Rita Thompson

Rita Thompson, age 77, of Milan, NM, passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2022. Rita was born on June 13, 1944 to Pedro and Margarita Torrez. Rita was born in Gallup, NM and was raised in San Rafael, NM until she married her husband, Lace Thompson, on July 11, 1970.

Steve Matkovich

Steve Matkovich, age 66, long-time resident of Grants, NM, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 1st, 2022. He was an avid hunter who loved the outdoors. Many will remember him by his dry sense of humor and being very straightforward and to-the-point.

Patsy Dickerson Shackleford

Patsy Dickerson Shackleford, 90, of Conway, Arkansas passed away April 27, 2022 in Little Rock. She was born November 12, 1931 to Paul Lee Ewing and Jessie Mae (Brown) Ewing. Patsy is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband and father to her four children, Foster Rod Dickerson.

Patricia Jean Grimes (Leach) (Irvin)

Patricia Jean Grimes (Leach) (Irvin), 83, of Casper, WY passed away on March 19, 2022, at her home in Casper. She was surrounded by Music and Love on her Journey. Patricia was born in Decatur, IL to Roy (Helen) B. Irvin, Sr. on 12-15-1938 in her Aunt Roses house and her Brother Roy B. Irvin, Jr.

Marie “Celina” Garcia Toivanen

Marie “Celina” Garcia Toivanen passed away on April 25, 2022. She was born in the small village of San Jose, New Mexico on July 2, 1939 to Frutoso and Magdalena (Gallegos) Garcia. Throughout childhood, Marie wanted to be a teacher.

Raul Armando Martinez-Baca

Raul Armando Martinez-Baca, age 67, of Grants, NM, passed away on April 5, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Raul was born on April 27, 1954 to mother and father, Matilda Baca and Alfredo Martinez.

Verna Marie Allen

Verna Marie Allen passed away peacefully on April 3, 2022. She was born July 22, 1933, to Lesley and Emma Coggins Permenter. She was the second of six children. She was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters; and one brother. Also, by her two husbands.

Ethel Sandoval

Rosary and funeral mass for Ethel Sandoval, 90, of San Mateo, NM will be held on Thursday, April 28th; rosary at 10 a.m., mass at 10:30 at San Mateo Catholic Church. Burial will follow at San Mateo Cemetery. Ethel was born April 21, 1931 and went home to meet her savior on April 4, 2022.

Velma Antonia Anderson

Celebration of Life for Velma Antonia Anderson, 83 of Casa Blanca, New Mexico will be held on Saturday-April 9, 2022-11 AM at the Laguna-Acoma Baptist Church in Budville, New Mexico. Pastor Mark T. Hampton will officiate.

Albert Blea

Albert Blea,74 of Grants passed on April 15, 2022. Mr. Blea was born May 4, 1947 to Jesus and Alvina Blea in Albuquerque, N.M. On Friday April 22, 2022 at St. Teresa Of Avila Catholic Church a Rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM, Then at 10:00AM a Mass will be celebrated by Deacon Timo Lujan.