Tips for writing an obituary

Do not feel obliged to include cause of death. While acquaintances who first learn of a person’s death via an obituary may be curious about cause of death, loved ones of the deceased do not have to include such information if they are uncomfortable doing so.

Vera Garcia

Vera Garcia passed away on July 5, 2021 at her home in Grants, New Mexico surrounded by her loving family. She was 88 years of age. Mrs. Garcia was born on September 20, 1932 in Aspermont, Texas.

Erminia Jaramillo

Erminia Jaramillo, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, with members of her family by her side, on June 11, 2021.

Betty Hall

Betty Hall entered fully into the presence of her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Betty passed away peacefully in Carthage, Missouri following a long illness. She was 78.

Andronico “Andy” Jose Alires

Andronico “Andy” Jose Alires, 91, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great great-grandfather and Korean War Veteran, passed away surrounded by his family on April 13, 2021.

Reverend Glenn Wesley Butler

Reverend Glenn Wesley Butler, 72, of Grants, New Mexico, passed away on June 15. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on June 30 at The Way, Truth, and Life Ministries at 700 Sakelares Blvd. Internment will be Gallup Veteran’s Cemetery, 333 National Cemetery Dr. in Gallup, following the services.

Janene Pena

Janene Pena passed away on June 25, 2021at the age of 62 years old. Services will be held at St Teresa of Avila Catholic church in Grants at lpm on Wednesday June 30. She was a loving wife and mother. She was a Jazzercise instructor for 35 years and lived most of her life in Grants.

Maria Flora Lucero Emerson

Maria Flora Lucero Emerson entered into eternal life on June 26. She died peacefully at her home in Grants, surrounded by her family, after handling her Parkinson’s disease with grace for many years.

Samuel Dominguez

Rosary and Funeral Mass for Samuel Dominguez 96 of Grants, New Mexico will be held on Friday-June 25, 2021-9:30 AM at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church.

Tony Ronald Lucero

Tony Ronald Lucero, 68, a resident of Los Lunas, New Mexico, born on September 14, 1952, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, lived in Pateca, New Mexico, passed away on June 16, 2021. Tony was a member of the Milan Baptist Church. He attended Grants High School, played football and basketball.