Obituaries
Matilda T. Billey
Sep 8, 2017
Farmington Matilda T. Billey Oct. 15, 1924 - Sept. 8, 2017 Matilda T. Billey, 92, of Farmington, passed away Friday, Sept. 8, 2017 in Farmington. She was born Oct. 15, 1924, in Burnham, N.M. the daughter of Ettcitty Tsosie and Ida Mae Tsosie. Born for Bitaani and Born to Todacheeni. Matilda attended the Navajo Methodist Mission School from kindergarten to...
Stanley Henry Korte
Sep 7, 2017
Farmington Stanley Henry Korte October 11, 1928 - September 7, 2017 US Army Stanley Henry Korte, 88, of Farmington passed away on September 7, 2017 in Farmington. He was born on October 11, 1928 in Rocky Ford, Colo. He was a US Army veteran. There are no services pending at this time. Stanley's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice Funeral...
Reyes Marie Garcia
Sep 7, 2017
Reyes Garcia, 91, of Farmington, NM, passed away on September 7, 2017. She was born to Luciana Cordova Sosa and Felix Sosa on January 6, 1926, in Tahoka, Texas. Reyes lived in Roswell, NM, for most of her life. She married José Noé Garcia on April 1, 1946, and moved to Cebolla, NM. She worked at the Chama Laundry for...
David Thomas Brimhall
Sep 5, 2017
Farmington Dr. David T. Brimhall March 27, 1945 - Sept. 5, 2017 Dr. David Thomas Brimhall, 72, of Farmington, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2017, in Farmington. He was born March 27, 1945, in Farmington. A memorial service for Dr. David Brimhall will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 400...
Tracey Ann (Knowlton) Benfield
Sep 4, 2017
Aztec Tracey Ann Benfield December 3, 1974 - September 4, 2017 Tracey Ann Benfield, 42, of Aztec, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017 in Bloomfield. She was born on December 3, 1974 in Farmington. Services are pending at this time. Tracey's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice Burial and Cremation, 804 N. Dustin Ave., in Farmington. Those who wish...
William T. Wells
Sep 3, 2017
Farmington William (Bill) T. Wells Aug. 6, 1927 - Sept. 3, 2017 William (Bill) Thomas Wells, 90, of Farmington, passed away Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017, in Farmington. He was born Aug. 6, 1927, in Vineyard, Utah to George F. Wells and Malicent Clegg Wells. He was a WWII U.S. Marine veteran. William was preceded in death by his parents, George...
Jamie Gaven Tolbert
Sep 2, 2017
Jamie Gaven Tolbert, 31, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, in Farmington. He was born Sept. 24, 1985, in Farmington to Marcy Carter and Troy Tolbert. Jamie was currently employed with the Farmington School District as a Maintenance Supervisor. He loved music and was a lead vocalist and guitarist with numerous area bands. He was an avid snow...
G. Ruth (Mateika) Gober
Sep 2, 2017
Farmington Ruth Gober Feb. 28, 1927 - Sept. 2, 2017 The last breath taken on this earth came to Ruth M. Gober on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. She was born Gladyn Ruth Matejka on Feb. 28, 1927, Wheelock, Texas. Ruth was the wife of Jim Gober and mother to son Kerwin Gober, both still of Farmington. Ruth was preceded in...
Johnson Harrison Jr
Sep 1, 2017
Nageezi Johnson Harrison Jr. Dec. 13, 1969 - Sept. 1, 2017 Johnson Harrison Jr., 47, of Nageezi, passed away Friday, Sept. 1, 2017 in Nageezi. He was born Dec. 13, 1969, in Shiprock. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 at Brethren In Christ Mission in Otis, N.M. Interment to follow service at Brethren In Christ...
Charles David Gladden
Aug 27, 2017
Farmington Charles D. Gladden Jan. 18, 1938 - Aug. 27, 2017 Charles David Gladden, 79, of Farmington, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017, in Farmington. He was born Jan. 18, 1938, in Red Mesa, Colo. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Services for Charles are Saturday, September 2nd at 10:00 a.m. at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103...
