Local Obituaries for Families in Grants, New Mexico
Charles Moore
Apr 21, 2022
Celebration of Life for Charles (Chuck) F Moore (87) of Grants, NM. Will be held on Friday-April 29, 2022-11:00 AM at Compassion Mortuary. Burial will full Military Honors by the VFW Lodge 3221 will follow at the Grants Memorial Park.Charles was born on September 1, 1934 in Billings, Montana and he passed away on April 21st, 2022 in the comfort...
Velma Anderson
Apr 5, 2022
Celebration of Life for Velma Antonia Anderson, 83 of Casa Blanca, New Mexico will be held on Saturday-April 9, 2022-11:00 AM at the Laguna-Acoma Baptist Church in Budville, New Mexico. Pastor Mark T. Hampton will officiate.A Traditional Wake will be held on Friday-April 8, 2022 Starting at 6:00 PM at the Laguna-Acoma Baptist Church.Velma was born on April 21, 1938...
Blaine Anderson
Mar 24, 2022
Rosary and Funeral Mass for Blaine Jerome Anderson 88 of Grants, New Mexico will be held on Tuesday, March 29th -9:30 AM at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church in Grants, NM, followed by a luncheon to celebrate Blaine's life. For men, wearing a bolo tie in honor of Blaine would be much appreciated and enjoyed by his family. Burial...

Sheldon Saunders
Mar 15, 2022
Funeral Services for Sheldon D. Saunders 26 of Thoreau, New Mexico will be held on Friday-March 25, 2022-1:00 PM at Compassion Mortuary. Burial will follow at the Thoreau Community Cemetery.Sheldon was born on September 13, 1995 in Crownpoint, New Mexico and he passed away on March 15 , 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born of the Meadow People...

Thomas Corcoran
Mar 11, 2022
Funeral services for Thomas Alvin Corcoran of Grants, New Mexico will be held on Tuesday, March 22nd at 1:00 PM at Compassion Mortuary in Grants, NM. Burial will follow at City of Grants Memorial Park.Thomas A. (T.A.) Corcoran, 89, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home on March 11th, 2022. He was preceded in death by his...
Salvador Benavidez
Feb 25, 2022
Rosary & Funeral Mass for Salvador Joseph Benavidez 74 of Paraje, New Mexico will be held on March 4, 2022-9:30 AM at the San Rafael Catholic Church. Burial will be at the San Rafael Community Cemetery.Salvador Benavidez was born on April 8, 1947 in Tinaja, NM, to Clara Benavidez, but was adopted as a toddler by Roman and Martina Chavez,...
Brenda Griego
Feb 23, 2022
Rosary and Funeral Mass for Brenda Ann Griego, 56, will be at 1200pm on Saturday Feb. 26, 2022, at St. Francis Assisi Catholic Church.Burial will be held at a later date.Brenda Griego passed away Feb. 23, 2022 in Farmington, NM. She was born Sept. 6, 1965 in Ganado Az.Survivors include her husband Lawrence Griego Sr, her sons Bernell "Bee" Begay...
Patrick Pablo
Feb 10, 2022
Celebration of Life for Patrick Len Pablo 33 of Thoreau, New Mexico will be held on Wednesday-February 16, 2022-10:00 AM at the Thoreau Church of God. Pastor Florence Barker will officiate. Burial will follow at the Thoreau Community Cemetery.Patrick was born on March 17, 1988 in Gallup, New Mexico and he passed away on February 10, 2022 in Gallup, New...
Tylor Conwell
Feb 5, 2022
Celebration of Life for Tylor William Conwell, 28 of Grants, New Mexico will be held on Monday-February 14, 2022-12:00 PM at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Milan, New Mexico. Burial will follow at the Grants Memorial Park. Pastor Garland Moore will officiate.Visitation will be held on Monday-February 14, 2022 from 11:00AM till 12:00 PM at the Immanuel Baptist Church.Tylor was...
Roel Martinez
Jan 21, 2022
Celebration of Life for Roel Paul Martinez will be held on Friday-January28, 2022-11:00 AM at the Potters House on 1st Street in Grants, New Mexico. Burial will follow at the Grants Memorial Park. Pastor Larry Teshima will officiate.Roel was born on September 22, 1990 in Grants, New Mexico and he passed away on January 21, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.He...

