Obituaries

Ellis Dale James

Ellis Dale James

Ellis Dale James

Ellis Dale James went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 9, 2020 at Lovelace Hospital in Albuquerque after a brief illness. He was fortunate to have his beloved wife of 29 years, Mary, at his side. Ellis was born on August 9th, 1947 in McAlester, Oklahoma.
James H. Meisner

James H. Meisner

James H. Meisner

James H. Meisner, of Farmington, passed away at his home, surrounded by family and loved ones on Saturday, February 27, 2021 in Farmington, New Mexico. He was born July 1, 1932, in Morrill, Kansas to Hiram and Blanch Meisner.
Roselyn Etsitty

Roselyn Etsitty

Roselyn Etsitty

Roselyn Etsitty, age 57, from Bluewater, New Mexico was called back to the Lord on February 20, 2021, after a prolonged stay in the hospital. She was born Sept. 7, 1963 in Gallup, N.M.. to Joe Frank Martinez of Haystack, NM and Nellie Sandoval of Thoreau, NM.
Jeffrey “Jeff” Michael Killough

Jeffrey “Jeff” Michael Killough

Jeffrey “Jeff” Michael Killough

Jeffrey “Jeff” Michael Killough, age 32, of Branson, Missouri, passed away on January 18, 2021. Jeff was born on March 30, 1988, in Grants, New Mexico, to Travis Bonell and Barbara Ann (Candelaria) Killough. A musician at heart, Jeff played, the guitar, wrote lyrics, and recorded songs.
Shauna Rae Draper McNeill

Shauna Rae Draper McNeill

Shauna Rae Draper McNeill

Shauna Rae Draper McNeill, formerly from Bluewater, NM. After struggling with Dementia, Shauna passed away peacefully on February 20, 2021 at her home in Hurricane, Utah. She was an extraordinary person; a beautiful, strong, caring, courageous, tender, and compassionate individual.
Sister Dianna Ortiz, OSU

Sister Dianna Ortiz, OSU

Sister Dianna Ortiz

Sister Dianna Ortiz, 62, an Ursuline Sister of Mount Saint Joseph for 43 years, died Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in Washington, D.C., after a brave battle with cancer. She was raised in Grants.
John Thomas Vernon

John Thomas Vernon

John Thomas Vernon

John Thomas Vernon was born in Pontiac, Michigan to Thomas Vernon and Mildred Good on November 2, 1942. John is a long-time resident of Cibola County residing mainly in San Rafael.
Camille R. Poncho-Pack

Camille R. Poncho-Pack

Camille R. Poncho-Pack

Camille R. Poncho-Pack, 51, of Encinal, New Mexico was suddenly called home by the Lord on February 4, 2021, following a prolonged hospital stay. Funeral services will be arranged at a later date due to COVID-19 restrictions on the Laguna Pueblo.
Larry Gene MacKendrick

Larry Gene MacKendrick

Larry Gene MacKendrick

Larry Gene MacKendrick was born March 16, 1944 in Paonia, Colorado and passed away February 10, 2021 in Montrose, Colorado from Pneumonia. He grew up in Hotchkiss, Colorado, where he was active in 4-H, wrestling, and other sports. In 1970, Larry and his family moved to Grants, New Mexico.

Walter McBride

October 4, 1937 - February 9, 2021 Walter McBride, Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Uncle rode into the sunset on the 9th day of February 2021 at his home in Grants, New Mexico with his wife Gina by his side.