Things people should know about creating wills

Drafting a last will and testament is an essential component of estate planning. Despite the importance of having a will, a recent survey from AARP found that two out of five Americans over the age of 45 do not have one.

Kayla Denae Gray

Kayla Denae Gray was born in Grants, NM on June 27th, 1990. She passed away in Vancouver, Washington at age 30 on May 31, 2021, after a lengthy battle with kidney disease. Kayla spent most of her childhood in Winnemucca, Nevada where she graduated from Lowery High School class of 2008.

Darryn J. Ward

Darryn J. Ward, born December 11, 1980 in Gallup, NM, passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 in Belen, NM. He will be loved, and greatly missed by his family and many friends.

Jose “Joe” Luis Hernandez Jr.

Jose “Joe” Luis Hernandez Jr. passed away on July 1, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was 36 years of age. He was born on June 15, 1985 in San Jose, California. Mr. Hernandez worked at Weather King and Graceland Storage Buildings. He was a talented handyman, and roofer.

Tips for writing an obituary

Do not feel obliged to include cause of death. While acquaintances who first learn of a person’s death via an obituary may be curious about cause of death, loved ones of the deceased do not have to include such information if they are uncomfortable doing so.

Vera Garcia

Vera Garcia passed away on July 5, 2021 at her home in Grants, New Mexico surrounded by her loving family. She was 88 years of age. Mrs. Garcia was born on September 20, 1932 in Aspermont, Texas. Services will be held at St.

Erminia Jaramillo

Erminia Jaramillo, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, with members of her family by her side, on June 11, 2021.

Betty Hall

Betty Hall entered fully into the presence of her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Betty passed away peacefully in Carthage, Missouri following a long illness. She was 78. Funeral Service will be held on Friday, July 9, 2021, 11:00 a.m.

Andronico “Andy” Jose Alires

Andronico “Andy” Jose Alires, 91, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great great-grandfather and Korean War Veteran, passed away surrounded by his family on April 13, 2021.

Reverend Glenn Wesley Butler

Reverend Glenn Wesley Butler, 72, of Grants, New Mexico, passed away on June 15. Services will be held at 10 a.m. on June 30 at The Way, Truth, and Life Ministries at 700 Sakelares Blvd. Internment will be Gallup Veteran’s Cemetery, 333 National Cemetery Dr. in Gallup, following the services.