James “Jimmy” Barajas

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jimmy Barajas on December 20, 2025 at his home in San Rafael, New Mexico surrounded by his family. Jimmy was born on October 19, 1945, in Gallup, New Mexico, he was 80 years old at the time of his passing.

Kenneth Poteet

Kenneth PoteetKenneth Poteet, a cherished member of the Cibola County, community, passed away on December 7, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on November 5, 1932, in Morrison, Oklahoma, Kenneth lived a life filled with love, service, and the joy of family and friends.

Nancy Carole Williams (Calhoun)

Nancy Carole Williams (Calhoun)Nancy Carole Williams (Calhoun) was born on December 10, 1936, in Phoenix, Arizona, and passed away on December 18, 2025, in Bluewater, New Mexico.

John Larry Russell

John Larry RussellIn Loving Memory of John Larry Russell March 25, 1947 – December 19, 2025With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of John Larry Russell on December 19, 2025, at the age of 78.

Reggie Rivera

Reggie RiveraIt is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Reggie Rivera who was surrounded by her family on November 21, 2025.Born on January 14, 1939 in Ocate, New Mexico to Ismael and Julia Garcia.

Debra Montoya

Debra MontoyaDebra Montoya, beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 67.

Elaine Louise Trujillo

Elaine Louise TrujilloElaine Louise Trujillo passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in her sleep on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the age of 70, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Born in Socorro, New Mexico on June 20th, 1955, she was the third oldest of seven children.

William Michael “Santa” Pledger

William Michael “Santa” PledgerAugust 5, 1955 – November 23, 2025William Michael Pledger, lovingly known as “Santa,” passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 23, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Victorville, California, on August 5, 1955, and was the middle child of Jimmy C.

Cheryl Lynn Miles

Cheryl Lynn MilesCheryl Lynn Miles was born in Louisville, Kentucky on July 8, 1962 and was raised by Chloice and Ruby Kathleen (O'Neal) Shofner in Lamesa, Texas.

Jean Ann (Dawson) Harding

Jean Ann(Dawson) HardingJean Ann (Dawson) Harding, a woman who loved life and loved the Lord, passed away November 13, 2025 in Grants, NM. She was 71 years old.She was born in Meeker, OK. As a child, her family moved to Grants where her dad opened an office supply business.