The Daily Times

Beverly Todd, beloved wife, sister, aunt, dog mom, and friend passed away on March 7, 2023. Beverly was born June 22, 1961 in Phoenix, Arizona to Raymond and Frances Meyer and older sister Kathy. Her life changed forever when, as the Maid of Honor in Kathy's wedding to Gene Jones, she was introduced to Best Man Charlie Todd. They married the next spring, on March 21, 1981, and were together for 42 wonderful years. Through the years, they resided in Durango, CO and for the last 30 years, Aztec and Farmington, New Mexico have been their home. Bev had so many interests it was hard to keep track. Her #1 interest was reading books on all her interests. She had what was possibly the largest...

Robby has passed on to his next journey with his Lord and Savior, peacefully and pain free. He battled several chronic health issues most of his life and did it with strength and dignity. He loved life and enjoyed and respected the great outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and had a great respect for all animals both big and small. He enjoyed his fur babies and found a great sense of comfort with them. His greatest passion and joy was spending time with his family and sharing many many stories of all of his "Reddy Adventures". He was a proud member of Plumbers and Pipefitters UA Local 412, and had many memories with his union brothers and sisters throughout his career. Robby had...

Leonard "Len" Peter Perna, Jr. passed away at his home in Lubbock, Texas on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. Len was born in Stuttgart, Germany on November 23, 1952, to Colonel & Mrs. Leonard P. Perna, Sr. Len attended college at Montana State University, Georgia Southern University, University of New Mexico, and Highlands University. After 20 years working in radio and television in Butte & Kalispell, Montana, Statesboro, Georgia and Farmington, New Mexico, he obtained his 2nd degree in Elementary Education. He taught at San Juan Community College (SJCC) Child & Family Development Center, Farmington Municipal Schools, and Kirtland Municipal Schools. In 2016, he and Peggy moved to...

Rose Ann Toledo, 83, nee Kellywood, passed away on July 17, 2022, in Plano, TX. Rose was born on June 20, 1939, in Bisti, New Mexico, into the Salt Clan (?sh??h?), born for the Bitter Water Clan (T?d?ch'ii'nii) Her nali is Water Flows Together (T?'aheedl?inii), her cheii is Red Running into the Water People (T?chii'nii). Rose attended/graduated from Wingate High School, Wingate, NM in 1963. She was the Modern Miss Navajo Nation (1960-1961). Upon graduating from high school, she moved to Farmington NM. She worked various jobs in sales at McClullans and Dan Boots & Saddles, in Farmington, NM before she began working at the Farmington Motor Vehicle Department in the early 1970s. She...

Boyd Vernon Fetterolf, age 76, was born on September 9, 1945, in Grand Junction, CO and passed away on June 17, 2022, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, KS. Boyd was preceded in death by his husband of 45 years, Paul Morse, his parents, Ed and Lucille Fetterolf, who owned Eddie Lu's and Fetterolf Men's Wear for 36 years, which was located in downtown Farmington, NM, and his nephew-in-law, Kevin Jones. Boyd worked alongside his parents and sister, Rhonda, in the family business for many years, before moving to Topeka. There he opened his own clothing store and then eventually sold this business and became risk management for the Topeka Housing Authority for many years. He received his...

James Burr Bowra passed away in Durango, Colorado on May 12, 2022. He was born on May 22, 1925 in Aztec, New Mexico to George B. and Beryl (Milleson) Bowra. His father owned the local newspaper. Customers paid for subscriptions and ads with produce, meat and merchandise. Growing up during the Depression, he considered his childhood a happy one and had no idea they were poor. In the mid-1930s James went to work for his father on Saturdays in the newspaper back shop. He did most of the "throw-in," taking the type from the previous issue and redistributing it back in the cases, one letter at a time. He also learned how to set type, beginning with the large type for advertising, and with...

Denny Gail Foust, 78, passed away at 1:20 a.m. on Friday, April 1, 2022, at The Springs of Lima. He was born March 19, 1944, in Elida, OH, to Gail E. and Gay E. (Baxter) Foust. They both preceded him in death. He was united in marriage to Mary Andersen on July 23, 1966. She survives in Lima. Denny is survived by daughters, Gail (William) Wieser of Lima and Kirsten St. John of Carlsbad, NM; sisters, Lynnette (Dave) Ellis of Elida, Jannette (Jim) Crumrine of Oviedo, FL; sister-in-law, Eleanor (Kenny) Collins of Toledo; grandchildren, Adam Wieser of Van Wert, Alyssa (Frank) Nunziata of Columbus, Aerika (Thomas) Baker of Beavercreek, Alex Wieser of Troy, Sydney and Ryan St. John of Carlsbad,...

