Obituaries

May 27, 2016

Tasha Marie Miller, 31, of Kirtland, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016 in Farmington. She was born on July 7, 1984 to Gary Glenn and Tanya Ann Cole in Farmington. She married Joshua W. Miller on July 8, 2011. Tasha, at an early age, loved animals and the farm. Riding farm tractors with her grandad developed in her a...

May 26, 2016

Aztec Cindi K. Hardman April 16, 1957 - May 26, 2016 Cindi K. Hardman flew home with the Angels on Thursday, May 26, 2016 in Farmington. Cindi was born on April 16, 1957 to Larry and Lois Long in Durango, CO. Cindi absolutely loved music and was a fantastic poet. Cindi lived life exactly how she wanted. "She was one...

May 22, 2016

Wanda Avant Phelan December 15, 1923 - May 22, 2016 Wanda Avant Phelan, 92, of Farmington, passed from this life on Sunday, May 22, 2016, in Farmington. She was born December 15, 1923 in Greenville, Texas. A funeral service will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 28, 2016, at First Christian Church in Plainview, Texas. Wanda will be laid...

May 20, 2016

Aztec Kenneth James (Jim) Schoch January 29, 1961-May 20, 2016 Kenneth James "Jim" Schoch of Aztec, passed away May 20, 2016, in Farmington. Jim was born January 29, 1961 in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Jim's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice Burial and Cremation, 804 N. Dustin Ave., Farmington, (505)325-9611. Those who wish to leave their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com

May 19, 2016

Nestor "Torry" Alfonso Sanchez 80, of Farmington NM passed away on Thursday May 19th, 2016. He was born on August 3rd 1935 to Nicholas Sanchez and Rosa Tafoya in Farmington NM. Torry graduated from Farmington High School in 1953. He joined the Marines in 1954 and served 4 years where he was stationed at Camp Pendleton in California and Kaneohe...

May 18, 2016

Johnny C. Lopez Sr. passed away on May 18, 2016 at his residence in Grants, New Mexico. He was 68. Johnny was born in Del Agua, Colorado. Mr. Lopez was a lifelong resident of Gallup and Milan, New Mexico. He served his country in the United States Army, during the Vietnam War. He was a former Police Officer and also...

May 17, 2016

Alta Mae Dodge, 76, resident of the Nenahnezad and Chaco Canyon area, our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and community leader passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2016. She was born of the Nihoobaanii Clan and born into the Tsenabahilnii Clan. Alta's maternal grandfather was of the To'aheedliinii Clan and her paternal grandfather was of the Todich'ii'nii Clan. Her children are...

May 16, 2016

Farmington Megan Andrasovsky July 9,1981 - May 16, 2016 Megan Rose Andrasovsky, 34, of Farmington, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016, in Farmington. Megan was born on July 9, 1981, in Farmington. A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2016, at Alternative Choice Burial and Cremation 804 N. Dustin in Farmington. Megan's care is entrusted...

May 16, 2016

Timothy Kirk "TK" Morgan, 27, of Farmington, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016. He was born July 21, 1988 in Farmington to Timothy Morgan and ReGina Bizzell. TK was a loving husband, father, and big brother. His wife Shi and his boys were his whole life. TK was very passionate and loved his family and friends. He enjoyed camping...

May 15, 2016

Jake L. Gould, 25, of Newcomb, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016. He was born Sept. 2, 1990, in Shiprock, to Lawrence and Darlene Gould. Jake graduated from Newcomb High School where he was awarded "Best Defensive Player" on the football team. He attended 1 year of college at San Juan College. He was employed at Riley Industries stationed...

May 14, 2016

Billy Wayne Baker, 68, of Kirtland, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2016. He was born November 4, 1947, in Ben Franklin, Texas, to Otha Arthur and Dovie Clark Gilbert Baker. Billy is a veteran of the U.S. Army. Billy is survived by his wife, Marilyn Lei Bass Baker; son, Billy W. Baker II; and daughter; Tabitha A. Baker. A...

May 14, 2016

Annie Pinto Funeral services for Annie Livingston Pinto, 75, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at the Baahaali Church of God. Burial will be on a family plot in Bread Springs. Pinto died May 14, 2016, in Gallup, NM. She was born October 15, 1940, in Bread Springs into the Red Running into the Water People Clan...

May 14, 2016

Aztec Leonard Rogers McQuitty December 1, 1927 - May 14, 2016 Leonard Rogers McQuitty, 88, of Aztec, passed away on May 14, 2016, he was born in Hugoton, Kansas on December 1, 1927 to Abe D. and Goldie Mae McQuitty. Leonard enlisted in the Army in 1946. Leonard is survived by his wife Mary McQuitty, his sons Jack McQuitty of...

May 12, 2016

Terrence Bonnie Sr., 43, of Farmington, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2016. He was born December 8, 1972 in Shiprock. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Mon., May 23 at Navajo Brethren in Christ Mission in Otis, N.M. Interment will follow at the Navajo Brethren in Christ Cemetery in Otis, N.M.

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May 12, 2016

W. E. "Jack" Erwin, Jr., died peacefully after a lingering illness on Thursday, May 12, 2016 , in Farmington, NM, at Namaste House. Jack was born September 8, 1924 in Cisco, Texas, to W. E. (Ike) Erwin and Leona Mae Dwiggins. He is survived by his wife Wanda, his brother Bob Erwin, two sons, R. Ashley Erwin and James D....

May 11, 2016

CLARENCE (WID) RICKS WIDDISON, 85, of Farmington passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington. Wid was born April 1, 1931 in Rexburg, Idaho the son of William Irvin Widdison and Reba (Ricks) Widdison. Wid graduated from Madison High, Rexburg, ID in 1949. He married high school sweetheart Sharon Bybee (deceased) in 1949 and...

May 10, 2016

Antonio J.S. Montoya, 82 of Farmington passed from this life on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. He was born on November 27, 1933 to Jose and Eufanina Montoya in Durango, Colo. Antonio served with the USMC during Korea, and received the Purple Heart after being wounded in the battle of the Frozen Chosen. He also received the Korean Service Medal, UN...

May 10, 2016

Farmington Erma B. Ricketts October 11, 1924-May 10, 2016 Erma Beachum Ricketts, 91, of Farmington, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Erma was born on October 11, 1924, to Rupert and Grace Beachum in Wichita Falls, TX. During WWII she worked at Shephard Field Airforce Base in Wichita Falls. On March 23, 1947 Erma married a WWII veteran, Bob...

May 8, 2016

Clifford "Cliff" J. Burkhart, 72, of Farmington, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016. He was born on January 10, 1944, in Pittsburgh, Penn. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 pm on Friday, May 20th at Memory Gardens Cemetery, 6917 E. Main St., in Farmington with full military honors by VFW Post #2182. Cliff's care is entrusted to...

May 8, 2016

BRENDA JOYCE REYONLDS SMITH August 25, 1942 - May 8, 2016 Brenda Joyce Reynolds Smith, 73 of Farmington passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016 at her home. Brenda was born August 25, 1942 in Carlsbad, NM the daughter of Herman Wayne Reynolds and Leta Mae Fore Reynolds. In 1960 Brenda married Ron until his death in 2003. They had 2...