Billy Lee Garlington
Aug 27, 2017
Billy Lee Garlington Sr. May 16, 1937 - August 27, 2017 Billy Lee Garlington, Sr., 80, a resident of Farmington passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. Billy was born May 16, 1937 in Regina, NM the son of Christina Bible and Frank Garlington. Billy was US Army Veteran. He worked as a mechanic...
Delores Eileen (Gunther) Wernet
Aug 25, 2017
Farmington Delores E. Wernet March 5, 1928 - Aug. 25, 2017 Delores E. Wernet, 89, of Farmington, died peacefully in her sleep on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017. She was born in Damar, Kan., to Mary E. Gunther and Herbert Gunther, of Ellis County, Kan. Delores was a very competent author of numerous articles and when she was able, she was...
Marie Jean Scott
Aug 24, 2017
Marie J. Scott Nov. 12, 1942 - Aug. 24, 2017 Marie Jean Scott, 74, of Farmington, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, in Farmington. She was born Nov. 12, 1942, in Pueblo Pintado. A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, at the Lybrook Community Cemetery, in Lybrook with interment to follow immediately after. Marie's care...
Riley Lee Foust
Aug 23, 2017
Farmington Riley 'Billy' Foust Jan 13, 1920 - Aug. 23, 2017 Riley 'Billy' Foust, 97, peacefully passed from this life on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 in Farmington. He was born on January 13, 1920 to Louis and Alice Foust in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Billy was better known locally for his Music. He was the Oklahoma State Fiddle Champion at age...
William Darl Kelley Jr
Aug 21, 2017
William Darl Kelley Jr., 83, of Bloomfield, passed away Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, in Albuquerque. He was born July 2, 1934, in Zinc, Ark. He was a U.S. Army veteran. A funeral service for William will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 28 at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St. in Farmington with interment to follow...
Reggie Vern Hohenberg
Aug 18, 2017
Reggie V. Hohenberg Aug. 4, 1978 - Aug. 18, 2017 Reggie Vern Hohenberg, 39, of Fruitland, was welcomed into the loving arms of Christ on Friday, Aug. 18, 2017, when he was killed in a car accident outside of Durango, Colo. He was born Aug. 4, 1978, to Kip and Gretchen Hohenberg. Reggie was born and raised in Kirtland where...
Sherry Lee Parrott
Aug 18, 2017
Sherry Lee Parrott, 63, of Farmington, passed from this life Friday, Aug. 18, 2017, in Farmington. She was born Dec. 28, 1953, in Farmington. Sherry went to Mesa College in Grand Junction, Colo. after she graduated from high school. Following heart surgery, she transferred to Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colo. She worked for many years in the banking...
Rodney Thomas Heath
Aug 18, 2017
Rodney T. Heath September 29, 1929 - August 18, 2017 Rodney Thomas Heath passed away Friday, August 18, 2017 in Farmington, NM at the age of 87. Rodney was born on Sept. 29, 1929 to Julian and Minnie Heath in Wichita Falls, Texas. His father and both of his grandfathers were Baptist ministers. He was the youngest of 10 children....
Daniel J Garcia
Aug 15, 2017
Daniel J. Garcia, 89, of Shiprock, passed from this life Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2017, in Farmington. He was born Dec. 4, 1927, in Riverside, Calif. A viewing will be from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 at Alternative Choice, 804 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington. A graveside service for Daniel will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18 at...
Elmer Curtis Bonawitz
Aug 13, 2017
Farmington Elmer Curtis Bonawitz March 3, 1926-August 13, 2017 Elmer Curtis Bonawitz, 91, of Farmington passed away on August 13, 2017. He was born on March 3, 1926 in Millersburg, PA. He was a United States Army veteran. It's a Bonawitz family reunion in heaven and Elmer is on his way, June get the cribbage board ready. Elmer's care is...
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