Bernice Jeanne Peterson, 59, of Moriarty, NM, passed away at her home on Friday, July 17, 2009. Bernice was born on June 16, 1950 in Norwich, Connecticut, to Joseph N. and Jeanne Irene (Pernier) Racine. She was a lifelong resident of Moriarty, NM. Bernice is preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother, Jeanne Racine, of Moriarty, NM; daughter, Tammy Peterson, of Moriarty, NM; brother, Dennis Racine of Connecticut; and one grandchild, Starla Peterson. There will be a memorial service on Tuesday, July 21, 2009 at the Harris-Hanlon Mortuary at 1:00PM with Pastor Robert Hunt officiating.