Obituaries
Flavio D Chavez
Mar 16, 2014
Flavio David Chávez, 84, passed into eternal rest in Heaven after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born July 7, 1929, in Turley, to Teresa Lobato and Silviano Chávez. Flavio graduated from Blanco High School in 1947. He served as a Staff Sergeant in the U. S. Air Force. He worked for El Paso Natural Gas Company for...
Dan E. Brack
Mar 16, 2014
Daniel E. Brack, Jr., 89, Farmington, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2014. Dan was born on the family farm on July 8, 1924 in Otis, Kansas. He was the third of ten children of Daniel E. Brack, Sr. and Lydia Muth. Dan graduated from high school at 16 and had a scholarship for college; but at the advent of World...
Esther Ella Pridemore
Mar 15, 2014
Aztec, New Mexico Esther Ella Pridemore 1933 2014 Esther was born in Cortez, Colorado on April16, 1933 to Union and Lettie Pridemore. She is survived by her children , grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family and friends. Esther's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel 404 W. Arrington, Farmington, NM 87401 1-505-327-5142
Charlie Garland Wilkinson
Mar 9, 2014
Bloomfield Charlie Wilkinson May 6, 1919 - March 9, 2014 Charlie Garland Wilkinson, 94, of Farmington, passed away Sunday,March 9, 2014. He was born in Scottsboro, Ala., to William and Mary Wilkinson.He met Alma Veretto in Lubbock, Texas, and remained married for many years. He later met and married Beulah Noel in 1960. He worked for Meads Potato Chip Company...
Van Dowell Craddock
Mar 9, 2014
Van Craddock Van Dowell Craddock, 87, avid fly fisherman, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2014, in Farmington. Born in Bogota, Texas, and one of four brothers, Van served as a decorated U.S. Marine in both World War II and the Korean War. He continued his selfless service as a firefighter for 25 years with the Los Angeles County Fire...
Raymond Dale Bell
Mar 8, 2014
Raymond Dale Bell, 83, of Flora Vista, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014. Raymond was born in Roaring Springs , Texas to Johnson Lee Bell and Mary Lou Stocking Bell. He met Nellie Arlene Moore after moving to Farmington and they married on May 30, 1949. He spent most of his life in the Farmington area.Ray was known for his...
Geraldine L. (Lansford) Stilphen
Mar 7, 2014
Geraldine L. Stilphen September 27, 1919-March 7, 2014 Geraldine L. Stilphen, 94,of Aztec, passed away on March 7, 2014, in Farmington. She was born September 27, 1919, Strong City, Olka. Geraldine's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice, 804 N. Dustin Avenue, in Farmington,505-325-9611. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com
Leo Bonifieio Romero
Mar 7, 2014
Leo Romero June 25, 1924- March 7, 2014 Leo Bonificio Romero, 89, of Aztec, passed away on Friday, March 7, 2014, in Farmington. He was born June 25, 1924, in Las Trampas, to Bonificio Romero and Maria E. Lopez. He loved gardening, walking his best friend Tilley. Leo retired from DandRGW Railroad, in 1984 and then from Sac-N-Save, in 1992....
Francis Eugene "Peewee" Shorter
Mar 5, 2014
Francis "Peewee" Eugene Shorter, 78, passed peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, into the arms of Jesus. He was born to William and Eva Susana Shorter on February 29, 1936, in Coffeyville, Kansas. He moved to Aztec when he was 18 years old and began to work in the oil field with his brother, Red. He later...
Shelton Daniel Wood
Mar 4, 2014
Shelton Daniel Wood January 19, 1941 - March 4, 2014 Shelton Daniel Wood, 73, of Farmington, passed away on Tuesday, march 4, 2014, in Farmington. He was born January 19, 1941, in Aztec. A private memorial service has already been held. Shelton's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice, 804 N. Dustin Avenue, in Farmington,505-325-9611. Those who wish to express their...
