. 20, 2015 Helen Tivia Steele was born on Aug. 15, 1925, south of Cuba, N.M., to Pedro Anaya and Matiana Marquez. She was raised by the Perez family South of Durango, Colo. Helen married Lee Clayton Steele on July 9,1947, and lived on McCoy Street in Aztec for the rest of...

Dec 18, 2015

Farmington Dr. F. Avon Flaniken March 8, 1928 - Dec. 18, 2015 Dr. F. Avon Flaniken passed away from cancer, surrounded by loved ones, on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, at his home in Farmington. Avon always said "they are gonna have to come and get me" and on that day "they" did. He was born on a blustery morning in...

Dec 18, 2015

Mary Lard Neill passed away on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, in Farmington. She was born on June 25, 1932, to Lula Casey in Arkansas. She was the former owner of Skateland for over 17 years. Mary loved her dogs which she considered her babies. Mary was preceded in death by her first husband Everet Lard; both of her parents; and...

Dec 17, 2015

Julia "Ora" Brown Aug. 3, 1913 - Dec. 17, 2015 After 102 years of faithful living, Julia "Ora" Brown, is absent from her body and present with her Lord. She passed peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015. Ora was born on Aug. 3, 1913, at home in the country near Santa Anna, Texas. Her parents were John...

Dec 17, 2015

Omar Jack Benally, 73, of Upper Fruitland, returned to his heavenly home on December 17, 2015, after he made the choice to preserve his quality of life outside aggressive cancer treatment. In giving his life to the Lord, this had given him peace as he was ready to go home. Omar was born on May 18, 1942, to the late...

Dec 16, 2015

On the night of December 16th, Karen took flight with the angels to sing in the heavenly choir. After two years of battling multiple illnesses, she was called home to her savior. In life she touched and healed the souls of many people through her work as a domestic abuse counselor. She enjoyed spending time with her large family as...

Dec 15, 2015

Fred "Scotty" Barr, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 15, 2015. He was born on April 30th, 1942 in Picher, Oklahoma to Ivan and Nadine Barr. Scotty attended Farmington High School before he enlisted with U.S. Army in the 82nd Airborne Division. After jumping out of perfectly good airplanes in the Army, Scotty had various careers before...

Dec 15, 2015

Navajo Dam Sheldon L. Smith Aug. 24, 1929 - Dec. 15, 2015 Sheldon Leroy Smith, 86, of Navajo Dam, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, at home in Navajo Dam. He was born Aug. 24, 1929, in Bangor, Maine, to Harold David and Marion Leathers Smith. Known as a character, Sheldon led a full and interesting life. He married...

Dec 14, 2015

Christian Tyler Shorty (Keeswood), 22, of Kirtland, passed away on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, in Bloomfield. He was born April 11, 1993, in Shiprock. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18 at The Word of Life Church, 1500 N Fairview Ave. in Farmington. Burial will follow in the Kirtland-Fruitland Cemetery, 59 Road 6575 in Kirtland.Christian's care...

Dec 14, 2015

Helen Torrivio, 78, of Nageezi, passed away on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015, in Farmington. She was born Sept. 8, 1937 ,in Chaco Canyon. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lybrook. Burial will follow in the LDS Cemetery in Lybrook.

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Dec 13, 2015

Julie Anne Owens, 51, of Aztec, was born Aug. 19, 1964, in Albuquerque, to Ted and Anne Brock. Julie was raised and spent her childhood alongside her brother at Pueblo Alto, where her parents ran a trading post. Julie kept these years dear in her memories, where she lived so closely with family and the land, livestock, lessons and simple...