Obituaries for the San Juan County, NM Area

May 16, 2024

Catherine Edith Anderson, 66, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on May 16, 2024. The love of her life, Clifford, was there to greet her. Cathy was born on July 31, 1957 in Long Beach, California to Sidney and Shirley Wells. Her children, William, Anna, Naomi, Leah, and Ula as well as her grandchildren will carry on her legacy...

May 8, 2024

Helen Ruth Pilcher, 80, of Kirtland NM died peacefully in her sleep on May 8th 2024.

Helen Ruth Rogers was born on December 5th 1943 in Los Alamos, New Mexico to Charlie and Florine Rogers, during the Manhattan Project. After the war, her father moved Helen and her family to a farm in Dolores, CO. On the farm, she was tasked...

Apr 18, 2024

Richard Gibbons, age 73, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024, at his home in Navajo Dam, NM. He was born in Chicago, IL on September 25th, 1950, to Tom and Margaret Gibbons. He was one of 12 children. Richard moved to Navajo Dam, NM in September 2003, and he really enjoyed the community he lived in, making many good...

Apr 15, 2024

Marilyn A. Poyer, of Kirtland, NM, passed away on April 15, 2024.Marilyn was born on August 17 to Fern and Dan Benally. Marilyn was very well educated at the Master Level of Education.  Marilyn worked many years in the Central Consolidated School District and many years at Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle Community School where she was presently working. Marilyn had a passion for...

Apr 7, 2024

On 4/7/2024, Linda Wiebe passed away. Linda is survived by many friends and family who loved her and are saddened to see her go. She was born in Silverton, the eldest daughter of Richard and Violet Perino. She survived for 7 years with an LVAD and fought tenaciously the last year and lost the battle on her terms. She was...

Mar 22, 2024

William Henry Grush Sr. passed away on March 22, 2024 at age 88. Father of William H. Grush Jr., Christopher J. and Daryl J. Grush. Stepfather of Debra Frey Hall. Grandfather of Amber E. Grush, Jacob Grush, Gage A Grush, Emily R. Grush, Emily R. Grush. Step-grandfather of Tyler Hall and Noel R. Redoblado.Mr. Grush was preceeded in death by...

Jan 16, 2024

Jerry (Kenneth) Dennington went to school in Quanah, Texas. Joined the United States Army. Kenneth worked in the Oil and Gas industry for many years. Started as a rough neck in his early years and achieved success as a well-respected Company Man. Worked for well-known companies such as Coleman Drilling, Meridian, Burlington, and Energen Resources to name a few. His...

Jan 7, 2024

Mary Ann Garcia passed away on January 7, 2024 and she is and was very loved and will be missed more than she will ever know. She was born on April 27, 1950 to Joseph and Mildred Deluzio. She was a resident of Farmington, New Mexico for 25 years and a graduate of Durango High School. Mary loved being with...

Dec 8, 2023

Melissa Fiona Yazzie, age 38, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, in Farmington, New Mexico. She was born in Shiprock, New Mexico to Louise and Douglas Yazzie. Melissa is preceded in death by her father, Douglas Yazzie and her grandmothers, Bessie Woody, and Edith Bedonie. She is survived by her mother, Louise Yazzie. Her son, McKenzie Jim and her...

Nov 26, 2023

Ethel Joyce Donachy was born in Sioux City, Iowa on September 27, 1937 and entered into rest on Sunday, November 26, 2023 in Aztec, New Mexico.

 

Ethel's service will be Monday, December 11, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Bloomfield, New Mexico. Pastor Alan Wolford will be officiating. 

Nov 21, 2023

Bruce Gene Davis, born on July 13, 1944, in, New Mexico, breathed his last on November 21, 2023, in Bloomfield, New Mexico. He leaves behind a legacy that will forever be cherished by his loved ones.Bruce began his illustrious career in the late 70's when he joined GEO Chemical Servey as a construction and soil sampling specialist. However, Bruce's path...

Nov 10, 2023

 

On Friday Morning November 10, 2023, Elizabeth Boyd peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Elizabeth was born August 23, 1963, in Farmington NM to Joe and Delia Lucero. She met the love of her life Mack Boyd and was married December 6, 1986.  Elizabeth was an active member of their church, she enjoyed gardening...

Oct 29, 2023

On October 29, 2023, Margaret passed from this life to join her Heavenly Father and family in Heaven.

Margaret was born on April 3, 1955 to Joe H. Martinez and Cordelia Martinez who proceeded her in death as well as brother Horacio, Antonio(Tony), Fidel and sister Sophia, daughters Alicia, Eloisa and sons Felix and David Jr.

 

Margaret leaves behind...

Oct 12, 2023

 

Diana Clare (Shrewsbury) Mesch passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Thursday, October 12, 2023.  She was born in Iota, Louisiana on December 19, 1944. She spent most of her school years in the Aztec, NM school system but graduated from Wasatch Academy in Mt. Pleasant, Utah in 1962. She proudly served in the United States Marine Corps...

Oct 9, 2023

 

Armida Lara Mendoza, age 71 passed away, October 9, 2023, in Farmington, NM.

She was born to Roman Lara & Carolina Mendoza on June 27, 1952. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Mariana Armida Hernandez. She is survived by her son, Cesar Hernandez Lara (Maria), Daughters Norma Salazar (Genaro), Zulema Lara, several grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Her...

Oct 3, 2023

Mary Jane Vallejos was born in Ignacio, Colorado to Tomas and Isabel Trujillo. Mary was a resident of Aztec, New Mexico. She passed away at the age of 86 on October 3, 2023.

Mary was preceded in death by her son, Chris Erik and daughter, Sandra. Her parents, Tomas and Isabel Trujillo. Her brother, Paul and sister, Nellie.

Mary is...

Sep 27, 2023

LaVonda Val Jean Schultz

Survived by daughter Jane Phillips and her husband Rick Phillips, Grandchildren, Alyse Goupil, Amber Goupil, & Jarek Goupil with Fiance Shyanne Price, Great Grandchildren, Wade Stetson, Waylon James, & Leon Jacques Goupil.In her 90 years LaVonda accomplished so much. She was a long time member of the Elks Lodge #1747 along with her weekly pinochle game...

Sep 22, 2023

Sep 5, 2023

Crucita “Cruz” Rose Segura, 77 years old, went to be with our Heavenly Father on September 5, 2023. She was born in Capulin, New Mexico, to her loving Mother, Teresina Martinez on December 9, 1945 and raised by her loving parents Margarito and Ursulita Vigil. In 1964, she graduated as Salutatorian of her class at Cuba High School. After graduation,...

Jun 11, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Jonishia Esther Dan, who left us on 6/11/2023. The world mourns the loss of a truly remarkable soul, whose life touched the hearts of all those fortunate enough to have known them.Born on 07/23/1991 in Farmington New Mexico, Jonishia Esther Dan was a beacon of light and...