Obituaries
Obituaries for the San Juan County, NM Area
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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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William Edwin Mahnke II
Oct 1, 2023
William “Bill” Edwin Mahnke II, 68, of Farmington was released from this life at his beloved home October 1, 2023. Bill was born November 26, 1954 on a USAF Base in England to Major William E. and Viola Mahnke. While Bill spent some childhood years abroad with his father’s military service, once the Mahnke family found Farmington, they called that...
Nicole R. McAdam
Sep 30, 2023
Nicole R. McAdam, 34, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023, in Carlsbad, New Mexico. She was born September 16, 1989, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Stan McAdam and Kristee Berger.
Nicole was a homemaker and the best mom to her two boys, with whom her life revolved. She graduated from Farmington High School and attended New Mexico State University,...
Isaac Thomas Vicenti
Sep 29, 2023
In Loving Memory of Isaac Thomas Vicenti Isaac, a beloved father, partner, son, brother and cherished member of our community, passed away peacefully on September 29th at the age of 49. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories that will forever remain in our hearts. Born on December 5th, 1973 at the Holloman Air Force Base....
Domitila Valdez Alire
Sep 25, 2023
Domitila Valdez Alire, 91, of Farmington, New Mexico passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 in Farmington, New Mexico. She was born March 5, 1932 in Cebolla, New Mexico to Vicentita and Antonio Valdez.
Domy graduated from Tierra Amarilla high school in 1950, married Willie Alire in November, 1954 then moved to Las Vegas, NM. She moved to Dulce, NM...
Mary E. Overright
Sep 24, 2023
Mary E. Overright, age 88, of Farmington NM, joined her husband Edward in their eternal home surrounded by many of her loving family members on September 24, 2023.
Mary Ellen, as she was affectionately known by her family and friends, was born April 21, 1935, to John H. Schwemlein and Lillian C. (Klein) Schwemlein in the small midwestern...
Loredia Faust
Sep 17, 2023
Loredia, age 90 of Farmington, NM passed away September 17, 2023. She was born May 11, 1933 in Bebe, AR to Earl and Aletha West. The family moved to Arizona when she was a child, first in Oracle and then Casa Grande where she graduated from high school. She married Eugene Walker and lived in numerous places due to...
Nathel Lee Sampson
Aug 25, 2023
Nathel Lee (curly) Sampson 86 of Farmington passed away August 25th, 2023, in Farmington, New Mexico. She was born August 26th, 1936, in Crockett, Texas to her parents Rufus Cooper and Eva Cooper.
Nathel attended school in Crockett, Texas. She was a housekeeper and housewife. She retired and she and Harl moved to Farmington, New Mexico in 1975 and...
Denise (Deno) Renee Werito
Apr 6, 2023
Denise Werito ObituaryFarmington, NM- Celebration of Life for Denise (Deno) Renee Werito will be held Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 10 am, Hills Church- 5101 N Dustin Ave, Farmington, NM.Burial will follow after service at St. Luke's Cemetery, Huerfano, NM.Reception will follow after the burial at World Harvest Conference Center.Denise Renee Werito was born on August 29, 1960 and was a...
Irene Gladys Gonzales
Jun 21, 2022
Irene Gonzales, 81, went home to her heavenly Father on June 21st, 2022. As a Christmas blessing, she came into this world on December 25, 1940. She continued to be a blessing to all those around her throughout her life, especially to Amador, her loving husband of 65 years. Irene was a women of strong faith, and raised...
Roman Wade Garcia
Jun 17, 2022
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. ~ Wednesday, June 22, 2022 St. Francis Catholic Church Lumberton, New Mexico Interment: Burns Hill Family Plot Dulce, New Mexico
Billy John "Red" Keck
Jun 10, 2022
Billy John "Red" Keck passed from this life on June 10, 2022, at the age of 94. He was born May 10, 1928, to Orie and Agnes (McAdoo) Keck in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. After graduating from high school in Ada, Oklahoma he enlisted in the Army and became a military policeman in Peping, China. Upon returning to the...
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