Our lovely son and brother Cody Martinez, went to be with the Lord on 23 March. Cody leaves behind three children, his father and various siblings (both immediate and adopted friends), nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was dearly loved and will be missed beyond words however; he is now with our Lord Jesus Christ, for whom we strive to walk with daily. Cody was a long time resident of the Four Corners area and served in the Army National Guard. Like his brother and father, he too was a business owner. He loved the San Francisco 49ers and Texas Tech football; so much so he collected and wore hats, jerseys and other such merchandise as does his son. He enjoyed the outdoors and...

Jane Ford passed away on March 20, 2022, at Mercy Hospice House in Durango, CO. She was 93 years old. Jane was born as Billie Jane Mayberry to Landon Crawford Mayberry and Anna (Bolton) Mayberry outside of Seymour, TX on February 19, 1929. She was the sixth of seven children. The family moved to Hagerman, NM before she was a teenager. On June 15, 1946 she married her high school sweetheart, Joe D. Ford, when they eloped to Pecos, TX. Joe and Jane were married for 75+ years and raised four children. They lived in Portales, NM where Joe attended college, Aztec, NM and eventually to Vallecito Lake in 1972 where they lived until 1994 when they moved south to Bayfield. As they both...

Joan Ada Boom-Ashback, 83, formerly of Gunnison, CO, passed away on March 17, 2022 surrounded by family in Farmington, NM. Joan was born in to Joseph and Ada Boom on January 8, 1939. She attended High School in Gunnison, CO. Joan married John Ashback on May 13, 1970 in Farmington. She worked as a secretary for Benson, Montan & Greer in her early years. Joan and John had three children, Chris, Jo Ren?e and Paige. Joan had an exciting and fulfilling life. She was Elvis Presley's #1 fan, having a shared birthday, she was a renowned Southwest Artist, known for painting Shiprock and beautiful pottery scenes. She will be greatly missed. Joan is preceded in death by her parents; brothers:...

Barbara Louise Martinez, 79, of Farmington, New Mexico rejoined loved ones in heaven on 02/23/2022. Barbara was born on 06/23/1942 in Texoma, Oklahoma. A service will be held Monday, February 28, 2022 at 10am at Hood Mortuary, 1261 E. 3rd Avenue in Durango, CO. Rest in peace our heavenly mother.

Betty Ruth Hagler Campbell was granted her angel wings on December 24, 2021, at the age of 95. Her final hours were spent surrounded by many of her children and grandchildren. A visitation will be 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Monday, January 3, 2022 in the Elmwood Funeral Home Chapel, 5750 Hwy 277 South, Abilene, Texas. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Broadview Baptist Church, 2500 South 27th Street, Abilene, Texas. Interment will follow the service in Elmwood Memorial Park. Betty (affectionally known to many as Mama Betty) was born April 22,1926 to Richard and Myrtle Hagler. In 1941, she married Chester Campbell who proceeded her in death in 1971. Betty lived...

Gerald Buck Cloud born December 18, 1958 passed away, December 12, 2021, D?a De Our Lady of Guadalupe in Farmington, New Mexico. Gerald was born to Frances Martinez and Gerald Buck Cloud Sr. in Durango, Colorado. Gerald was raised by his grandma, Tonita B. Martinez, in Farmington, New Mexico. Gerald is survived by three sons; John Anthony Payne, Corey Wilson and Christopher Toledo along with three grandchildren. Siblings; John and Frances Largo, Geneva Martinez, Delores Martinez and Aunt Renee Cloud. Gerald was Uncle to Christy Colby, Nathan Largo, Santiago Martinez and Monika Martinez. Gerald had two great - great nieces, two great - great nephews. Gerald was preceded in death by Father...

Joshua Donovan Middlebrook passed away December 4th, 2021 at his home in Ignacio, Colorado. He was born December 12th, 2003 in Farmington, New Mexico. Joshua attended Ignacio High School and played on the football team during the 2019 season. Josh loved to build with his hands and competed in cabinet making contests with Skills USA. He was on his way to becoming an accomplished musician and loved playing the guitar and piano. Josh was a member at First Southern Baptist Church of Durango where his faith was strengthened by many mentors and friends. That faith was shared by Josh to friends and family members during a Bible study that he led in his final months on earth. Josh was preceded by...

