VERNON J. MANASCO, 76, of Moriarty, NM passed away at his home on Monday, October 28, 2013. Vernon was born October 31, 1937 in DeQueen, AR to Walter and Essie Manasco. Vernon lived in Moriarty since 2004 having previously lived in Albuquerque. Vernon was a retired US Navy Veteran. He served for 23 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Gladys Dossey; and daughter, Susan Marie Brazier-Smith. Vernon is survived by his daughter Gina Manasco of Moriarty; brother-in-law Bill Dossey; and two grandchildren Olivia Justine Brazier and Noah Charles Brazier. Also survived by and will be sorely missed by Amanda Morris-Jones, Gary Jones and E. J. Morris.