Obituaries

Oct 31, 2019

Elena was 68yrs old and lived in Farmington, NM. She passed away on Wednesday, October 30th, 2019. She was born on September 5th, 1951 in Clinton, IN to Wilbur "Webb" Sills and Virgina Lawson. Elena grew up throughout Indiana and Illinois before moving to Arizona with her mother, step father Francis Gene Navel, and her siblings. They eventually moved to...

Oct 29, 2019

Mitchell was born in Durango, Colorado on February 13, 1968 to Mitchell John and Cynthia Sweitzer-Swanson. Siblings are Catherine Shawhan of Bloomfield, NM; Shawna Grey of Bloomfield, NM and Carolyn Grey of Sammamish, WA.

His wife of 21 years is Ida May Swanson. He had 3 children; Trystyn Juanita Swanson, of the family home; Elizabeth Marie Winters,...

Oct 27, 2019

James Sterling Patterson 82, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on October 27, 2019. He was born April 9, 1937.

He was preceded in death by his wife Georgia Patterson.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

Oct 26, 2019

Carr Duane Stolworthy a long time resident of Farmington passed away from this life, Saturday, 26 October 2019. Carr was residing with his daugh­ter and son-in-law, Nate and Sandy Broadhead in Yuma, Arizona, Carr was born 15 March 1928 in Bluff, Utah. His parents are Jesse Henry Stolworthy and Lula Lurene Gillespie. He was the ninth child of thirteen. His...

Oct 25, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Ronnie Valdez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 23, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Jack Russell Acuff. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 20, 2019

Randy was born March 11, 1991 in Durango Colorado. He was a war veteran who proudly served his country for 10 years in the US Marine Corps. Where he worked as a heavy truck mechanic. Upon his discharge in July 2018 he obtained his CDL and worked as a technician and truck driver. In addition to spending time with his...

Oct 20, 2019

Emilia Lovato 96, of Bloomfield, New Mexico, passed away October 20, 2019. She was born August 22, 1923 in Cuba, New Mexico to Militon and Maria Lovato.

Oct 20, 2019

Alfirio Maestas 84, passed away on October 20, 2019. Alfirio was born January 25, 1935 in Gallina, New Mexico to Maclevio and Eduvigena Maestas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maclevio and Eduvigena Maestas; son Eugene Maestas; sister Viola Jacquez. Alfirio is survived by his wife, Susie J Maestas; his son, Eli (Carol) Maestas; brother Max (Jean) Maestas;...

Oct 19, 2019

Aztec- Helen Ann Smith, 85, longtime resident of Aztec, NM passed away peacefully on October 17, 2019 in Aztec.

Helen is survived by her sons Johnny (Cristi) Smith of Mesa, AZ, Randy Smith of Aztec, and her daughter Theresa (Dirk) Scanlan of Aztec and her sister Lois (Chuck) Arriza of Durango, CO. grandchildren Amanda, Samantha, Bradley, Nicholas,...

Oct 18, 2019

Sharon “Susie” Hastings 72, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on October 18, 2019 in Farmington, New Mexico. She was born December 19, 1946 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Harry and Mabel Allen.

Sharon is preceded in death by her husband Roy H. Hastings; parents Harry and Mabel Allen; and brother Kenneth Allen.

She is...

Oct 18, 2019

Charlie Barela passed away on October 18, 2019 in San Rafael, New Mexico. He was 82 years of age. He was born on February 17, 1937 in San Rafael, New Mexico.

Mr. Barela was a uranium miner / hoist man and had previously worked at the Kerr McGee and Anaconda mining companies. He was most recently employed...

Oct 18, 2019

Vaughn Troutman Drinen, 96, of Farmington passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019. Vaughn was born in Caddoa, Colorado to John and Edith (Troutman) Drinen. He married Elsie Hansberry on August 6, 1945 in Aztec, New Mexico. They were married for 66 years, until her death in 2011. Vaughn was preceded in death by a daughter (Frances Nancy), his...