Carolyn Bernice Bowra (Bernice) passed away on August 21, 2021 in Durango. She was born on June 30, 1927 in Aztec, New Mexico to Jack B. and Reola (Sharp) Gardner. Raised in the farming community of Cedar Hill, she attended the Cedar Hill School. In the 6th grade she began attending school in Aztec, graduating from high school there in 1944. Bernice was a proud alumnus of Fort Lewis College (Hesperus campus). She graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in history and began her teaching career in Espa?ola, New Mexico. While teaching social studies at Espa?ola High School, she taught an elective Asian History class. After the 1954 school year, she travelled to Hawaii for...

Bobby Gene Saul was predeceased by his first wife, Barbara Ann Owens Saul, and his oldest son, John Douglas Saul. Bob is survived by his second wife, Rita Booth-Saul, a son, Michael Thomas Saul (Belle) and daughter Jo Saul Becksted (Jonathan), five grandchildren; Michael Dean Saul, Heather Saul Davis, Christopher Drake Becksted, Mariah Saul Becksted Powell, Sean Allen Saul, and great grandson Alejandro Luis Powell. Bob is also survived by his favorite nephew, "Wild Bill" (aka Billy Carson Saul), numerous Saul nieces and nephews, his "adopted" family; David Booth, Mark Booth and Jill Booth Weatherd, grandchildren Kolter, Cody, Hunter, Jackson, Caila, Hannah & Levi and numerous Booth...

Ulyss Lee Briggs, 88, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Farmington, NM. Services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Durango, CO, with visitation beginning at 10 a.m., followed by services at 11 a.m. Burial will take place at Greenmount Cemetery immediately following. Mr. Briggs was born September 27, 1932, in Tigertown, Texas, the son of Ervin Delany and Ora Ethel Briggs, and moved with the family to Dove Creek, Colorado in August 1934. He is a 1950 graduate of Dolores County High School and attended the old Fort Lewis College campus near Hesperus, the University of Colorado, in Boulder, received his undergraduate degree in mathematics from the University of...

Charles Ward Kromer Jr. 83, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. He spent over 20 years in the Farmington area. He coached the Shiprock and Bloomfield Girl's Varsity Team. After retirement, Charles led the Kirtland Girls Varsity Team to a State Championship. He also taught at San Juan College and help revitalize the KYA.

Richard Grady Mason, 79, went to be with the Lord on December 2, 2020. Richard was born on January 16, 1941 to Odus and Estelle Mason; in Wichita Falls, TX. He was a very noble and kind man. He was a loving Husband, Father and a very proud PaPa, He was a Christian who never spoke unkind words. Richard was a hardworking man. He built his career in sales in the mining and tire Industries and was known for his accomplishments in sales. Richard received a Salesman of the Year award in Dallas TX. He was an outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing. He was able to use his passion for the outdoors and hunting to establish his own business in Kaufman, TX; KanTex Manufacturing that sold Outdoor...

Kathryn June Renick, born July 14, 1935 in Killeen, Texas to parents Albert John and Lela Oleta Vahrenkamp, passed from this life November 9, 2020 at San Juan Regional Hospital. She is survived by three children: Debra (Larry) Garner, Kathi (Creig) Wallace, Larry Gant (Melissa) Renick; three grandchildren: Robert Lara, Kyle Renick, Creig Wallace, Jr.; brother: Albert John (A.J.) Vahrenkamp; sister-in-law: Barbara Smith; seven great grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and a vast number of friends. June was preceded in death by her parents, husband Larry and sister Shirley. After graduating from Killeen High School, she met her life partner Larry D. Renick. They were...

Lawrence Paul Owen, 58, of Weatherford passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 at his residence. He was born August 8, 1962 in Tucson, Arizona to Tom and Alice Martinez Owen. Lawrence loved spending time with his family, especially his sons and grandbabies. He was preceded in death by his father and his brother, Tom Owen, Jr. Lawrence is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Linda; sons, Eddie Swisher, Lawrence Owen and Michael Owen; daughter, Brittany Rodgers Johnson; mother, Alice Owen; sisters, Mary Owen, Carmen Borden and Bobbie DeLaBarcena as well as his precious grand babies, Cayden Owen, Carter Owen and Lacey Johnson.