Obituaries

May 15, 2014

Bessie Bowman, 79, of Upper Fruitland, Passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2014, in Albuquerque. She was born on June 10, 1934, to James Thomas and Fannie Sala in Pine Lake, NM. Bessie was born to Nakai Dine' born for Bitaani'. She attended school until 2nd grade. For many years, Bessie worked in various restaurants throughout her life. She enjoyed...

May 15, 2014

May 15, 2014

Mary Lucy Mahoney March 17, 1934-May 15, 2014 Mary Lucy Mahoney,80, of Farmington,passed away on may 15, 2014, in Farmington. She was born March 17, 1934, in Springdale, Arkansas. Mary's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice, 804 North Dustin Avenue, in Farmington,505-325-9611. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com

May 14, 2014

March 7, 1925 - May 14, 2014 Coyse B. Holt, of Farmington, was called home to with our Lord Jesus on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. He was born March 7, 1925, to Owen and Ocie Holt in Electra, Texas. He lived a life full of hard work, hunting, fishing and love of the outdoors. He wore many hats while on...

May 14, 2014

Brandon Walker, 22, of Aztec, passed away after a life long struggle on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, in Denver, Colo. He was born Nov. 30, 1991, in Farmington, to Christopher Walker and Leslie Ratzlaff. He touched many lives and inspired many people and he will be sorely missed. For the first time he is healthy and pain free and is...

May 14, 2014

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend Laura Ann (King) Anaya, 61, of Farmington passed away on May 14, 2014. She was born on April 16, 1953, in Coleman , Texas to Thurman Ray and Betty Laverne ( Thames ) King. She was the fourth of fifteen children. She graduated from Farmington High School in 1971. Laura enjoyed...

May 13, 2014

Joe T. Dees, 1928-2014 Joe T. Dees, 85, of Farmington went home to his Heavenly Father on May 13, 2014. Joe was known as the local "Culligan Man". He was born October 4, 1928 in Paducah, Texas to William and Josephine Dees. In 1950, he met Bonnie Jones in Arizona. It was love at first sight and they married 9...

May 13, 2014

Bernie "Leroy" Antonio, 47, of Kayenta, passed away on Tuesday,May 13, 2014, in Albuquerque. He was born Sept. 5, 1966, in Shiprock. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 7, at Cope Memorial Chapel of Kirtland. Burial will fllow in the family plot in Kayenta, Ariz. Benie's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel of Kirtland,...

May 13, 2014

Fruitland Helen Gishie Cly March 1, 1942-May 13, 2014 Helen G. Cly, 72, a longtime resident of Fruitland, NM went home to be with the Lord on 5/13/14. She was born in Kaibeto, AZ and attended Intermountain High School. Helen was employed in Teec Nos Pos, AZ as an educational aide and retired from there in 1998. She then was...

May 13, 2014

Don is Cowboyin' up with his son, John, in heaven. Jesus has outfitted them for the ultimate eternal ride. Brielle is there ridin' with her Papa and Uncle John. Don enjoyed them at 1:45 a.m., May 13, 2014. He was born in Duncan, OK, on December 29, 1933 and was a resident of Pagosa Springs, CO, for 25 years. Those...

May 12, 2014

Tom Jones Jr., 89, of Hogback, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014, in Farmington. He was born Jan. 15, 1925, in Hogback, to Tom Jones Sr. and Benally Bisti. Tom attended the old Shiprock B.I.A. School up to the 10th grade. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps beginning Nov. 26, 1943, and was honorably discharged Dec. 30, 1945....

May 11, 2014

Joe Albert Armenta, 70 of Bloomfield, passed away May 11, 2014, in Farmington. He was born on May 11, 1944, in Summit Ridge, CO, to Faustin Armenta and Rose (Espinoza) Armenta. Joe attended school and graduated from Bloomfield High School. He was enlisted in the United States Navy from 1961-1965. Joe was a member of the Knights of Columbus for...

May 11, 2014

Ray Mobley, 88, entered this life in Dimmitt, Texas, July 25, 1925. He entered his eternal life on May 11, 2014, in Farmington. He was the third of six children born to H.M. and Gladys Taylor Mobley. Ray was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Austin of Dimmitt, Texas; sisters, Nell Miller of Hereford, Texas and Dorothy Reno...

May 10, 2014

May 10, 2014

Pete Perez GALLUP-Funeral services for Pete Perez, 85, Rosary will begin at 9:00 am and Mass immediately following, Monday, May 19, 2014 at St. Frances Church, in Gallup New Mexico. Fr. Juan Antonio Gutierrez O.F.M., will officiate. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park. Perez died May 10, 2014 in Gallup, NM. He was born March 28th, 1929, in Navajo...

May 9, 2014

Kirtland Paul Wayne Pickard July 29, 1931 - May 9, 2014 Paul Wayne Pickard, 82, of Kirtland, passed peacefully at home, in Kirtland, with family on Friday, May 9, 2014. He was born on July 29, 1931 to Wayne A. and Lora Himstreet Pickard in Washington Township, Warren County, Iowa. He graduated from high school in Safford, AZ, and after...

May 9, 2014

Stanley Norman Campbell, 73, of Aztec, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 9, 2014. He was born Feb. 11, 1941, in Silver City, to Stanley and Nadine Campbell. Stanley graduated from Aztec High School in 1959. He joined the U.S. Navy in August of 1959 and served in the U.S. Submarines until 1963. He attended...

May 8, 2014

Aztec Bea Ball Oct. 10, 1926 - May 8, 2014 Bea Ball was born Oct. 10, 1926, in Carlsbad, to Johnnie and Katherine S. Clark. She married Marvin L. McVicker Sr., in 1940. Two children were born to this union, Marvin L. McVicker Jr. and Margaret Ann McVicker. Later on she married Tommie Ball and, they had a son John...

May 7, 2014

Eugene Chavez, passed away on May 7, 2014 at his home in San Rafael surrounded by his loving family, he was 74. He was born on May 19, 1939 in San Rafael to Augustine and Lucy Chavez. Mr. Chavez worked for several mining and milling companies. He also moved to Nevada where he was employed and retired from the Tonopah...

May 6, 2014

Bahe Begay Naschitty, NM Funeral services for lifetime resident of Naschitty, Mr. Bahe Notah Begay Sr., 89, will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Naschitty Christian Reformed Church. Burial will be at Naschitty Cemetery. Mr. Begay died May 6, 2014 in Gallup, NM. He was born on March 23, 1955 in Naschitty into the Ute Clan born...