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Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
Melvin Lite Townsend
Jan 13, 2022
Obituary Melvin Lite Townsend, 87, a longtime resident of Estancia, passed away Thursday January 13, 2022 at his home. Melvin was born December 18, 1934 in Amarillo, TX, to L.B. and Ocie (McBride) Townsend. He met and married Phyllis Lavonne Roark, in Las Vegas, NM on September 30, 1952 . She survives him of their home. He is preceded in...
Jerry Alan Ueckert
Jan 7, 2022
Jerry Alan Ueckert, 70, of Edgewood, NM passed away on July 7, 2022, at his home in Edgewood, NM. Jerry was born on November 27, 1951, in Albuquerque, NM to Jon and Fern (Segner) Ueckert. Jerry was the owner, manager, and editor of “The Advocate” newspaper. He was a member of the Route 66 Association and RETRO (Relive the Route)...
Adelina Astorga De Urbina
Jan 3, 2022
Adelina Astorga de Urbina, 54, got her angel wings on January 3, 2022 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on October 10, 1967 in Durango, Mexico to the late Pedro and Josefa (Uribe) Astorga. She is a longtime resident of Moriarty and will be so deeply missed by her family and friends. If you ask how Adelina would be...
Mark Olivas
Jan 2, 2022
Mark Olivas January 10, 1959 – January 2, 2022 Mark Olivas, 62, suddenly went to be with our Lord on January 2, 2022, just eight days prior to his 63rd birthday. He was preceded in death by his parents Joe (JJ) and Rose Olivas and his mother-in-law Reynalda Tapia (Mama-san) to whom he was very close. He leaves behind his...
Tracy Charese Grycel
Jan 2, 2022
Our beloved Tracy Charese Puleo Grycel passed away suddenly on January 2, 2022 at home in McIntosh, N.M. She was born on August 27,1965 in Smithtown, New York. Her parents were Charlie and Patricia Puleo, Sonia and Bob Ganley. She is survived by her husband Ted Grycel, 6 children, 19 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. Tracy was loved by many...
Richard Anthony Scott Jr
Dec 30, 2021
Rick Scott, 61, of Stanley, NM passed away on December 30th, 2021. He was an amazing husband, dad, grandpa and friend to so many. He was well known for his contagious smile and the joy he brought to everyone he encountered. Rick was a proud Christian and loved his Saviour, Jesus, with all of his heart, soul, strength and mind....
John Richard Earnshaw
Dec 25, 2021
John Earnshaw, 78, of Edgewood, NM, passed away on December 25th, 2021. John was born in Phoenix, AZ, to Herbert B. and Helen Earnshaw. He grew up with half-brother Herbert C and brothers Paul, Joe. When he was younger, he loved his monthly visits to the Grand Canyon and his time working with the Forestry Service. As he got older,...
Alfred Joe Garcia
Dec 22, 2021
Alfred Joe Garcia 1973-1921 Alfred Joe Garcia, 48, of Moriarty, passed away December 22 in Albuquerque, at UNM Hospital. Alfred was born in Clovis NM, on August 10, 1973 to Valentin Joe Garcia and Carmen Maria Maestas. Alfred had attended Moriarty High school, Spring Valley High School in Spring Valley CA and later moved back to NM and graduated from...
Genevieve Kay Toler
Dec 22, 2021
Obituary Genevieve Kay Toler, 80, a resident of Tijeras, NM passed away December 22, 2021 in Tijeras, NM. She was born April 9, 1941 to James and Thelma (Fitzgerald) Wood in Rifle, CO. Genevieve is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Sherman Toler Sr and a son Sherman Toler Jr. She is survived by her daughter Margaret Toler...
Michael "Chino" Martine Salazar Jr.
Dec 20, 2021
Michael “Chino” Salazar, 36 was called to rest on December 20, 2021. He was a man of many nicknames and will be dearly missed by everyone, whether you called him Chino, Chino Bro, Chopper, Mikey, Mike, Martin, or Richard. Chino was born on July 26, 1985 in Alamogordo, NM. He was raised by his father Michael Salazar and his loving...
