Obituaries for the San Juan County, NM Area

Mar 8, 2019

Rollin L. (Alibi) Amick

3/11/1944-3/08/2019

On Friday, March 8 @ 5:00 in the evening, Rollin found peace after a long and hard battle with illness - he fought to the end.

Rollin was proud of his family and his work.  He was a great conversationalist, he was a history buff (if it wasn’t...

Feb 26, 2019

Andrea Louise Alvarado

Farmington, NM

October 1, 1950- February 26, 2019

Andrea Louise Alvarado, 68, of Farmington, New Mexico passed away February 26, 2019 in Farmington, New Mexico. Andrea was born October 1, 1950 in Artesia, NM to Mary and Fred Kamplain.

Andrea was a very loving and generous...

Feb 18, 2019

Aztec, NM

Frances “Luella” Benfield

September 6, 1944 – February 18, 2019

Luella Benfield, 74, left us peacefully on February 18, 2019 surrounded by her husband, son and daughter.

Luella was born on September 6, 1944 in Andrews, TX. She married Glen “Benny” Benfield on January 2, 1963. She...

Feb 17, 2019

Geneva Ann Delmar, 37, of Aztec, NM passed away February 17,2019 in Farmington. Geneva was born May 4, 1981 in Farmington, NM to parents Raymond L. Bell Jr. and Dolores Ann Bell. She is preceded in death by her late husband Gregory P. Delmar. Geneva is survived by her son; Joseph A. Delmar, parents; Raymond L. Bell Jr. and...

Feb 17, 2019

"What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for one another?" George Sand (Aurore Dupin) Long-time Farmington resident, Graham Marshall Watkins, died quietly on Sunday, February 17, at Namaste House after a brief stay there. Born in Spokane, WA in 1930 to parents Gordon Marshall Watkins and Esther (Graham) Watkins, Graham grew up...

Feb 14, 2019

Clarence E. Dye, 81, of Farmington, New Mexico passed away February 14, 2019 in Farmington. Clarence was born February 15, 1937 in Kingman, Kansas.

Clarence’s care is entrusted to Alternative Choice Funeral & Cremation 804 N Dustin Ave Farmington, NM 87401 (505)325-9611

Feb 12, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Jon L Preuss. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 10, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Rodney Blehm. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 8, 2019

Donald Wynn Crosby Jr, a US Marine Corp veteran, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at the age of 81. He was born on July 26, 1937 to Donald Wynn Crosby Sr and Helen Crosby in Houston, TX. Donald attended the University of Oklahoma majoring in Geophysics. This is where he met and married Lanita Pacey on September...

Feb 5, 2019

Samuel C. Hayes, 31, of Farmington, New Mexico passed away February 5, 2019 in Farmington. Samuel was born to mother Laura Hayes-Bennett December 17, 1987 in Grants, New Mexico.

Sam studied computer information and technology at Penn State. He was passionate about his work with computers and shared his knowledge with anyone who struggled in the area....

Feb 5, 2019

Betty Rahm, 87, of Farmington, NM passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in Farmington, NM. She was born on October 6, 1931 in McKinney, TX.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Bloomfield Assembly of God. 211 E. Oak, Bloomfield, NM.

Betty’s care is entrusted to...

Feb 4, 2019

Mable M. Valdez, 68, of Bloomfield, NM passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 in Farmington, NM. She was born on May 14, 1950 in Durango, CO.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Northside Church of Christ; 401 W. 20th St., Farmington, NM, with Pastor Alvin Klein officiating...

Jan 28, 2019

“Debbie” to her many friends passed away on January 28th after a valiant struggle with cancer. Her bubbly personality and down to earth attitude charmed everyone she met. The affection she engendered wasn’t limited to people. Every animal she met instantly trusted her, plants flourished around her and flowers bloomed.

She was born on September 18, 1951...

Jan 26, 2019

James L. Farley (Jim) went to be with the Lord on Saturday 26th at his home in Farmington NM. His favorite Scripture was John 3:16 Jim was born 4/1/37 in Nashville Arkansas to Edgar and Pearl Farley.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years Betty L. Farley (Winfield). One son Robert Farley. One daughter Robyn...

Jan 16, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Russell Jacob Cooper Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 13, 2019

In the early morning hours of January 13, 2019, Layne Waresback, 58, passed away following a courageous battle with cancer. Layne was a lifelong resident of Bloomfield, NM. He was born on September 4, 1960 in Carrizozo, NM to Jim and Jo Wasreback.

Layne attended and graduated from Bloomfield H.S. in 1979, where he lettered in 4...

Jan 12, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Jacqeline M Salazar. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 6, 2019

Farmington, NM

Bob R. Heath

December 10, 1944 – January 6, 2019

Bob R. Heath, 74, a US Navy Veteran of Farmington, NM passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 in Farmington, NM. He was born on December 10, 1944 in Corpus Christi, TX.

Bob is preceded in death...

Jan 3, 2019

Farmington, NM

Raymie P. Moreno

October 31, 1937 – January 3, 2019

Raymie P. (Sheno) Moreno, 81, of Farmington, NM passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019 in Bloomfield, NM. He was born on October 31, 1937 in Cuba, NM to Paulin Moreno & Trinidad Aragon.

Raymie is preceded...

Dec 20, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Ronald Keith Neilson announce his passing at age 75 on December 19th, 2018. He was a resident of Farmington, NM. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Keith Neilson and Janice Louzella (Scott) Neilson. Ron will be forever remembered and celebrated by his 5 siblings and his living...