Obituaries

Jan 30, 2013

Bessie Newman Spicer Coolidge, New Mexico Jan. 3, 1930-Jan. 30, 2013 Services for Bessie Newman Spicer, 83, will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center in Thoreau. A public viewing will be at 5-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at Cope Memorial and a private family viewing will be...

Jan 30, 2013

Oliver Sherman Michael, 96, of Aztec, died on Wednesday, January. 30, 2013 in Aztec. He was born January 2, 1917 in Waldo, Kansas. Oliver's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel of Aztec, 405 S. Main Ave., Aztec, NM 87410 (505) 334-9332.

Jan 29, 2013

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Monday, February 4th, 2013 11:30am, Cope Mem Chp Gallup

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Gallup City Cemetery

Jan 28, 2013

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Saturday, February 2nd, 2013 11:00am, Lighthouse ch Crownpoint, NM

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Familyland Borrego Pass

Jan 28, 2013

Marian Yellow, 68, of Durango, Colo., died on Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, in Durango, Colo. She was born Aug. 26, 1944 in Naschitti to Clarence and Evelyn Ungelbah Denetclaw. She was born to Ashiihi and born for Tlaashch'ii. She was a beautiful, loving wife, mother and grandmother. Marian was a very courageous woman and was known to be a worker,...

Jan 27, 2013

Mildred Marie (Clifton) Foutz, 80, of Farmington, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2013 at her home. Mildred was born Sept. 1, 1932 in Albuquerque, to Willard Herman and Nellie Ann (Head) Clifton. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Floyd Foutz; her parents; brother, Robert H. Clifton; sister, Dorothy Maloy and her maternal grandparents, Pickney H. and...

Jan 26, 2013

Emma Leona Lamb, 85, of Aztec, died on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013 in Farmington. She was born Oct. 26, 1927 in Caballo, to Joy Richard and Valley Hanna Gordon. Leona was a kind and gentle person who spent her lifetime creatively expressing herself. She was an avid gardener, painter, antique collector and quilter. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother...

Jan 26, 2013

Toby James Armenta July 4, 1989- January 26, 2013 Toby James Armenta, 23, of Las Vegas, died January 26, 2013 in Las Vegas. he was born July 4, 1989 in Farmington to Lisa Shindler, Mario Armenta and Ross Trujillo (step-father). Toby was preceded in death by his brother, Antonio Armenta; his grandfather, Glen Armenta and his great grandparents. He is...

Jan 26, 2013

Margaret Potter Hinman went home to be with her heavenly family on Jan. 26, 2013, at the young age of 93. She was born July 19, 1919 in Nutrioso, Ariz., to Don Carlos and Ida Lee Hamblin. She married Eugene John Potter on June 1, 1937. They raised five children. Margaret was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus...

Jan 25, 2013

Carmen M. Madrid Gallup, New Mexico May 20, 1923-Jan. 25, 2013 Carmen M. Madrid passed away on January 25, 2013 in Gallup, New Mexico, she was 89. Ms. Madrid was born on May 20, 1923 also in Gallup, NM to Alberto Muniz and Angelita Bores Muniz. She is survived by her two sons; Max Madrid and his companion Michelle Sanchez...

Jan 25, 2013

Gloria Jean (Devine) King, 81, of Bloomfield, passed away Friday, Jan. 25, 2013 in Farmington. She was born July 28, 1931 in Dresden, Ohio to Henry and Wilma Devine. She was the youngest of four children. She was raised in Ohio and moved to Albuquerque in her teens. While in Albuquerque she met and married the love of her life,...

Jan 25, 2013

AZTEC Jerry Benally May 31, 1962-Jan. 25, 2013 Jerry Benally, 50, of Aztec, passed away on Friday morning, Jan. 25, 2013. He was born May 31, 1962 in Shiprock, but grew up in Aztec. While growing up his nickname was "Ten-speed." He loved boxing, race cars and painting cars. He loved to hang out at Robison Bros. in Aztec. He...

Jan 25, 2013

Guy Williams Sr. St. Michaels, Arizona Jan. 10, 1930-Jan. 25, 2013 Services for Guy Williams Sr., 83, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, at the Chihootso Nazarene Church. The Rev. Steven Joe will officiate. Burial will be in St. Michaels. Visitation was at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 28, 2013, at St. Michaels Chapter House. Williams died Jan....

Jan 24, 2013

Shirley Ann Noyes May 21,1939- January 25, 2013 Shirley Ann Noyes, of Farmington, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 25,2013. Shirley was born in Bonegap, Illinios, on May 21, 1939 she moved to Farmington in 1953 with her family and met J.D. Noyes and married him in December 1956. Shirley was a loving was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister...

Jan 24, 2013

Dorothy Oskey Kinlichee, Arizona March 30, 1943-Jan. 24, 2013 Funeral services for Dorothy Ganado Oskey, 69, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013, at St. Michaels Catholic Church. The Rev. Patrick will officiate. Burial will be in Kinlichee Chapter House. Oskey died Jan. 28, 2013, in Tucson. She was born March 30, 1943, in Ganado Arizona, into the...

Jan 24, 2013

Rebecca N. Collins Farmington,NM 01/12/1963-01/24/2013 Rebecca N. Collins of Farmington passed from this life to meet her heavenly Father. Her passing was sudden and she will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. Rebecca(Kate) was born in Glendora, CA. She grew up in La Junta, CO, then later moved to Albuquerque. It was there she met Walter,...

Jan 23, 2013

Charles "Jay" Edmiston, 72, passed from his earthly home to dwell eternally with our Lord God on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 in Farmington. Jay was born in Dallas, Texas to parents J.C. and Opal Edmiston, with one sister, Norma J., all deceased. He resided in the Texas Panhandle area fifty years until moving to Farmington in 1990 where he was...

Jan 23, 2013

Daniel David Rey, 33, of Farmington passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013 in Farmington. Daniel was born October 18, 1979 in Durango, Colorado. Daniel enjoyed fishing and camping and playing ball with his sons. He was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. He will be greatly missed by all his friends and family. Daniel leaves behind his mother Maxie Pena and...

Jan 23, 2013

Judy Kay Matthias, 53, of Aztec passed away Jan. 23, 2013, in Farmington. She was born in Waterloo, Iowa to Ronald and Darline Woodall on May 20, 1959. She is preceded in death by her father and is survived by her husband, Steven, as well as her mother, two brothers, and her sister. Visitation will be held at 10 a.m....

Jan 21, 2013

Gary Martinez Crownpoint, New Mexico June 27, 1957-Jan. 21, 2013 Funeral services for Gary Jake Martinez, 55, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at St. Paul Catholic Church in Crownpoint. Sister Maureen Farrar will officiate. Burial will be in Crownpoint Cemetery. Martinez died Jan. 21, 1957, in Fort Defiance, Ariz., into the Under his Cover People clan...