Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Grants, New Mexico

Erwin Bowman

Erwin Bowman

Apr 8, 2017

Funeral Services for Erwin Mark Bowman 84, of Fort Defiance, AZ will be held on Friday-April 14, 2017-10:00 AM at the Tohatchi Christian Reformed Church. Burial will follow at the Tohatchi Community Cemetery. Pastor David Klumpenhower will officiate. Military honors by the Tohatchi Veterans Association.Erwin was born on January 6, 1933 in Rehoboth, New Mexico and he passed away on...

Jennifer Black

Jennifer Black

Apr 6, 2017

Services for Jennifer Kay Black, 58 of Grants, New Mexico will be held on Saturday-April 15, 2017-4:00 PM at 1209 Clovis Ave. Grants, New Mexico with a reception to follow.She was born on December 6, 1958 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and passed away on April 6, 2017 in Grants, New Mexico.Jennifer grew up on a ranch where she learned how...

Fred Ortega

Fred Ortega

Apr 4, 2017

Rosary and visitation for Fred G. Ortega 76, of Grants, New Mexico will be held on Saturday-April 8, 2017-2:00 PM at Compassion Mortuary. Fred was born on July 8, 1940 in Amalia, New Mexico to Alejandro and Florence Ortega and he passed away on April 4, 2017 in Grants, New Mexico. He is survived by his Daughters: Debbie Salazar and...

Salvador Araujo

Salvador Araujo

Apr 3, 2017

Funeral Mass for Salvador Araujo 56, of Grants, New Mexico will be held on Tuesday-April 11, 2017-10:00 AM at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Grants Memorial Park.A Rosary will be held on Monday-April 10, 2017-7:00 PM at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church.Salvador was born on June 8, 1960 in El Vergel, Chihuahua, Mexico...

Mary Salaz

Mary Salaz

Apr 3, 2017

Rosary and Funeral Mass for mary "Alice" Salaz 73 of Gall, New Mexico will be held on Saturday-April 22, 2017-9:30 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery.Mary was born on August 4, 1943 in Gallup, New Mexico and she passed away on April 3, 2017 in Gallup, New Mexico.She is survived by her...

Ben Ortiz

Ben Ortiz

Apr 2, 2017

Funeral Mass for Ben "Benjie" Ortiz, Sr. 72 of Grants, New Mexico will be held on Friday-April 7, 2017-10:00 AM at San Rafael Catholic Church.A Rosary will be held on Thursday-April 6, 2017-7:00 PM at the San Rafael Catholic Church.Ben was born on May 30, 1944 in San Rafael, New Mexico and he passed away on April 2, 2017 in...

Sepie Calderon

Sepie Calderon

Mar 31, 2017

Rosary and Funeral Mass for Sepie Calderon 79 of Gallup, New Mexico will be held on Friday-April 21, 2017-10:30 AM at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.Sepie was born on December 6, 1937 in Navajo, New Mexico and he passed away on March 31, 2017 in Gallup, New Mexico. He was a Veteran of the US Marines.He is survived by...

Jack Chafin

Jack Chafin

Mar 28, 2017

Jack R. Chafin "Papa Jack" of Buckeye, formerly of Grants, NM went home to the Lord on March 28th of natural causes. He was 91. A memorial service will be held at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona on May 22, 2017 at 11:00 AM.He was born September 11, 1925, in Hatfield, West Virginia to Betty and Jim Chafin. He...

Martina Candelaria

Martina Candelaria

Mar 27, 2017

Services for Martina Candelaria 97 of Grants, New Mexico-Rosary will be held on Saturday-April 1, 2017-9:30AM with the Funeral Mass to follow at 10:00AM at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Grants Memorial Park. Father Bob Matthew will be the celebrant.Martina was born on November 21, 1919 in McGaffey, New Mexico and she passed away...

Fidelina Diaz

Fidelina Diaz

Mar 27, 2017

Rosary and Funeral Mass for Fidelina O. Diaz 78, of San Mateo, New Mexico will be held on Thursday-March 30, 2017-9:00 AM at the San Mateo Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the San Mateo Community Cemetery.Fidelina was born on February 27, 1939 in San Mateo, New Mexico and she passed away on March 27, 2017 in San Mateo, New...

