Obituaries

Jul 29, 2014

Kirtland Michael F. Hamilton July 6, 1944 - July 29, 2014 Michael F. "Mike" Hamilton was called back to heaven on Tuesday, July 29, 2014, in Albuquerque. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Hamilton and Frances (Hamilton) Campbell and brother James. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 47 years Kathy, sons Michael "Buck" and Allen"...

Jul 28, 2014

Evelyn Louise Hill Gallup, NM Services for Evelyn Louise Hill, 84, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 9, 2014, at Cope Memorial Chapel, Gallup, NM. Visitation will be before service at 10:00 a.m. Hill died July 28, 2014, in Gallup, NM. She was born February 06, 1930, in Camp Hill, Alabama. Hill attended Tennessee State College, she received a...

Jul 28, 2014

Betty Ruth Steed March 7, 1927 - July 28, 2014 Betty Ruth Steed (Branch), 87 of Aztec passed away Monday July 28th at home, surrounded by loved ones. Betty was born in Bonanza, Colorado to Robert and Blanche Branch and grew up in the San Luis Valley. On September 10, 1943, Betty married the love of her life, OT Steed...

Jul 26, 2014

Andy R. Montoya, 81, of Blanco, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014. He was born April 19, 1933, in Blanco, to Fidel and Lucia Montoya. Andy is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mary Montoya; his sons, Freddie (Rosemary) Montoya, Archie (Brenda) Montoya, Ricky (Alicia) Montoya, Bernie (Jessica), Anthony (Melanie) Montoya; and daughters, Marcella (Paul Jr.) Moreno, Margaret...

Jul 26, 2014

Kenneth Smith November 23, 1950-July 26, 2014 . Kenneth "Paul" Smith, 63, died at home at 10:17 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2014, surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his wife Serina Smith; brothers and sisters, Daniel Smith, Gale and Dennis Landry and Jenne Stack; children, Sharlie Graham, Ronee Smith, Hallie Hepler and Jacob Smith; numerous nieces and...

Jul 25, 2014

Billy Brown June 10, 1963-July 25, 2014 Billy Arthur Brown, 51, of Kirtland, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2014, in Kirtland. He was born June 10, 1963, in Akron, Ohio, to Reeves W. Brown and Donna L. Vernier. Billy graduated from Southeast High School in Rootstown, Ohio, and was a member of the National Honor Society. He was employed...

Jul 24, 2014

James E. Carpenter, 79, of Aztec, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2014, in Farmington. He was born Nov. 18, 1934, in Aztec, to James and Lillie Carpenter. Our dad was a native of Aztec and spent his whole life there. He enjoyed gardening, horse-riding, and dancing, but most of all, spending time with his family. As of late, you...

Jul 23, 2014

Herbert Fisher Flora Vista Herbert Leslie Fisher Nov. 7, 1946 - July 23, 2014 Herbert Leslie Fisher, 67, of Flora Vista, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, in Flora Vista. He was born Nov. 7, 1946, in Onterro, Ore. Herbert's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice, 804 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington, 505-325-9611. Those who wish to express their...

Jul 22, 2014

Aztec Ermon Jay Marceaux Nov. 30, 2012 - July 22, 2014 Ermon Jay Marceaux, 18 months, of Aztec, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, in Farmington. He was born Nov. 30, 2012, in Farmington. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 28, at Alternative Choice Chapel in Farmington. burial will follow in the East Hammond...

Jul 22, 2014

Shearl Ann Goodwin, 66 of Farmington, NM, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, while surrounded by her family. She was born on October 28, 1947, to Tommy and Dessie Mable Suitor in Shamrock, TX. Shearl was a loving mother and grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her grandkids. She will be greatly missed! Shearl was preceded in death...

Jul 19, 2014

Joe Tsosie Sr., 77, of Otis, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2014, in Bloomfield. He was born March 20, 1937, in Otis, to Jim Tsosie and Eva Bennally. Joe was preceded in death by his wife Betty Ann Tsosie; sons, Joe Tsosie and Jim Tsosie; daughter Christine Tsosie; and his parents. He is survived by his daughters, Ernestine Tsosie,...

Jul 18, 2014

Darrell Dan Joe, 34 of Ojo Encino, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2014, in Torreon. He was born December 25, 1979, in Cuba. Darrell's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel of Kirtland, 458 Road 6100, 505-598-9636

Service Details

Friday, July 25th, 2014 11:00am, Cedar Hill Church

Jul 18, 2014

Milton J. Archuleta April 1, 1923- July 18, 2014 Milton J. Archuleta, 91, of Blanco, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2014, in Blanco. He was born April 1, 1923, in Blanco, to T.S. and Josephine Archuleta. Milton attended high school in Durango, Colo. and left early because all his brothers had left for the service and he stayed to...

Jul 18, 2014

Darlene M. Lear of Grants was called to heaven on July 18, 2014 she was at her home surrounded by her loving family, she was 75. She was born on December 14, 1938 in Norwood, Colorado to Floyd Trone and Beryl Moulton Trone. Ms. Lear was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Grants; she was the owner/operator...

Jul 17, 2014

Susan Thompson Lauderback Nov. 26, 1942 - July 17, 2014 Susan Lauderback passed from this life on Sunday, July 17, 2014. A long term local resident, she was a loving mother, beloved grandmother, artist, college instructor and teacher, master gardener, community arts and theater supporter, sister, and cherished friend. She is survived by her sister, Sally Hawkins of Missouri and...

Jul 17, 2014

Aria Nevaeh Begay, of Farmington, passed away on July 17, 2014. She was born July 17, 2014, in Farmington. Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m., Monday, July 21, at Cope Memorial Chapel of Kirtland. Interment is to follow at the Rose Garden Cemetery in Upper Fruitland.

Service Details

Monday, July 21st, 2014 10:00am, Cope...

Jul 16, 2014

James Tyler Lake, 19, of Waterflow and Bloomfield, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, in Farmington. He was born Aug. 16, 1994, to Robert Wayne Lake Jr. and Christina Mae Rich, in Farmington. He was born to the Lake Settlers of Waterflow. He graduated in May of 2013. He loved all kinds of music, outdoors, camping, fishing, traveling, hiking...

Jul 16, 2014

Arthur "Art" Henry Hanson, 85, of Farmington passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. Art was born Sept. 20, 1928, in Carpio, North Dakota. Art was the son of Thomas Emil Hanson and Julia Walker Hanson. Art began his military service in the U.S. Navy on June 7, 1946. He served on the...

Jul 14, 2014

Joshua John William Garcia May 10, 1986 - July 14, 2014 Joshua John William Garcia, 28, of Farmington, passed away in his home on Monday, July 14, 2014, in Farmington. He was born May 10, 1986, to Valerie L. Amaya and John Garcia. As a child he loved playing baseball and football. Joshua loved sports his whole life. He was...

Jul 14, 2014

Funeral services for Felix N. Begay Jr., 53, will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 28, 2014, at Cope Memorial Chapel, Gallup NM. Raymond Nez will officiate. Burial will be in Coyote Canyon, NM, family cemetery. Begay died July 14, 2014, in Denver, Co. He was born April 26, 1961, in Ft. Defiance, AZ, into the Black Streak Wood People...