Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
Christine "Chris" Elizabeth (Young) Cruz
Jun 20, 2023
Christine “Chris” Elizabeth (Young) Cruz With deep sorrow and much love we mourn the passing of Chris Cruz. Born on February 11,1940 Chris passed away on June 20, 2023 at the age of 83. Preceded in death by her loving parents Elizabeth and James Young, as well as her brother James Young. Survived by Edward “Eddy” Cruz Jr, her husband...
Barbara "Faye" Solano
Jun 15, 2023
Barbara “Faye” Solano entered to rest on June 15, 2023. She was extremely intelligent, hilarious, beautiful, stubborn, and independent, but most of all she was caring and strong. Despite her small stature, the impact she had on the people she knew and loved was enormous. Struggles were no stranger to her, but she powered through them all. Her sheer determination...
Gloria Donne Jordan
Jun 14, 2023
We regretfully announce the passing of Gloria Donne Jordan who passed away surrounded by her Husband and Children on the 14th day of June 2023. She had been known by many names including daughter, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother as well as sissy and G-ma. Born in Helena, AR in 1948 she had come into this world...
Arthur "Art" Jerry Dunlap
Jun 9, 2023
Arthur Jerry Dunlap (Art), 69, lifelong rancher of Encino, NM passed away peacefully at his home Friday, June 9th, 2023. Art was born in Albuquerque on January 15, 1954 to Noble and Virginia Dunlap. He graduated from Valley High School in 1972. He went on to New Mexico State University where he competed on the rodeo team and studied Agriculture....
Larry Beryl Gustin
Jun 8, 2023
Obituary Larry Beryl Gustin,79, a long time resident of Estancia, NM passed away June 6, 2023 in Edgewood, NM, he was born on March 2, 1944 in San Diego, California to Beryl and Dorothy Gustin. Larry graduated from Estancia High School in 1962 and went to work for Mountain Bell Telephone Company. He married his high school sweetheart Patsy Ruth...
Daniel Lester Stokes
Jun 5, 2023
STOKES, Daniel Lester, “Dan”, age 64, resided in Estancia, New Mexico passed away on Monday, June 5th, 2023. Dan passed away in Albuquerque, NM surrounded by his wife and kids. He was known for his sense of humor, outgoing and friendly personality, and his deep love for family. Dan was born August 15, 1958 in Ogden, UT to Lloyd and...
Edwin Greg Chavez
May 30, 2023
Gregorio Edwino(Edwin) Chavez, 73 a lifetime New Mexico resident passed away May 30, 2023 in Edgewood NM, with his loving family beside him. Edwin was born February 14, 1950, in Red Hills, NM to Justo & Anita Maria Archibeque - Chavez Sr. He joined the United States Army October 31, 1968, serving in Vietnam for one tour where he was...
Joy "Joyce" Denease Preston
May 29, 2023
Joy Denease “Joyce” Preston, 94 a longtime resident of Roswell, NM passed away May 29, 2023 in Atoka, OK. Joyce was born September 8, 1928 in Lexington, TX to Alvin Ray & Myrtle (Shaffer) Bownds. Joyce was born during the Great Depression and lived through the Dust Bowl era. At the age of 12 she came down with Dust Pneumonia,...
Manuel Romero
May 24, 2023
On May 24th, 2023 at the age of 82, Manuel Romero passed peacefully after given his Last Rites, surrounded by loved ones. Manuel was born on March 12th, 1941, in Manzano, New Mexico to Jose and Dolores “Lola” Otero-Romero. He was preceded in death by his Daughter, Angela Romero and sister, Prescilla Quintana. He is survived by the love of...
Reverend David Lynn Royer
May 23, 2023
David Lynn Royer, born October 2,1946 in Fresno Ca, was the fifth child of Loran and Mearle (Rackley) Royer. His siblings being: Arlon, Barbara, Glenora and Robert. He grew up in Fresno County, with a period of time spent in Stockton, Ca and Woodland, Ca. He was a graduate of Woodland High School. In 1969 he graduated from Western Apostolic...