Elsie Rafelito

Elsie Rafelito

Mar 26, 2017

Funeral Services for Elsie Rose Rafelito 72, of Pine Hill, New Mexico will be held on Friday-March 31, 2017-10:00 AM at the Pine Hill Church of God. Burial will follow on Private Family Land in Pine Hill, New Mexico. Pastor: Arthur J. Williams will officiate.Elsie was born on July 4, 1944 in Pine Hill, New Mexico and she passed away...

Caroline Alires

Caroline Alires

Mar 21, 2017

Funeral Services for Caroline Sue Alires (F.K.A.) Caroline Gamboa) will be held on Monday-March 27, 2017-10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church on Mountain Road, Grants, New Mexico. Burial will follow at the Grants Memorial Park. Pastors Eric Steward and Lloyd Ortiz will officiate.Caroline Sue Alires (F.K.A. Caroline Gamboa), was born November 25, 1963 in Kearney, AZ to Antonio and...

Leslie Bitsie

Leslie Bitsie

Mar 21, 2017

Funeral Services for Leslie Bitsie, Sr. 79 of Tohatchi, New Mexico will be held on Friday-March 24, 2017-10:00 AM at the First Navajo Christian Reformed Church in Tohatchi, New Mexico. Burial will follow at the Tohatchi Community Cemetery, Tohatchi, New Mexico. Rev. Stanley W. Jim will officiate.Leslie was born on December 27, 1937 in Tohatchi, New Mexico into the Chiricahua...

Reed Ferrari

Reed Ferrari

Mar 20, 2017

Gallup, New Mexico -- A funeral Mass for Reed Joe Ferrari, will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Gallup. The Most Reverend James S. Wall and Rev. Christopher Bernabe will officiate. Visitation will take place Thursday at 9 a.m., followed by Rosary at 10 a.m. The Family will receive relatives and friends at...

Helen Kezele

Helen Kezele

Mar 14, 2017

Memorial Rosary and Funeral Mass for Helen A. Kezele 96 of Gallup, New Mexico will be held on Saturday-March 18, 2107-10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Cathedral.Helen was born on March 14, 1921 in Dawson, New Mexico and she passed away on March 14, 2107 in Gallup, New Mexico. She had been a business owner in Gallup for many years.She is...

Pearlina Yazzie

Pearlina Yazzie

Mar 14, 2017

Services for Pearlina Yazzie 38 of Ramah, New Mexico will be held on Tuesday-March 21, 2017-10:00 AM at the Potters House in Grants, New Mexico. Pastor Ray Sanchez will officiate.A second Funeral will be held on Wednesday-March 22, 2017-12:00 (Noon) at the Tse ee gai House of Joy in Black Mesa. Burial will be on Private Family Land in Black...

Eugene Jeff

Eugene Jeff

Mar 8, 2017

Funeral Services for Eugene "Nacho" S. Jeff 23, of Phoenix, Arizona will be held on Friday-March 17, 2017-10:00 AM at St. Pauls Catholic Church in Crownpoint, New Mexico. Burial will follow at the Crownpoint Community Cemetery. Deacon Sherman will officiate.Eugene was born on October 7, 1993 in Tucson, Arizona and he passed away on March 8, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona.He...

Benson Henio

Benson Henio

Mar 8, 2017

Funeral Services for Benson Henio 55 of Casamero Lake, New Mexico will be held on Tuesday-March 14, 2017-10:00 AM at Compassion Mortuary. Burial will follow atBenson was born on February 21, 1962 in Crownpoint, New Mexico and he passed away on March 8, 2017 in Casamero Lake, New Mexico.He is survived by his Mother: Jennie Bruce Henio of Grants, New...

Leanna Sam

Leanna Sam

Mar 8, 2017

Funeral Services for Leanna D. Sam 29, of Church Rock, New Mexico will be held on Friday-March 24, 2017-11:00 AM at Compassion Mortuary. Burial will follow at the Rehoboth Christian Mission Cemetery in Rehoboth, New MexicoLeanna was born on April 1, 1987 in Gallup, New Mexico and passed away on March 8, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.Please check back later...

Walter White

Walter White

Mar 6, 2017

Services for Walter Horace White 81 of Grants, New Mexico will be held on Friday-March 10, 2017-11:00 AM at the Grants Church of Christ. Burial will follow at the Grants Memorial Park.Visitation will be held on Friday-March 10, 2017 from 9:00 AM till 11:00 AM at the Church of Christ.Walter was born on February 9, 1936 in Stanton, Texas and...

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