Obituaries

Obituaries for the San Juan County, NM Area

Bertram Walter Collyer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Thomas D. Akins, Jr.

Thomas D. Akins, Jr.

Nov 1, 2023

 

Thomas D. Akins Jr., 84 – passed away November 1, 2023. Tom was born on September 14, 1939, in Burbank, California.

Tom spent his younger years in California before moving to Farmington and graduating from Farmington High School in 1957. Tom served in the Army National Guard for 10 years. He began his electrical career with Karlin Electric wiring...

Jerome Alfred Amarilla

Jerome Alfred Amarilla

Oct 28, 2023

Jerome Alfred Amarilla, 42, of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, in Albuquerque. Jerome is the son of the late Jasper Amarilla and Nalita Tsosie.

A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Hole in the Rock Valdez Family Plot in Dulce, New Mexico with Pastor James Landry officiating.

Jerome...

Carolyn Jean Penney

Carolyn Jean Penney

Oct 11, 2023

 

Carolyn Jean Penney passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on October 11th, 2023 at the age of 85. She was born in Monmouth Illinois on April 19th, 1938 to parents Lillian Beatrice Davis and Ralph Kenneth Davis. She was married to John M. Penney for 63 years, and had five children, Paula Ann, John Davis, Rose Carolyn, Janice...

Cleo Lee Hunter

Cleo Lee Hunter

Oct 10, 2023

 

"Well done my good and faithful servant."

Cleo Hunter at the age of 105 years and 2 days, went to be with her lord and savior Jesus Christ on October 10th, 2023. Cleo was born on October 8th, 1918 in McLean, Texas to Anson and Maude Lee. Cleo and her husband Herb lived in the Four Corners area...

Delores Lavanda Lee Goodman

Delores Lavanda Lee Goodman

Oct 5, 2023

 

Delores Lavanda Lee Goodman, 94, of Farmington, NM, passed away October 5, 2023 in Provo, UT  She was born July 29, 1929, in Silver City, NM, to Franklin Lafeyette Lee and Sarah Evaline Benskin.  She was the oldest of eleven children.  Delores married Ervin Howard Goodman May 31, 1949 in the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day...

Eleanor Gallegos Lujan

Eleanor Gallegos Lujan

Oct 2, 2023

Eleanor Gallegos Lujan, 84, resident of Dulce, New Mexico passed away Monday, October 2nd, 2023, in Farmington, New Mexico She was born in Dulce, New Mexico on August 7, 1939.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at Jicarilla Apache Reformed Church, 3 Sandhill Dr, Dulce, New Mexico. Burial will follow at Dulce Cemetery.

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