Gloria Anita Muller
May 22, 2023
Gloria Anita Muller, 83 a life time resident of New Mexico, passed away May 22, 2023 in Edgewood, NM. Gloria was born July 4, 1939 in Juan Tomas, NM to the late Andres and Anita (Griego) Garcia. Gloria met and married Albert John Muller on June 23, 1956 in Bernalillo County. Albert preceded her in death on January 11, 2018....
Phyllis Sue "Gram" Hughes
May 6, 2023
Sue (Gram) Sharp Hughes, 82, passed away on May 6, 2023 at her home in Estancia, NM with her loving family beside her. Sue was born on January 16, 1941 at the family ranch in Torrance, NM to Laban and Leta (Heisch) Sharp. Sue married her high school sweetheart Charles Hughes on December 20, 1958 then graduated from Corona High....
Martyjo Alex Therese Encinias
Apr 26, 2023
MartyJo Alex Therese Sidney Encinias, also known to family and friends as Marty or MJ, passed away on April 26, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM. MartyJo was born in Las Vegas, New Mexico, to Martin Encinias and Joycelyn Martinez on November 13, 1993. MartyJo was raised in Stanley, NM, and lived on a farm most of her life, which she enjoyed....
Thomas Francis Curley
Apr 25, 2023
Thomas Francis Curley December 7, 1952 – April 25, 2023 Thomas unexpectedly passed away on April 25th in Edgewood NM. Thomas was born December 7, 1952 in Rapid City South Dakota to Don & Shirley Curley. Thomas was preceded in death by both of his parents, his older brother Rodney Curley and his nephew Andrew Hamilton. Thomas is survived by...
Reynaldo Robert Lujan
Apr 25, 2023
Reynaldo Robert Lujan (40) sadly passed away peacefully on the morning of April 25, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born on April 12, 1983 in Albuquerque NM and was a local to the south valley. He is survived by his father Fermin Lujan Sr., his mother Diane (Sanchez) Lujan, brother Gilbert Sanchez and wife Leeann Sanchez, grandmother Mary Lujan,...
James Gilbert (Gebo) Mitchell
Apr 22, 2023
James Gilbert Mitchell (Gebo) passed away on Apr 22, 2023, in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Gilbert was born in Maxwell, New Mexico on April 18th, 1943. He had a passion for the Dallas Cowboy football team, which he shared with his family and friends. Gilbert was preceded in death by his father Tomas Mitchell, his mother Molly Mitchell, and his...
Karen Yvette Esquibel
Apr 17, 2023
Karen Yvette Kerr-Esquibel (Grammy) Born 4-15-1965 Died 4-17-2023. Wife, Mother, Friend, awarded school worker, respected in her community. Leaving behind a legacy of love with her husband of 42 years Thomas G. Esquibel. Her three children Cristen Sprentz (Husband Michael Sprentz) Sonrisa Esquibel (Husband Nicholas Baca) and Thomas Esquibel. Her five grandchildren Jade Esquibel (Partner Greg Gurule), Isaiah Rodriguez, Ryan...
Bennie Doris Simmons
Apr 11, 2023
Bennie Doris Newton Simmons 88 of Tonto Basin, AZ went home to be with the Lord on April 11th 2023. She is survived by daughters Debbie Allen, Kathy Johns, and sister Jan Clark, 5 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and 3 great GREAT grandchildren. Doris was born in Pilot Point TX in 1934, and grew up in Lubbock, TX. While attending...
Merced Pineda Michel
Apr 9, 2023
Merced Pineda-Michel (80 years old) of Moriarty was born on November 21, 1942, in Durango, Mexico. Merced passed away peacefully on the morning of April 9, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was a homemaker whose home cooking received great praise and was loved by all. Merced welcomed many into her home with a kind heart, often offering them a...
Juan Pinson Santana
Apr 8, 2023
It is with extreme sadness we share the passing of Juan Santana of Albuquerque New Mexico. Juan P Santana born January 8th, 1937, in Union De Tula Jalisco Mexico to Jose Santana and Rosario Pinson. Juan is Preceded in death by his Wife Mary Santana, parents Rosario and Jose, his siblings Andres, Ramona, Maria, and Victoria. Sons Carlos Valdez and...
