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Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
Angie Tapia
Sep 15, 2020
Angela Tapia 89, also known as “Angie”, passed away peacefully on September 15th, 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Angie was married to Severo Tapia for 74 years and is survived by their children Anabelle Gallegos, Emily Freeby, Lydia Tapia, Johnny Tapia, J.R. Tapia, Maria Ricard, Pamela Gutierrez and preceded in death by her oldest daughter Julie Tapia and sons Leroy...
Andrew Trent Hamilton
Sep 15, 2020
Andrew Trent Hamilton, 24, passed away on September 15, 2020. He was born on December 29, 1995 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Andrew graduated Moriarty High School in 2014 and was scheduled to graduate the University of New Mexico with a Bachelors of English is the spring of 2021. Andrew was the youngest member of the Cactus Club of Santa Fe...
Byrle Newton Lewis
Sep 14, 2020
Byrle Newton Lewis, 64, of Edgewood, New Mexico Beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend to many. Born March 2, 1956 to Bertis and Edith (Beasley) was taken too soon on September 14, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones. Byrle was born in Albuquerque, NM but spent much of his youth in Pagosa Springs, CO where he lost his mother...
Mary Mabel Speronelli
Sep 14, 2020
Mary Mabel Speronelli, 88, passed away on September 14, 2020 in Mountainair, New Mexico. She was born on December 23, 1931 to the late Caspar and Juanita (Pacheco) Martinez. Mary will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Speronelli; sons, Alexander Saiz, Nicolas Saiz and Jerry Saiz; son in...
Martell Willis Sr
Sep 11, 2020
Martell Willis, 83, passed away in his home on September 11, 2020 in Moriarty, New Mexico. He was born on April 30, 1937 in Sarepta, LA to the late Robert and Hattie (Walter) Willis. Martell was a Maintenance Manger for the San Bernardino Public Schools. He moved to New Mexico in 1995 and was a member of the First Baptist...
Charlene Ardelle Phillips Mantay
Sep 11, 2020
Charlene Ardelle Phillips Mantay, 81, passed away on September 11, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on May 21, 1939 in Staunton, Virginia to the late Everett and Nellie (Bryant) Phillips. Charlene lived a wonderful life of adventure experiencing many cultures from Alaska to New Mexico to Washington, D.C. with her beloved husband Donald. Charlene attended Robert E....
Waylen Riley
Sep 3, 2020
Waylen Riley, 77, of Edgewood, New Mexico lost his battle with cancer on September 3, 2020 at his family home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 7, 1943 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Chester and Mattie Fern Holliday Riley. He married Jo Ann Monk in 1973. Two sons were born to this union. Jo Ann preceded...
Earl Leslie Head
Aug 31, 2020
Earl Leslie Head, age ninety-one, died August 31, 2020 at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque after a Hemorrhagic Stroke due to two minor falls. He was born to Harvey and Iola Barnett Head on September 29, 1928 in Sherman, Texas. After graduating from Sherman High School, he went to Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He graduated from Baylor with a BS...
Jose "Pancho" Francisco Vallejos
Aug 10, 2020
Jose “Pancho” Francisco Vallejos, 48, passed away on August 10, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on June 30, 1972 in Albuquerque, NM. Pancho has lived here for 26 years. He loved football and hunting. He was a true family man and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his...
Raymond Frank Erck
Aug 10, 2020
Raymond F. Erck, 85, passed away in his home in Los Lunas, New Mexico on August 10, 2020. He was born on November 11, 1934 in Esmond, North Dakota to the late Joseph and Regarda (Krenzel) Erck. Raymond served his country proud in the United States Army. After his discharge from the Army he worked for the Burlington North Railroad...
Javier Macario Castro Salcedo
Aug 10, 2020
Javier “Maca” Macario Castro Salcedo, 30, passed away on August 10, 2020 in Estancia, New Mexico. He was born on January 17, 1990 in Chihuahua, Mexico. Maca has lived in the East Mountains for 26 plus years. He loved football, especially his Broncos and enjoyed spending time target shooting. Music, bonfires and BBQ’s were three favorites to him. Maca was...
Theresa Ann Ramirez
Aug 9, 2020
Theresa Ann Ramirez, 56, passed away on August 9, 2020 in Stanley, New Mexico. She was born on September 15, 1963 in Gallup, New Mexico. Theresa was a longtime resident of New Mexico and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She was survived by her parents, Fermie and Patricia Ramirez; sons, Dominic Alex Guzman (Tamarie Bobrowski), Lorenzo...
Jose R. Vargas Carrasco
Aug 7, 2020
Jose Rodolfo Vargas-Carrasco, 89, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away August 7, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM. Jose was born May 23, 1931, to Reynaldo & Enriqueta (Carrasco) Vargas in Chihuahua, Mexico. He is preceded in death by his parents and one daughter Annel Vargas. Jose is survived by six sons; Joel Vargas, Randy Vargas, Rene Vargas, Aldo Vargas, Rolando Vargas, and...
Carlos Michael Valdez
Aug 7, 2020
Carlos Michael Valdez, 67, passed away on August 7, 2020 in Moriarty, New Mexico. He was born on January 11, 1953 in Tierra Amarilla, New Mexico to the late Guillermo and Sevilla (Atencio) Valdez. Carlos was a longtime resident of New Mexico. He served his country proud in the United States Army for 20 years. He was also a lifetime...
Joyce Ann Paul
Jul 22, 2020
Joyce Ann Paul, 68, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at her residence in Coldwater, KS. Born January 3, 1952, in Pana, IL, she was the daughter of Ralph and Alberta (Wallace) Sherrard. Joyce was a resident of Coldwater, KS since 2015, previously living in Glendive, MT. She was a practicing member of the Southern Baptist Faith. On December 1,...
Mark Anthony Williams
Jul 17, 2020
Mark Anthony Williams, 51, passed away on July 17th, 2020 in Corona, New Mexico. Mark was born November 12, 1968 in Dallas, Texas to Donald Robert and Maunita C. Looney-Williams. Mark resided in New Mexico for 20 years plus and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Mark graduated from Mesquite High School in 1988 and went on...
James Calvin Pope
Jul 15, 2020
James Calvin Pope was born to Frank and Mary Pope on April 5th, 1934. On July 15th, 2020, “Jim” Pope passed from this life into the loving arms of Jesus. He was 86 and he was loved. Isn’t that all we ever need say about anyone? That they were loved. That despite all circumstances, all the by-gone years, all the...
Charles Dean Marchbanks Sr.
Jul 15, 2020
Charles Dean Marchbanks, 87, a long-time resident of the East Mountains, passed away on July 15, 2020, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on March 24, 1933, in Brownsville, Texas, to the late Charles and Sarah (Wheeler) Marchbanks. Charles served his country for over 20 years in the United States Air Force in Combat Logistics Support, and served in...
Mary Alice Davis
Jul 15, 2020
Mary Alice Davis, 87, passed away on July 15, 2020 in Moriarty, New Mexico. She was born on May 27, 1933 in Cimarron, NM to the late Gene and Alice Rose Clark. Mary graduated High School in Las Vegas, NM. Many of Mary’s school friends called her “Rusty” because of the color of her hair. Mary grew up riding and...
Wesley Gene Braddock
Jul 9, 2020
Wesley Gene Braddock, 73, passed away on July 9, 2020 in Moriarty, New Mexico. He was born on June 17, 1947 in Grapevine, Texas to the late Lawrence and Ruby May (Flippans) Braddock. Wesley was an ASE Master Certified Auto Mechanic and has lived here in NM since 1999. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He...
