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Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
Lavonne Lawrence
Feb 4, 2024
Mary Lavonne Lawrence, 83, a long time resident of Estancia passed away February 4, 2024 in Estancia, NM. Lavonne was born April 18, 1940 in Mountainair, NM to John Nimrod and Mary Elizabeth (Steele) Scott. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister Joyce Eloise Scott. Lavonne is survived by her husband of 65 years Leroyce “Larry”...
Norma Linda Ortiz
Feb 1, 2024
Norma Linda Ortiz, 73, received her wings and went to walk in heaven alongside the angels with our Lord and Savior in Albuquerque, NM on February 1, 2024. She was born on June 26, 1950 in Mountainair, NM to Ray and Thelma (Dunn) Harrison. Norma grew up in Encino, NM with her 12 brothers and sisters, and moved to Moriarty...
Gene Thomas Plant
Jan 23, 2024
Gene Thomas Plant, age 79 a long-time resident of Estancia, NM, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. Gene was born on September 27,1944 in Albuquerque, NM. Before Gene was drafted he chose to enlist in the Navy during the Vietnam War from 1967-1969. Gene moved to Hunt, Arizona where he became a rancher and worked on...
Darlene Mae Iszley
Jan 22, 2024
Darlene Mae Iszley, 87, a resident of Edgewood, NM passed away Jan. 22, 2024 in Edgewood, NM. Darlene was born May 24, 1936 in Bismarck, ND to Earl Donald and Alice (Durant) Walgren. She is preceded in death by her parents and son Tim Iszley. Darlene will be remembered as a wonderful mother, wife, grandmother, secretary, cub scout den mother,...
Ramona Castillo
Jan 12, 2024
Ramona Castillo 78, passed away suddenly on January 12, 2024. She was born to Alfredo and Casianita Gonzales on May 17, 1945. She learned to cook at a young age and was a cook at various restaurants in Santa Fe, including her sisters restaurant, Molly's. In 1999 she moved to Willard to help care for her mother and also worked...
Bonnie Pearlene Lutrick
Jan 6, 2024
Our Mother, our Momo, our best friend and loudest cheerleader, Bonnie Pearlene Lutrick died on January 6, 2024. She died peacefully, at home, holding the hand of one of her five children. We are heartbroken and we are devastated. We can’t look at each other without bursting into tears. It goes without saying that we will miss her. Yes, we...
Donald Clyde Thompson
Jan 3, 2024
Donald Clyde “Donnie” Thompson, 77 passed away Jan. 3, 2024 after a brief battle with lung cancer. Donnie was the middle son born to Herman and Bernice (Merchant) Thompson July 3, 1946, and spent his life in the Estancia Valley. Donnie was preceded in death by his parents; older brother Richard; favorite nephew Kevin and estranged younger brother. No Services...
Robert Lee Cox Sr.
Jan 3, 2024
Robert “Bob” Cox- 80, an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War was born to Thornton and Alma Cox on April, 25th 1943 in Beckley, West Virginia along with his sisters Martha, Laura Bell, Irisfae, Romona, Betty, Jeanne, Brenda and brothers Talmage, Jonah, Danny. He passed away peacefully at his home on January 3rd 2024. Bob was a longtime resident of...
Ramon Marcos L'Esperance
Jan 2, 2024
In Loving Memory Ramon Marcos L’Esperance March 19, 1990 – January 2, 2024 Our Beloved Son, Brother, and Uncle Ramon Marcos L'Esperance 33, of Tajique NM passed away in his little home Tuesday January 2, 2024. Ramon was born to Mark and Hope L’Esperance and was the eldest brother to Manuel and Joseph L’Esperance. Ramon enjoyed jamming out on the...
Carmelita Sanchez
Dec 30, 2023
Carmen (Matilda) Sanchez, 74, received her wings and went to walk in heaven alongside the angels with our Lord & Savior, on December 30, 2023. She was born on July 16, 1949, in Duran, NM, to her late parents Jose and Juanita (Sanchez) Lucero. She lived and raised her three children in Estancia, NM. She later moved to Socorro with...
