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Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
Martha Marie Garcia
Jan 20, 2021
OBITUARY Martha Marie Garcia, 59, a resident of Duran, NM, passed away January 20, 2021, at her home. Martha was born December 1, 1961 in Lubbock, TX to G.L. and Lucy (Madril) Samaniego. She married Manuel Garcia Sr. December 2, 1977 in Lubbock, TX. Martha was a loving wife & mother and will missed by all that knew and loved...
Patricia "Patty" Ross Ayre
Jan 18, 2021
Patricia “Patty” Ross Ayre, 84, passed away on January 18, 2021 in Moriarty, New Mexico surrounded by her family. She was born on December 11, 1936 in Elizabeth, NJ to the late Randall and Gertrude Ross. She was a graduate of UNM and was a Past President of the Moriarty Rotary Club. In 1998 she was Rotary Citizen of the...
Rita M Sedillo
Jan 18, 2021
On January 18, 2021, Rita Sedillo passed away peacefully in her home, with the Love of her Life Nick Sedillo of 58 years of marriage by her side. She was 82 years old, born in Tajique, N.M. to parents Frank and Emilia Garcia. Rita was very well loved and known in her small town of Estancia N.M. She always provided...
James Harold Davis
Jan 14, 2021
Moriarty, New Mexico – James “Doc” Davis died in his home on the morning of January 14th 2021. He was born in Blackshear, Georgia to James and Lleola Davis. He grew up on a farm raising pigs and growing tobacco. Doc joined the Army in July of 1960 where he met Virginia Card at Fort Gordon, Georgia. 56 days they...
Dorothy Athleen Lightfoot
Jan 12, 2021
Dorothy A Lightfoot Dorothy Lightfoot (Athleen) was united with her husband and children on January 12, 2021. Most of you know her as Granny or Nana. Dorothy was born in Woodland Texas on February 24, 1924 to George and Ollie Tacket. Dorothy went to school in Woodland till the eighth grade and then finished school in Detroit Texas. Here she...
Albert Herman Maes
Jan 10, 2021
Albert Maes, 83, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 with his family by his side. He was born September 18, 1937 to Barbara (Dow) Maes and Cirilio Maes in Willard, NM. He served in the U.S Army in the early 60’s. He worked in Roswell as a security guard, Santa Fe for Mayflower Movers, then in 1978, moved to willard....
Thomas James Thomas
Jan 6, 2021
Thomas James Thomas, 81, of Edgewood, NM passed away Wednesday January 6, 2021at his home. Thomas was born September 25, 1939, in Tucumcari, NM to Larry and Irene (Barnes) Thomas. Thomas was very involved with racing horses and was a member of the Jockey Club and Herman and Sons. He is preceded in death by his parents and a baby...
Billee Lorane Nigh
Dec 31, 2020
Billee Lorane Nigh (Kasner) (October 25, 1934 to December 31, 2020) Billee Nigh, 86, passed away on December 31, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born and raised in Bridgeport, Texas, she attended Bridgeport High School. She was a majorette in the marching band, and she graduated in 1952 as valedictorian. Being the oldest of her three siblings, she always strived...
Perfecto Chacon
Dec 29, 2020
Perfect Chacon, 81 of Estancia, NM Passed away on December 29th, 2020. Perfecto was a long time residence of Torrance county, He will greatly be missed and will forever be in our hearts. He is preceded in death, by both his parents Ramon and Maria Chacon, two sisters Eva Corona, and Socorro Pinon. He is survived by his wife Theresa...
James "Jim" Blake Summers Jr.
Dec 29, 2020
James “Jim” Blake Summers Jr., 74, passed away on December 29, 2020. Growing up in a military family he moved around a great deal with his 6 siblings (7 in all). It was in North Dakota that he met his beautiful bride, Elizabeth “Betty” Marie. After about 7 years of marriage, Jim moved his young family to New Mexico to...
