Local Obituaries for Families in Grants, New Mexico

Nov 11, 2023

Lyla Rae Owens was born on December 21, 1939; She passed away on November 11, 2023. She is survived by her children D.J. (Robin) Hovland, Warren (Tracy) Hovland, Crinda (Robert) Chavez, Loren Hovland, Tanya (Gary) Mangini, Many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren

Nov 9, 2023

Abe Edward JaramilloAbe Edward Jaramillo, a lifelong resident of Grants, NM was born on April 12, 1946, and died November 9, 2023, at age 77. Visitation for Abe will begin at 10 am at Mt. Taylor Funeral Home with a service to follow. Interment will be at Grants Memorial Park and a reception will follow at VFW Post 3221.Abe was...

Nov 4, 2023

Henry G Rodarte 90 years old passed away on 11-4-2023 at home with his family around him. Henry was born in Rodarte, New Mexico to Frumencio and Elisa Rodarte, he was one of 12 children.growing up. He spent some time with his grandparents Trinidad and Elaisita Martinez often as a child. Henry attended school in Penasco, New Mexico.  When he...

Nov 3, 2023

It is with a heavy heart we share the passing of Ancil “Bud” Newton Williams Jr.,97, of Grants, New Mexico on Friday, November 3 rd , 2023. Bud was born in SudanTexas on December 20, 1925. Bud is preceded in death by his Father, Ancil “Slim”Newton Williams Sr., Mother Ruth Vernon Sanford, Sisters Joyce Clements,Audrey Navotny, Mickey Patrick, Grandson Nicholas...

Nov 1, 2023

Geneva Chavez was 92 years old. She passed away peacefully at home on November 1, 2023. Geneva was the matriarch of the family. She was well known as a grandma at mesa view elementary for many years. She loved going to the casino with her friends and bringing the whole family together for her delicious cooking. She was a beloved...

Nov 1, 2023

Libby Mirabal was born on February 5, 1932 in Cubero, New Mexico, Libby passed away on November 1, 2023, viewing will be at 6:00 pm on November 20 followed by the rosary at 7 pm at St Teresa of Avila church, Funeral will be held at 10:00 am on November 21 at St Teresa of Avila church, she passed away...

Oct 31, 2023

William Joseph Archuleta III was born September 10, 2003. William was born to Billy and Bonnie Archuleta. William is survived by his parents Billy and Bonnie, fiance KaitLynn Hernandez daughter Willow Archuleta brothers Estevan Eylicio wife Sami, Chris Archuleta wife Emily, Anthony Archuleta sisters Brenda Pearson husband Ryan and sister Cassandra Terrazas husband Alvaro. Grandparents Peter Eylicio companion April, grandmother...

Oct 30, 2023

Elmer Torrez was born on January 11, 1956 in Flagstaff, AZ. He passed on October 30, 2023.Elmer was a Grants High School Gradate then went to work as a young man with Anaconda Uranium Mines. Elmer worked there until the early 80's retried early in his life due to disability. Elmer enjoyed the casinos, he loved joyrides in the mountains...

Oct 26, 2023

Vernon Leander Kennedy was born May 10, 1956, in Elgin, IL. He was born to Mother-Amanda Mae Hubbard and Father- Robert Clarence Kennedy. He completed his journey on Thursday October 26th, 2023, where he passed peacefully in his home in Grants, NM. Vernon’s service in this life doesn’t go unnoticed. He served his country proudly as a US Marine, receiving...

Oct 20, 2023

Dorothy Davis Gholson age 90, passed away peacefully at her home in Grants, New Mexico where she had resided in the same home since 1957. Dorothy was born in Lone Pine, California. She lived in a mining town in Darwin, California with her mother and three sisters and brother, until at the age of 11 she went to Sherman, California...

Oct 17, 2023

Wallace Albert Begay 1944-2023Wallace Albert Begay, a resident of Casa Blanca, NM, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in the home in which he was born on Aug 15, 1944. Mr. Begay was a graduate of UNM and retired after serving 30 years in the US Navy. He was a great asset in his community and in the Church...

Oct 17, 2023

Gilbert Anthony ReyesGilbert Anthony Reyes was born August 21`, 1957, in Holbrook AZ, to Lorenzo and Sobeyda Reyes.Gilbert attended Holbrook High School where he became a state champion wrestler, he then went on tocollege in Phoenix Arizona. Gilbert retired from BNSF Railway as a Track Supervisor, after 40 years ofemployment.Gilbert loved working with his Tractor, helping anyone he could, and...

Oct 9, 2023

Betty Sue Matthews Essig, age 86, passed away the morning of October 9th, 2023 in Gallup, NM. Betty was born March 31, 1937 to Commodore Franklin Matthews and Fannie Andrews Matthews in Magnum, OK, where she attended Magnum High School. She was preceded in death by her brothers Calvin Matthews and Everett Matthews. She is survived by her three sons...

Sep 27, 2023

Eloisa “Tooney”GaunaOh what a vibrant, selfless, bold energy we have lost. Jesus swooped down, and carried her to Heaven September the 27th. The family has peace knowing she is with The lord, whom she had the deepest connection with. Her faith was strong, and prayer was her answer to everything. We also have peace knowing she was greeted at those...

Sep 14, 2023

Sep 13, 2023

Lucy Armijo 81, was born on November 9, 1941 and passed away peacefully in her sleep on September13, 2023 in her home in Bibo, New Mexico.She is survived by her husband of 54 years Onesimo Armijo; Sons Randy (Joseph) of Silver Spring, MD,Bobby (Justina) of Bibo, NM, Mark of Las Vegas, NM; granddaughters Ariana (Elias), Alexis, Sister DomieArchunde of Albuquerque,...

Sep 9, 2023

Sep 5, 2023

Thomas Rudy Gonzales, 63, born on November 26, 1958 in Grants, NM, has passed awayunexpectedly at his home on September 5, 2023. Rudy will be greatly missed. If there was one thing thatRudy Loved the most was his family and friends. He was very loyal to the people he loved and wouldgive the shirt off his back if they needed...

Aug 30, 2023

Ruth Lorraine Vigil OlguinNovember 24, 1952- August 30, 2023Ruth Olguin, 70, daughter of the late Frutoso and Adonelia Vigil and loving wife of late husband James Olguin Sr., passed away on August 30, 2023. She was preceded in death by her sister Mary Rodriguez, brother Frutoso Vigil Jr. and youngest daughter, Valerie Olguin. She is survived by sister Carol (Steven)...

Aug 24, 2023

Viviana Antonia Galindo, 34, of Milan, New Mexico, was tragically taken from us and passed away August 24, 2023.Viviana was born in Grants, NM on November 6, 1988.Viví was a beautiful person inside and out. She loved hanging out with all her cousin and friends. She cared so deeply for the people around her. Her greatest accomplishment was being a...