Obituaries

Dec 26, 2017

Farmington William Wilding Papich 08/23/1948- 12/19/2017 William "Bill" Papich, 69, died of multiple medical causes in Farmington, NM, on December 19, 2017. He was born on August 23, 1948, in San Francisco, California, to Margery and Sam Papich. He grew up in Arlington, Virginia. Bill received a Bachelor's degree from Monmouth College in Illinois. When drafted, he derved in Vietnam....

Dec 26, 2017

Chester David Saxon, 48, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2017 in Farmington. He was born September 15, 1969, in Crownpoint, NM to Olen and Mary Saxon. He was a proud Native American of the Tall House Clan. He graduated from Manzano High School in 1987. He also was a proud Eagle Scout. He served in the US Army for...

Dec 26, 2017

Farmington Luis M. Enriquez June 18, 1950 - June 18, 1950 Luis Manuel Enriquez, 67, of Farmington, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2017, at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. He was born June 18, 1950, in Madera, Chihuahua, Mexico. Cremation has taken place and Rosary was recited on Friday, December 29th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic...

Dec 24, 2017

Nageezi, NM Andy Norberto February 14, 1946 - December 24, 2017 Andy Norberto, 71, of Nageezi passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 in Nageezi. Andy was born on February 14, 1946 in Chaco Canyon, NM. A viewing will be held today Dec. 29, 2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm at Cope Memorial Chapel of Farmington, 404 W. Arrington St., Farmington...

Dec 24, 2017

Waterflow, NM Duane Charles Bowers October 1, 1945 - December 24, 2017 Navy Veteran Duane C. Bowers, 72, of Waterflow passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 in Waterflow. Duane was born on October 1, 1945 in Ambia, IN. Services are pending at this time. Duane's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Kirtland Chapel, 458 CR 6100, 505-598-9636.

Dec 24, 2017

Eric Jordan Fisher, 52, passed away on December 24, 2017. He was born January 16, 1965, in Hobbs, New Mexico to Gary and Suzy Fisher. Eric attended Farmington Public School from 1st grade until graduating from Farmington High School in 1983. He attended San Juan College, then graduated from Eastern NM University, with a degree in journalism and communications. Eric...

Dec 22, 2017

Farmington Mildred Ann Jones February 10, 1921 - December 22, 2017 Mildred Ann Jones, 96, of Farmington passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 in Farmington, NM. Mildred was born on February 10, 1921 in Lawton, OK to James S. Millican and Ruth Smith Millican. Mildred enjoyed studying genealogy, fishing and spoiling her grandchildren as well as her great grandchildren....

Dec 21, 2017

Service Details

Thursday, December 28th, 2017 1:00pm, Cope Memorial Chapel - Aztec

Interment Details

Memory Gardens Cemetery

Dec 21, 2017

Joshua Jaxon Jacquez, infant son of Clyde (TJ) Ray Jacquez III and Teresa (Traci) Elizabeth (O'Farrell) Jacquez went to heaven on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington at the age of 28 weeks. He came to us on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. A beautiful baby boy who touched so many lives in such a...

Dec 21, 2017

Aztec Arthur F. Trujillo July 8, 1938 - December 21, 2017 Army Arthur F. Trujillo, 79, of Aztec passed away peacefully at his home in Aztec Thursday, December 21, 2017. Arthur was a military veteran and worked in the oilfield in San Juan County for over 30 years. He loved football and his favorite past time was watching his grandson...

Dec 20, 2017

Aztec Sarah E. Trujillo May 14, 1981 - Dec. 20, 2017 Sarah Elizabeth Trujillo, took her last breath on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, giving the gift of life to three others in the process via organ donation. She was born in the early morning hours of May 14, 1981, in Albuquerque, to Cheryl and Pete Trujillo. Sarah was beautiful, smart,...

Dec 20, 2017

Frankie L. Anchondo March 13, 1982 - Dec. 20, 2017 Frankie Larry Anchondo, 35, of Farmington, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017, in Farmington. He was born March 13, 1982, to Felix and Ruth Anchondo and raised in Farmington. Frankie was a ladies man and would always say "watch the hair, that's how I get the chics." He was the...

Dec 20, 2017

Richard Minor Mahan January 26, 1943 - December 20, 2017 Richard Minor Mahan, 74, of Aztec passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at San Juan Center in Farmington. Richard was born January 26, 1943 in Gallup. Richard is survived by his wife Anna Mahan; 4 children Travis Mahan (Luann), William Mahan (Petronella), David Trujillo (Lily) and Jovan Trujillo (Shay Vaughn);...

Dec 20, 2017

Verna Dell (Long) Baxter June 25, 1933 - December 20, 2017 Verna Baxter of Bloomfield, passed away peacefully Wedesnday December 20, 2017 at home with her family surrounding her. She was born June 25, 1933 in Post, Texas, the daughter of Walter Arda and Jewel (Pennell) Long. She was an active member of Beta Sigma Phi. Verna enjoyed many years...

Dec 18, 2017

Aztec Dismel "Junior" Gurule Aug. 8, 1938 - Dec. 18, 2017 Dismel "Junior" Gurule, 79, of Aztec, passed away peacefully at his home early Monday morning, Dec. 18, 2017. He was born Aug. 8, 1938. His twilight years were spent doing what he loved most, spending time with his family and praising God through his music. Dismel was preceded in...

Dec 18, 2017

Farmington Philathia "Maxine" (Goracke) Harder Nov. 16, 1922 - Dec. 18, 2017 Philathia "Maxine" (Goracke) Harder, 95, a longtime Farmington resident, passed away Monday, Dec. 18, 2017, at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. She was born Nov. 16, 1922, in Platville, Colo., the daughter of Ery Clare Goracke and Sylvia E. (Redman) Goracke. Maxine was employed with Citizens...

Dec 16, 2017

Fabian James Bustos, 26, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017, in Farmington. He was born Feb. 19, 1991, in Farmington. Viewing will be from 6 to 7 p.m. and a rosary will be recited from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 21 at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St. in Farmington. A funeral Mass...

Dec 12, 2017

Paul King passed away on December 12, 2017 in Grants, New Mexico, he was 77. He was born on January 2, 1940 in Uravan, Colorado to Charles Don King and Pauline Cooper King. Mr. King retired from Kerr-McGee in 1999 with 41 years of service. He was a Master- Mason, a member of the Eastern Star, and Jobe Daughters. He...

Dec 10, 2017

LINDA LOUISE GONZALEZ May 14, 1957 - December 10, 2017 Linda Louise Gonzalez, 60, of Farmington went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, December 10, 2017 in Albuquerque. Linda was born on May 14, 1957 in El Paso, Texas the daughter of David Curtis Schick and Socorro Schick. Linda loved people and was always reaching out to...

Dec 7, 2017

Rita Marie Cochran February 26, 1932 - December 7, 2017 Rita Marie Cochran, 85, of Farmington passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017 at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. Rita was born February 26, 1932 in Gorham, Kansas the daughter of Isadore V. Brungardt and Mary nee Braun. Rita was born and raised in Gorham Kansas on their...