Obituaries

Feb 16, 2018

Aztec Sherrie Willerford January 8, 1956 - February 16, 2018 Sherrie Willerford, 62, of Aztec passed away on Friday, February 16 in Aztec. She was born on January 8, 1956 in Durango, Colo. Sherrie is survived by parents, Lois and Larry Long; brothers, Bob (Sharon) and Ron (Rebecca) Long; son, Charlie (Marie) Clark; daughter, Delinda (Marshall) Johnson; grandsons, Tayton, Teigen...

Feb 12, 2018

Polly M. (Gomez) Casaus, 79, of Bloomfield, passed away Monday, February 12, 2018. She was born December 15, 1938, in Pagosa Junction, Colorado to Jose Pablo Gomez and Matilda Gomez. Polly was a very selfless and caring person, and was always willing to give her infinite wisdom. Everyone knew and loved Polly. She was always visiting the sick and loved...

Feb 9, 2018

Service Details

Cope Memorial Chapel - Aztec

Interment Details

Aztec Cemetery

Feb 6, 2018

Glenda Jean Salazar, 59, went home to her heavenly Father on Tuesday, Feb 6, 2018. She was born in Durango, to Genaro and Gertrude Salazar, on March 11, 1958. She enjoyed spending time with her granddaughters and visiting with her family. She also loved time spent with her friends; dancing, talking, and lots of laughter. Glenda was the backbone to...

Feb 4, 2018

Illa J. Houston Vaughn Aug. 29, 1937 - Feb. 4, 2018 Illa Jean Houston Vaughn, 80, of Bloomfield, was healed from her battle with Alzheimer's as she entered the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2018. She was born Aug. 29, 1937, in Ranger, Texas. Illa's early childhood brought her family to New Mexico, where they...

Feb 4, 2018

Farmington Bernice Hazel Laughlin April 7, 1925 - February 4, 2018 Bernice Hazel Laughlin, 92, of Farmington passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018. She was born on April 7, 1925 in Cass County, Texas. Bernice's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice Funeral and Cremation, 804 N. Dustin Ave., 505-325-9611. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so...

Feb 3, 2018

Michelle Yvonne Garduno Billingham, passed away in Albuquerque on February 3, 2018 at 37 years of age. She was born on January 28, 1981 in Grants, New Mexico. Michelle attended St. Teresa Catholic School from K-8th grade where she excelled in Science. She graduated Grants High School in 1999, during her high school career she was active in the dance...

Feb 2, 2018

Aztec, NM Ed Garcia June 4, 1960 - February 2, 2018 Ed Garcia, 57, of Aztec passed away on Friday, February 2 in Farmington. He was born on June 4, 1960 in Durango, Colo. to Hernando "Amigo" Garcia and Alejandrina "Rena" Garcia. Ed was the owner of Aztec Lube and Tube for over 25 years. He was a professional biker!!...

Feb 2, 2018

Farmington, NM Leona R Karlin June 8, 1921 - February 2, 2018 Leona R. Karlin, 96, passed from this life on Friday, February 2, 2018 in Farmington. Leona was born on June 8, 1921 in Portland, Oregon Leona spent her career working at a law firm in Portland. Leona is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Fred Karlin of...

Feb 1, 2018

Darnell N. Daniels (Brownhat) Jan. 8, 1990 - Feb. 1, 2018 Darnell Nicholas Daniels (Brownhat), 28, of Farmington, passed away Thursday, Feb. 1, 2018. He was born Jan. 8, 1990, in Fort Defiance, Ariz. to Kathy A. Brownhat. Darnell graduated from Farmington High School in 2008. He graduated from UNM in 2014 with a Bachelor's in Sociology. He previously worked...

Jan 26, 2018

Nageezi Charles Martinez Jr. Dec. 5, 1974 - Jan. 26, 2018 Charles Martinez Jr., 43, of Nageezi passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018. He was born on Dec. 5, 1974 in Albuquerque. A funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 3, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Escrito. Burial will follow at the...

Jan 26, 2018

Star Lake, NM Sam Peshlakai August 15, 1937 - January 26, 2018 Sam Peshlakai, 80 of Star Lake, NM passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on August 15, 1937 in rural St. Michaels, AZ. A service will be held at 10 am on Friday, February 2, 2018 at Cope Memorial Chapel Farmington with...

Jan 25, 2018

Aztec Helen Vera Elliott February 14, 1923 - January 25, 2018 Helen Vera Elliott, 94, of Aztec passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 in Aztec. She was born on February 14, 1923 in Des Moines, IA to Ernest Kahler and Ladye McKeever-Kahler. Helen completed her education in Cambridge, Iowa. In 1951 joined her husband in Alaska. They lived in...

Jan 23, 2018

Lumberton, N.M. Michael A. Trujillo Jan. 20, 1985 - Jan. 23, 2018 Michael Anthony Trujillo, 33, of Lumberton, N.M., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018, in Dulce. He was born Jan. 20, 1985, in Los Alamos. Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. today, Jan. 26 at St. Anthony's Church in Dulce. A funeral Mass service for Michael will be...

Jan 22, 2018

Farmington, NM James W. Berry Jr October 30, 1946 - January 22, 2018 James W. Berry Jr., 71, of Farmington passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018 in Farmington. He was born on October 30, 1946 in Amarillo, TX to James W. Berry Sr. and Georgia Virginia Palmer. Jim graduated from Palo Duro High, Amarillo, TX. He worked with dad...

Jan 21, 2018

Charles Sydney Hill, 87, passed away Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018. He was born Dec. 31, 1930, in Hugo, Okla. Charlie was proceeded in death by his daughter, Pamela Martinez. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Hill; son, Ron Hill; daughter, Vickie (Tom) Wethington, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Charlie made arrangements to donate his body to science upon his passing....

Jan 20, 2018

Beth L. Jacquez, 98, of Aztec passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 in Farmington, NM. Beth was born on April 27, 1919 in Kimbeto, NM. A service will be at 11am on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Cope Memorial Chapel of Farmington, 404 W. Arrington St. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 6917 E. Main St., Farmington. Beth's...

Jan 19, 2018

Robert "Bob" Stanley Bliss, 84 of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 in Farmington. Robert was born in Dividend Utah to Ada Margaret Heath and Norman Stanley Bliss on December 10, 1933. He went to high school in Payson Utah. He completed his education with a PHD from the University of Utah. He married Sandra Troseth...

Jan 19, 2018

Farmington Paul David Brinkley Dec. 2, 1931 - Jan. 19, 2018 David Brinkley, 86, of Farmington, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, in Farmington. He was born Dec. 2, 1931, in Lancaster, Ohio to Paul McKinley Brinkley and Henrietta Minnie Braunswieg. David attended Lutheran Day School and Albuquerque High. He had a U.S. Navy career. David worked for the State...

Jan 19, 2018

Brenda Sue Conyers, 53, of Bloomfield, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 in Farmington, NM. Brenda was born on June 14, 1964 in Russell, KS. Brenda's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice Funeral and Cremation, 804 N. Dustin Ave. 505-325-9611.