Robert Ellsworth
Jan 16, 2022
Robert Ross Ellsworth 81 of Crownpoint, New Mexico passed away on January 16, 2022 in Crownpoint, New Mexico.He was born to Jay (Tl'aashchi i) and Alta Ellsworth (To aheedliinii) on November 29, 1940 in Crownpoint, New Mexico.He married Christina Chavez Ellsworth, who preceded him in death.He was the father of Robert Ross Ellsworth, Jr. and wife Jennifer of Lakeland, Florida...
Pauline Tapia
Jan 14, 2022
Rosary and Funeral Mass for Pauline C. Tapia 89 will be held on Friday-February 4, 2022-10:00 AM at St. Vivian's Catholic Church in Milan, New MexicoPauline was born on December 24, 1932 in Galisteo, New Mexico and she passed away in her home on January 14, 2022.We will not be having a reception after mass due to the recent surge...
Thomas Jackson
Jan 11, 2022
Thomas Allen Jackson, longtime resident of Grants, retired school superintendent for Grants/Cibola County Schools, community leader, businessman, rancher, and mentor passed away January 11, 2022 at the Cibola County General Hospital.Tom entered this world on 8/12/1949 at his family's home in rural Ohio. He was a decorated Vietnam Veteran, earning two Purple Hearts, the Bronze Star for valor, the Combat...
Rebecca Moleres
Jan 6, 2022
Funeral Mass and Rosary for Rebecca Moleres, 89 of Grants, New Mexico wil be held on Tuesday-January 11, 2022-9:30 AM at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Grants, Memorial Park.A visitation will be held on Monday-January 10, 2022 at Compassion Mortuary from 5:00 PM till 7:00 PMRebecca was born on November 8, 1932 in Grants,...
Sherri Marquez
Jan 1, 2022
Memorial Services for Sherri Lynn Marquez 59 of Grants, New Mexico will be held on Saturday-January 15, 2022-11:00 AM at Compassion Mortuary. Burial will be held at a later date in Hatchita, New Mexico.Sherri was born on March 8, 1962 on Ray, Arizona and went to be with our Lord on January 1, 2022 after a long term illness.She is...
Isaac Montano
Dec 30, 2021
Memorial Graveside Services for Isaac Wilfred Montano will be on Thursday-January 6, 2022-11:00 AM at the Grants Memorial Park.He was a carpenter and loved doing wood crafts for most of his life. He retired from Cibola County. He was respected in his community, many enjoyed his company and all the laughter and joy he brought with his kindhearted ways and...
Ruth Valencia
Dec 26, 2021
Celebration of Life for Ruth Y. Valencia will be held on March 12, 2022-12:00 PM 1220 Bratton St., Grants, NM.Ruth Y. Valencia was born on June 7, 1959 in Las Vegas, NM and she passed away on December 26, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM.She is survived by her daughter Vanessa. Her grandchildren, Joshua, Tearza and Bella.Her brother Jeffrey and her sister...
Edward Quintana
Dec 18, 2021
Memorial Celebration of Life will be held on Wendesday-December 29, 2021-6:00 PM at Compassion Mortuary. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday-December 30, 2021-10:00 AM at St. Vivian's Catholic Church in Milan, New Mexico. Burial will be held at a later date.Edward "Joseph" Quintana aka "Spider". Born December 11, 1950 in Leadville, Colorado, called to heaven December 18, 2021. Joseph...

Gabriel Lolito
Dec 2, 2021
Funeral Services for Gabriel Antonio Lolito 35 of Grants, New Mexico will be held on Friday-December 10, 2021-10:00 AM at Compassion Mortuary. Burial will follow at the Thoreau Community Cemetery. Pastor Jeff King will officiate.Gabriel was born on June 15, 1986 in Gallup, New Mexico and he passed away on December 2, 2021 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.He is survived by...
Vaden McCaul
Nov 26, 2021
A Celebration of life for Vaden Thomas McCaul, 50 of Albuquerque, will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at New Beginnings Church, 4770 Montgomery Blvd. NE, Suite B 110, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87109.Vaden was born on June 7, 1971 in Grants, New Mexico to Herbert and Ruby McCaul. He passed away November 26, 2021 in Grants,...