Peter John Tremko
Dec 28, 2020
Peter John Tremko, 85, passed away on December 28, 2020 in Edgewood, New Mexico. He was born on June 19, 1935 in Stafford Springs, Connecticut to the late Peter and Anna (Evans) Tremko. Peter attended Windham Technical High School in Willimantic, CT. and studied to become a carpenter. In 1956 he married his soul mate and love of his life,...
Russell Lynn Helmick
Dec 24, 2020
Russell Lynn Helmick, 51, born, May 9, 1969, went to the Lord, December, 24, 2020. Russell attended Centennial High School, Pueblo, CO, and graduated from Trapper Creek Job Corps. He is preceded in heaven by his mother, Brenda Sue Helmick, adopted father, Keith Douglas Helmick, infant twin brother, Ricky Lynn Wold, infant little sister, Kara Wold, and grandson, Magnus Ezekiel...
James Robert Gibson
Dec 22, 2020
Heaven received two more angels with the passing of Betty Lou and James Robert Gibson. Betty passed on December 17th and James on December 22nd. Betty (Mrs. Honey) and James (Mr. Honey) were middle school sweethearts. Together for 62 years, they cherished every loving moment with each other, their children and grandchildren. Betty was the matriarch of the family and...
Gerda Helga Young
Dec 22, 2020
Gerda Helga Young, 81, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away December 22, 2020. She was born on May 23, 1939 in Moneten, Germany, to Emil Albert and Maria Ida Heger. Gerda had a love for baking and arts and crafts. Gerda is survived by her two sons- Erwin (Sonya) and Ralph; and her two daughters- Evelyn and Erika (Cody). Gerda is...
Horacio Guerra
Dec 19, 2020
Horacio Guerra, 56, passed away on December 19, 2020 in his home in Edgewood, New Mexico. He was born on February 23, 1964 in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico to the late Julian Orozco and Sara Guerra. In Mexico He studied to be a veterinarian. He always loved animals since he was young. He had to grow up fast, to help his mom...
Betty Lou Gibson
Dec 17, 2020
Heaven received two more angels with the passing of Betty Lou and James Robert Gibson. Betty passed on December 17th and James on December 22nd. Betty (Mrs. Honey) and James (Mr. Honey) were middle school sweethearts. Together for 62 years, they cherished every loving moment with each other, their children and grandchildren. Betty was the matriarch of the family and...
Johnnie Faye Harelson
Dec 5, 2020
Johnnie Faye (King) Harelson 4/4/1935 - 12/5/2020 Born to the late Wesley and Vera (deBusk) King on April 4, 1935 in Tularosa New Mexico. Johnnie Faye graduated from Corona High School in 1953, then met and married William “Bill” Harelson and moved to Los Alamos to raise their family. Johnnie Faye loved being a homemaker and raising their 5 children...
Alex Sanchez
Dec 5, 2020
Alex Sanchez, age 78, was called to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 5, 2020. He passed at home surrounded by his loving family. Alex was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico and was in the first graduating class at Rio Grande High School in 1960. He was the prominent owner and founder of Alex...
Lorenza "Lorensita" Torrez
Nov 28, 2020
Lorenza “Lorensita” Torrez, 85, passed away on November 28, 2020 in Willard, New Mexico. She was born on August 9, 1935 in Willard, NM to the late Delfino and Abrora (Lovato) Sanchez. Lorensita is also preceded in death by her husband, Vincente Torrez. She is survived by her son, Ruben Torrez and wife Patricia; daughters, Mary Theresa Otero and husband...
Mozelle E Hamlett
Nov 25, 2020
Mozelle Hamlett, age 95, passed away due to natural causes on November 25, 2020, and is now at home with the Lord. She was residing at the Bee Hive assisted living home in Edgewood, NM for the past year, after leaving her home in Portales, NM. A Memorial Service may be held in the Spring in Portales. Memorial contributions may...
