Kenneth Becenti, 84, of Standing Rock, N.M. died January 18, 2019.

He was preceded in death by Willie Becenti-Father, Nellie Becenti-Mother, Cecilia Becenti-Sister, Dan Becenti-Brother, Sam Becenti.

He is survived by Vicky Becenti, Vonnie Luxon, Vangie Becenti. Brothers: Jay Becenti, Eugene Becenti, Bennie Becenti; and...

Lewis E. Becenti Jr., age 40 of Gallup, NM died January 5, 2019.

He was preceded in death by Father, Lewis E. Becenti Sr and Mother, Carol Ann Yazzie.

He is survived by Siblings, Lewianna Becenti, Madelene Becenti, Lane Becenti Sr. Children, Antemee Becenti, Leonissa Becenti and Jasmine Becenti. Grandchild, Jesse Charley...

Richard Gerald Foley, longtime educator and former head volleyball coach at Ganado High School in Ganado, Arizona, passed away peacefully at his home in Mesa, Arizona on Monday, December 17, 2018. His funeral will be at the Mother of Mankind Catholic Church located at the Franciscan Mission in St. Michaels, Arizona on Friday...

Derryl Anthony Owens, 71, of Gallup, N.M. died Dec. 11, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father Eddie Owens of Los Angeles, Ca.; mother Lily Hawkins Churchill of Los Angeles; and stepmother Cena Owens of Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife Lucy M. Owens of Coyote Canyon, N.M.; brother Mark Churchill; and children...

Joel G. Peterson, Age 90 of Floresville, Texas, died Aug. 21, 2018.

He was preceded in death by parents Mr. and Mrs. Andrew and Ada (Porter) Peterson, Brother, Joel Peterson, Sisters, Norma Neal, Mary King, Emma Felps & Selma Tate.

He is survived by wife of 66 years, Louise (Milom) Peterson, Children, Larry Peterson...

Harry James Gonzales of Albuquerque, N.M. died July 10, 2018.

He was proceeded in death by his father and mother, Teofilo and Nieves Gonzales.

He is survived by his loving wife; Bella Gonzales of Albuquerque, NM, his daughter; Cecilia Morris and husband Shawn, Grandchildren; Yaraya and Xavier Morris, and mother-in-law...

She grew up in Gallup, New Mexico. Ever the lover of learning, she graduated valedictorian of her high school. She was a ballerina for over 50 years and danced in Utah, New York and traveled with a dance company.

Deciding she did not want to pursue that permanently, she got her Bachelor's degree from the University of New...

Gallup veteran police officer succumbs to cancer

Retired Detective Donald Howard passed away Dec. 18, after losing his battle to brain cancer.

Donations can be made through any Wells Fargo Bank through the account “Donald Howard’s Donation Account.”

There will be an escort beginning at the Gallup Police Department...

Community copes with the loss of beloved Miyamura secretary

Lisa Romero-Muniz, 48, a discipline secretary at Miyamura High School, went to the Route 91 Harvest in Las Vegas, NV to cut loose and enjoy top country music stars perform during the three-day festival.

People danced and sang along with Jason Aldean when it...

Michael Charles Sullivan ended a brief battle with cancer on May 17th, 2015, in Boise. He was 73.

He had spent most of his working life in journalism, employed with  the Wood River Journal, Hailey, Idaho; Twin Falls Times-News, Idaho; Gallup Independent, New Mexico; Aspen (Colo.) Daily News; Gazette-Times, Corvallis...