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Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
William David Caster
Jan 5, 2023
His final wish was realized when he passed away peacefully at the place he was most comfortable and which was also the result of his life’s work, the Caster Ranch south of Mountainair. William was preceded in death by both his parents, Odes Brooks Caster and Mabel Edith Caster, as well as his siblings Wes Caster, Harold Caster, Barbara Dils...
Paul Nickolas Kapnison
Jan 2, 2023
Paul Nickolas Kapnison went to celebrate eternity with our Lord on January 2, 2023. Paul was born July 3, 1963, beloved son of Nick Kapnison and Natalyn Giannini (late), grandchild of Paul and Dorothy Kapnison (late) & Herbert and Mary Melchor (late), cherished husband of Alice Kapnison, caring father of Nicholas (Jessica, fiance) and Vivian Kapnison, loving brother to Mark...
David Hilario Torres
Jan 1, 2023
David (Larry) Torres, 76, a resident of Manzano, New Mexico, passed away on January 1, 2023. David was born August 6th, 1946, in Flagstaff, Arizona. David is survived by his children, Sandra Moya, Jennifer Torres and Stepdaughter, Susan Gromatski; six grandchildren, Samuel, Michael, Carmelina, Gianna, Ryne and Larissa; he also had five great-grandchildren. David is also survived by his sister...
John Daniel Garrick
Dec 28, 2022
Dr. John Daniel Garrick, 83, beloved husband, father, and teacher, entered eternal rest peacefully the morning of December 28, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. “Dr. John” was born in Reading, PA to father Robert and mother Elizabeth. As the first Garrick to attend college, earned his BA in Philosophy at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA and his Ph....
Lois Wanda Cavasos
Dec 27, 2022
Lois Wanda Cavasos March 25, 1922 – December 27, 2022 Lois was born to Robert Henry & Goldie Vica Elliott at Tolar, New Mexico. She was the second oldest of 12 children. She married Houston Cavasos on July 11, 1940 and to this marriage was born 5 children. Rita Nell, Nora Marie, Janet Lois, Teresa Lee and Robert James. She...
Errol Leon Stepp
Dec 27, 2022
Our beloved father, Errol Leon Stepp, 85, of Edgewood, New Mexico, died in Albuquerque on December 27, 2022 after a brief illness. He died surrounded by his loving children. Errol was born in Wichita, Kansas on April 24, 1937. He was raised in the Wichita area. He graduated from Valley Center (Kansas) High School, where he was active in athletics...
Arthur Beraldo Mahboub
Dec 25, 2022
Arthur (Arturo) Beraldo Mahboub, 67 is a Christmas Angel receiving his wings on Dec. 25, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Santa Fe, NM on September 23, 1955, to the late Bentura Segura and Nora Mahboub. He was a longtime resident of Torrance County and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Arturo was one of...
James Edward Tolle
Dec 24, 2022
James “Jim” Edward Tolle, 80, of Sandia Park, New Mexico, passed away the evening of Dec. 24, 2022. He was born to George and Jayne Tolle in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from Texas Technological College with a Bachelor of Science in Education. In his successful business, Southwest Home Designs, he drew many home designs in the ABQ area. He...
Rowena May Greene
Dec 19, 2022
Rowena (Roe) May Berkshire Greene Rowena “Roe” May Berkshire Greene, 91, passed away peacefully Monday, December 19, 2022 at her little abode in the countryside near Pond Creek, OK. Roe lived a full life. The span of her many accomplishments offer but a glimpse into the sizeable impact she made on the world and the many people she encountered in...
Edwin Marquez
Dec 17, 2022
Obituary Edwin Marquez, 71, a longtime resident of Mountainair, NM, passed away December 17, 2022, in Mountainair, NM. Edwin was born December 16, 1951 to Eddie and Onecima (Saiz) Marquez in Albuquerque, NM. Edwin is preceded in death by his parents and one brother Eddie Marquez Jr. He is survived by three sisters; Delia Ernestine Ferguson and her husband Earl...
Shannon Faye Unruh
Dec 12, 2022
It is with profound sadness that the family of Shannon Faye Farley-Unruh announce her passing on December 12, 2022 at the age of 48 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her mother Helen Farley, her four children, Skyler Farley of McPherson Kansas, Shayne Peterman of Little River, Kansas, Hailie Unruh of Edgewood, New Mexico, and Savannah Peterman of Edgewood,...
Louie Henry Anaya
Dec 10, 2022
April 5, 1959 - December 10, 2022 Louie H. Anaya was born to Filandro and Stella Anaya and was called home on December 10th, 2022. He spent his whole life near his family, residing in Moriarty, NM. He is preceded in death by his sister Celestina Anaya and his father Filandro Anaya. He is survived by his mother Stella, son...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
