Donald J. Toivanen

Donald Toivanen, former resident of Grants and Michigan passed away on February 2, 2021 in Henderson, Texas. He was born in Ishpeming, Michigan to Victor and Aili (Toumi) Toivanen on October 28, 1939. Don attended school in Republic, Michigan and enlisted in the Navy after graduation.

Irvin Romero

Irvin Romero was Born January 21,1945,and died February 2, 2021 Irvin was born in Seboyeta, New Mexico. He finished his schooling in Albuquerque and worked for The University of New Mexico for 52 years.

Benjamin “Ben” F. Aragon

Benjamin “Ben” F. Aragon passed away on January 27, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was 78 years of age. He was born on January 10, 1943 in Grants, New Mexico. Ben was a lifelong resident of Grants, New Mexico.

Gilbert Eloy Alires

Gilbert Eloy Alires, 89 years old, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 4, 2020. Gilbert was born January 17, 1931 in Leadville, Colorado to Eloy and Eloisa Alires and where he attended Catholic school as a boy.

Rita Ann Argetsinger

Rita was born in Eli Nevada on February 27,1946 to Nilda Mae Isi and Loren Morgan. She fell asleep to join the Lord in the eternity on November 16, 2020. She married to James Floyd Argetsinger and had three children, Shane Floyd Argetsinger, Debra Ann Argetsinger and Jimmy Dale Argetsinger.

Stella Castillo

Stella Castillo passed away on January 21, 2021 at her home in Grants, New Mexico. She was 73 years of age. She was born on August 12, 1947 in Gallup, New Mexico.

Dora J. McBride

On the evening of January 13, 2021, Dora J. McBride, beloved mother, devoted sister, and precious Nana left this Earth, carrying a bit of our hearts with her. She was surrounded by her children and the love of family. Born August 29, 1934, in St.

Richard E. Roybal

Richard E. Roybal born May 11, 1965 to Susie Sandoval Quintana and Eloy Roybal passed away peacefully at home January 13, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Rick is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Tommy Roybal.

Donna M. Kie

Donna M. Kie, 70, of Grants, New Mexico lost her strong fight against cancer. She passed away at home surrounded by family on December 12, 2020. She wanted to have a celebration of life service at the San Jose Mission in Old Laguna, NM.

Francis (Frank) Leroy Merrick

Francis (Frank) Leroy Merrick, born on September 27, 1934 in Marion, Ohio, passed away in Grants, NM on January 14, 2021 at the age of 86. After high school Frank served in the U.S. Army for 2 years as a demolitions expert. He later met and married Neva A.