Obituaries

Franklin Roosevelt Hilliard

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Franklin Roosevelt Hilliard Franklin Roosevelt Hilliard, 89, of Grants, New Mexico, passed away on February 8, 2023. The funeral service will be Monday, February 13, 2023, at the Grants Church of Christ.

William Hugh Johnson

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William Hugh Johnson William Hugh Johnson, age 74, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2023, surrounded by his devoted family. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 2 at Compassion Mortuary in Grants, NM.

Domitilia Jaramillo

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Domitilia Jaramillo passed away on Saturday February 4, 2023 in Grants, NM. She was born on May 3, 1932 in Toltec, NM to Ambrosio Trujillo and Elisan Molina. She is preceded in death by her husband Tony Jaramillo. Domitilia and Tony were married for 68 years. She was also preceded in death by her son Benny Jaramillo, granddaughters Valarie and Valaura Jaramillo and grandson Jose Marquez. She is survived by daughters Mary Marquez (Adolpho), Rosie Hanlon (Alan), Berna Martinez (Juan), Lisa Jaramillo, Anntionette Martinez (Leroy) and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. When Domitlia passed away she was surrounded by her loving family. A rosary and funeral mass will be celebrated for Domitilia on Wednesday February 8th, 2023 at St Teresa Catholic Church in Grants, NM beginning at 9:30am. A burial will follow at Grants Memorial Park in Grants, NM. Compassion Mortuary in Grants, NM has been entrusted with her services.

Jean Billie Hulbert

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Jean Billie Hulbert, age 70, wonderful mother, loving grandmother, devoted wife, generous friend, creative genius - passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, with her family by her side. She is survived by her twin son and daughter and their families.

John Martin Easton

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John Martin Easton John Martin Easton, also known as Donald John Tyson. Date of birth: April 17, 1942.

Joe Arthur “Tudy” Sanchez

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The Sanchez Family would like to thank everyone in the passing of our dearly loved Joe. It's still a very hard time for all of us but all the phone calls, messages, cards, food, flowers, gifts, and visits are so gratefully appreciated, and we are truly blessed for all your thoughtfulness. A special thank you to Lt. Anthony Valencia and the Grants Fire & Rescue Team, David Habiger and Superior Ambulance Team, Cibola General Hospital ER Team, UNM Flight Team, UNM Hospital ICU, the staff at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, Brandon Garcia & Ernest Martinez of Cope Memorial Funeral Home, Denise Sanchez and choir members, John & Irene Archuleta, Kilino Marquez & Brenda Sanchez, Raul Lopez and the VFW members, Doreen Lopez & Mariah Duncan, Joe Valencia of the Knights of Columbus, Fred Lopez, Crystalynn Zepeda & Jaylene Gabaldon, Ruby Marquez, Dana Sanchez, Santa Fe National Cemetery, American Legion Post 12 Lucero Y Neva Honor Guard, Military Honor Guard, Deacon Ernest Salazar of Holy Cross Catholic Church and to all of Joe’s grandchildren.

James Robert Moseley

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James Robert Moseley James Robert Moseley of Fort Payne, Alabama, and Grants, New Mexico passed away on November 17, 2022 at the age of 78 years. Late in life Jim fell in love with Deadwood, South Dakota, remembering time he spent in the area with his parents on the pipeline crews.

Arturo (Arthur) Martinez

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Arturo (Arthur) Martinez Arturo (Arthur) Martinez was born on July 5, 1939 in Socorro, New Mexico and passed away on January 6, 2023 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Services for Arthur will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023 and Friday, January 20, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM at French Funeral Home on University Ave.