Obituaries
Obituaries for the San Juan County, NM Area
Thomas James Hynes
Mar 21, 2025
Thomas James Hynes, 83 of Farmington, NM passed away at San Juan Regional Medical Center on Friday, March 21, 2025. Thomas was born July 16,1941 in St. Louis, Missouri.
Arrangements are pending through Brewer Lee & Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Street in Farmington, NM.
Preston A Gumm
Mar 20, 2025
Preston A. Gumm 84 years old went to be with his Lord on 3/20/25 in Farmington New Mexico. Preston was born 5/10/40 in Mesa, Arizona by Ted and Evelyn Gumm. Preston was drafted in the Army and served three years for our country. He had a 15 year career with El Paso Natural Gas Company; as a Well Tech in...
Clarence Edward Collins
Mar 14, 2025
Clarence Edward Collins, 65, passed away on March 14, 2025, in Albuquerque. Born on November 17, 1959, Clarence dedicated over 30 years of his life to Labor Local #16, demonstrating a profound commitment to his work and colleagues. Known for his humor and loving nature, Clarence was a pillar of strength for his family, ensuring their well-being with unwavering dedication....
Leroy Harris Frame
Feb 25, 2025
Leroy Harris Frame, of Aztec, passed away on February 25, 2025. Roy was born February 28, 1935, in Farmington, NM to Raymond and Goldie Harris Frame. He married Rosemary “Peggy” Campbell on August 20, 1954. Roy was employed by the US Department of Interior (USBR) for over 35 years as a Construction Inspector. Following his retirement, he enjoyed ranching at...
Linda Kay Wright (Mortenson)
Feb 24, 2025
Linda Kay Wright (Mortenson), Flora Vista NM, formerly of Davenport IA, passed away peacefully Monday February 24, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and close friends.
Linda was born September 29, 1943, in Ottawa IL and was raised in Davenport, IA where she graduated from Davenport West High School. Upon graduation she attended cosmetology school...
Letha Hart Sherman
Feb 16, 2025
Letha Hart Sherman, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, at the age of 87. Born July 23, 1937, in Tonkawa, Oklahoma to Vern and Eunice Bilyeu. Letha had six brothers and sisters. Letha was preceded in death by her parents Vern and Eunice Bilyeu, brothers Ernest, Glenn, Jessie Bilyeu and sister Laverna Nelson,...
Orlin Cypher Gomez
Feb 14, 2025
Orlin Cypher Gómez, 60, of Farmington, NM, passed away on February 14, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Orlin was born on April 3, 1964, and spent his life dedicated to both his career and his passion for ranching. He worked for ConocoPhillips for 30 years, but his heart was always on the ranch, where he found joy in hard work...
Cornelius Gail Werito
Jan 24, 2025
Cornelius "Corny & Corndog" Gail Werito: A Celebration of Life and Homecoming
Cornelius Gail Werito was born on August 5, 1967, at BIC in Otis, New Mexico, and was a longtime resident of Farmington, New Mexico. He was the fifth child of Andrew and Susie Werito from Farmington, New Mexico. Cornelius' paternal grandparents were Billy and Ella Werito from Bisti, New...
Adeltha Collyer
Jan 3, 2025
Adeltha Collyer, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, peacefully transitioned from this world to the next on January 3, 2025 at the age of 85. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, family and love for others. Adeltha was born in Farmington, New Mexico on November 9, 1939 to Edward Wheeler and Emma Julia Nelson. She was a self proclaimed...
Joann Marie Farley
Dec 27, 2024
Joann Marie Farley was born on October 20, 1938, in Farmington, New Mexico, to George Allen and Mary Ellen Hood. She passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024 into God’s loving arms.
Joann spent her entire life in Farmington, building her legacy on the family homestead. She graduated from Farmington High School in 1956.
Joann met the love of her life while...
Verdell Kartchner
Dec 23, 2024
Verdell Kartchner was born on September 9, 1948, in Colonia Dublan, Chihuahua, Mexico in the same bedroom where her mother was born. She was delivered by her paternal grandmother, Ida Kartchner, who was a mid-wife. Verdell was called home by her Heavenly Father on December 23, 2024. Verdell’s parents were Elfida Alicia (Alice) Corn and George Kartchner.
Verdell was a very...
John Ray McGee
Dec 13, 2024
John Ray McGee of Farmington, NM passed away on December 13, 2024, at San Juan Regional Medical Center after a brief illness from pneumonia. He was born June 2, 1943, to Ulysses Ray McGee and Ethel Wade McGee in Farmington, NM. He was the 4th of 7 children. John was raised in the Four Corners Area including Delores, Cortez, and...
Zelpha May Brown Zufelt McCleve
Nov 30, 2024
Zelpha May Brown Zufelt McCleve beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on November 30,2024 at her home in Aztec, NM at the age of 92. Her life was full of love and hard work and filled everyone's life with love and caring. Especially her family.
Zelpha was preceded in death by Leland Zufelt, son, Gary Zufelt, husband, Roy McCleve....
Roy D McCleve
Nov 27, 2024
Roy D McCleve, (91) beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away on November 27, 2024 at his home in Aztec, NM after a life filled with love and service to others. Many lives were touched as he served in the United States Navy, then gave many years of service to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in assignments...
Patricia Fay Glatz
Nov 19, 2024
Patricia Fay Glatz of Farmington passed away at the age of 81 on November 19, 2024. She was born August 21, 1943 to Nora Blanche and Walter Edward Fonburg in Lewiston, ID. Patricia was married to Robert Allen Glatz on September 17, 1980 in Farmington, NM. They had been married 34 years when Robert passed away.
Patricia devoted much of her...
Mary Elizabeth Scott
Nov 15, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Scott a long time Durango resident, passed away Friday, November 15, 2024, at age 91. Mrs. Scott was born June 2, 1933, to Harry and Harriet Donnelly in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She grew up on the East Coast. After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High School in East Camden, New Jersey, she then graduated from the National School of Practical...
David Hinson
Nov 9, 2024
David Hinson 69, of Farmington was born January 1st 1955 to Natalie Irving and David Lee Hinson in Clovis NM. David was called home to his lord and savior Jesus Christ November 9th. David peacefully passed with his wife and 2 daughters by his side.
David grew up between Levelland Texas and Farmington NM where he met the love of his...
Johnnie Von Franchini
Nov 7, 2024
Johnnie Franchini was called to Heaven by our Lord Jesus Christ on November 7, 2024. He was born in Bloomfield, NM to John and Wilma (Reid) Franchini on August 14, 1933. Johnnie graduated from Aztec High School in 1952, known for his prowess in basketball and football, and was subsequently selected to serve in the U.S. Army. He met the...
Ernesta G. Shellabarger
Oct 24, 2024
Ernesta Shellabarger was born Ernesta Gertrude Engle in Koblenz, Germany on May 20th, 1936.
On November 20th, 1977, she married Stan Shellabarger in Grand Junction, Colorado.
Ernesta and Stan had many adventures together in many different places.
Ernesta placed her trust in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation at a young age.
In 1996, Ernesta and Stan made their permanent home in Farmington, New...
Ricardo "Richard" Garcia
Oct 23, 2024
On Wednesday October 23, 2024, Ricardo “Richard” Garcia, loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away in Farmington, NM at age 81.
Richard was born in Ignacio, CO on April 3, 1943, to Maximo Garcia and Dolores (Martinez) Garcia. Richard served in the Airforce after high school. He spent most of adult life living in Bloomfield, NM and working for the County,...
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