William “Billy” T. Merl Jr., 32, of Moriarty, NM passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2010. Billy was born in Colorado Springs, CO on August 20, 1977 to William T. and Linda (Zimmerman) Merl Sr. Billy had lived in Moriarty, NM for the past 29 years coming from Colorado Springs. Billy was a mechanic who lived a very happy life. Billy was preceded in death by his father, William T. Merl Sr. and brother, Ted Bauer. He is survived by his mother, Linda Merl; brothers, Scott Merl and his wife Kristy, Dave Bauer, Shawn Merl, Stan Merl, and Brad Merl; sisters, Susan Wills and her husband Kurt, Crystal Merl and Beth Merl. There will be a viewing at Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, NM on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 from 11:00am to 7:00pm. The Service will be on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 11:00 am at Harris-Hanlon Mortuary. Pastor Gale Holt will officiate.