Local Obituaries for Families in Grants, New Mexico
Viviana Galindo
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...
Valerie Olguin
Aug 18, 2023
Valerie, 41, daughter of the late James Olguin Sr. and Ruth Olguin, has passed away unexpectedly, on August 18th, 2023. She was born in Farmington, New Mexico and was later raised in Grants, New Mexico. Valerie was a loving and caring person who was devoted to family and friends. She enjoyed listening to music. Whether it be Spanish, rap, oldies...
Olivia Velasquez
Aug 10, 2023
Olivia Velasquez was born in Cubero, NM on July 5, 1943, and passed on Thursday August 10, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents Victorio Velasquez and Beroniz Tafoya Velasquez. She is survived by her sister, Lucia Peterson, and her brother Juan de Jesus Velasquez, and three generations of nieces and nephews.Pallbearers will be Lawerence V. Peterson; John...
Frank Terry Barnes
Aug 5, 2023
Frank Terry Barnes was born on April 14th, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri. He passed away on August 5, 2023. His Rosary will be held Monday August 21, 2023 9:30 AM at St. Theresa of Avila Catholic Church, Followed by Mass at 10AM. The services will be taken care of by Mt. Taylor Funerals and Cremations.
Jennie Rael
Jul 16, 2023
Jennie Madrid-Rael, 85, was born November. 5, 1938 and passed peacefully in her sleep on July 16, 2023.Jennie (Chata) was known to be a very outspoken, funny, feisty, kindhearted, and loving woman. She loved to spend time with her family and sing songs in Spanish. No matter the type of day, there was always an upbeat Spanish song that matched...
Isidro Longoria
Jul 14, 2023
Isidro Longoria Sr., 72 was born on November 5th, 1950, in La Feria, Texas, and passed away peacefully at home on July 14th, 2023. He was preceded in death by Erineo (father) and Alejandra (mother), Maria (sister), Juanito and David Longoria (brothers).He was survived by his three children: Isidro Longoria Jr (Jacqueline), Carlos Longoria, and Carla Longoria (Robert). His Surviving...
William Willoughby
Jul 13, 2023
William “Bud” Willoughby passed away late Thursday afternoon on the 13th ofJuly 2023 in Albuquerque, NM; and found peace after struggling with cancer.He was 82 years old. Mr. Willoughby was born on the 8th of November 1940 in Louisville, Kentucky to William H. Willoughby and Gertrude McFarland-Willoughby.Upon moving to NM in the early 1970’s, he became an active member of...
Birdye Abraham
Jul 9, 2023
Birdye Hawkinson Abraham, 96, was born on February 15, 1927 and passed away on July 9, 2023. She was born to Orvel H. and Callie Ann Riley Hawkinson in Tucumcari, New Mexico. The funeral will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 400 Nimitz Drive, Grants NM. This will be followed by a...
Bonnie Winters
Jun 26, 2023
Bonnie Sue Craft Winters, born November 2nd 1945 in Portsmouth, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord June 26th 2023. A strong woman of faith, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and gardener; she led a full and abundant life. Fulfilling her call to serve the Lord wherever she was placed. For 38 years she served as a missionary...
Sonia Proffitt
Jun 19, 2023
Sonia Proffitt, a dedicated and compassionate woman who was born on March 25th, 1934 in Pageton, WV, passed away on June 19th, 2023. She was a loving and generous mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, who always put her family first in her life. Sonia's life was filled with many joys and challenges, but it was her unwavering strength and courage...
Salvador Trejo
May 29, 2023
Salvador Allison Trejo, affectionately known as Sal, was born on February 18, 1948, in Silver City, New Mexico, and passed away on May 29, 2023. Sal was a funny, witty, dedicated, and smart man who touched the lives of many with his unique qualities and accomplishments. As a devout Catholic, Sal found inspiration in the verse, "Love bears all things,...
Don Bender
May 5, 2023
Don Robert Bender, 65, of Scottsdale, AZ, loving husband, brother, and uncle, passed awayunexpectedly on May 5, 2023.Don was born on January 14, 1958, in Meyersdale, PA, to Byard Miller Bender and Vida Hazel(Kretchman) Bender. He lived on the family farm in Springs, PA, and attended Salisbury-Elk LickHigh School and Drexel University in Philadelphia where he earned a degree in...
Eloy Jaramillo
Apr 19, 2023
Eloy M. Jaramillo was born in Bibo, New Mexico on June 23, 1941, the 4th born child of Frank and Theodora Jaramillo. Eloy passed away peacefully on April 19, 2023 surrounded by family. He was a resident of Grants, NM most of his life where he worked and raised his family. Throughout the years, Eloy owned and operated a gas...
