Obituaries

Nov 6, 2013

"Smokey" David A. Miller, 55, of Aztec, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, in Aztec. He was born June 12, 1958, in Hastings, Michigan. He moved to Aztec at the young age of 17, where he found the oil field, or "patch". He worked for numerous companies, including Odero, Basin, Bayless, Drake, and Aztec Well Service, to name a...

Nov 4, 2013

Dwain Plant, 88, of Aztec, passed away Monday, Nov. 4, 2013, in Aztec. He was born April 24, 1925, in Climax, Saskatchewan, Canada. Dwain's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel of Aztec, 405 S. Main Ave., 505-334-9332.

Nov 4, 2013

Mary Elizabeth Scott, 65, of Farmington, slipped the bounds of this world to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, November 4, 2013, in Farmington. She fought a good fight and ran a good race. She was born May 11, 1948, in Walsenburg, Colorado, to Ralph and Beaulah Read. Mary moved to Farmington in 1978 and was...

Nov 2, 2013

Ivan Jean Hobbs, 73, a recent resident of Vista Grande Inn in Cortez, Colorado passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2013. Iva Jean was born August 21, 1940 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma to Iva "Buster" Hilton and Opal Jean Hinsen Goddard. Iva grew up in the Four Corners area and moved to Vega, Texas while raising her family. She...

Nov 1, 2013

Vicki Ione Peterson Moffitt, 56, a resident of Bloomfield left this life and returned to her heavenly home on Friday, November 1, 2013. Vicki was born October 17, 1957 in Helena, Montana the daughter of Charles "Chuck" Edward Peterson and Elaine Maughan Peterson. Vicki worked hard all of her life caring for her children, grandchildren and her many animals. She...

Nov 1, 2013

Gyongyi Cowden, 63, a loving daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, met her father in heaven on Friday, Nov. 1, 2013, in Farmington. She was born March 15, 1950, in Turistvandi, Hungary, to Bela and Iren Szabo. She will be loved and missed forever. Gyongyi was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her husband, Gary Cowden: son,...

Oct 31, 2013

James Mason Ganado, Arizona Funeral services for James Mason, 82, will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, at St. Michael Catholic Church. The Rev. Patrick Shafer, OFM, will officiate. Burial will be in Kinlechee Cemetery. Visitation will be at 9-9:50 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2013, at St. Michael Catholic Church. Mason died Oct. 31, 2013, in Albuquerque. He...

Oct 31, 2013

Joyce Gay Perkins, 74, of Aztec, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2013, in Aztec. She was born August 2, 1939, in Amarillo, Texas. Joyce's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice, 804 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington, 505-325-9611.

Oct 31, 2013

Naomi Ruth Crist Andrews, 76, of Farmington, went to meet the Lord on Thursday, Oct 31, 2013. She was born on Jan. 4, 1937, in Sedan to Chester Claire Crist and Ruth Cordell Crist. She was raised in Sofia. Naomi graduated from Clayton High School in Clayton and earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in business education from West Texas...

Oct 30, 2013

Doyle Wayne Bradford, 73, of Aztec, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. He was born , November 12, 1941, in Aztec, to Charly and Mary Joe Bradford. Wayne was a proud follower of Jesus Christ. He served in the U.S. Navy. After that, he became an electrical engineer and worked on the B-2 bomber development team. Upon retirement, Wayne...

Oct 30, 2013

Mary "Maggie" Magdelena Trujillo, 78, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wed. Oct. 30, 2013, in Aztec. She was born July 24, 1935, in Cuba, New Mexico, to Leo and Emilina Mora. Maggie was loved by many family and friends. She was involved in church and the community for many years. She loved and taught ceramics...

Oct 29, 2013

Marylee Lowance Hopper, 73, of Flora Vista, NM, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2013. She was born to the late Charles Thomas Lowance and Louise Gentry Lowance, on January 27, 1940, in Taos, New Mexico. Marylee graduated from Albuquerque High School (AHS) in 1958. She was the AHS state champion baton twirling majorette and competed as a pianist. In...

Oct 28, 2013

Louise M. Allard, 84, of Farmington, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2013, in Farmington. She was born March 10, 1929, in Williston, N.D. Services will be at Noon on Friday, November 1, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 414 N. Allen Ave. in Farmington. Louise's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice, 804 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington, 505-325-9611.

Oct 26, 2013

Garlon "Pete" Long, 82, of LaPlata, New Mexico passed away Saturday, October 26, 2013 in Queen Creek, Arizona where he was living and being lovingly cared for by his granddaughter Amanda, Aaron and Emily Mauer. Pete was born September 25, 1931 in Haskell, Texas the son of Francis Marion Long and Dora May Long. Pete was preceded in death by...

Oct 26, 2013

Luther Begay, 85, of Sheep Springs, passed away Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013, in Shiprock. He was born March 10, 1928, in Sheep Springs, to Luke Boy and Mary Lou Begay. He was born to Hashtl'ishnii and born for Tabaahi. Luther attended high school in Shiprock. He served in the U.S. Army Reserve and fought in the Korean War. He was...

Oct 25, 2013

Elsie Marquez Giron 86 of Farmington went to be with her Heavenly Father on October 25, 2013. She was born to Albert and Anita Gomez in Alamosa, Colorado. In her early adult years Elsie worked at Alamosa Hospital and then took a nursing position with San Juan Regional Hospital as well as the San Juan Manor. Elsie enjoyed her family,...

Oct 24, 2013

Mary A. Barkley Newlon, 74, of Farmington passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2013 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Mary was born January 17, 1939 in Havre, Montana the daughter of Helen and Fred Barkley. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband William D. (Jack) Newlon, Sr. Mary leaves behind by her son William D....

Oct 24, 2013

Dewey Earl Shockley, 74, of Farmington passed away Thursday, October 24, 2013 at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington after a lengthy illness. Dewey was born November 10, 1938 in Waldron, Arkansas to Ray and Lillie (Sherrill) Shockley. He graduated from Waldron High School in 1957 and moved to Eunice, New Mexico in 1959 to work in the oilfield....

Oct 23, 2013

Carl Almore Estep, Jr., age 90, was born June 9, 1923 to Carl Estep and Carrie Jennings Estep at Elk City, Kansas. He graduated from Elk City High School then attended Coyne Electrical School in Chicago. In 1942 he joined the U.S. Navy and served 39 months as a diesel mechanic. He was on Okinawa when the war ended in...

Oct 23, 2013