Obituaries

Apr 13, 2017

Salvador Macias Funeral services for Salvador "Oscar" Macias, 80, will be at 4 p.m. Friday, April 21, 2017, at Coe Memorial in Gallup. The Reverend Grace Lueras will officiate. Macias died April 13, 2017, in Gallup. He was born March 31, 1937, in Madrid. Macias was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He owned Oscar Macias Plumbing and...

Apr 13, 2017

C. Ronald Etcitty, 49, of Farmington, passed away on Thursday April 13, 2017 in Farmington. He was born on April 18, 1967, in Shiprock. Service will be on Friday April 21, 2017 at Cope Memorial Chapel in Farmington, 404 W. Arrington St. at 10:00 am. Interment will take place following the service at 11:30 am at Greenlawn in Farmington. Ronald's...

Apr 12, 2017

Retired Master Sergeant David Ellis Montoya July 19, 1971 - April 12, 2017 Retired Master Sergeant David Ellis Montoya, 45, received his final deployment on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, surrounded by his family and closest friends. David was born in Farmington, New Mexico on July 19, 1971 to Joe "Guerro" Montoya and Flora DeHerrera Youell. David attended Bloomfield High School...

Apr 11, 2017

Andrew "Drew" Yazzie, 62, of Dzilth-na-o-dith-hle, passed away at his home Tuesday, April 11, 2017. He was born July 23, 1954, in Otis, N.M. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 15 at the Christian Worship Center outside Dzilth-na-o-dith-hle. Officiating the services will be Dave Sutter. Burial will take place immediately following the service at the BIC Mission Cemetery...

Apr 9, 2017

MARY JANE GOULD January 4, 1930 - April 9, 2017 Mary Jane Gould, 87, of Farmington and most recently a resident of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away Sunday, April 9, 2017 in Scottsdale. Mary Jane was born January 4, 1930 in Las Vegas, Nevada, the daughter of Winnie Davis Higgins and Early Washington Higgins. Mary Jane loved her family. She spent...

Apr 9, 2017

Dale Allen Gates, 73, of Farmington, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017 in Farmington. He was born on September 27, 1943 in Denver, Colo. Services are pending at this time. Dale's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel of Farmington, 404 W. Arrington Ave., in Farmington, 505-327-5142. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com

Apr 9, 2017

Joyce Lynne Brown, 70, of Kirtland, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017 in Farmington. She was born on December 28, 1946 in Cheyenne, Wyo., She was a veteran of the Wyoming Air Guard. Services are pending at this time. Joyce's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel of Kirtland, 458 CR 6100 in Kirtland, 505-598-9636. Those who wish to...

Apr 9, 2017

Grover Thomas "GT" West Jr., 86, of Kirtland, was promoted to heaven Sunday, April 9, 2017. He was born Jan. 30, 1931, in Davidson, Okla. to Grover Thomas Sr. and Alma West. GT was born with a thirst for knowledge, athletic talent, and the ability to talk to anyone about any subject. His handsome appearance and disarming smile had an...

Apr 8, 2017

Dale Glen Utley, 46, of Farmington, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 in Farmington. He was born on December 12, 1970 in Denver, Colo. A Memorial service will be at 10:00am on Friday April14, 2017 at Cope Memorial Chapel in Farmington, 404 W. Arrington St. Dale's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel, 404 W. Arrington St. in Farmington, 505-327-5142....

Apr 6, 2017

Marjorie Standerwick, 81, passed away after a battle with breast cancer on April 6th, 2017. She was born January 31, 1936, in Albion, Nebraska, and raised on a farm in the area. She married Bill Standerwick in 1955, and had three children; Linda, Stephanie and Steven. The family lived in Tucumcari, New Mexico, for 9 years, then moved to Farmington...

Apr 4, 2017

Heaven gained a new angel when, Lequetta Colleen West, 85, of Kirtland, entered the pearly gates on Tuesday, Apr. 4, 2017 to receive the final star in her crown. She was born Dec. 2, 1931, in Tipton, Okla and passed from her life here on earth in Farmington. Lequetta was a small-town farm girl with Hollywood beauty and charm who...

Apr 2, 2017

J. Jeannette Off, 92, passed away on April 2, 2017 in Scottsdale Arizona. Jeannette was a long time resident of Farmington NM, and then Mesa AZ. She was born September 29, 1924 in Quinton, OK to Jesse and Thelma (Mulloy) Williams. Jeannette grew up in Alamosa, CO and was an only child. She graduated high school in Alamosa, CO. She...

Apr 2, 2017

Todd B. Giron, 42 of Aztec, our dearly beloved father, son brother, nephew, cousin and friend, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017 in Farmington. Todd was born on March 2, 1975 in Albuquerque to Leigh and Janice Giron. In 1977 the family moved to Los Lunas where he grew up and attended schools until 1986 when the family moved...

Apr 2, 2017

Service Details

Friday, April 7th, 2017 1:00pm, Cope Memorial Chapel-Kirtland

Interment Details

Kirtland - Fruitland Cemetery

Apr 1, 2017

Smokey Lyon, 90, passed away peacefully Saturday night, April 1, 2017, surrounded by his family. Smokey was born May 18, 1926, with his twin sister Marge, in Broken Bow, Nebraska, to George and Grace Lyon and 6 siblings. Smokey had a long list of accomplishments that included the US Navy, starting Big "A" Auto Parts, (now Car Quest) on San...

Mar 30, 2017

Larry Douglas Deal, 75, of Farmington entered into his eternal home to be with His Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. He was born in Okla. City on Nov. 25, 1941 to Virgil and Jackie Deal. He graduated from Sterling High School in 1959. He moved to Potter, Nebraska, from there joined the Navy and served in Viet Nam. Larry was...

Mar 30, 2017

Elfida Alicia "Alice" (Corn) Kartchner June 4, 1925 ~ March 30, 2017 Elfida Alicia "Alice" (Corn) Kartchner was born on June 4, 1925, and returned to her Heavenly Father on March 30, 2017 at age 91. She was born in Coloñia Dublan, Chihuahua, Mexico, to Henry Corn and Dolores Diaz. She married George T. Kartchner in 1947, and raised 5...

Mar 27, 2017

Michael William Higgins, 70, of Farmington went home on Monday, March 27, 2017, and now is at peace and we are grateful for our mighty Savior. He was born September 18, 1946, to Carl and Janice Higgins, in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Mike was a businessman in the area for over 15 yrs. He touched many lives and was always there...

Mar 27, 2017

Mary C. Maluf Oct. 16, 1926 - March 27, 2017 Mary Catherine Maluf, 90, of Farmington, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017, at her home. She was born Oct. 16, 1926, in Mattoon, Ill. to Paul Dunifer and Pearl Mitchell Dunifer. Mary graduated from Austin High School in El Paso, Texas, and later went to South Korea, and worked for...

Mar 26, 2017

Twila F. Herrera May 26, 1954 - March 26, 2017 Twila Faye Herrera, 62, of Bloomfield, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017, in Englewood, Colo. She was born May 26, 1954, in Alamosa, Colo. to Roy and Norma Budd. Twila enjoyed going camping with her family and she loved anything that had to do with elephants or Elvis Presley. Twila...