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Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
Eusabia Madrid Mares
May 27, 2020
Eusabia Madrid Mares, 91, passed away on May 27, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on July 13, 1928 in Silver City, New Mexico to the late Jesus and Gertrude Madrid. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Esequiel Mares. Eusabia is survived by her sons, Michael Mares, Esequiel Mares, Ralph Mares, Thomas Mares and John...
Oscar Lee Wood
May 26, 2020
Oscar Lee Wood, 90, passed away on May 26, 2020 in Elephant Butte, NM. He was born on November 17, 1929 in Mountainair, NM to the late William Oscar and Anna Mae Wood. Oscar was a lifetime resident of New Mexico. He was an Elks Club Member and a lifetime Member of the NRA. He belonged the Church of The...
Mark Jay Baker
May 25, 2020
Mark Jay Baker, 63, passed away on May 25, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on March 7, 1957 in Colorado Springs, CO. Mark was an Associate Pastor for Several of the churches in the East Mountains. He was also on the Board of Directors for Bethel Community Storehouse and a Bus Driver. He was well loved and...
Lois Jean Puckett
May 24, 2020
Lois Jean Puckett, 90, passed away on May 24, 2020 in Moriarty, New Mexico. She was born on November 24, 1929 in Ft. Sumner, NM to the late Edwin and Eva (Horton) Lobley. Jean was a lifetime resident of New Mexico and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Jean was a Christian who loved God with all...
Lilly Okabe Schnell
May 22, 2020
Lilly Okabe Schnell, born Sept. 16th, 1934 was called home to the Lord on May 22, 2020. Our beloved mother, was a daughter, sister as well as a friend to many. She retired as Food and Beverage Manager from the Santa Teresa Country Club near El Paso Texas in 2001, but was well-known in the 1970's and 1980's as manager...
Daisy Maldonado
May 17, 2020
Daisy Maldonado, 83, passed away on May 17, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on November 23, 1936 in Encino, New Mexico to the late Carlos and Lucia (Chavez) Armijo. Daisy is also preceded in death by her husband, Herminio Maldonado; brothers, Herman Armijo, Richard Armijo and Jerry Armijo; sister, Sally Lueras and grandson, Benjiman Vargas. Daisy is...
Nancy S. Shea
May 16, 2020
Nancy Shea, 1936-2020, passed peacefully at home in Edgewood, NM on May 16, 2020. Nancy has lived in Edgewood for thirty years and was often called the “Pie Lady” by locals because of her apple pie’s and other goodies. Nancy worked at Bella Vista Restaurant, The Corner Store and her Bed and Breakfast in Chama, NM, but enjoyed retirement since...
Orvel Gillham Watts
May 16, 2020
Orville Gillham Watts, 78, born on April 30, 1942, passed away on May 16, 2020 in Mountainair, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his father, Orvel “Bud” Watts and his mother, Virginia (Corliss) Watts and his brother, Marvin C. Watts. Orville was a longtime resident of Mountainair, a local rancher, a Teamster Union member, and known to be...
Richard Scott Sr.
May 7, 2020
Richard Scott, born November 23, 1931, passed away in Stanley, NM, on May 7, 2020, at the home of his son, Rick Scott, and surrounded by family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend to many. Richard was proud to serve his country in the Korean War as a paratrooper with the 187th Airborne Infantry...
Mary Alice Drolte
May 7, 2020
Mary Alice Drolte went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 7, 2020 after a long battle with heart failure. Mary Alice was born the daughter of Kenneth Roy Ray and Lelia Mae Scott-Ray in San Angelo, Tx on August 11, 1931. Her mother remarried her stepfather Bruce Hook and she was raised Mary Alice Hook from age 5....
Alpha Annie Schweedler
May 7, 2020
Alpha Annie Schweedler, 96, passed away on May 7, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on January 12, 1924 in Arkansas to the late Otis and Annie (Stapp) Miller. Alpha had a big role in starting the McIntosh Senior Center. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Alpha is also preceded in death by her...
Roger Keith Hattersley
May 5, 2020
MSG Retired Roger Keith Hattersley Roger died at home on May 5, 2020. His wife, Jill and beloved dog Hobbs were with him. Roger was born on November 20, 1945 in Alice and John Hattersley in Aurora, IL. Roger Served in Vietnam with the 1st Cavalry Division where he received the Distinguished Service Cross and Purple Heart with Oak Leaf...
Justin Scott Shelton
May 4, 2020
Justin Scott Shelton, 37, died in an automobile accident on May 5, 2020 in Corona, New Mexico. He was born on June 2, 1982 in Belen, New Mexico to Bernadette Brown and Danny Shelton. Justin graduated Aztec High School in 2001. He loved to fish, camp, hunt and be in the mountains. Justin is preceded in death by his grandparents,...
Ronald Jay Demgar
May 3, 2020
Ronald “Ron” Jay Demgar, born May 26, 1957 passed into the heavenly gates on May 3, 2020. He was a loving father, husband, grandfather, brother and friend. He always had a smile on his face and a thankful heart. He never let his faith falter and was in peace until the very end. He will be missed dearly and loved...
George H. Kayser Jr.
May 2, 2020
George H. Kayser Jr., passed away on May 2, 2020 in Estancia, New Mexico. He was born on June 22, 1950 in Bremerton, WA to the late Harding and Lorna (McTurnal) Kayser. George is survived by his wife Bonnie of 47 years, son George Kayser III; daughter Laurie (Lonnie) Gardiner; sisters Linda Kayser, Norma Baretincic; grandchildren Corbin Kayser, Kamalyn Graff-Kayser,...
Joyce Yeaw
Apr 26, 2020
Joyce Yeaw, 71, passed away on April 26, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on June 8, 1948 in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Walter and Edith (Muller) Paquette. Joyce was a dispatcher for Torrance County Dispatch for 18 years and raised and loved Ostriches. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Joyce is...
John Joseph Castillo
Apr 25, 2020
John Joseph Castillo, 45, passed away on April 25, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on November 3, 1974 in Gallup, New Mexico. John was a lifetime resident of New Mexico and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his parents, John and Maria Castillo; wife, Iyanna Daughtrey; son, Tre Joseph X-Zavier...
Pamela Gaylene King
Apr 24, 2020
Pamela Gaylene King was born on August 12, 1950 and raised in Farmington, New Mexico by loving parents, LaJunta “Sandy” and Joseph Herman Wethington. She married the love of her life, Harvey Lee King, on February 24, 1993 and they made their home in Edgewood, New Mexico where she passed away on April 24, 2020. Pamela’s talent was only surpassed...
Deanna S. Mccracken
Apr 19, 2020
Deanna S. McCracken, 75, passed away on April 19, 2020 in Moriarty, New Mexico. She was born on February 7, 1945 to the late Dee and LaVina (Pyburn) Spraberry. Deanna was a lifetime resident of New Mexico. She is also preceded in death by her sisters, Opal Teague and Geraldene McCasland. Deanna is survived by here beloved husband, “Mac” Henry...
Ruth Ann Pavao
Apr 18, 2020
Ruth (Coburn) Pavao,83, of Estancia went to her eternal home in heaven on April 18th 2020 in Albuquerque NM. She will be forever missed and cherished by her family and many friends. Her faithfulness love and strength sustained her and defined her life. She is survived by her husband Frank Pavao, her sons Jimmy Shoemaker and Bryan Shoemaker; daughters Diana...
