Raymond Martinez Sr.
Aug. 22, 1926 - Dec. 29, 2007
Raymond Martinez Sr., 81, of Farmington, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007. Raymond was born Aug. 22, 1926, in Coyote, to Presiliano Martinez and Epimenia Montoya-Martinez-Chacon.
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Narciso Chacon; brother, Jose-Maria Martinez; and his son, Raymond Martinez Jr.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 56 years, Josephine Valdez-Martinez; sons, Pres Martinez and wife, Denise, Hildo Martinez and wife, Judy, Sam Martinez, and Ernie Martinez; daughters, Yvonne and husband, Ray Welch, Yolanda and husband, Bill Briley; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will begin with rosary at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 2100 E. 20th St. in Farmington. A memorial Mass will follow with the Rev. Michael Vigil officiating. Family and friends will come together to celebrate Raymond's life at St. Mary's Parish Hall after the funeral service.
Cremation has taken place and inurnment will be at St. Mary's Parish Resurrection Columbarium.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Mary's "Holy Adoration" Chapel.
Raymond has been entrusted to the care of Brewer, Lee and Larkin, 103 E. Ute St. in Farmington; (505) 325-8688.
Renato DeLorenzo
April 23, 1922 - Dec. 29, 2007
Renato DeLorenzo, 85, of Farmington, died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, in Farmington. He was born April 23, 1922, to Angelo DeLorenzo and Amelia Pagogna in Duluth, Minn.
Prayer service was at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 414 N. Allen Ave. in Farmington, with Father Tim Farrell officiating. Cremation will take place.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Alternative Choice, 804 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington; (505) 326-3671.
Bettye Jo Osborne
Jan. 30, 1923 - Dec. 24, 2007
Bettye Jo Osborne, 84, of Farmingyon, died Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, in Farmington. She was born Jan. 30, 1923, in Durant, Okla., to J.A. (Jim Brewer) and Venna Nance Brewer.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., today, Monday, Dec. 31, at Cope Memorial Chapel in Farmington, followed by interment at Memory Gardens in Farmington.
Bettye has been entrusted to the care of Cope Memorial Chapel, 404 W. Arrington St. in Farmington; (505) 327-5142.
Gary Louis Koonce
July 21, 1950 — Dec. 19, 2007
Gary Louis Koonce, 57, of Aztec, was born in Lake Charles, La., on July 21, 1950. He slipped quietly away on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, at his home in Aztec.
Gary joined his grandmother, Elizabeth Hawkins Carter; father, Darrel Frank Koonce; and sister, Janice Koonce Bilsky, on the far shores of Jordan.
He is survived by his mother, Hazel Carter Koonce; brothers, Darrel, Edward and David Koonce; and sisters, Frances Hebert and Elise Koonce.
He was greatly loved and will be sorely missed.
Gary has been entrusted to Alternative Choice Cremation and Funeral Services, 804 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington; (505) 325-9611.
Willard Wilford Washburn
March 3, 1948 - Nov. 30, 2007
Willard Wilford Washburn, 59, of Rio Rancho, died Thursday, Nov. 30, 2007, in Fort Worth, Texas. He was born March 3, 1948, in Farmington.
Friends and family may call from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. today, Friday, Dec. 7, followed by funeral services at 10 a.m., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5th Ward Chapel, 4400 College Blvd., in Farmington, with Bishop Scott Rhien conducting. Willard will then be laid to rest at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Farmington.
Willard is in the care of Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St., in Farmington; (505) 325-8688.
Celio Trujillo
Feb. 25, 1908 - Dec. 5, 2007
Celio Trujillo, 99, of Farmington, went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007. He was born in La Jara on Feb. 25, 1908, to Francisco and Beatriz Trujillo. He was the last of the Penitentes from La Jara.
Celio moved his family to the Bloomfield area in the mid 1960s. He retired from the city of Farmington in 1975. He enjoyed life after his retirement and taking care of his wife, Beatriz, working his farm and caring for his animals.
His happiest times were when he was surrounded by his children and grandchildren.
Celio was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 70 years, Beatriz Trujillo; six children; two sisters, Bersabe Trujillo and Celina Montoya; one brother, Emiliano Trujillo.
He is survived by four daughters, Bernie Montoya of Richland, Wash., Alice Montoya and husband, Joe, of Las Vegas, Nev., Diane Martinez and husband, Leonard, of Farmington, Bertha Muniz and husband, Steve, of Bloomfield; six sons, Cirilio Trujillo and wife, Caroline, of Farmington, Victor Trujillo of Bloomfield, Phil Trujillo and wife, Wanda, of Farmington, Gabriel Trujillo and wife, Roseann, of Paonia, Colo., Urban Trujillo and wife, Tina, of Bloomfield, Celio Trujillo Jr. and wife, Julie, of Bloomfield; 32 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
His strong loving ways will be missed by all.
