Maria Elena Sanchez (Helen)

Maria Elena Sanchez (Helen) was born on March 1, 1947 to Jose T and Virgilia Sanchez (Sarracino) from Cubero, N.M., and passed away on October 7, 2021. Funeral services for Maria Elena Sanchez will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2021 at the Way the Truth and the Life at 1 p.m.

June M. (Junie) Jaure

June M. (Junie) Jaure, 45 was born June 10, 1976, to Pablo “Primo” Jaure and Dulce “Candy” Trujillo Jaure. She passed away October 8, 2021, in Grants, New Mexico. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Howard E. Michael

Howard E. “Howie” Michael passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 7, 2021 in Albuquerque, N.M. with his two children by his side. He was 50 years old. A rosary is planned for 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church, 500 East High St., Grants, N.M.

Leandro Sanchez

Leandro Sanchez, age 95, a long-time resident of the San Fidel/Grants area, went home to Heaven on September 14, 2021. Leandro was born on June 22, 1926 in San Fidel, New Mexico to his parents, Gregorio Sanchez and Luz Lucero Sanchez.

June M. (Junie) Jaure

June M. (Junie) Jaure, 45 was born June 10, 1976, to Pablo “Primo” Jaure and Dulce “Candy” Trujillo Jaure. She passed away October 8, 2021, in Grants, New Mexico. She was loved by many and will be dearly missed.

Farrell Carter Parks April 9, 1931 - September 17, 2021

Farrell Carter Parks, age 90, passed away peacefully Friday, September 17, 2021, at the Cottage Glen Assisted Living Center in Tooele, Utah in the presence of loving family members. Farrell was born in Belle Fourche, South Dakota to Rulon B. Parks and Maude Carter on April 9, 1931.

Gloria Marie Lopez Orecchia

Gloria Marie Lopez Orecchia passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021, in Albuquerque. Per Gloria’s request there will be no services. At a later date, the family will have a celebration of life. Gloria was born on June 1, 1956 in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Norma Chloe Casey Cooper

Norma Chloe Casey Cooper, 91, of Milan, New Mexico, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister and Aunt to many, left the earth to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and the many friends and family that have gone on before her, on Thursday, September 16, 2021.

Billy Edward McElroy

Billy Edward McElroy went to be with the Lord at age 91 on September 15, 2021, in Grants, New Mexico. Services for Billy will be held on Friday, September 24, 2021, at Compassion Mortuary, with viewing from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and services starting at 11 a.m.

Cheri Lea White-Eaton

Cheri Lea White-Eaton was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly on September 14, 2021 at the age of 53. She was born to Penny and Don White on November 24, 1967.