Local Obituaries for Families in Grants, New Mexico

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jun 22, 2023

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...