Visitation for Celio will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today, Friday, Dec. 7, at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, and at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bloomfield. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 10, at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Jim Walker celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Pallbearers will be his sons. Honorary pallbearers will be all his grandchildren.
Celio has been entrusted to Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St., in Farmington
Doris Swaites
Nov. 20, 2007
Doris Swaites, 74, of Farmington, passed away Nov. 20, 2007, in Farmington. Doris was born March 28, 1933, in Denver.
Doris was an anchor in a storm that kept her family strong and together. She was always near to lend a helping hand when anyone was in trouble or just needed someone to lean on. She loved quilting, sewing and doing all types of crafts. She was an outstanding member of the Marine Corps League and always supported her husband, Howard, in their 57 years together.
Doris is survived by her husband, Howard, of the family home; children, Ralph and wife, Marie, Dora Heston and husband, Ray, Kim and wife, Cathy, Dawn Schuessler and husband, Al; 11 grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Earlline Jones.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Earl Lane and Sylvia Violet Kyelberg.
A memorial service for Doris will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Our Fathers House, 308 W. Broadway St., in Farmington, with Pastor Bob Moon officiating.
Doris has been entrusted to Alternative Choice, 804 N. Dustin Ave., in Farmington; (505) 325-9611.
Thomas H. Powell
Aug. 26, 1924 - Nov. 26, 2007
Thomas H. Powell, 83, of Farmington, was born Aug. 26, 1924, and was taken from this earth Monday, Nov. 26, 2007.
A faithful servant of Baha'u'llah and the Baha'i Faith, we pray that he has a swift journey to the next world to join all his preceding family members. Originally a furniture salesman from Houston, Texas, Tom made a living with his wife, Mary, in Colorado, with a unique sign-making business, then in San Juan County with a catering truck business that served the power plant and other areas. Each of these jobs afforded Tom and Mary abundant teaching opportunities. He especially admired his American Indian customers.
After retiring from work, Tom spent the majority of his free time at the Bonnie Dallas Senior Citizen Center in Farmington. He delighted in playing pool, dancing and eating the food. In 1978, Tom wrote a self-published book, "The Hammer of Truth." The book is about a sailor who found the Baha'i Faith. Tom kept teaching the Baha'i faith to all he met. The National Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'i of the U.S. has lauded him for his more than three decades of steadfast teaching of the Baha'i Faith. Local Baha'i members will miss him as a valuable resource, a bible scholar and a teacher of the Baha'i Faith to Christians.
Tom was preceded in death by his third wife, Pauline; his second wife, Mary; and by his first wife, Grace, and their sons, Donald and Thomas III.
He is survived by his grandchildren, Mary, Steven, Julie and Charles and their children; step-grandchildren, Vicki Branch, Donette Searcy and Les Searcy; step-great-grandchildren, Jason Blackwell and wife, Jami, Tahirih (Terri) Branch, Amanda Montgomery, Derrick Killen, Billy Killen and wife, Carean, Donny Montgomery, D.C. Chapman and Kody Chapman; 14 step-great-great-grandchildren that loved him dearly; and also by his half-sister, Dorothy James, and half-brother, Raymond Cook.
We'll miss you, Grandpa!
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today, Friday, Dec. 7, at Memory Gardens in Farmington.
The family is having a small service but would love all his friends to join them.
Arrangements are entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel, 404 W. Arrington St. in Farmington.
Edison K. "Sonny" Hatathli
Oct. 15,1957 - Dec. 4, 2007
Edison K. "Sonny" Hatathli, 50, of Toadlena, peacefully left this earth to be with the creator Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007.
He was born Oct. 15, 1957, to Florence and Ned Hatathli in Tuba City, Ariz.
He was born into the Tsenahabilnii Clan and born for the Ashihii clan.
Edison is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Geri; and five beautiful children, Winona Galindo, Aaron Lee, Naomi Kim, Jered Evan and Andrew Jacob Hatathli; eight grandchildren; and his two sisters, Melissa "Pebbles" Smiley and Glenna Bah Nez.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday Dec. 8, at Kirtland LDS Stake Center in Kirtland.
Burial will follow at the Toadlena community cemetery in Toadlena.
A reception will be at 3 p.m. at the LDS Stake Center in Kirtland.
Edison is in the care of Cope Memorial Kirtland Chapel, 458 CR 6100 in Kirtland.
Jess Hamill
Aug. 12, 1946 - Dec. 6, 2007
Jess Hamill, 61, of Bloomfield, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, in Bloomfield.
He was born Aug. 12, 1946, in Alamagordo, to Charles and Jewell Hamill.
Services are pending with Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home, 103 E. Ute St., in Farmington; (505) 325-8688.
