Obituaries

Leroy L. Valdez

Leroy L. Valdez

Feb 9, 2026

On Monday, February 9, 2026, Lord called Leroy, our beloved husband, father, Papa, brother and uncle, to his heavenly home.

Leroy was born on March 3, 1947, in Blanco Canyon, NM to Sam and Esther P. Valdez.

Leroy is survived by his wife Ruth Paul; children Genevieve Valdez and Fernando Valdez; grand-daughter Khyra Begay; brothers Ramses (Bessie) Valdez, Murphy Valdez; sisters Anna...

Wilson Ford

Wilson Ford

Dec 22, 2025

Wilson Ford (Naakai Dine’é), 84, of Camp Verde, AZ formerly of Arvada, CO and Kirtland, NM passed away at home on Monday December 22, 2025. He was born in Upper Fruitland, NM on January 7, 1941, to Ruth (Naakai Dine’é) and David Ford (Ashiihnii). Wilson was blessed with 3 children from a previous marriage but ultimately found love with Darlene...