Obituaries

Dec 19, 2012

James Wayne Tarpley, 85, known as Wayne, was born in Flag, Texas on May 23, 1927. He passed away early Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at the Bloomfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bloomfield. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph William and Blanche (Lightfoot) and his sister, Mary Joe Bradford and his brother, John Tarpley. His father, Joseph,...

Dec 19, 2012

Henry M. Archuleta, 94, of Bloomfield passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at Vista Care Hospice in Albuquerque. Henry was born Jan. 9, 1918, in Turley, the son of Joe G. Archuleta and Sesarita Chavez Archuleta. Henry was in Military service from Aug. 1938 to Aug. 1945. After his time of service for his country, he became a self-employed...

Dec 18, 2012

Susan Diane Campbell, 62, of Farmington went home to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday Dec. 18, 2012. She was born on June 9, 1950 in Midland, Texas. Susan was a strong woman who loved her family and friends. She enjoyed a great number of hobbies such as gardening, collecting antiques and cooking. Susan had a beautiful smile and...

Dec 18, 2012

Elaine Abbie Yazzen Chinle, Arizona April 21, 1950-Jan. 5, 2013 Funeral Services for Elaine Abbie Yazzen, 63, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013, at Our Lady of Fatima in Chinle, Ariz. Burial will be on a family plot in Spider Rock. Yazzen died Dec. 18, 2012, in Albuquerque. She was born April 21, 1950, in Ganado, Ariz.,...

Dec 17, 2012

Bradley Burton Loomer, 79, of Aztec, died on Monday, Dec. 17, 2012, in Farmington. He was born Sept. 12, 1933, in Malden, Mass. Bradley's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel of Aztec, 405 S. Main Ave., in Aztec 505-334-9332.

Dec 17, 2012

Lawrence "Larry" Boesel April 5, 1924- December 17,2012 Lawrence 'Larry" Boesel, 88, of Farmington, died on Monday, December 17,2012, in Farmington. He was born April 5, 1924 in Flat River, Mo. Larry was a career military man who retired from the U.S. Air Force as a master sergeant in 1968. After military retirement, Larry continued working as an employee of...

Dec 14, 2012

Maurice Reo Christensen, 78, of Farmington, passed away Friday, December 14, 2012 in Farmington. He was born September 17, 1934 in Kirtland, NM to Reo Christensen and Ellora Palmer Christensen. Maurice , known to others as "Moe" worked at Smith Lake Trading Post from the late 1960's to the late 1980's. He then moved to California for a number of...

Dec 14, 2012

Farmington, NM Jeanie Mae Price, 04/24/1937 - 12/14/2012 Jeanie was born in Iraan, Tx to William R. Price, Edith Adean (Potts) Price in Iraan Tx. She graduated from Ozona Texas High School in 1955 and married Kenny Odell in 1956. She loved dancing, country music and butterflies. She loved her life, her children and friends unconditionally. She will be greatly...

Dec 13, 2012

Ellison "Tweet" Hogue, 24, of Peaceful Valley was born June 23, 1988, to Alice and Peter Hogue in Shiprock. Ellison returned to his Father in Heaven on December 13, 2012. Ellison Attended Northwest high school in Shiprock and was part of the 2009 graduating class. He was loved and cherished by all who knew him. He had a big heart....

Dec 13, 2012

Mildred Mae Griffith was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012. Mildred loved Christ, His Church, Israel, missionaries and prophecy. She loved to read her Bible daily and used her gift of memorizing and quoting scripture to share God's gift of salvation with any and all people she met. Mildred was...

Dec 10, 2012

NAGEEZI Evelyn C. Canuto Feb. 2, 1927-Dec. 10, 2012 Evelyn C. Canuto, 85, of Nageezi, died on Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, in Farmington. She was born Feb. 2, 1927, in Nageezi, to the late Johnson and Ekidespah Chavez. She was born to Niihoobani and born for Kiiyaahni. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Canuto Jr.; sons, Kenneth...

Dec 8, 2012

Gary Lynn Zufelt, 62, of Farmington passed away early Saturday, December 8, 2012 surrounded by his family. Gary was born May 23, 1950 in Cortez, Colorado the son of the late Leland Zufelt and Zelpha May (Brown) McCleve. Gary graduated from Farmington High School in 1968 ant attended San Juan College from 1968 - 1970. He was employed by Farmington...

Dec 8, 2012

Jessie E. Taylor, better known as "Gene" went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on December 8, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife Geneva, his parents Virgil ,and Blanche Taylor, 3 brothers(James), Edgar, and Don Taylor and one sister Edith Taylor. He is survived by one brother (Alvie) and 3 sisters; Francis Henson( Doyle) Wilma...

Dec 6, 2012

Crandall Jim 31 of Kirtland, Passed away on December 6, 2012 in Farmington, Crandall was born in Farmington, on August 19, 1981 to Marlene Jim. Funeral Services will be 10:00 Am Wednesday December 12, 2012 at Cope Memorial Kirtland Chapel officiated by Raymond Anderson. Crandall;s Care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Kirtland Chapel 505-598-9636

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Dec 6, 2012

Richard Dority September 14, 1928-December 6, 2012 Richard Dority, 84, of Farmington, died on Thursday, December 6, 2012, in Aztec. He was born September 14,1928, in Fresno, California. He is survived by his wife, Wilma whom he married in 1951; three Daughters, Lois, Julia and Janice; 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The family moved from Alaska to Farmington in 1967...

Dec 5, 2012

Charline Catherine Tinsley, 92, of Aztec, died on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, in Aztec. She was born Nov. 5, 1920, in Casper, Wyo. Charline care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel of Aztec, 405 S. Main Ave., in Aztec 505-334-9332.

Dec 5, 2012

Fay Louise Kight Johns Malquist Jack, 92, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born Oct. 25, 1920, in Duncan, Okla., the daughter of Jesse F. Kight and Mattie Emma (Dean) Kight. In her early years, Fay's family made several moves between Oklahoma and Arizona before they settled in Pima,...

Dec 4, 2012

Hugh Leonard Easterday, 69, of Farmington passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012. He was born on January 3, 1943 in Denver, Colorado to Harold and Vesta Easterday. Hugh earned a degree in History and Education from Fort Lewis College and a Masters in School Administration from Western New Mexico University, in Silver City, NM. Hugh married Sue Griswold Easterday...

Dec 4, 2012

Thomas Francis Kerby, 97, of Farmington passed away Tuesday, December 4, in his home, surrounded by his family. On November 6, 1915, a hefty ten pound Thomas Francis was born to delighted new parents, Thomas Washington Kerby and Josephine Mortenson, on a dairy farm in Morenci, Arizona. They soon moved their dairy operation to the Douglas, Arizona area where Tom...

Dec 3, 2012

Norene Gunning July 19, 1921- December 3, 2012 Norene Gunning, 91, of Farmington died on Monday, December3,2012, in Farmington. She was born July 19, 1921, to Andrew and Roseann Tossett in Forfar, ND. They moved to Lansford, ND and she was educated there and later married Leslie Gunning. They farmed and reared their family there. Norene contributed to her community...