Althea Greer
June 8, 1928 - Dec. 4, 2007
Althea Greer, 79, of Farmington, passed from this life Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2007, in Farmington. She was born June 8, 1928, in Electra, Texas.
Althea moved to Farmington in 1951 and worked tirelessly since that time on many volunteer and charitable activities.
She was preceded in death by Weldon L. Griffin, Albert R. Greer; and by her son, John Griffin.
Althea is survived by her daughter, Glenda and husband, Mike Dimond; grandchildren, Meghan and husband, Jon Stanford, and Matt Dimond; great-grandson, Riley Stanford; and by loved ones in Texas and Tennessee.
She will be remembered by her Monday morning coffee group, her Wednesday morning investment club, her PEO sisters and by her friends at the Connelly House. Of all Althea's many volunteer activities, the Connelly House was dearest to her heart, and her family requests those wishing to do so make contributions to the Connelly House in her memory.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. today, Friday, Dec. 7, at First United Methodist Church, 808 N. Monterey Ave. in Farmington.
Arrangements are entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel, 404 W. Arrington St. in Farmington
Karen Eileen Burgess Dinning
June 10, 1953 - Dec. 2007
Karen Eileen Burgess Dinning, 54, of Farmington, was the second of three daughters born to Richard and Lorraine Burgess, in Glendale, Calif., on June 10, 1953. She was raised in Santa Barbara, Calif., and married Tom Dinning in 1973. She moved with her family to Farmington in 1982, where she spent the remainder of her life.
She was a beloved member of the community and was active in her church.
Eileen had an immensely creative spirit that she brought to everything she touched. She loved family, friends, cooking, crafts and entertaining. Her passions were her husband, her children, her chosen career as a nurse and music, which she performed professionally with her husband, Tom, as well as with her church choir. Her love, laughter and passion for life will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She is survived by three sons, Daniel and Brian, of Albuquerque, and Andrew of Farmington; and one new grandson, Isaac; along with her husband of 34 years, Tom.
A celebration of Eileen's life will be at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at First Presbyterian Church, 865 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington, with Les Leach officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Eileen's name to the National Cancer Institute (specify renal cell carcinoma research). Information: www.cancer.gov.
Eileen is in the care of Brewer, Lee and Larkin Funeral Home; (505) 325-8688.
Ferguson T. Maria
Dec. 15, 1985 - Nov. 23, 2007
Ferguson T. Maria, 21, of Farmington, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2007. Ferguson was born Dec. 15, 1985, in Shiprock, to Kevin Marshall and Monique Maria Marshall, and was married to Ashley J. Maria.
Funeral Services are pending with Cope Memorial Kirtland Chapel, 458 CR 6100, in Kirtland; (505) 598-9636.
Genevieve Harvey Jim
Oct. 9, 1965 - Nov. 25, 2007
Genevieve Harvey Jim, 42, of Farmington, passed from this life Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007. She was born Oct. 9, 1965, in Shiprock.
Genevieve graduated from Kirtland Central High School in 1983.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Bruce Smith; niece, Shandeen Beyale; and grandfather, Todacheenie Begay and grandmother, Mae Dineh-Tsosie Begay of Red Valley, Ariz.
She is survived by her husband, Harrison Jim Jr.; daughters, Desirae Jim, Jasmine Lee Jim and Amber June Jim; sons, Shannon Christian Jim and Bryan Tall Jim of Albuquerque; mother, Elise Mae Harvey; father, John Harvey; sisters, Christine Smith, and Selina and Rick Peshlakai; brother, Ron Smith; nephew, Raven Peshlakai; nieces, LaKesha Peshlakai and Shondean R. Beyale; grandnephews, Joshua Jim and Brandon Jim; grandnieces, Patricia Jim and Autumn Sky Jim.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 30, at Cope Memorial Kirtland Chapel, with Wallace Begay Sr. of Mesa, Ariz., officiating. Interment will follow at the Kirtland cemetery.
John C. Sells
Feb. 22, 1915 - Nov. 23, 2007
John C. Sells, a Navajo Code Talker, 92, of Shiprock, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2007, at Northern Navajo Medical Center in Shiprock.
He was born Feb. 22, 1915, in Oak Springs.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, at Desert View Funeral Home in Shiprock.
Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 29, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 414 N. Allen Ave., in Farmington.
Interment will follow at Memory Gardens in Farmington.
Mr. Sells is in the care of Desert View Funeral Home, North U.S. Highway 491, in Shiprock; (505) 368-4607.
James Oties Mayes Sr.
Nov. 3, 1930 - Nov. 24, 2007
James Oties Mayes Sr., 77, of Farmington, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2007, in Farmington.
He was born Nov. 3, 1930, to Booker Mays and Texanna Smith Mays in Centerville, Texas.
Services are pending with Cope Memorial Chapel, 404 W. Arrington St., in Farmington; (505) 327-5142.
