Obituaries

Jun 23, 2013

Cleo Barnes passed away in Farmington NM on June 23, 2013, aged 94, from pneumonia. She is lovingly remembered by her children: Gina Barnes (David Hughes) of Durham UK, Andrea Greenaker (Rick) of Farmington, Robert Barnes (Kelley) of Florence CO, and James Barnes (Mary) of Leadville CO; by her grandchildren: Katherine Barnes of Hotchkiss CO, Benjamin Barnes of Leadville CO,...

Jun 23, 2013

Nanna (Belshe) Roundy, 77, of Fruitland, died on Sunday, June 23, 2013, in Fruitland. She was born July 29, 1935, in Phoenix , Ariz. to Murray and Fay H. Belshe. Nanna was active all her life in the LDS church. She loved children and young people. She spent countless years serving in programs for them. She wrote and directed road...

Jun 23, 2013

Judith C. Pioche Judith C. Pioche went on her ultimate adventure at 1:58 a.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2013. She leaves behind the love of her life, Dennis Pioche, of Farmington, Greg, Stone, Haily and Jasper Cherry of Aztec, Brian, Becky and Kaylee of Mt. Vernon, WA. Also her babies, Socks and Chevy of Farmington; brother, Don and Jane Steele...

Jun 21, 2013

Leon Blackie of Rock Springs, passed away Friday June 21, 2013 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after a sudden Illness. He was born March 25, 1966 in San Juan, NM to Joe and Betty Blackie. He attending attended Schools in Green River, and went on to work as a pipe fitter/ fabrication welder for Halliburton. Leon enjoyed many things...

Jun 21, 2013

Vernetta Coombs Weston was born Oct. 7, 1920, in Nukualofa, Tonga, an island in the South Pacific Ocean, to Mark Vernon and LaVera Wilcox Coombs. She spent the first years of her life in Tonga, where her parents presided over the Tongan Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Following this mission the family moved to Utah...

Jun 21, 2013

Ross Roop, 54, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013, in Aztec. He was born Oct. 26, 1958, in Valparaiso, Ind. to Billy Joe and Shirley Ann Roop. Ross attended River Forest High School in Lake Station, Ind. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard and a life member of the Flora Vista Volunteer Fire Department. Ross was a...

Jun 19, 2013

Roger Rudy Martinez, 71, of Farmington , died on Tuesday, June 19, 2013, in Farmington . He was born April 23, 1942, in La Jara. Roger was preceded in death by his sons, David and Arthur; parents, Demetrio and Sophia; brother, Eugene and his sister, Matilda. He is survived by his daughters, Madeline Martinez and Margie and Kirk Cardon and...

Jun 17, 2013

John Murrell Whinery John Murrell Whinery, 83, of Farmington, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013, in Farmington. He was born August 4, 1927, in Leedy, Oklahoma, to Walter and Mary Whinery. John is a retired county employee. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. John enjoyed hunting, fishing and outdoor hobbies. He enjoyed...

Jun 17, 2013

Annie High 82 of Naschitti, NM passed away on Monday, June 17, 2013 in Farmington, NM. Annie was born April 12 1931 in Naschitti to Katherine and Willie High. She was born into the one that walks around and born for the Hairy People. Annie was a Rug weaver, she sewed, went to church as well as cared for her...

Jun 16, 2013

Steven Quintana Steven Quintana passed away on Sunday June, 16, 2013. He was 63 years old. He was born on November 28, 1949 in Pecos, New Mexico to Gerardo Quintana and Rosarito Sandoval Quintana. Mr. Quintana served in the United States Army. He was currently employed at Tri-State G and T, Escalante Plant. He attended St. Vivian's, St. Teresa and...

Jun 16, 2013

Denise Rene Pratt Valencia Denise Rene Pratt Valencia went home to the Lord on Sunday, June 16, 2013 in Farmington. She is survived by her husband, Victor Valencia, and three kids, Cierra Rowan, Shantay Valencia and Jiovanni Valencia. Denise is in the care of Alternative Choice, 804 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington, 505-325-9611.

Jun 15, 2013

Farmington Connie Kimball 1950-2013 It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved daughter, mother and grand mother, Connie Lee (Jacobson) Kimball, 62, of Bloomfield. She passed away the at the family home on June 15, 2013. Connie was born November 13, 1950 in Sydney, Nebraska. She graduated from Pagosa High School in Colorado as valedictorian...

Jun 14, 2013

Phyllis Ray (Monroe) Pierce, 79, of Bloomfield passed away Friday, June 14, 2013 at the Beehive Homes of Farmington. Phyllis was born Aug. 16, 1933 in Lubbock, Texas, the daughter of Helen Allen and Chester Monroe. Phyllis devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother left us after a lengthy illness early Friday morning. She was an avid Dallas Cowboy fan...

Jun 13, 2013

Farmington Zora Johnston 1931-2013 Zora was born in Haviland Kansas in 1931. She and her family lived and dry land farmed in Eastern Colorado. She attended Granada High School where she met her future husband George. They were married in 1950. Before starting a family she traveled with George on a Harley Davidson motorcycle through the southern part of the...

Jun 13, 2013

David "Davey" Duane Phillips David "Davey" Duane Phillips, 30, of Kirtland, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013 in Kirtland. He was born October 25, 1982, in Farmington, to David and Julie Phillips. Davey graduated from Farmington High School in 2001. He was employed by CH2MHILL OMI as a Craft Person 1 and loved his job and his work family...

Jun 12, 2013

Dwain Curtis Hamblin was released from his life of pain and suffering on June 12, 2013. In recent years he had experienced several near fatal traumas causing dramatic decline in his health. He is so greatly missed by his family and his large number of friends. He has gone to be with his family that have passed and his beloved...

Jun 12, 2013

Service Details

Monday, June 17th, 2013 11:00am, Greenlawn Cemetery

Interment Details

Greenlawn Cemetery

Jun 12, 2013

Stan Poff, 57, of Farmington, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, in Farmington. He was born Dec. 14, 1955, in Ulysses, Kan. to Oran and Juanita Poff. Stan graduated from Farmington High School and attended the University of New Mexico. He worked in financial planning field for 35 years and currently owns Poff and Associates in Farmington, working as...

Jun 10, 2013

Vincent Baca Vincent Baca passed away on June 10, 2013 at his home in Grants, New Mexico, He was 60 years old. He was born on April 29, 1953 in Clovis, New Mexico to Nicasio Baca and Manuelita Garcia Baca. Vincent served in the United States Navy during Vietnam. He was a high voltage electrician having worked all across the...

Jun 10, 2013

The Lord has called an Angel home, Sharon E. Cordova, 66, of Farmington, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2013, in Farmington. She was born June 6, 1947 in Price, Utah. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Tony G. Cordova, Sr., children Bobby Cordova and his wife Christina, Dale Cordova and his wife Lisa, Tony G. Cordova,...