Obituaries
Obituaries for the San Juan County, NM Area
Benjamin Lee Montano
Jun 21, 2024
Benjamin Lee Montano, 83, died Friday June 21, 2024. He was born on March 28, 1941, in Los Cerritos, Colorado to Ben & Helen Montano.
Ben attended Farmington High School, join the United States ARMY, where he served Honorably for 5 years. Ben took a lot of pride serving under the 82nd ABN DIV at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
After serving in...
Phyllis Geraldine "Gerry" Don
Jun 19, 2024
Phyllis Geraldine "Gerry" Don of Farmington, passed away June 19, 2024 at the Cedar Ridge Inn at the age of 89 years. Gerry was born December 27, 1934 in Murphysboro, Illinois to Gerald and Golda Crisler. After high school her family moved to Casa Grande, Arizona where she met and married Leslie Don. They moved to Farmington in 1969.
Phyllis was...
Joseph Lynn Armenta
Jun 19, 2024
On June 19th, 2024 Joseph Lynn Armenta went to be with his Father, Brother, and many other relatives/friends waiting for him at the Golden Gates of Heaven.
Joseph was a very simple man that enjoyed many things. Grilling the perfect steak, collecting as many free shirts and hats as possible, betting the number four and six horse at the casino, and...
Anita Margarita Montoya
Jun 17, 2024
Anita Margarita Montoya, 92, died Monday, June 17, 2024. She was born on July 10, 1931, in Lumberton, NM to Maximenio and Margarita Valdez. Anita, with her husband Seledon, built her life around God and family. She took pride in her church, her home, and her community. Anita tended to their children, the farm, the animals, and every meal was...
Jack Edward Jackson, MD, PHD
Jun 14, 2024
Jack Edward Jackson, MD, PhD of Farmington, NM passed away peacefully in his
home, surrounded by his family on June 14, 2024 at the age of 89. He was born on July 6,
1934 in Trenton, NJ. Growing up with a rifle in hand, Jack spent his days hunting, shooting, and
trapping. He earned his PhD and MD from Northwestern University in Chicago,...
Gerald LeRoy Anderson
Jun 11, 2024
Gerald LeRoy Anderson, 87, of Farmington, NM passed away peacefully on June 11, 2024. He was born in Parsons, KS on November 8, 1936 to Coburn and Helen Anderson. His family eventually settled in Denton Valley Texas.
He loved his family and would do anything for them. He was very proud of his home and kept his yards in immaculate condition....
Charles Read Rogers
Jun 4, 2024
Charles Read Rogers
Charles Read Rogers, 68, of Farmington, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024, and went home to be with his Lord and Savior. Read, as most knew him, was born July 30, 1955, the son of Jake Felix Rogers and Lois E. (Brown) Rogers, in Farmington, New Mexico.
Read was a man of faith who followed Jesus Christ during his...
Nicole Yvonne Watkins
May 31, 2024
- Nicole Yvonne Watkins passed away May 31st, 2024, suddenly in a tragic motorcycle accident. The accident occurred on Wednesday May 28th, 2024, where she was airlifted to UNM and was on life support, but her injuries were too severe. Nicole was an organ donor. She donated her kidneys, and they have already been used to save two others.
- Nicole was...
Carolina Maria Archuleta
May 23, 2024
We bid farewell to our wonderful mother, Carolina Maria Archuleta, who departed from this world May 23rd, 2024, at the age of 93. A pillar of strength and a beacon of love to so many, her absence leaves a void in our hearts. To commemorate her remarkable life and the memories we cherish.A Rosary Prayer Service and Reception will be...
Norma Jean Brack
May 22, 2024
Norma Jean Brack, 88 years old, of Farmington, New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. Norma was born to NB and Dovie Johnson on January 16, 1936, in Wewoka Oklahoma.
Norma became a part of the community of Farmington in 1957 when she moved with her family from Wewoka Oklahoma. She spent...
Ida Mae (Wauneka) Berg
May 21, 2024
Ida Mae Berg (Wauneka), 66 years old, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on Tuesday May 21,2024 in Farmington, NM. She was born to James Wauneka and Rose Neilwood on March 27, 1958 in Ft. Defiance, AZ. Ida received her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) from Grand Canyon University. She worked as nurse for Indian Health Service for 35 yearsat Gallup Indian...
Margaret E. Simmons
May 19, 2024
Margaret E. Simmons, 92, of Flora Vista, New Mexico, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 19th, 2024, in Aztec, New Mexico. She was born November 4th, 1931, in Lake, Mississippi to James and Nannie Lue Wolfe. She was one of seven children. Margaret graduated high school and then completed nursing school thereafter. She met the love of her life, Rony Simmons,...
Angela Pauline Lewis
May 14, 2024
Angela Pauline LewisApril 20, 1937 - May 14, 2024Angela Pauline Lewis peacefully passed on May 14, 2024, of natural causes. She was surrounded by her loving family at her home in Aztec, New Mexico. A private family Celebration of Life will be held this June along the San Juan River she so dearly loved. She is survived by her loving...
Edward Velarde
May 12, 2024
Edward Velarde, age 76, from Dulce, NM returned home to be with his heavenly Father on May 12th, 2024 surrounded by friends and family. He was born on July 4th, 1947 at the LaJara ranch house to Leverita Velarde and Roger Negro. Edward graduated in 1966 from Dulce High School. After graduation, SGT Velarde went to serve in the US...
Marina Thaxton
May 8, 2024
Marina Thaxton also known to many as "Nana" passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 8th just before noon alongside her family and beloved dog, Kevin. Born in Lumberton, NM to Angelina & Prestation Herrera she made her way as a teenager to finish high school in Ohio where she would go on to meet her late husband Cletus Everett Thaxton. Together...
Willie Lorain Stolworthy
Apr 24, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of longtime Farmington resident, Willie Stolworthy. The Lord took another angel home on April 24, 2024 in Yuma, Arizona at the age of 94. Willie was the firstborn to Chester Nelson Alexander and Ann Huffman on August 4, 1929 in Ojito, New Mexico. Her family grew with the addition of...
Delaphine Ann Pedersen
Apr 20, 2024
Delaphine Ann Pedersen, was born on February 21, 1937, to Clarence and Laura (Matthews) Unzicker in Sterling, Colorado at the Good Samaritan Hospital.Delaphine attended school in Fleming, Colorado and went on to Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado for a short time. She married Frank Davis and lived in Fleming, Colorado. They had a daughter Dianna. After her divorce she...
Steven Michael Huber
Apr 17, 2024
The passing of Steven Michael Huber has left a profound void in the hearts of those who knew him. He passed away on April 17, 2024, at Juan Regional Hospital in Farmington, NM. As a son, big brother, nephew, cousin, uncle, and best friend, he played many roles, each one cherished and irreplaceable. Steven was not only a dedicated...
Pauline C. Potter
Apr 16, 2024
Pauline Garcia Cortez-Potter of Farmington, NM, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 16th, 2024, at the age of 95. Pauline was born on January 25th, 1929, in Walsenburg, Colorado. Pauline married her late husband Richard E. Cortez-Potter on August 11th, 1948, and began their family in Farmington. As a member of the Legion of Mary with Sacred Heart Catholic Church...
Lloyd Englebrecht
Apr 10, 2024
Lloyd (Danny) Henry Englebrecht, 96, of Farmington, NM passed away in his home on the evening of April 10, 2024. He was born December 1, 1927 in Albuquerque, NM to Laura Englebrecht. He met the Love of his life when they both attended El Rito Boarding/High School in El Rito, NM. Lloyd was very active throughout his life and was...
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