Patricia Pauline Tenorio
Dec 29, 2023
Patricia Pauline Riley Tenorio, 57, a lifelong resident of Estancia,NM was born on Oct 24,1966 in Albuquerque, NM to Herbert Riley, and Markaleen (Reynolds) Riley. Polly gained her Angel wings on Dec 29, 2023 She is survived by her loving Daughter, Jolynda and her husband Javier Hernandez. Her beautiful Granddaughter Abrianna Hernandez. Brother Mark Riley,Sr. Sister Rheeann Corliss, and husband...
George Ralph Gallegos
Dec 23, 2023
George Ralph Gallegos, 68, a longtime resident of Willard, NM passed away Dec. 23, 2023 at his home in Willard, NM. George was born July 7, 1955 in Clovis, NM to Senon Gallegos and Reyes Medina. He graduated from Estancia High School in 1972, and then worked for the US Forest Service in Mountainair, NM as a squad leader of...
Michael Wayne Taylor
Dec 23, 2023
Michael Wayne Taylor , Age 55 was called to heaven on Saturday December 23, 2023 early in the morning in Albuquerque NM. Michael was born December 1, 1968 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Earl Brya n Taylor and Barbar Jean Taylor. Micheal was preceded in death by his parents Earl Taylor and Babara Taylor, sister Roylene Vandiver, Brother Johnnie Taylor....
Pablo Pacheco Zamora
Dec 17, 2023
In loving memory of Pablo P. Zamora, 72, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who peacefully went home to be with Jesus on December 17th at the age of 72 at UNM Hospital. In his final moments, Pablo was surrounded by love, with his two youngest daughters, his wife, and his son-in-law by his side. Pablo is survived by his...
Adam Brian Sanchez
Dec 9, 2023
Adam Brian Sanchez, 44, passed away on December 9, 2023, with his family by his side as he joined our Heavenly Father. Adam, also known to his family and friends as “Biz”, was a quiet and humble man who loved his family and had a love for lowrider vehicles, particularly his 1964 Chevrolet Impala. Adam spent countless hours listening to...
Steven Erra Pounds
Dec 7, 2023
Steven E. (Steve) Pounds, 88, of Cedarvale, NM, passed away on December 7, 2023, at his home. Earlier that day he had played a round of golf with two of his sons, and he was out in his skid steer loading hay for his feed day on Friday when he peacefully passed, just the way he would have wanted—working on...
Mary Matilda Searle
Dec 6, 2023
Mary M Searle (GGMAW) of Moriarty, NM was born in St. Ann, Illinois , daughter of Orinda (Gagnon) Varvel on March 26,1938. She passed away after a short illness on December 6th, 2023. She met the love of her life James L. Searle through her sister Rosie while working at the Bear Brand Hosiery co. They were married on Aug...
Derrell Gene Winn
Dec 5, 2023
Derrell Gene Winn, Sr. 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 with his family by his side. A quiet man of faith, humility and integrity, Derrell loved unconditionally, and was devoted to his family, particularly his beloved wife, Jeannie. Born January 26, 1937 to Pat and Emma Laura Winn of Southland, TX. The family moved to Yeso, NM...
Carl Calvin Cavasos
Dec 2, 2023
Carl Calvin Cavasos, 90 a lifetime resident of New Mexico passed away December 2, 2023 at his home in Moriarty, NM. Carl was born on August 27, 1933 in Stanley, NM to Ervan C. and Eunice N (Martin) Cavasos. Carl was preceded in death by his parents, one sister Naomi Morris; three brothers Howard Cavasos, Marvin Cavasos and Alvin Ray...
Eleanora R Zamora
Nov 30, 2023
Eleanora “Nora” Zamora 1941-2023 Nora joined our Heavenly Father on November 30, 2023, with her husband Robert at her bed side. Born April 26, 1941, in Willard, New Mexico, Nora was the second of nine children born to Antonio and Florinda Chavez. She graduated from Estancia High School in 1960 where she met her future husband, Robert Zamora. They were...