Claudio Filemon Chavez
Mar 4, 2014
Claudio Filemon Chavez, 87, passed from this life to life in heaven because of fervent prayer and his final acceptance of the prayer of Our Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit on Tuesday, March 4, 2014, in Farmington. He was born Nov. 22, 1926, in Turley, to Teresa Lobato and Silvano Chavez. Claudio was a commercial and residential contractor and...
Helen (Kirkland) Clark
Mar 3, 2014
Helen Louise Clark August 30, 1917-March 3, 2014 Helen Louise Clark, 96, of Aztec, passed away on Monday, March 3,2014,in Farmington. She was born Aug. 30, 1917, in Flora Vista, to Pauline and John Kirkland. Helen spent her early life in northwestern New Mexico, where she lived on a ranch at the mouth of Hargus Canyon and then homesteaded wit...
John A. Dean
Mar 3, 2014
John A. Dean, 89, of Farmington, New Mexico passed away on March 3, 2014. John, Big Daddy Dean, was born May 31st 1924 in Breckenridge, Texas. He was the third son of Ben J. and Helen Dean. He was preceded in death by his parents and his two oldest brothers Ben Jr. and Beale. John had an active and exciting...
Ann Elizabeth (Gregg) Utley
Mar 3, 2014
Ann E. Utley August 13, 1943-March 3, 2014 Ann Elizabeth Utley, 70, of Bloomfield, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2014, in Bloomfield. She was born Aug. 13, 1943, in Cocke, Tenn., to Ted Leroy and Margaret Ketner Gregg. Ann was preceded in death by her daughter, Bertha Utley; parents; brother, Jack Gregg; and her sisters, Gearline Dryden and Sandra...
Phyllis June (Reedy) Payne
Mar 2, 2014
Phyllis "June" Reedy Payne, 84, a resident of Bloomfield passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014 at San Juan Regional Medial Center in Farmington. She was born to Forest Preston Reedy and Iona Carrico Reedy on June 12, 1929 in Mt Pleasant Township, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her father Forest Reedy, mother Iona Reedy, sister Roberta Reedy, and...
John Fredrick Frank
Mar 1, 2014
John Fredrick Frank August 30, 1939- March 1, 2014 John Frederick Frank, 74, of Flora Vista, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014, in Farmington. He was born Aug. 30, 1939, in Las Vegas. Fred is survived by his daughters, Kim (Shannon) and Sondra (Patrick Simpson); granddaughters, Amanda Robbins, Mirabel Simpson and Amber Frank; and grandsons John Frank and Joe...
Elmon B Heltsley
Feb 28, 2014
Aztec Elmon B. Heltsley July 3, 1920 - Feb. 28, 2014 Elmon B. Heltsley, 93, of Aztec passed from this life Friday, Feb. 28, 2014 in Aztec. He was born July 3, 1920 in Calhoun, Ky. to Omar and Flora Heltsey. Elmon was a peaceful, quiet, distinguished man, who served God, his country and family, He lived a full and...
Leland Ross Antonio
Feb 27, 2014
Leland Antonio Twin Lakes, NM Funeral services for Leland Ross Antonio, 39, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2014, at Cope Memorial Chapel. The Rev. Jake Delgarito will officiate. Burial will be on a family plot in Pinedale. Antonio died Feb. 27, 2014 in Gamerco. He was born August 18, 1974, in Gallup, into the Mexican People Clan...
Winona Amber (Cody) Cody
Feb 26, 2014
Winona Cody Gallup, NM Services for Winona Amber Cody, 14, will be at 11:30 a.m. Monday, March 3, 2014, at Cope Memorial Chapel. Cody died Feb. 26, 2014, in To'hajiilee. She was born June 5, 1999, in Crownpoint, into the Towering House People Clan born for the Black Streak People Clan. Cody was a student at Jimmy Carter Middle School...
Emalee Jane Van Buskirk (Van Buskirk)
Feb 26, 2014
Our little Emalee, (Emalee Jane Van Buskirk,) took her last breath on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. What a blessing it has been to have her in our lives for the last 21 years. We are grateful that she has returned to her Father in Heaven. Emalee, we look forward to that glorious day when we will be reunited in joy!...
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