Obituaries

Obituary for Sr. Mary Fisher, OSB

“That’s God’s department,” was Sister Mary Fisher’s favorite saying.

May 22 • Voice in the Desert

Announcement of the Death of Fr. Jeff King

With a heavy heart, we write to tell you that Father Jeffrey King passed away in the early morning hours of April 14, 2026.

Apr 15 • Voice in the Desert

Announcement of the Death of Deacon Wilson Gorman (1943-2026)

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Deacon Wilson C. Gorman, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

Mar 10 • Voice in the Desert

Announcement of the Death of Fr. Joachim Blonski (1948-2025)

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Father Joachim Blonski, on Saturday, October 25th, 2025.

Oct 27, 2025 • Voice in the Desert

Obituary for Fr. Kevin Finnegan

With great sadness, we announce the passing of one of our beloved priests, Fr. Kevin Finnegan.

Jun 5, 2025 • Voice in the Desert

Friday News Roundup: Join the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in St. Michaels, AZ

Plus: Seminarian Aaron Alford to be ordained to the priesthood in June.

May 23, 2025 • Voice in the Desert

Friday News Roundup: Grants Music Festival and Property Raffle, St. Joseph Feast Days, and more!

Plus, obituaries for Sister Sarajane Seaver, OP and Sr. Joann Stuever, ASC.

Apr 25, 2025 • Voice in the Desert

Friday News Roundup: Raffles, NM Pro-Life Rally, and more!

Plus: Obituary for Sr. Mary Thurlough, DC.

Jan 24, 2025 • Voice in the Desert

Obituary and Funeral Information for Deacon Larry Valdo

Deacon Lawrence (Larry) J. Valdo, a devoted Catholic and family man passed away at his home in Acomita, NM on January 13, 2025.

Jan 17, 2025 • Voice in the Desert

Friday News Roundup: Irish Tenor Concert, Obit. for Br. John Hotstream, and more

Plus: Vortex Raffle and Diocesan Job Opening.

Jan 10, 2025 • Voice in the Desert

Obituary for Monsignor Leo Gomez (1936-2024)

On May 23, 1963, he was ordained a priest of the Diocese of Gallup at Sacred Heart Cathedral in Gallup, New Mexico by Bishop Bernard P. Espelage, O.F.M.

Dec 3, 2024 • Voice in the Desert

Obituary for Sr. Marueen Farrar, ASC (1935-2024)

Sister Maureen Farrar, ASC, entered into eternal life, mid-morning on August 10, 2024, in Caritas Center, in Wichita, KS.

Sep 3, 2024 • Voice in the Desert

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