All Obituaries

Bobby Werito died August 1, 2022 at the age of 89 in Farmington, New Mexico. He was the husband of Rita Werito and they shared 68 years of marriage. Born March 12, 1933 in Huerfano, New Mexico, he was the son of Jim Werito and Louise Werito. Bobby went to Albuquerque Indian School. He worked for Union Pacific Railroad during his young adult life. Bobby then worked for San Juan Casing and for RW Miller, Inc. until he retired.   Bobby was a hardworking man who enjoyed ranching,...

Arnold was born on April 17, 1968 in Shiprock, New Mexico to John Damon and Gracie Sherman Dick. Clans are born to Water Runs Together, Born for Red Bottom. Arnold went to elementary and high school in Ft. Wingate, graduated in 1986, then he attended Junior College at Haskell in Lawrence, Kansas, then on to Kicking Horse, Job Corps in Montana where He met the mother of his daughter and worked for BIA Forestry during fire season. Arnold worked on drilling rigs from the age of 16 to 40...

Paula Jean Bradford was born in Montague Texas on March 29, 1943. She was one of five children born to Andy and Dorris Jackson. Her childhood was spent in Pyote, Texas where her father remarried and gave her two more siblings. Paula spent some of her time in Kermit, Texas where her mother lived. Paula and her siblings developed a close loving bond that people only dream about.  She attended Pyote School and graduated in 1961. While at Pyote, Paula excelled in sports with the distinction...

Lavada Lou Eagle passed away on July 17, 2022 at her home in Milan, New Mexico. She was 85 years of age. Lavada was born on March 31, 1937 in Brownfield, Texas. Ms. Lavada has worked as a waitress for Grants Café, Grandma’s Café, Pat’s Chili Parlor, and spent 24 years with El Cafecito before her retirement. She loved to cook for and spend time with her family and friends. She was loved and will be missed.   Lavada is survived by her daughters; Louise...

The family of Louise Blackie wishes to express their gratitude to Bloomfield Nursing and Rehab staff for taking care of her until her passing, along with SJRMC and Davita staff members as well.

Dustin Lee Jaramillo passed away on July 13, 2022 in Grants, New Mexico. He was 29 years of age. He was born on June 22, 1993 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He attended Grants High School, graduating in 2011. He went on to attend Fort Lewis College in Durango Colorado, an experience Dustin treasured. Mr. Dustin was currently a teacher at Mt. Taylor Elementary, where he cherished all of his students. He enjoyed hanging out with all of his friends and his dog, Bentley. He was an avid Denver...