Obituaries
Obituaries for the San Juan County, NM Area
Shirley Marie Sena
Feb 16, 2025
Shirley Marie Rule Sena, age 90, passed away peacefully at home in Farmington, New Mexico, on Sunday, February 16, 2025. Born on November 6, 1934, in Goodland, Kansas, she was the only child of Lyle Francis Rule and Cleo Emma Jantzen Rule. The Rule family, originally involved in farming, decided to trade in their plows for powder and relocated to...
Pasqual "Paskie" Bylon Montano
Feb 9, 2025
Pasqual Bylon Montano Sr., lovingly known as "Paskie," passed away on February 9, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born on December 15, 1944, in Long Beach, California.
Paskie was a hardworking and generous man who dedicated much of his life to welding and trucking. He had a passion for old cars, horse racing, and, above all, spending time...
Mary Margaret Toward
Feb 4, 2025
Mary Toward (Friend-Reihner), 93 years young, of Bloomfield, New Mexico passed suddenly on February 4, 2025. Mary was born in Pennsylvania in August of 1932 to the late Katherine (Friend) Reihner and John Reihner. Mary was the second born of 6 children. She moved to New Mexico with her late husband George Toward, Sr. in the late 1950’s initially living...
Dale Wade Keenzel
Feb 2, 2025
Our Dear "Big" Brother, Dale W. Keenzel, 67, of Aztec left us peacefully on February 2nd after a short illness. Dale was born on August 20th 1957 in California. Dale was a veteran of the U.S Army. He was trained in auto body repair. Dale was a quiet and caring man with a crazy sense of humor. He lived life...
Marie Marian Jones
Jan 24, 2025
In Loving Memory of Marie Marian Jones (Madison)
It is with deep love and honor that we mourn the passing of Marie Marian Jones (Madison), who left this world on January 24, 2025 at the age of 68. Marie was born on January 2, 1957 in Mountain Home, Idaho to Marian Ruby (Hess) and Lewis Gary Madison.
She loved to sing and...
Lori Michelle Johnson
Jan 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lori Michelle Johnson on January 19, 2025. Lori was a beloved wife, mother, nonnie, sister, and child of God. She touched many lives with her kind spirit, gentle smile, and unwavering faith. Lori is survived by her loving husband, John Johnson, and her cherished sons: JD Hutton, David Hutton,...
Douglas Vernon Bradford
Jan 6, 2025
Douglas Vernon Bradford was born on 12/22/1938 to Gordan and Ruth Bradford at their family home in Loveland, Colorado. He passed away, surrounded by his loved ones on 1/6/2025 in Farmington, New Mexico.
As a teen, Doug was a little mischievous. He started racing a stock car at Englewood Speedway under his friend Bob Eagan's name because he wasn't old enough...
Manuel Valentine Montoya Jr.
Jan 3, 2025
Manuel Valentine Montoya Jr, “Little Manuel”, 24, from Williston, North Dakota, was a beloved fiancé, grandson, son, brother, nephew, and friend who passed away unexpectedly on January 3rd, 2025.
Manuel was born on December 14, 2000, in Farmington New Mexico, to Manuel Montoya Sr and Tiffany Brown. Manuel went to Bloomfield schools and later planted his roots in Williston North Dakota...
Marcos Montano
Dec 10, 2024
Born in Farmington, New Mexico in 1974 to Raynel and Delfa Montaño, Marcus grew up with the love and support of a tight-knit group of siblings. Throughout his life, he was known for his kindness, his big heart and the deep loyalty he showed to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Marcos was a man who never met a...
Janet Kittell
Dec 8, 2024
Janet Kittell, 89, of Bloomfield, New Mexico, passed into our Savior’s arms on Sunday, December 8, 2024. She was born December 6, 1935, to Charlie and Florine Rogers near Texico, New Mexico. Janet graduated from Delores High School in 1953 and she received a BS in Home Economics and master’s in early childhood education. Janet was a talented master educator...
Donald Martin Saiz
Dec 1, 2024
Marty D. Saiz, lovingly known as "Mo," of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 1, 2024, at the age of 58.
Marty is preceded in death by his mother, Lucinda Flores. He is survived by his devoted wife, Carolyn Saiz; his daughter, Avery Mobley; and two stepchildren, Diamond Sessions and Jacob Sessions. He also leaves...
Eileen Faye Clark
Nov 30, 2024
On November 30, 2024, Eileen Faye Clark flew home with Jesus after a long fight with dementia.
Eileen was born on February 19, 1937, in Farmington, NM to Leslie Clark and Martha Colbert Clark. Her sister, Irmalee, joined the family 4 years later. The summer of 1943, they relocated to Albuquerque, NM and she lived there until 2014, when she returned...
Robert Lee Wiebe
Nov 6, 2024
Robert Lee Wiebe passed away on 11/6/2024. He was born in Two Buttes, Colorado and was preceded in death by his wife and daughter. He lived in Silverton and Durango, Co most of his life but made Farmington, NM his home for his last years. In his younger years, he was a deputy police officer for the town of Silverton,...
Ralph Allen Craig
Nov 1, 2024
Ralph Allen Craig, 88 years young, of Aztec, NM has gone to be with our heavenly father, Friday evening, November 1st, 2024. Ralph was born May 18, 1936 in Galena, Maryland to Rebecca Walworth and Ralph Craig Sr. His siblings William Craig and Gladys Haggett, precede him in death.
Ralph enlisted into the US Air Force on April 21, 1954 and...
Doris Ericksen
Oct 22, 2024
Doris Ericksen, 94, passed away peacefully at home October 22, 2024. She was a first generation American, born in Brooklyn, NY, on December 9, 1929, to James Farquharson from Scotland, and Dorothy (Carter) from Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Early in life, Doris developed a love for theater and as an English major at Dickinson College, PA, she wrote and produced a...
Emilio Fred Lujan
Oct 11, 2024
Emilio Fred Lujan, 65 entered into restful peace on Friday, October 11, 2024. He was born on May 31, 1959 in Durango, Colorado. Emilio was a hard worker and loved his work as a mechanic. He began his work at the young age of 12. He worked for Western, BJ, his jobs included mainly the oil field business, then he...
Tina Jewel Mickey
Oct 6, 2024
Tina Jewel Mickey 98 of Flora Vista went home to be with her Lord and Savior on the Lord's day Sunday Oct 6, 2024.
She was born on Oct 15, 1925 in Eagle Colorado the youngest daughter of William and Viola Randol. She joined her brother Charley and her big sister Ruby.
The family came to Colorado in 1932 & lived in...
Ronald Lee Lundy
Sep 28, 2024
Ronald Lee Lundy “Lundy”, 68, of Aztec, NM, passed away at his home on September 28, 2024 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Lundy was born on August 15, 1956 in Phoenix, AZ to Bill Lundy and Shirley Anderson. He originally moved to Aztec when he was 16 years old on the very same day he got his driver’s license.
He was...
John Starbuck
Sep 17, 2024
John Starbuck 42 of Aztec ,NM passed away September 17 2024 .
John was born to Gene Starbuck and Debbie Torres in Durango Colorado on August 15 , 1982 who he now is reunited with Heaven. He was the second born and had three sisters ( Jessica Starbuck, Jasmin Starbuck & J’Nieve Torres) John was married to the love of his...
Anna Kathryn Terry
Sep 5, 2024
On September 5, 2024, Anna Kathryn Terry joined her heavenly family and went to walk with the angels.
She cared deeply for her family and friends. She did this not out of obligation, but because of who she was. She always provided support and love for her family. She would proudly boast about her daughters and grandkids and was always their...
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