Obituaries

Jul 10, 2013

Alice Smeal (Barranco), 56, of Bloomfield, went home to be with the Lord on July 10, 2013, after years of challenges with her health. She is now in perfect health in the arms of her heavenly Father. She is survived by her husband, Dan Smeal; daughter, Lisa Selph; grandson (her pride and joy), Isaiah Selph; son, Dean Nesland; sister, Vera...

Jul 8, 2013

Mabel Jim Nakai Begay, 96, a dedicated prayer warrior, mother, grandmother and sister entered into her heavenly rest, while surrounded by her loving family on Monday, July 8, 2013, in Fruitland. She was born to the late Nakai Jim and Cecelia Peshlakai Nakai, on Aug. 16, 1916, in Red Valley, Ariz. Mabel attended Shiprock Boarding School, Ft. Wingate and Navajo...

Jul 8, 2013

Belva Thacker Fieldsted, 87, of Kirtland passed away Monday, July 8, 2013 at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. Belva was born September 25, 1925 in Charleston, Utah the daughter of Rawlins and Zella Thacker. Belva loved gardening roses, but her real love was cooking and making food beautiful for her family and friends. She was always taking her...

Jul 8, 2013

Ruby Morrison Ruby Morrison,76, of Aztec, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2013, in Aztec. She was born November 12, 1936, in Portales, to Cleave and Zeffie Harris. She was a homemaker and a farmer. Ruby is preceded in death by her daughters, Vicky Morrison McGill; her parents; brother, Dale Harris, and a sister Juanell Brownlow. She is survived by...

Jul 7, 2013

Ivan Webb Clay Jr. November 7,1931-July 7, 2013 Ivan Webb clay Jr. passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2013. He graduated from Artesia High School 1952. he served four years as an aviation electrician in the Navy. Ivan and Ellis Groomer started Clay-Groomer Machine Shop in 1980. Ivan enjoyed research and development. Some of their projects included a directional drilling...

Jul 6, 2013

George "Bud" Vernon Gilmore, 74, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013, at his home. He was born Feb. 27, 1939, in Deming, to Willis Ray and Florence Pearl Campbell Gilmore. He graduated from Deming High School in 1957 and enlisted in theU.S. Air Force. He was stationed in Japan for three years, with the 2710 Installations SQ. He...

Jul 6, 2013

Barbara Jo Murphy Barbara Jo Murphy, 58, has gone home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 6, 2013. Barbara was truly an angel that filled this world with light and inspiration for all she touched; her laughter and smile were infectious. Barbara passed peacefully in her sleep at her home in Farmington. She was born in Durango, Colorado...

Jul 6, 2013

Robert "Rob" Allen Anderson Robert "Rob Allen Anderson left us on Saturday, July 6, 2013, surrounded by his family. He was born September 2, 1954, to Amos and Fran Anderson. Rob leaves behind his wife of 15 years, Penny Anderson, and children, Jason Herrera and April Beard. He had a loving brother, Greg Anderson, and a loving sister,Leslie Kelley; seven...

Jul 4, 2013

Jul 2, 2013

Geraldine Sterling was called home to her heavenly Father on July 2, 2013, at the age of 78. She was born Oct. 13, 1934, to Edward Palmer Schenck and Vergie Mae King. She graduated from Farmington High School and attended Fort Lewis College. She later married Bruce Sterling. Together, they had six children, Mike (Penny), Jeff, deceased (Vickie andamp; Darold),...

Jul 2, 2013

Clifford O. Vaughn, 95, of Aztec, NM passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. Clifford was born August 17, 1917 in Mt. Mariah, Missouri the son of Otis Charles Vaughn and Edna Bane Vaughn. Clifford was raised during the depression and worked on a farm as a young man. After serving in the Army-Air...

Jul 2, 2013

Letha Jean Skinner Letha Jean Skinner, 89, of Bloomfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, in Bloomfield. She was born December 9, 1923, in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, to Harold H. Morris and Freda Inman. Letha was a housewife. She was preceded in death by her husband, William E. Skinner; her sons, Dana Skinner and Gary Williams; her parents; sisters,...

Jul 2, 2013

Jose F. Montano (Joe) Jose F. Montano, 88, of Farmington, passed away on July 2, 2013 in Farmington. Jose was born on August 3, 1924, in Canjilon, New Mexico. Jose was employed with and retired from El Paso Natural Gas Company. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Jose loved Connie Mack Baseball, hunting, dancing, working on vehicles,...

Jun 30, 2013

Josephine "Jo" Nora Garcia, 65, of Farmington, passed away at home on Sunday, June 30, 2013. She was born March 7, 1948, in Raton and grew up in Springer. Jo is preceded in death by her parents, Erlinda and Frank Cordova. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, David; sons, Antonio (Kim) and Orlando; brother, David (Izabelle) Cordova;...

Jun 29, 2013

Clarence Jefferson Jack, 93, of Bloomfield, made his final jump to eternity on Saturday, June 29, 2013, in his home. Clarence was born April 4, 1920, in Sanford, Colo., to Will and Clara Rogers Jack. In 1924, his family moved via covered wagon from the San Luis Valley to Fruitland. He had eight brothers and sisters; Vernon Jack, Earl Jack,...

Jun 29, 2013

Steven T. Lewis, 35, of Bloomfield, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013, in Scottsdale, Ariz. He was born Oct. 7, 1977, in Shiprock, to Tsosie and Lena Lewis. He was born to Todich'ii'nii and born for Naashaashi. Steven graduated from Bloomfield High School. He cared for his mother, in their home. He enjoyed working on small machines, mountain biking, writing...

Jun 28, 2013

John William Begg, Jr. "Johnny," left us on June 28, 2013 at the age of 19, in Dulce. He was born smiling April 10, 1994, to John and Tonya Begg, in Farmington. He was an adventurous kid with the mind of a prankster, the playful soul of a clown, and the headstrong will to match the men he admired. Johnny...

Jun 27, 2013

Aztec resident Alice "Janie" Jane Harwell, 92, passed from this life at home on June 27, 2013. She was born Jan. 31, 1921 to Jane and Charles Ermatinger in St. Paul, Minn. Janie and Bill moved from California to Aztec in 1977. She retired in 1993 after 15 years employment with San Juan County Personnel Department. Janie was preceded in...

Jun 26, 2013

Farmington, New Mexico Iris Lucille New 1-12-1923 born in Globe, Arizona to Don and Marie Brewester.Passed away on 6-26-2013 in Aztec, New Mexico In loving memory of Iris Lucille New. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Jessie New, her parents Marie and Don Brewster, son Bobby Roy Don New and grandson Scotty New. She is survived by...

Jun 25, 2013

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