Manuel Urban
Dec 18, 2021
“Manuel Urban Sr., 80, of Tajique, New Mexico, gained his Angel Wings on December 18, 2021, surrounded by his beloved wife and family.” Manuel Urban Sr. was born on October 31, 1941 in Algodones, New Mexico, to John Hill Urban and Maria Segura Urban. He married Rosie, the love of his life for 62 years. Manuel was a bright spark...
Trinidad Balbina Moore
Dec 17, 2021
In honor of our beloved Mrs. Trinidad Moore (Triney) A lifelong resident of Estancia Trinidad Moore, also known as “Triney” passed away on December 17, 2021. Triney was known for her generosity, kindness and strength to weather life’s storms. She was described by those who knew her as a “Giant of a person”. Triney alongside her late husband was USPS...
Philip Edward Pagnard
Dec 16, 2021
Philip Pagnard December 1, 1968-December 16, 2021 Philip Pagnard, 53, of Cedar Crest New Mexico, passed away at his home in Cedar Crest. He was born on December 1, 1968 to his parents, Colleen and Leonard Pagnard in Rochester, NY. “Phil” as we liked to call him, was a blacksmith at heart and hobby. He wielded swords, knives, chain mail...
Betty Valverde
Dec 15, 2021
On December 15, 2021 Betty Valverde, Loving Wife and Mother of four children went to be with her savior at the age of 67. Betty was Born on October 7th 1954 in Marfa Texas to Manuel and Merced Estrada. She was raised in Carlsbad New Mexico by Her Grandparents Manuela and Andres Estrada. She Married Juan Valverde on April 13th...
John Kyle Ayers
Dec 13, 2021
John Kyle “JK” Ayers, 32, of Albuquerque, NM, left this world suddenly on Monday, December 13th, 2021, to be embraced in his heavenly home by our Lord God. His friends and family called him Kyle or JK. Kyle grew up in Estancia, NM and graduated from Estancia High School. He later moved to Albuquerque and started a family. He was...
Brian Fabian Alarid
Dec 7, 2021
Brian Fabian Alarid, 35, lifelong resident of Estancia, New Mexico was called to the Lord December 7, 2021. Brian was born January 13, 1986, in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Candido G. and Flora (Montoya) Alarid. Brian was proceeded in death by his Grandfather Candido Alarid Sr., Grandfather Ramon Montoya, Grandparents Cenovio & Marianna Trevzo. And Beloved Mother Flora Alarid. He...
William Charles Bryar Ii
Dec 6, 2021
William Charles Bryar ll June 15,1988 - December 6,2021 William Charles Bryar ll 33,gained his wings Monday December 6th 2021 at his home. Born in Albuquerque, NM on June 15,1988 born to Patricia (Bryar) Method and Harry Ferguson. William(Wobbles) touched many lives during his time on earth. He is preceded in death by father Harry Ferguson and step-dad Allen Corvin,...
Donald Sam Packingham
Dec 6, 2021
Donald Sam Packingham Donald "Don" Sam Packingham passed away on December 6, 2021, from COVID-19. Don was born on June 4, 1944, to parents Donald Packingham and Florence Lyons in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Don was a self-made man with humble beginnings and worked hard as a steelworker on skyscrapers and a myriad of other careers, including being an explosive specialist...
Rafael Florito Barela
Dec 5, 2021
Man of God, family man, hard worker, Rafael “Ralph” Barela passed away at the age of 77. He is the loving husband of Domitilia “Domie” for 57 years. Ralph is fondly known by many names such as Hon, Dad, Grandpo, Pompo, Pampo and Tata. It was only fair because he had nicknames for all of his kids, grandkids and great...
Polo Chavez
Dec 4, 2021
Polo Chavez July 5th 1949-December 4th 2021 Polo Chavez entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 4th 2021 after a lengthly illness. Polo was born July 5th 1949 in Galisteo, New Mexico to Anastacio and Emma (Valdez) Chavez. His is predeced in death by his parents, paternal grandparents; Manuel Chavez Y Sondoval and Teodorita (Larranaga) Chavez, his maternal grandparents; Reymundo...
