Obituaries

Apr 4, 2014

Lavall Baird 1933 - 2014 Lavall Baird, 80, of Bloomfield, Passed away Friday, April 4, 2014, in Aztec, NM. He was born on April 26, 1933, to Charles Walter and Darlin (Frame) Baird in Breen, (Hay Gulch) CO. Lavall grew up and lived with his family around SW Colorado until they moved to Silverton when he was in 3rd grade....

Apr 3, 2014

Frances Loraine Davis, 82, of Bloomfield, went to meet her Lord and Savior Thursday, April 3, 2014, in Aztec . Frances was born Oct. 5, 1931, in Long Lane, Mo., to Cleo and Nona Breshears. Frances loved the Lord and her church where she was always willing to serve. She loved teaching children about the lord and loved meeting new...

Apr 2, 2014

Velda Aleen Richey Stowell 84 of Bloomfield, returned to her Heavenly Family, Tuesday, April 2, 2014. She was born May 23, 1929 in St. Johns Arizona, to Moroni Forest Richey and Mary Eliza Nielsen. Velda married Rendo J. Stowell, June 8, 1948. They were blessed with 6 children, Renda (Dean), Dean (Vonda), Kevin (Debbie), Mitch (Jill), Darren (Laura), and Kelly...

Apr 2, 2014

Apr 1, 2014

Preston Alva Gobble, 82, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. Preston was loved by all who knew him. He was born to Preston Bartlett and Lucy Mae Gobble, Aug. 26, 1931, in Rock Springs, Texas. Preston graduated from high school in 1951, in Killeen, Texas. The same year he joined the U.S. Navy and served...

Apr 1, 2014

Evelyn Rae (Benge) Reid, 93, of Farmington, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2014. She was born on September 12, 1920, in Plaska, (Hall County) TX, to Johnnie Newton Benge Bentley and H.S. Benge, and V.W. "Shorty" Bentley (stepfather). Evelyn grew up in West Texas graduating from high school in Wheeler County, TX. In 1942, she graduated college from North...

Apr 1, 2014

La Gallinita Banty has taken wing and rejoined her parents and sister, Martha Tyler, in enternal rest on April 1, 2014. Her demise was due to complications from emphysema. Evangeline Marie Jaquez was born December 18, 1933 in Blanco, NM to Savino and Elena Jaquez. She was the possessor of a multi-faceted personality, which made for an interesting life and...

Mar 31, 2014

Margie Lucero Trujillo November 25, 1926-March 31, 2014 Margie A. Trujillo, 87, of Bloomfield, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2014, in Farmington. She was born Nov. 25, 1926, in Cuba, to Ben Lucero and Carlota Chavez. Margie enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved dancing, working in her yard and watching the flowers bloom. It was important to her...

Mar 29, 2014

Brian Scott Bray, 23, of Aztec, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Odessa, Texas. He was born May 23, 1990, in Shawnee Mission, Kan., to Glenn and Tabatha Bray and Mary Tierney. Brian spent his childhood between Overland Park, Kan., and Durango, Colo. He moved to Aztec with his family in 2007. He worked for Flint Energy in...

Mar 29, 2014

Irene J. Smith, 82, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014, in Farmington, New Mexico. Irene was born October 10, 1931, in Shiprock, New Mexico. Funeral services will be 10 am on Saturday, April 5, at Cope Memorial Chapel of Farmington, 404 W. Arrington. Interment is to fallow at Greenlawn Cemetery. Irene's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel...

Mar 27, 2014

Glenn Winwar Byrnes October 2, 1918-March 27, 2014 Glenn Winwar Byrnes, 95, of Farmington, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2014, in Farmington. He was born Oct. 2, 1918, in Wis., to Henry and Elizabeth Byrnes. Glenn will be remembered for his large stature and voice. "Chei" as he is known by his girls, will be greatly missed. After serving...

Mar 27, 2014

Glen Byrnes October 2, 1918-March 27, 2014 Glen Brynes,95, of Farmington, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2014, in Farmington. He was Born October 2, 1918, in Wisconsin. Glen's Care is entrusted to Alternative Choice, 804 N. Dustin Avenue, in Farmington, 505-325-9611. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com

Mar 27, 2014

Sherlyn " Sherri" Buffington February 12. 1958-March 27, 2014 Sherlyn " Sherri" Buffington, 56, of Farmington, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2014, in Farmington. She was born February 12, 1958, in Denver, Colorado, to Ruby and LeeRay Perry. Sherri was always actively involved. She enjoyed playing sports, racing and singing. After being diagnosed with MS, she advocated for individuals...

Mar 23, 2014

Mary Rose Harrison, 67, from Tocito, NM passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2014. She was born February 2, 1947 to Roy and Alice Begay of Water Hill, NM. Mary leaves behind 4 sons, 4 daughters, 17 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, her mother, 7 brothers and 3 sisters and many friends. Graveside services for Mary are Thursday, March 27th at 10:30...

Mar 22, 2014

Mary Morgan Houck, Arizona A funeral Mass for Mary Russell Morgan, 94, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2014, at St. John the Evangelist Mission in Houck, Arizona. The Reverend Raymond Mahlmann will officiate. Burial will be on a family plot in Sanders, Arizona. Visitation will be 9 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2014, at the St. John the...

Mar 22, 2014

Margaret Sam, 88, of Counselor, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014, in Farmington. She was born July 1, 1925, to Pablo Sam and Margaret Sandoval. She was born to Keha'atiinii and Tl'aashchi'i. Margaret was a homemaker who shared her life with the late Henry Werito. She enjoyed reading the Navajo Bible. She shared her love of Navajo weaving with...

Mar 22, 2014

Dorothy Lou Marshall May 5, 1956 - March 22, 2014 Dorothy Lou Marshall, 57, of Bloomfield , passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Life Care Center of Farmington. She was born on May 5, 1956, to Charles and Lucy (Webb) Peterson in Farmington. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed playing with her grandchildren. Dorothy...

Mar 19, 2014

Former Durango resident, Florence Miller, 97, died Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Aztec. She was born to James and Mabel Cheshire on Dec. 10, 1916, in Ferron, Utah, the youngest of five children. Florence went to schools in Ferron and Park City, Utah before the family moved to Montrose, CO where she graduated from...

Mar 18, 2014

Geraldine "Jean " C. Mitchell September 12, 1933-March 18, 2014 Jean C. Mitchell of Farmington passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. She had been a resident of Farmington for 10 years. She moved here from Arizona after the death of her husband, Harry J. Jean loved music and has been a member of a church choir since she was...

Mar 17, 2014

Jennie Carol Shorty, 83, of Kirtland, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014. She was born March 28, 1950, in Smith Lake.Jennie is survived by her children, Amos Shorty (Jo Leiba-Jack), Jennifer Shorty, Janice Shorty-Sullivan (Joshue Sr.), Aaron Shorty, and Janet Shorty; her grandchildren, Joshue, Samantha, Elikai, Angel and Natalie; her sisters, Etta Antone, Elise Mariano, Mable Grey and Irene Palacios;...