Obituaries

Sean Hocker

Sean Hocker

Sean Hocker

Sean HockerSean passed away suddenly on April 3rd. in Albuquerque NM. at the young age of 44. He was born in Siloam Springs, Ark., January 18, 1981.
Richard Irvin "Rick" Buhite

Richard Irvin "Rick" Buhite

Richard Irvin "Rick" Buhite

Richard Irvin 'Rick' Buhite, 80, of Grants, passed away at home on April 1, 2025, with his wife, Susan, and daughter, Kimberly, by his side.Rick was born on October 5, 1944, to Ralph and Montrose (Pifer) Buhite.He grew up in Erie, PA with his sister, Kathleen.
Jose C. Tafoya

Jose C. Tafoya

Jose C. Tafoya

Jose was born on January 3,1934 to Peligrina Martinez and Onesimo Tafoya in Llano, New Mexico. He passed away on April 5, 2025 at the age of 91.
Roberta (Martinez) Kerr

Roberta (Martinez) Kerr

Roberta (Martinez) Kerr

Roberta (Martinez) Kerr 3/23/65–3/13/25 Our beloved Roberta passed away March 13, 2025 in Farmington, NM surrounded by her family.She is survived by her parents: Robert and Theresa Martinez of Grants, NM; husband: Randy of 40 years; daughter: Samatha (Jeremy) Wilson; son: Joseph.
Chris Brito

Chris Brito

Chris Brito

Chris BritoChris “Redline” (46) of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on April 1st, 2025. He was born to Terri and Lawrence Brito in Grants, NM on January 24th, 1979.Chris is survived by his true soulmate Gennie Williams.
Ramon Leo Casaus

Ramon Leo Casaus

Ramon Leo Casaus

Ramon Leo CasausRamon Leo Casaus was born on June 15, 1930, in Peñasco, NM to Manuel and Fedelia Casaus. He passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, at the age of 94.Ramon was a lifelong resident of Grants. He worked and retired from Homestake Uranium Mine and from the Nevada Test Site.
Ernestine Yazzie

Ernestine Yazzie

Ernestine Yazzie

Ernestine Yazzie, a beacon of love and laughter, graced this world from December 20, 1959, until her peaceful passing on March 29, 2025.
Janis Lorraine Derrick

Janis Lorraine Derrick

Janis Lorraine Derrick

Janis Lorraine Derrick, lovingly known as Jan, passed away on March 25, 2025, in Fontana, California, at the age of 77.Born on November 12, 1947, in Glendale, California, Janis was a dedicated educator with a lifelong passion for learning.
Connie Smith

Connie Smith

Connie Smith

Connie SmithConnie Smith of Winton, CA passed peacefully on March 16, 2025, after a lengthy illness. She was born October 1, 1954, in McAlester OK.She is survived by her husband: Carl Smith; stepson: Ryan Smith; son: Danny Rougemont; sister: Jackie Scyrkels and husband James.
Todd Ernest Rangel

Todd Ernest Rangel

Todd Ernest Rangel

Todd Ernest RangelTodd Ernest Rangel, born on November 27, 1980, in the vibrant town of Gallup, New Mexico, departed this world on March 22, 2025, leaving behind a legacy etched with love and respect.