Flora Ann Louise Chavez Tillerson (NONI)

Flora was born in Cubero, New Mexico to Adelino (Lelo) Chavez - Ruby Ann Galindo Chavez in her grandma's house, she went to school in Cubero, N.M., Grants, N.M. and Washington. Moving from place to place her home has always been Cubero and Grants area. She passed away in Grants on November 25, 2020.

Jennie Ann (Chavez) Van Weart

Jennie Ann Van Weart left the family she loved so much and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 30, 2021. She died peacefully in her home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born in Gallup, N.M. on August 17, 1938 to a large and loving family.

Rosemarie Chavez

A Rosary and Funeral Mass in honor of Rosemarie Chavez, 82 of Milan, New Mexico will be celebrated Friday, May 21st at 9:30am at St. Vivian’s Catholic Church by Father Alberto Avella. Rosemarie was a beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, and Nana.

Erling Knutson

Erling Knutson, 86, of Grants, NM, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday May 12, 2021.

Charolette "Mitzie" Sousaz

Charolette "Mitzie" Sousa, 75 years old of Milan, New Mexico passed away on April 26, 2021. She was born on April 21, 1946 in Taunton, Massachusetts.

Norene Reynolds Sanders

Norene Reynolds Sanders 93 passed away May 12, 2021 in Cibola General Hospital, Grants New Mexico due to complications of cancer. She was born September 23, 1927 in Luna New Mexico to Acel and Effie Reynolds.

Ronald Jack Morris

Ronald Jack Morris 71, of Gallup, New Mexico, passed away Sunday, May 2, 2021. He was born on May 14, 1950. He served our country proudly as a Marine during the Vietnam war. His passion was the rodeo, and his livelihood was mining. His heart was family.

Lucia Eufemia Valencia Padilla

Lucia Eufemia Valencia Padilla was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother (Nana), daughter, sister, and friend. She left this world on April 7, 2021 at age 91 with her children, Maryann and Eddie, by her side.

Frankie “Tito” Lee Lovato Jr.

On Tuesday, April 6, 2021, Frankie “Tito” Lee Lovato Jr. loving father passed away at the age of 48. Frankie “Tito” Lovato Jr. was born on November 5, 1972 in Albuquerque, N.M. to Frank Lee Lovato Sr. and Mary “Helen” Lovato.

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