Obituaries

Obituaries for the San Juan County, NM Area

Leo David Allen Marshall

Leo David Allen Marshall

Mar 18, 2025

Leo David Allen Marshall, 61, of Aztec, NM. Beloved son to Brooks and Dorie Marshall was called home on March 18,2025 at his home in Aztec, NM. He was born February 1, 1964 in Michigan. Leo is survived by is loving parents, sister Catherine Renee Delarue(Daniel), brothers Michael Marshall and Matthew Marshall(Kristen), Son: Michael Ryan, niece Rosemary Cain(Jeremy), and several...

Bernie James Webster

Bernie James Webster

Mar 13, 2025

Bernie James (Jim) Webster, Sr., Hashtl’ishnii born for Tódich’ii’nii, 86 years old, of Farmington, NM passed away March 13, 2025. He was born in Fort Defiance, AZ. He graduated from Riverside Indian School in Anadarko, OK where he met his sweetheart Stella Phoenix (Webster). He earned a certificate in drafting from Haskell Institute in Lawrence, KS. He served his country...

Jennie Henrietta Lucero Mason

Jennie Henrietta Lucero Mason

Mar 10, 2025

June 11,1968 ~March 10,2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Jennie Henrietta Mason Lucero, who left us peacefully on March 10,2025 in Roswell, NM. She was 56 years old.

Jennie was born on June 11, 1968in Farmington, NM, the beloved daughter of Jose Celso Lucero and Delia Helen Salas Lucero.

She was a loving mother to Jeremigh Mason,...

Lillian Pauline Roberts

Lillian Pauline Roberts

Mar 9, 2025

Lillian Pauline Roberts, 90, went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2025. She was born in McAlester, Oklahoma to Issac Lee & Leona Sadler Baker.

In 1962, Pauline was working as a waitress in Farmington, NM to support her two sons, Lindy & Randy, from a previous marriage when she was introduced to Ewel Roberts by a mutual friend,...

Pauline Celestine O'Farrell

Pauline Celestine O'Farrell

Feb 27, 2025

Pauline C. O'Farrell, of Farmington NM, passed peacefully and was called home to the Lord on Thursday February 27th, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born April 29th 1933 in Garnett Ks. to August and Marie (Wuckowitsch) Katzer.

Beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Pauline lived a life marked by service as a registered nurse, also...

Shirley Marie Sena

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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