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Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
Rafaela Hernandez Sisneroz
Dec 7, 2022
Rafaela Hernandez Sisneroz fell asleep in death December 7, 2022 Rafaela was born on December 27,1934 in Phoenix Arizona where she married her husband Onesimo C. Sisneroz and lived in NM the remainder of her life, with her loving family. Rafaela is preceded in death by her husband Onesimo Sisneroz , her parents Rafael and Maria Hernandez , sister Alice...
David Louis "Smorty" Ortiz
Dec 4, 2022
Obituary David “Smorty” Louis Ortiz, 69, a longtime resident of Moriarty, NM, passed away December 4, 2022 in Moriarty, NM. Smorty was born November 18, 1953 in Santa Fe, NM to Charles Louis and Beatrice Maxine (Sandy) Machuca. He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Beth Chavez, sister-in-law Mona Ortiz, and nephew Markes Chavez. Smorty leaves behind his...
Phyllis Jeanene Scarberry
Dec 2, 2022
Phyllis Scarberry, beloved mother, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 86 on December 2, 2022. She was a longtime resident of the Estancia Valley. She was born August 19, 1936 in Hunnington, WV to Charles & Garnet Donhue. Professionally, Phyllis worked as a pharmacist tech. Her greatest job and passion in life though, was being a dedicated...
Katherine Sanchez
Dec 1, 2022
Katherine Sanchez, 68 of Estancia, NM entered into rest on Deecember 1, 2022. She was born on May 5, 1954 in Manzano, NM to Julian & Deluvina Romero. Katherine is preceded in death by her husband Raul Sanchez, her parents and brother Anthony Romero. She is survived by her son Carlos Sanchez, her daughter Victoria and husband David Astorga. Her...
Mary Elizabeth Martinez
Nov 28, 2022
Mary Elizabeth (Thomas) Martinez, age 76 years, of Oklahoma City, OK, passed away on November 28, 2022 in Oklahoma City. She was born to parents, Wilmoth and George N. Thomas of Moriarty, NM. She graduated from high school in Moriarty, NM and following graduation she studied and became a certified hair stylist. She lived in Moriarty, NM, Albuquerque, NM, and...
Theresa "Terry" Candelaria
Nov 28, 2022
Terry Candelaria beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother passed away peacefully at Presbyterian Hospital after a brief illness on Monday November 28, 2022. Terry was born on March 17, 1935, in Tajique, NM to Emilio Barela and Agustina Otero Barela. She is survived by her four Daughters and Son In-Laws: Debbie, Priscilla (Michael), Corinne (Ray Sr.), and Tina (Bert). Eight grandchildren,...
Karen Lea Baker-Roberts
Nov 27, 2022
Karen Lea Baker-Roberts beloved mother, wife, and sister passed away peacefully at home from natural causes at the age of 63 on November 27, 2022. She is survived by her husband Jace Alderson, daughter Desirey, step son Kanan Roberts, step daughter Melissa Reuter and husband Dustin, grandsons Dagen and Noah, brothers and sisters Gwen Meekins, Valerie Sparks, and Robert (Pearl)...
Elvira Lucero Ortega
Nov 26, 2022
Elvira L. Ortega passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday November 26th, 2022. Elvira was born in Clovis NM on September 16th, 1941 and married the love of her life in Richmond Texas on March 30th, 1978. Elvira was adventurous and enjoyed traveling with her husband and grandkids in their RV, she was also an accomplished square dancer and...
Florinda Chavez Encinias
Nov 25, 2022
Florinda Chavez Encinias was born on April 26, 1926 to Manuel and Teodorita Chavez in Galisteo, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 43 1/2 years, Segundo Encinias; her sons, Frank, Pete and Martin; grandson, Michael Ray Encinias; son-in-laws, Bobby Gonzales and Frankie Romero; and stepchildren, Amadeo Encinias; Clora Lopez; and, Lizardo Encinias. She...
Gayle Elizabeth Ayers
Nov 22, 2022
Gayle Elizabeth Hille Ayers, 72, of Estancia, NM, passed away suddenly in her home on November 22, 2022. She was born on August 8th,1950 in Las Cruces, NM to Alvin Richard “Dick” and Maxine Billie Beach Hille. After graduating from Mayfield High School in 1968, she went on to study Nutrition Sciences at New Mexico State University where she graduated...
