Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
Ella Stewart
Jan 12, 2025
Our beloved mother, Ella “Lela” Stewart, of Corona, New Mexico, was called home to rest with our Lord and Savior on January 12, 2025, at the age of 94. Ella was born on December 16, 1930, in Claunch, New Mexico, to Victor and Valentina Lueras.
Ella married the love of her life, Gilbert Stewart Sr., on May 12, 1956, in Carrizozo,...
Elizabeth Jane Clauss
Jan 5, 2025
Elizabeth (Bette) Jane Clauss, age 77, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on January 5, 2025. Bette was born on June 7, 1947 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother (grannie), great-grandmother, and friend.
Bette and her husband Robert Clauss were married for 47 years and resided in the beautiful mountains of Tajique, New...

Terry Moore
Jan 4, 2025
Terry Moore, past away on January 4, 2025. She was born in Santa Rosa NM to Kenneth and Carolyn Moore. She was the Youngest of 3 children. While in Santa Rosa she was involved in Rainbow and love to Swim at Park Lake. She moved to Estancia when she was 12. In Estancia She was involved in a lot of...
Sharon Dawn Elliott
Dec 29, 2024
On December 29th at 12:07 p.m. Heaven decided that Sharon Dawn Elliott, of Edgewood, had done more than enough good during her 84 years on Earth.
A sweet ,caring, selfless soul, with a heavy dose of fiestyness, she lived a life full of love, adventures, accomplishments, memories, and Light! Not one to complain she never wavered from her religious beliefs and...
Matthew Reece Montano
Dec 26, 2024
Matthew Reece Montano
August 30, 2007 – December 26, 2024
Matthew Reece Montano, 17, met the eyes of Jesus on December 26, 2024. He was born on August 30, 2007, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Matthew was a senior at Moriarty High School, where his love for welding led him to excel in the hands-on, dual-credit welding program. He spent hours in the...
Steve Gallegos JR.
Dec 23, 2024
Steve Gallegos Jr, born on March 13, 1972, passed away on December 23, 2024, in Moriarty, New Mexico. A man of immense love, humor, and dedication, Steve left behind a legacy of cherished memories, unwavering care, and laughter that will echo forever in the hearts of those who knew him.
Steve was the beloved son of Steve Sr. and Annabell Gallegos,...
Ashley Elisha Abbott
Dec 17, 2024
Ashley Elisha Abbott February 20, 1990 – December 17, 2024
Ashley Elisha Abbott, 34, of Moriarty, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024. She was born on February 20, 1990, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to a family who cherished and adored her from the moment she entered their lives.
Despite being diagnosed with cerebral palsy and given little hope of...
John Richard Goddard
Dec 16, 2024
John R Goddard, born John R Angel, on July 12, 1947 has passed from this world December 16, 2024.
Proceeded in death by his Father Robert Angel, Mother Inez Ellwood, sister in law Harriet Goddard, & niece Paula Goddard.
He is survived by Daughter Monica Wimberly (Donald), Son Nathan Goddard (Mindy), and Daughter Connie Goddard. Grandchildren, Andrew Wimberly, Ryan Wimberly (Corinne), Ashley...
Rafaela Reyes de Perez
Dec 15, 2024
It is with a heavy heart, that we announce the passing of Rafaela Reyes de Perez on Sunday, December 15, 2024. She was born in San Juan, Zacatecas on October 24, 1934, and most recently resided in Edgewood, New Mexico with her daughter Julia where they would cook together and go shopping.
Rafaela lived a long life alongside her husband Felix...
Cindy Kay Abbott
Dec 9, 2024
June 13, 1943 – December 9, 2024 Cindy Kay Abbott, 81, of Moriarty, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 13, 1943, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to Alexander and Eva Sholtz. Cindy was one of 13 children, growing up in a large and close-knit family.
Cindy was a devoted wife,...
