Obituaries
Obituaries for the San Juan County, NM Area
Lorraine Pacheco
Apr 7, 2024
Lorraine Pacheco, 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Flora Vista, New Mexico on such a special day, Divine Mercy Sunday April 7, 2024. Lorraine was born March 9, 1934 to Juan and Carmen Valdez in Tapacita, New Mexico. Lorraine is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jose F Pacheco, son-in-law Sergio Castillo, brother, Cipano Valdez, sisters, Isidia, Emilia,...
Marilyn Joy Cummings
Apr 2, 2024
Marilyn Joy Cummings joined God for her next adventure on April 2, 2024, at the age of 92. She lived her life with a sense of unmatched adventure, enthusiasm, and generosity all while cheering on her family, NASCAR racing, and multitude of underdogs, with a beautiful heart of gold.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Eryl and Violet Cummings,...
Larrie L. Wright
Mar 31, 2024
Larrie L. Wright
July 25, 1941 – March 31, 2024
Flora Vista, NM
Larrie L. Wright 82, passed away on March 31, 2024 at San Juan Regional Medical Center after a long stay at Welbrook in Farmington, NM.
Larrie was born July 25, 1941 in Farmington. He was a longtime resident of Davonport, Iowa and Flora Vista, NM. Calling himself a “Moving Engineer,” for...
Ruby Thomas
Mar 28, 2024
Ruby Thomas of Kirtland passed away March 28, 2024. She was born February 15, 1929 to Wallace Nathaniel East and Frances Rachel Scott in Pomerene, AZ. Ruby was married to George Elvin Thomas on October 16, 1947 in the Mesa, AZ Temple. They had been married 73 years when George passed away. Ruby not only cared for her family, she...
A.V. (Arthur Veach) Duncan
Mar 28, 2024
Arthur Veach (A.V.) Duncan 95.A.V. a long-time resident of San Juan County went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 28, 2024, after a courageous battle with dementia. A.V. was born in Hope, NM on August 12, 1928. His family moved to Glen Cove, TX when he was a young man where he lived with his...
Virginia C Walker
Mar 17, 2024
Virgina C Walker took her last breath on March 17, 2024 She was from Table Mesa New Mexico and was a resident of Shiprock New Mexico. Virgina preceded in death by her Husband Bob J. Walker and Son Timothy Walker, Daughter Carol S Walker and her Mother Mary Clah Nez and Brother Johnny Clah Nez. She is Survived by her sons David...
Bertram Walter Collyer
Mar 8, 2024
Bertram W. Collyer, beloved patriarch of his family, peacefully transitioned from this world on March 8th, 2024 at the age of 90. He leaves behind a legacy of faith and love with many touched by his unassuming measure of service to all. Born on October 12, 1933 to Cyril James Collyer and Elnora Ardel Ashcroft in their home in Fruitland,...
Olivia Pauline McLaughlin
Mar 1, 2024
Olivia Pauline McLaughlin, cherished matriarch of her family, peacefully transitioned from this world on March 1st, 2024, at the remarkable age of 96. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and resilience that will forever endure in the hearts of those touched by her presence.
Born on August 17, 1927, to Otto and Olivia Lurline Christiansen in Tulsa, OK, Pauline...
Eleanor Jean Talamante
Feb 22, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eleanor Jean Talamante, 59, who left Mother Earth with her husband and love of her life by her side on February 22, 2024, in Farmington, NM. Eleanor was born to Alice and Yazzie Mason on May 5, 1964, at Brother in Christ Mission in Blanco, NM. She was born...
Jessie Faye Ketron
Feb 12, 2024
Jessie Faye Ketron, our beloved "Faye Faye", joined her heavenly father on February 12, 2024, at the extraordinary age of 98. Although her goal was to make it 100 years, we can only imagine the joy she felt as she reunited with her husband Curtis and passed loved ones. She resided in Farmington, New Mexico, at the time of her...
