Obituaries

May 7, 2016

Aztec Howard Clayton Stinson April 20, 1928 - May 7, 2016 Howard was born on April 20th, 1928 in Palmdale, CA to Ruby (Lamb) and Robert Stinson. He passed peacefully at his home on May 7th, 2016. Howard was 13 when he moved to Aztec, NM. Howard enlisted in the Navy in 1946 and was discharged in 1952. He took...

May 6, 2016

On Friday May 6th, Tom B. Grant Jr. (93) died peacefully after living with Alzheimers for thirteen years. He was born and raised in Ada Oklahoma. He served his country in the Army Air Force during World War II. Tom graduated from Oklahoma University in 1950 with a degree in Petroleum Engineering and continued to follow OU football. Tom moved...

May 5, 2016

Ramona Jackson, 96 of Farmington passed away on Thursday May 5, 2016. Ramona was born February 26, 1920 in Springer, NM to Raymond (Shorty) and Winnie House. The House family homesteaded in Cuba, NM traveling there in covered wagons. In May of 1925, Ramona traveled with her family to Farmington where she lived the majority of her life. In 1940...

May 4, 2016

Denise Marie Moffitt-Vidunas was born into this world on August 8, 1973 to Frances and Gary Moffitt. She passed from this life on May 4, 2016. Denise never met a stranger. She had a gift for gab and always made each person feel special. Her compassion and empathy inspired everyone to be more loving and kind to each other. She...

May 4, 2016

Juan "Johnny" Tafoya, 66, of Farmington, passed from this life to take his place in heaven on Wednesday, May 04, 2016. He was born on May 8, 1949, in Lumberton to Claudio Tafoya and Olivia (Cruz) Tafoya. He graduated valedictorian from Dulce High School in 1967. He earned his bachelor's degree in accounting at Highland University in Las Vegas, New...

May 4, 2016

Edison Benally A funeral mass for Edison R. Benally, 50, will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Gallup. The Reverend Josh May will officiate. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be at 6 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2016, at Sacred Heart Cathedral. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Monday,...

May 4, 2016

Visitation Details

Tuesday, May 10th, 2016 7:00pm, Brewer Lee & Larkin Funeral Home

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Wednesday, May 11th, 2016 11:00am, St. Mary's Catholic Church - Farmington

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Memory Gardens Cemetery

May 2, 2016

Larry Cynova, 68, of Flora Vista, passed away from this life to take his place in heaven on Monday, May 2, 2016, after a battle with Melanoma. He was born on Nov. 7, 1947, in Farmington, to Emil and Theda Cynova. Larry graduated from Farmington High School in 1966, and went on to New Mexico State University to graduate with...

May 2, 2016

Service Details

Tuesday, May 10th, 2016 4:00pm, Trinity Lutheran Church

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Farmington Crematory

Apr 29, 2016

Farmington Walter A. Zahrt March 24, 1937 - April 29, 2016 Walter A. Zahrt, 79, of Farmington, passed away on April 29, at his home in Farmington. Walter was born on march 24, 1937 in Fort Wayne, IN. Walter's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice Funeral Home, 804 N. Dustin Ave., Farmington, 325-9611. Those who wish to leave their condolences...

Apr 27, 2016

George Alton James returned to his Heavenly Father on April 27, 2016, in Albuquerque. He was born November 28, 1928, in Toadlena, NM, to Emer and Adah Currillie James. He is survived by his wife, of forty-nine years, Myrtle LoRelle (Hunter) James; son Rick and wife Retta James; son David and wife Cindy James; brother Arthur and wife Kay James....

Apr 23, 2016

Visitation Details

Thursday, April 28th, 2016 9:30am - 10:00am, Brewer Lee & Larkin Funeral Home

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Thursday, April 28th, 2016 10:00am, Brewer Lee & Larkin Funeral Home

Interment Details

Memory Gardens Cemetery

Apr 22, 2016

Bessie Reval, 69, of Dulce, passed away on Fri. April 22, 2016, in Pagosa Springs, C.O. She was born November 5, 1946 in Pueblo Alto to Tom Beyale and Juanita Jim. She enjoyed sewing, arts and crafts, various puzzles, camping, going to the flea market, but, mostly, she enjoyed spending time with her 23 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She is...

Apr 22, 2016

Harold Barber Sr., 63, of Kirtland, passed away on Fri, April 22, 2016. He was born June 19, 1952, in Shiprock. Funeral services will be held Tues. April 26 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 473 Co Rd 6100, in Kirtland. Burial will follow at the Kirtland-Fruitland Cemetery in Kirtland. Harold's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial...

Apr 21, 2016

Aztec Donald Conrad Martinez, 77, of Aztec, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016 in Aztec, New Mexico. He was born on October 1, 1938, to Eugenio and Siria Martinez in Edith, Colorado. In his early years Don grew up in the community of Edith, enjoying the life of mountain living and as he became of age he joined the...

Apr 20, 2016

Shirley E. Roy, 71, of Farmington, died Wednesday, April 20, 2016, in Farmington at her home. Shirley was born Nov. 10, 1944, in Amesbury, Mass., the daughter of Phillip Roy and Barbara Adams Roy. Shirley loved to grow her flowers, feed her baby chickens, and be a good person to all she met. Shirley loved meeting new people and attending...

Apr 19, 2016

Mr. Thomas H. Schrum was born to German immigrants, Thomas H. and Elsie Rohwer Schrum on August 29, 1930. They were farmers in a rural area outside of Agate Colorado. He and his sister six years his senior were born in the U.S. while his older siblings were also immigrants from Germany. Education was important for Tom and he graduated...

Apr 18, 2016

Mary Ann Yanusiewski January 16, 1915- April 18, 2016 Mary Ann Yanusiewski ,101, in Aztec on April 18, 2016. She was born January 16, 1915 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. There will be no services as per her request. Mary's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice Funeral Home, 804 N. Dustin Ave, Farmington,505-325-9611. Those who wish to leave their condolences may do...

Apr 16, 2016

Farmington Geneva Smith February 18, 1923 - April 16, 2016 Geneva Smith, 93, of Farmington, left this earth and went to her eternal life at 11:32 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2016. Geneva Mae Fox was born February 18, 1923, in Mannford, Okla., the only child, the cherished daughter of Cecil Eugene and Rosa Mae fox. Geneva enjoyed many years...

Apr 16, 2016

Aztec Wanda Eunice Swearengin Stinson July 9, 1935 - April 16, 2016 Wanda Eunice Stinson, a long-time resident of Aztec, New Mexico, died Saturday the 16th of April at Cedar Ridge Inn Nursing Home. Wanda was born July 9, 1935 in Ava, Missouri to Emmitt Lon and Naomi Lou (Stillings) Swearengin. Wanda was raised in Ava and graduated from Ava...