Obituaries

Aug 13, 2013

Delores Begay Oct. 3, 1941-Aug. 13, 2013 Funeral services for Delores Nell Begay, 71, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, at the Church of God in Window Rock, Ariz. The Rev. Jerry Tom will officiate. Burial will be in Ganado, Ariz. Visitation will be at 9-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, in Ganado Ariz. Begay died Aug....

Aug 12, 2013

James W. Anderson of Farmington passed away Monday August 12, 2013 at the family home doing what he loved... taking care of the yard. He was born September 28, 1933 in Seagraves, Texas to Thelma and Adrian Anderson. The Family later moved to Belen where he lived until he enlisted in the army. When James returned home he got a...

Aug 12, 2013

Farmington Evelyn Maxine Wimsatt 1935-2013 Evelyn Maxine Wimsatt 77, of Farmington passed away on Monday, August 12, 2013 in Farmington. She was born September 20, 1935 in Bloomfield, NM to Rudy and Albina Ferrari. Her first love was her family. She thrived caring for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. On October 1, 1952 Evelyn was married to her husband Bob...

Aug 11, 2013

Albert Wauneka Sr. Window Rock, AZ Nov. 14, 1946-Aug. 11, 2013 Graveside sevices for Albert Wauneka Sr., 67, will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, in Milkwater, Ariz. Kee Wauneka will officiate. Wauneka died Aug. 11, 2013, in Farmington. He was born Nov. 14, 1946, in San Francisco, Calif. into the Towering House People Clan for the One...

Aug 10, 2013

Jack Foutz, 81, of Farmington, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013, in Farmington. He was born January 1, 1932, in Battle Mountain, Nevada, to Virgil and Agnes Foutz. They relocated in La Plata. Jack joined the U.S. Army and served in combat during the Korean War. In 1964, he married Barbara Bishop and had two sons, who also served...

Aug 9, 2013

Andrew Armstrong Anderson age 70, of Farmington passed away August 9, 2013 in Farmington, Andrew was born December 30, 1942 to John and Marie Armstrong in Nageezi he was born to the Noodai' Dine' and born for Bitaani Andrew was preceded in death by his son Emerson Andy Anderson, Parents John Armstrong and Marie Valdez Armstrong brothers Kee Armstrong, Paul...

Aug 9, 2013

Dennis Owen Flaherty,61, of Aztec, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2013, in Farmington. He was born October 10, 1951, in Eads, Colorado, to Tom and Shirley Flaherty. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 17, at Cope Memorial Chapel of Aztec, 405 S. Main Ave. Dennis care is entrusted to Alternative Choice,...

Aug 9, 2013

Aaliyah Leila Almeida, 23 days, of Farmington, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2013, in Aurora, Colorado. She was born July 17, 2013, in Farmington. A viewing will be 2 to 5 p.m. today at Alternative Choice Chapel in Farmington. A funeral service will be 10 a.m. on Friday, August 16, at Alternative Choice Chapel. Burial will follow in Memory...

Aug 9, 2013

Mom, although we are so saddened by your absence, it would be selfish to not be excited on your reunion with Dad and Connie Edwards. Mary Louise Keenan Edwards, 84, of Farmington, passed away Friday, August 9, 2013. She was born in Farmington, the daughter of Louis Edward Keenan and Mary Madeline Shannon Keenan. Her preschool years were spent in...

Aug 8, 2013

Alfred P. Yazzie Sr., 86, of Totah, passed away from this life in his sleep on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013. He grew up in Chaco Canyon and Nageezi. Alfred retired from Navajo Mine after 25 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Jane Werito Yazzie; his daughters, Maxine, Victoria and Naya; grandchildren LG Charboneau, Shane and Brandon Yazzie,...

Aug 8, 2013

L.B. Dean, longtime Bloomfield/Aztec resident, passed away Aug. 8, 2013, at the age of 83. He was born in Clayton, Sept. 25, 1929, to Ollie Fields and Eva Gertrude Dean, the fourth of nine children. He married Betty Jean McDonald on Sept. 5, 1948, and was later drafted into the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked for Southern Union (which later...

Aug 8, 2013

Aug 6, 2013

Vera Agnes (Austin) Schane, 94, of Breen, Colo., passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, in Durango, Colo. She was born June 20, 1919, in Mineral Wells, Texas, to Dolph and Luvena Austin. Vera graduated from high school in mineral Wells, Texas. Her family moved to the Four Corners in 1959. She was a homemaker, volunteered for service work during...

Aug 5, 2013

Jacqueline (Jackie) Jean McKenzie, 79, of Farmington, passed away at home on Monday, Aug. 5, 2013. She was born Oct. 2, 1934 in Del Norte, Colo. Jackie met the love of her life, Cecil McKenzie, in 1951 at a skating rink in Monte Vista, Colo. They were married in Taos, in 1952 and had 61 years together. They lived most...

Aug 3, 2013

Service Details

Saturday, August 10th, 2013 11:00am, Brethren in Christ Mission

Interment Details

Otis Community Cemetery

Aug 3, 2013

Lucien Emilius Arnold Muller, 86, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013. He was born Oct. 19, 1926, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Katherine and Lucien Muller. He grew up playing and working on a 50-acre farm in Fitchburg, Mass. After he graduated from high school, he attended college for a short time, then enlisted in the...

Aug 2, 2013

William Robert Speer, 84, of Farmington, NM, passed away August 2, 2013 at his home in Farmington. He was born March 22, 1929 in Albuquerque, NM to Venus Athiel and Henry Leigh Speer. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Pamela Speer Barela. Bill spent his early years in Albuquerque, NM surrounded by his much loved maternal...

Aug 1, 2013

LaVaughn Thompson, 35, of Farmington, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, in Phoenix, Ariz. He was born June 1, 1978, in Rehobeth, to Bernice Thompson, of Farmington and Harry Thompson, of Flagstaff, Ariz. He enjoyed fishing with his dad and was a Patriot's fan. He enjoyed spending with his children. LaVaughn is well loved and will be missed by...

Jul 31, 2013

Mary Ida Chapman, 74, of Flora Vista, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, in Farmington. She was born July 23, 1939, in La Belle, Mo., to William "Bill" and Alma Elizabeth Brooks. She was a loving wife for almost 53 years. She was a great cook, seamstress and overall homemaker. She was always by Jesse's side selling their produce...

Jul 31, 2013

Hector Soto Rodriguez, 49, of Farmington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, in Price, Utah. He was born March 22, 1964, in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Adelaido Soto and Evangelina Rodriguez. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was well known to the community for his great attitude and personality. He will be greatly missed by...