Jeanetta Kay Christensen
Feb 8, 2024
Jeanetta Kay Christensen born 1.6.1937 – passed 2.8.2024. Kay came from loving parents Lethia and William Hoover. They had three other children, sadly one passed from scarlet fever before Kay was born. Her younger sisters Ann and Ava have already joined their mother and father in the next life and lived good lives.
Kay was married to D. “Allen” Christian for...
Clyde Leon Brown
Feb 3, 2024
Clyde Leon Brown, 72, passed away on February 3, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Clyde was born March 16, 1951 in Portland, Oregon. He was a longtime Farmington businessman, owning San Juan Employment and Clyde’s Auto Sales before he retired. Clyde enjoyed camping, rock hunting, and spending time with his family.
Clyde was preceded in death by his parents,...
Robert Z. Massey
Jan 16, 2024
A beloved Dad and Uncle, Robert Z. Massey, passed away on January 16th, 2024, at the age of 73.
Robert was born in Farmington, NM, on Sept. 21, 1950. His parents were Joseph and Stella Jo Massey. His sister was Donna. Robert graduated from Farmington High School. He completed some college. He met his first wife, Sheri Purvis, at Farmington H.S....
Ross Frances Wheeler
Dec 30, 2023
Age: 32 Resident of: Farmington, New Mexico Place of Death: Farmington, New Mexico Biography: Ross, (Rosco, Rose), was a man of great mystery and intrigue. His hobbies included making people laugh, finding the weirdest music videos, hanging out with friends, but most of all devoting his energy to loving and taking care of his family. Ross supported...
Richard James Peterson
Dec 12, 2023
Richard James Peterson, 90, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on December 12, 2023. Born on January 12, 1933, in Neola, Utah, to Kate and Thurman Peterson. Richard was raised in Neola, Utah, and graduated from Roosevelt High School. He met and married Marlene Anderson in 1956. They lived in Vernal UT for 2 years, then moved to Farmington...
Robert Alonzo Harris
Dec 6, 2023
Robert “Buzz” Harris, age 79, of Farmington, New Mexico, left this earth on December 6, 2023, at 12:52pm.
He was born in Farmington, New Mexico to Margaret and Albert Harris on April 30, 1944.
Buzz was a Veteran of the Vietnam War and proudly served 23 years in the Armed Forces.
Buzz lived a life of strong ethics,...
Martiniano (Martin) Fernando Gonzales
Dec 5, 2023
Martiniano (Martin) Fernando Gonzales (90), of Bloomfield New Mexico, passed away December 5th, 2023, surrounded by loving family.
Martin was born to Frank and Jacoba Gonzales on February 5th, 1933, in Blanco, New Mexico.
He “lived a good life” as he would always say, and he had many experiences that attest to it, from delivering the Grit Newspaper on...
Perry Lynn Gooch
Nov 10, 2023
Perry Lynn Gooch completed his earthly mission at the age of 80 on Nov. 10, 2023. He was born on July 5, 1943 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Perry Edmund Gooch and Maline Tippets Gooch.
Perry grew up in Arimo, Idaho and later, his family moved to Mesa, Arizona. He graduated from Mesa High School. Perry was called...
Robert Walter Cassady
Nov 10, 2023
Robert Walter Cassady, born November 21, 1938, age 84, of Farmington NM, passed away in his sleep on November 10, 2023, in Farmington, NM. Bob was born in Winslow and dedicated 40 years of his life to working for the El Paso Natural Gas company. He was a hardworking and dedicated employee who made a significant impact during his...
Bonnie Jean Exon
Nov 4, 2023
Bonnie Jean Flora Exon met her Lord and Savior on November 4, 2023 in Westminster, Colorado. Bonnie was deeply loved and will be missed immensely by her family and friends.
Bonnie was born in Durango, Colorado on February 21,1930 to Forest and Myrtie Flora. She was happily married to Clarence Exon for 60 years. Clarence and Bonnie had four...
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