Obituaries

Jan 8, 2015

Darrell Howell, 76, of Kirtland, passed away peacefully Thursday, Jan. 8 , 2015, in Farmington. He was born Nov. 9, 1938, to the late Robert and Maggie Howell in Silver City. Darrell graduated from Kirtland Central High School in 1956 and served in the United States Air Force from 1957 to 1958, specializing in weapons machinery and technology. He worked...

Jan 8, 2015

Damon Frank Tipton, 83 of Bloomfield, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015. He was born on October 29, 1931 to Joe B. and Ola Tipton in Menard, TX. Damon lived in Menard most of his childhood and attended the local high school. He was enlisted in the US Army and served during the Korean War. For most of his...

Jan 7, 2015

Rita Marie Rozell, 84, of Farmington, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2015, in Farmington. She was born Dec. 28, 1930, in Seven Rivers to Dewey Hardesty and Rebecca Jane (Collins) Hardesty. Marie worked for Guardian Title Company for 29 years. After retiring in 2002, she began volunteering for Grace Baptist Academy. She taught Sunday school for more than 25...

Jan 7, 2015

Nina Mae Gersbach, 99, of Kirtland, passed away on Saturday, Jan.7, 2015, in Farmington. She was born Dec. 29, 1915, in Ramah, to Alexander F. and Nina Bloomfield. Nina was preceded in death by her husband Frank Gersbach and her brothers, Owen Bloomfield, Melvin Bloomfield, George Bloomfield, Don Bloomfield, Glen Bloomfield and Arlin Bloomfield. She is survived by her brother...

Jan 6, 2015

Thomas Nelson Clark was born Jan. 31, 1914, in Bonham, Texas, to Charles and Louise (Cox) Clark. He always said that he would live to be 100 years old and he did and he almost made it to 101. Thomas is survived by his sisters, Jeffie Bea Hawsmon of Farmington; his sister Lettie May Gossett; nieces, Barbara, Kris, Charlette and...

Jan 5, 2015

Kenneth Arthur Mulnix, 77, of Bloomfield, passed away on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, in Bloomfield. He was born Feb. 4, 1937, in Aztec, to Orvill and Hattie (Tice) Mulnix Kenneth is survived by his children, Roberta, Kenneth John (Cris), Brenda (Loyd), Joseph (Tonya); grandchildren, Natalie (James), Donna, Grant, Max, Marlayna (Ben), Jesse (Melissa), Kelly, Katrina (Jon), Dominic, Damian, Jacalynne, Alyssa,...

Jan 4, 2015

Elmer Dewey Davidson, a Kirtland-area businessman and owner of Elmer's Market, who quietly helped families in need, died on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015. He was born on Nov. 6, 1925, in Three Point, Ky., and spent his early years in the turbulent coal mining county of Harlan, Ky. Elmer moved to New Mexico in 1930, where his father became a...

Jan 4, 2015

Conchita "Connie" Valdez, 81, of Aztec, our beloved Mother, grandmother, and sister, went home to be with our Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015. She was born on May 30, 1933, in Farmington, to Chrisostimo and Lucy Trujillo. Connie enjoyed camping with her family, yard sales, and most importantly serving our Lord Jesus...

Jan 4, 2015

Fred Harrison Sr., 87, of Nageezi, passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, in Farmington. He was September 14, 1927 in Chaco Canyon. A graveside service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 10 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Cemetery in Escrito.

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Saturday, January 10th, 2015 10:00am, the Church of...

Jan 4, 2015

Pastor Henry A. Barron, 85, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2015 in Bloomfield, NM, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born on April 20, 1929 to Dr. Henry C. and Emily Rose Barron in Corona, CA. He graduated college with a degree in Theology at Loma Linda University. His work as an evangelist took him and his...

Jan 3, 2015

Elizabeth Bitsilly Mexican Springs Services for Elizabeth Bitsilly, 80, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 8, 2015, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Gallup. The Rev. Block will officiate. Burial will be on a family plot in Mexican Springs. A rosary will be recited 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at Cope Memorial Chapel. Bitsilly died in Albuquerque. She was...

Jan 3, 2015

Samuel Blancas, 74, of Aztec, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015. He was born on Dec. 5, 1940, to Jorge Blancas and Ignacia Almeraz in El Paso, Texas. Samuel lived a very fulfilling life. He was humble and very satisfied with his accomplishments. He would take the shirt off his back if you needed it. He was so smart...

Jan 3, 2015

Jacob Pioche Jacob "Jake" Morgan Pioche, 70, of Farmington, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, in Farmington. He was born Aug. 13, 1944, in Moncisco Mesa, to Isabel and Mike Pioche. Jake was born to Ashiihii (Salt Clan) and born for Tse'nahabilni (Sleeping Rock Clan). Jake grew up on a farm and helped his...

Jan 2, 2015

Louise Harris, 86, of Bloomfield, passed away on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015, suddenly after a short illness, due to pneumonia complications. She was born March 12, 1928, in Washita, Okla., to Fanny Rogers and William Reedy. From an early age, she was a horsewoman who spent many hours riding those Oklahoma hills. She was a woman of many talents. Louise...

Jan 1, 2015

Mary "Lily" Garcia was embraced by our Lord in Heaven on Thursday, January 1st, 2015. Lily began her life in Farmington, NM on April, 21st, 1935. She graduated from Farmington High School in 1953, and attended New Mexico Highlands University in LasVegas, NM for a short time before returning back to Farmington. She married James Garcia in November 1959, and...

Jan 1, 2015

William L. Sherman, 78, of Mitten Rock, passed away Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015, in Farmington. Bill was born Nov. 6, 1936, in the Oak Springs/Red Valley, Ariz., area. William was a U.S. Air Force veteran and served honorably for five and one half years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle. William also had many adopted relatives...

Dec 31, 2014

Lisa Cayaditto, 44, of Pueblo Pintado, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2014, in Albuquerque. She was born October 27, 1970, in Crownpoint. A funeral Service will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 9 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Escrito.

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Friday, January 9th, 2015 10:00am, Inactive - The...

Dec 31, 2014

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Wednesday, January 14th, 2015 2:00pm, Rehoboth Cemetery

Dec 30, 2014

Douglas Cook Henke June 27, 1950 ~ December 30, 2014 Our loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend, Douglas Cook Henke, passed away after battling with advanced melanoma cancer and brain tumors for seven months. He went home to his loving Heavenly Father on December 30, 2014, in Aztec, New Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Fitzgerald Henke,...

Dec 29, 2014

Bayfield, Colo. George E. Wilson Aug. 31, 1959 - Dec. 29, 2014 George E. Wilson, 55, of Bayfield, Colo., passed away on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014, in Farmington. He was born Aug. 31, 2014, in Little Rock, Ark., to George R. and Patricia A. Wilson. George received a master's degree from Phoenix University and a bachelors of science degree from...