Fermin Anthony Lujan Jr.
Nov 22, 2022
Fermin Anthony Lujan Jr.(37). Sadly departed on November 22, 2022. He was born January 12, 1985. He was a local to the south valley of Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is survived by his mother Diane (Sanchez) Lujan and his father Fermin Lujan Sr. Fermin was a proud father of four beautiful children that he loved and cherished. He took great...
Clifton Daniel Swope
Nov 22, 2022
Clifton Daniel Swope of Albuquerque passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. He was born to the late Emry and Opal Swope on September 28, 1948, in Mountainair, NM. Clifton graduated from Mountainair High School in 1966. Over the years, he worked as a correctional officer, a property maintenance technician, and a security guard. He lived in Kansas, Texas, and...
Isaiah Diego Sanchez
Nov 17, 2022
Isaiah Diego Sanchez, lifelong resident of Tajique, NM, 21, rode through heavens gates on Thursday, November 17, 2022. He was surrounded by his loving family in Phoenix, AZ as he galloped into Gods Country. Isaiah, “Lil’guy”, was born to Brian and Emily Sanchez on May 29, 2001 in Albuquerque, NM. He is survived by his devoted parents; his loving sister...
Jesus Alberto Velasquez
Nov 10, 2022
Jesus Alberto Velasquez “Jessy Tuna” of Mountainair passed away on 11-10-2022 at the age of 35. Jessy was born January 20th, 1987, in Lompoc, California. He was the only boy born that day in Lompoc. This made him the center of attention, and he kept that tradition alive till the day of his passing. Jessy was the oldest of 3...
Gonzalo Zenovio Garcia
Nov 4, 2022
Obituary Gonzalo Zenovio Garcia, 93, a long lime resident of Mountainair, NM, passed away November 4, 2022 in Mountainair, NM. Gonzalo was born April 26, 1929, in Cabezon, NM to Rosendo and Clorinda (Perez) Garcia. Gonzalo is preceded in death by parents, wife Maria (Mirabal) Garcia, five brothers, Ruben, Crisostomo, Tony, Lizardo and Rosendo Jr; two sisters Irene and Marcel....
Corrine Darlene Brazfield
Nov 3, 2022
Corrine Darlene Brazfield, 62, of Moriarty, New Mexico was called home by our Lord on November 3, 2022. Corrine was born on October 23, 1960 to Angus P. and Gloria F. Gibson. She graduated from Estancia High School in 1978 with outstanding honors in OEA. In 1980, she married the love of her life and true soulmate, Lester, and in...
Luis Manuel Dominguez
Oct 27, 2022
Born March 14, 1959, in Guerrero, Chihuahua to Oscar and Atocha Dominguez, Luis was the eldest of 10 children. From a young age, his hardworking and family-oriented nature was evident as he spent his early years in his parents pastures, working with cattle and becoming a jack of all trades. When he first came to the United States, life was...
Homer Columbus Corvin
Oct 26, 2022
Obituary Homer Columbus Corvin, 91 a long time resident of Stanley, NM, passed away October 26, 2022 in Stanley, NM. Homer was born March 4, 1931 in Rincona, NM to Albert Flint and Jewell Vashti (Salmon) Corvin. Homer married Phyllis Mae Phillips on September 24, 1953 in Albuquerque, NM. Homer is preceded in death by his parents, Phyllis, his wife...
Harry David Horton
Oct 24, 2022
Harry David Horton, 73, of Edgewood, New Mexico, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022. Memorial service is set for 12 pm noon, Saturday, October 29, 2022, at the Edgewood Community Center, 27 East Frontage Road, Edgewood, New Mexico. Born June 30, 1949, in Culver City, California, he was the son of Robert D. Horton and Imogene (Baker) Horton. Harry...
Jerry Dee Metzger
Oct 23, 2022
Obituary Jerry Metzger, 82, a long time resident of Estancia, NM was born June 25, 1940, to Wayne Sylvester and Inez (Ikenberry) Metzger, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at his home surrounded by his wife of 57 years, Rowena and his loved ones. Jerry was the son of Wayne and Inez Metzger. He...
