Eleanor B Shirley

Eleanor B Shirley passed away on March 13, 2022 at the age of 81 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.

Gilbert Allen Montoya, Sr.

Gilbert Allen Montoya, Sr. passed away peacefully on Friday, May 6, 2022 in Albuquerque, N.M. with his beloved wife and children by his side. Gilbert will be remembered by his family and friends as a devoted husband, dedicated father, proud Opa, dependable son, caring sibling, and loyal friend.

Duwayne McCormick Jr.

EAST CARBON, UT.-Our loving brother, Wilson Duwayne McCormick Jr, age 65, passed away on June 4, 2022 due to cancer. Duwayne was born on June 29, 1956 in Montrose, Colorado, to Duwayne and Laura McCormick. He grew up in Grants, New Mexico. Duwayne was an avid outdoorsman.

Raymond Anthony Romero

Raymond Anthony Romero, 78, lifelong resident of Cibola County, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Ray was born on Thursday, July 22, 1943, to Antonio and Sofia (Chavez) Romero in Moquino, NM, and grew up on the Seboyeta Land Grant. Ray retired after 30+ years with the NM State Highway Department.

Albert Burton Barnett

If we could visit Heaven, even for a day, maybe for a moment, the pain would go away. I would my arms around you and whisper words so true. That living life without, is the hardest thing to do.

Rosemary Gray

Rosemary True was born in St Louis and lived there until she was 10. Her family moved to Temple, Texas, when her father, an electrical engineer, began working for the city power plant.

Mary Lou (Baca) Griego

On Tuesday, May 10, 2020, Heaven received an angel, Mary Lou (Baca) Griego. Mary Lou was born on August 13, 1930, in Grants, NM to Eduardo and Nicanora Baca. It was there that she met the love of her life Steve Griego who she married on April 18, 1953.

Kathy Lopez-Garcia

Kathy Lopez-Garcia of Albuquerque/Cubero, New Mexico passed away on May 6, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was 65 years of age. She was born on January 22, 1957 in Grants, New Mexico. Kathy was a hard-working role model; she was the first female Uranium Mine Driller on her rig.

Rita Thompson

Rita Thompson, age 77, of Milan, NM, passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2022. Rita was born on June 13, 1944 to Pedro and Margarita Torrez. Rita was born in Gallup, NM and was raised in San Rafael, NM until she married her husband, Lace Thompson, on July 11, 1970.

Steve Matkovich

Steve Matkovich, age 66, long-time resident of Grants, NM, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 1st, 2022. He was an avid hunter who loved the outdoors. Many will remember him by his dry sense of humor and being very straightforward and to-the-point.