Obituaries

Nellie Cleveland

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Nellie passed peacefully from this life on January 12, 2024 after a gradual decline in her health. Nellie was born on May 15, 1938 in Crownpoint NM. Nellie has been a longtime resident of the Nursing home.

Helen Manulita Dayan (Chavez Duran)

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Helen Manulita Dayan (Chavez Duran), a beloved member of the community, peacefully left this world on January 9, 2024, at the age of 86. She was born in Grants, New Mexico, in June of 1937, to Pantaleon Chavez and Merenciana Blea-Chavez.

Richard A. Jordan

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Richard A. Jordan was born on August 1, 1952 and passed away December 18, 2023 at the age of 71 in Rio Rancho, NM.

Pete Thomas Merayo

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Pete Thomas Merayo, July 6, 1953-December 30, 2023 Pete passed away Saturday December 30, 2023 in his home in Monroe, Utah after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born to Shirley Reynolds and Edward Augustine Merayo in Gallup, NM.

Joe Maurice Gallegos

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Joe Maurice Gallegos was a loved husband, father, papa, and friend. He passed away in his sleep in the early morning hours on Friday, December 22, 2023.

Jesse Chavez

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Jesse Chavez It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of son, grandson, nephew, and friend Jesse Chavez. Jesse was born on August 17, 2003 in Albuquerque New Mexico.

Michael Allen Gifford “Mike”

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Michael Allen Gifford “Mike” It is with heavy heart we share the passing of Michael Allen Gifford “Mike”, 65, of Grants, NM on Sunday, December 10, 2023. Michael was born in Sapulpa, Oklahoma on December 9, 1958.

Norman Sabroe

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Norman Sabroe (87), of Grants, NM, passed away on November 25, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends of whom were present in-person and in-prayer. Norman was born on February 13, 1936, to father, Axel Sabroe, and mother, Ann Sabroe, in Brooklyn, NY.

Frank Graydon Orr

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Frank Graydon Orr The Orr Family is sad to announce the passing of Frank Graydon Orr on November 18, 2023, at Presbyterian Hospital on Central in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Frank was born July 25, 1946, in Asheville, North Carolina.