Dorothy Nell Dennisson
Dec 7, 2024
Dorothy Nell (Braddock) Dennisson, 82 was a lifetime resident of Stanley, NM, passed away December 7, 2024 at her home with her loving family by her side, wentwith our Lord and Savior. Dorothy was born June 2, 1942 in Fort Worth, TX to Lawrence Wesley & Ruby May (Flippans) Braddock. Dorothy graduated from Moriarty High School in 1960, She married...
Felix Perez-casas
Dec 7, 2024
Jose Felix Perez, known affectionately as Don Felix was born on November 28, 1931, in Jerez Zacatecas, Mexico. He passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, in New Mexico, where he had resided for the last few years.
Don Felix lived a blessed life alongside his beloved wife, Rafaela, and was a proud father to five children: Felix, Carlos, Julia, Teresa,...
Cassie Leilani Clark Caster
Nov 28, 2024
Cassie Leilani Clark Caster June 22, 1956 – November 28, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Cassie Leilani Clark Caster, a beloved wife, stepmother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Cassie passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and cherished memories. Born on June 22, 1956, to Homer Ray Clark and Clara Lucille Passmore, Cassie...
Jimmy Adams Salas
Nov 25, 2024
Jimmy Salas born May 31, 1951 passed November 25, 2024. Preceded in death by his father Ignacio Salas and mother Rosita Gabaldon Salas and brothers Desiderio (Dick) Salas and Ignacio (Nash) Salas, niece Donette Turrieta, brothers-in-law Abram Garcia and Gary White. Survived by his daughters Jayme husband Mark, Michele husband Chris and grandchildren Alejandro, Myriah, Gabriel, Isabella, Isaiah and Delilah....
Ignacio Macario Salas
Nov 25, 2024
January 27th, 1946 – November 25th, 2024
Ignacio “Nash” Salas 78 of Mountainair, New Mexico Peacefully passed away after losing his battle with cancer. Ignacio was born January 27th, 1946, in Torreon to Ignacio Salas and Rosita Gabaldon Salas of Torreon. Nash lived with his wife Maria Rita in their home in Mountainair.
Nash was known for his big heart and his...
Amelia King Shield
Nov 18, 2024
Amelia King Shield, age 95, went to be with her Lord and Saviour peacefully at her home on November 18, 2024. She was born July 15, 1929 in Cimarron, KS to her parents August and Wanda Schultz. Amelia was the second youngest of eight children. The family moved from Kansas to the Estancia Valley when she was a young child....
James W. Frost
Nov 14, 2024
Former County Commissioner James W. Frost passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 14, 2024 at the beehive in Edgewood at the age of 94. Mr. Frost was born on Feb 14, 1930 in Williamston, Michigan.
He was preceded in death by: his father, Rowland B. Frost; his mother, Emily (Bourns) Frost; his wife, Patricia (Lantz) Frost; his younger sister,...
Bobby Lee McMath
Nov 6, 2024
Bobby Lee McMath – 83, was born on September 4, 1941 in the Ewing area to
Robert and Goldie (Bailey) McMath. He passed from this life on November 6, 2024 at his home in Ewing. Bob was the oldest of 4 children.
Bob graduated from High School in Estancia and moved to Albuquerque to begin work for the Railroad. At the age...
David Archer Reynolds
Oct 26, 2024
David Archer Reynolds
March 2, 1934 – October 26, 2024
Edgewood NM David Archer Reynolds died at his home near Edgewood, New Mexico where he resided with his partner Kathi. David grew up in Seattle Washington. After high school he resided in several states, Alaska, New York, Illinois, Indiana, Texas, Connecticut and New Mexico. David spent much of his career as a...
Miguel Salas
Oct 25, 2024
Miguel C Salas
October 12, 1937-October 25, 2024
Miguel C Salas (Mike) 87, A longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away at home alongside his loving family 10/25/2024. Born on 10/12/1937 In Abo, NM to Delfino and Ramoncita Salas. Where he spent many of his days on what he called “el rancho”, where he talked about taking a horse and buggy to...