Obituaries

Feb 28, 2013

Nellie L. Miller, 94, of Farmington, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013 at Life Care Center in Farmington. She was born Feb. 15, 1919 in Copeland, Kan. the daughter of Alfred Irvin Morris and Beulah Mae (Lewis) Morris. Nellie lived through the Kansas "dust bowl" and the "Great Depression". She moved to Farmington in 1952 and worked 28 years...

Feb 26, 2013

Kirtland Richard Hatch December 13, 1918-February 26, 2013 Richard Hatch, 94 of Kirtland, passed away in Kirtland on Tuesday February 26, 2013 in Kirtland. Richard was born December 13, 1918 in Fruitland to Ira Asa Hatch and Margarette Gallager. A visitation will be held Monday March 4, 2013 at 10:00 Am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints...

Feb 26, 2013

Michael "Dale" House May 17, 1965-February 26, 2013 Michael "Dale" House, 47, of Farmington, died on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 in Farmington. He was born May 17, 1965, in Granada, Miss. to Larry D. House and T. Blanche (Everett) House. Dale was a happy person by nature who enjoyed a good laugh and always had a big smile for everyone....

Feb 24, 2013

Margaret Fay Poteet March 6, 1929-February 24, 2013 Margaret Fay Poteet, 83, of Farmington, went to be with the Lord, on Sunday, February 24, 2013, in Farmington. She was born March 6, 1929 in Best, Texas to Wilbur and Vida Cousins. A Texas native, Mrs. Poteet and her husband of 52 years, Elmo Poteet, shared four children, Ron Poteet, Sandy...

Feb 22, 2013

Ray Del Robinson February 14, 1926- February 22, 2013 Ray Del Robinson, 87, of Farmington passed away on Friday, February 22, 2013 at San juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. Ray Del was born February 14, 1926 in Post, Texas to Raymond Kirkendoll and Della (Lamond) Kirkendoll. Ray Del was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 59...

Feb 22, 2013

Nina "Joyce" Richardson, 83, of Farmington passed away Friday, February 22, 2013 at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. Joyce was born October 21, 1929 in Cotton Center, Texas the daughter of Elzie M. Langham and Martelie V. (Echols) Langham. Joyce moved to Farmington in 1945 and married Commodore A. Perry on August 1, 1946. She raised five children...

Feb 22, 2013

NENAHNEZAD Cecilia E. Draper-Benally Jan. 10, 1948 - Feb. 22, 2013 Cecelia E. Draper-Benally, 65, of Nenahnezad, passed away in Farmington on Friday, Feb. 22, 2013 in Farmington. Cecelia was born to the Red Bottom Clan (mother) and the Salt Clan (father). Cecilia was a wonderful mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She loved to worship the Lord. Cecilia was the...

Feb 21, 2013

Jerry Leon Stafford, 76, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2013 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born March 5, 1936 to Leon Jackson Stafford and Golden Lorene Owens in Santa Paula, Calif. Dad worked for El Paso Natural Gas Company, Vice President of First National Bank in Farmington, 20th Street Branch, Bechtel Nuclear Power Corp., Portland Gas Electric...

Feb 20, 2013

Mabel Gloria Mestas, 87, a resident of Farmington passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013 in her home. She was born Aug. 31, 1925 in Alamosa, Colo., the daughter of Juan Francisco Mestas aka Frank Mestas, Sr. and Natividad (Jacquez) Mestas. Mabel was born into a loving Christian family, grew up in church and at an early age she received...

Feb 19, 2013

Jessie Ruth Wirt, 89 of Farmington, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013 in Farmington. She was born Feb. 12, 1924 in Clackamas, Ore. to Jesse R. Downey and Theresa Downey. After retiring from the California Court system as a Court Reporter, Jessie spent time in Oregon and the San Juan County area. She enjoyed being a member of the...

Feb 19, 2013

Florence Rinehart March 30, 1920-February 19, 2013 Florence Rinehart, 92, of Farmington, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013 in Farmington. Florence was born March 30, 1920 in Lebanon, Colorado. Services are pending with Alternative Choice, 804 N. Dustin, in Farmington, NM 87401; 505-325-9611.

Feb 19, 2013

Bryan T.Jake Becenti, NM March 1, 1978-Feb. 19, 2013 Funeral services for Bryan T. Jake, 34, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013, at the Gospel Lighthouse Assembly of God in Crownpoint. The Rev. Carlos Baki will officiate. Burial will be on family land in Becenti. Jake died Feb. 19, 2013, in Becenti. He was born March 1,...

Feb 18, 2013

Jesika Rae Sterling, 28, of Bloomfield, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, Feb. 18, 2013 in Bloomfield. She was born Oct. 26, 1984 in Farmington to Brice Sterling and Debbie Haddon. Jesika graduated from Vista Nueva High School. She dedicated her life to raising her two beautiful daughters. She really loved making a difference in people's lives...

Feb 17, 2013

ShainCoe Wabi Commanche "Boosh Bu" of Huerfano, NM Born February 6, 2010 to Shinique Jones and Rex Daniel Commanche Passed away February 17, 2013 in Huerfano, NM Our Beloved Boosh Bu was full of excitement and Love his smile would take away any pain and sadness. He was loved by all who met him especially his furry friends his cat...

Feb 17, 2013

Irene Maurine (Heydt) Ziems, 91, of Farmington died peacefully in her own home after a long and happy life. She was born Jan. 26, 1922 in Albuquerque, the oldest daughter of Hobart and Irene Heydt. In 1940 while working at Kirtland Air Force Base, Irene met and married Joseph Ziems, and they were devoted to one another for 63 years....

Feb 16, 2013

"Say not in grief 'she is no more' but live in thankfulness that she was". Dorothy Jean Walker, 85, of Odessa, Texas, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013, at Parks Methodist Assisted Living in Odessa, Texas. She was born March 12, 1927 in York, Nebraska to Gerald and Florence Finney. She was the oldest of ten children. Dorothy and her...

Feb 15, 2013

Fred A. ""Bud"" Riddle Jr., 87, of Farmington, perished on Friday, Feb. 15, 2013 in Farmington. He was born Oct. 14, 1925 in Sebring, Fla. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sharon Riddle; son, Darrell Riddle and grandchildren, Drake and Dakota. A funeral service will be 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20, at Brewer, Lee and Larkin...

Feb 14, 2013

Feb 12, 2013

Max Dee Johnson, 77, of Flora Vista, was called home by his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 in Farmington . He was born Jan. 14, 1936 in Moab , Utah . Max was preceded in death by his parents, David Almon and Mary Adeline Johnson; two brothers; five sisters; one grandson and one great-grandson and his second wife,...

Feb 12, 2013

Michael "Mike" Colerick, 62, of Farmington, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013 at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington after a lengthy illness. Mike was born Oct. 15, 1950 in Alliance, Neb. to Lyle L. and Caryle Colerick. Mike excelled at all sports, particularly baseball while attending Farmington High School. He attended Mesa State College to play baseball...