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Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
Lazarita Martinez
Mar 24, 2020
Lazarita Martinez, 79, passed away on March 24, 2020 in Moriarty, New Mexico. She was born on July 23, 1940 in San Rafael to the late Jose and Estolia (Padilla) Quinonez. Lazarita has lived here for 53 years and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Onecimo Martinez Sr.;...
Carlos Santiago Sigala Sr.
Mar 23, 2020
Carlos Santiago Sigala Sr., 78, passed away on March 23, 2020 in Moriarty, New Mexico. He was born on September 20, 1941 in Anthony, NM to the late Estanislado and Vitalia (Lopez) Sigala. Carlos was married 58 years to his sweetheart Esabel Sigala. Carlos worked for the Torrance County Road Department for 25 years and was a member of the...
Joyce Louise Lester
Mar 22, 2020
Joyce Louis Lester, 84, passed away March 22, 2020. She was born on July 4, 1935 in Estancia, NM to the late Donald and Mary (Hulcy) Shirley. She was a long time resident of Del Norte, Colorado where she worked and enjoyed life on the family ranch. She moved back to Estancia where she lived for the last few years...
Geoffrey Garth Gatewood
Mar 22, 2020
Geoffrey G. Gatewood,57, passed away on March 22, 2020 in Edgewood, New Mexico. He was born on September 25, 1962 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Geoffrey was the youngest of four boys and was a very rambunctious child. He moved to Indiana shortly after birth but then came back to New Mexico in grade school. He spent most of his spare...
Ernest J. Lueras
Mar 20, 2020
Ernest J. Lueras, 88, passed away on March 20, 2020 in Corona, New Mexico. He was born on August 26, 1931 in Corona, NM to the late Emeliano and Estanita (Jaramillo) Lueras. Ernest was a lifetime resident of Corona, a Volunteer Firefighter and a member of the Corona School Board. He was also Mayor of Corona, a member of the...
Robert Alwyn Clements
Mar 13, 2020
Robert Clements (Bob) of Edgewood, NM passed away on March, 13th in his home surrounded by loved ones, following nearly two years of living with ALS. He just passed his 74th Birthday and is survived by his wife of 55 years(Gloria), 5 children, 18 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. As well as the many people he adopted into his care...
Robert Alwyn Clements
Mar 13, 2020
Please join us in celebrating the life of Robert Alwyn Clements on September, 25th 2021. His passing was March 13, 2020 and because of restrictions due to COViD, we were not able to have a memorial at that time. We’d like to do so now, and invite you to join in remembering, story sharing and acknowledgment of his amazing life....
Roy Dee Shield
Mar 10, 2020
Roy Dee Shield, 64, passed away on March 10, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on February 4, 1956 to the late Bob and Helen Marie (Gibbs) Shield. Roy was a lifelong resident of NM. In his spare time, he loved woodworking, welding and cooking. He was known for his whimsical yard art and yummy enchiladas. He was...
Howard Ray Calkins
Mar 9, 2020
Howard Ray Calkins, 95, passed away on March 9, 2020 in Edgewood, New Mexico. He was born on July 10, 1924 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Howard was a charter member of the 1st Baptist Church of Edgewood, NM, member of the Elks Club Lodge 172 out of Albuquerque, NM, Life member of the American Legion Post 49 and the Volunteer...
John Roger Langell
Mar 8, 2020
John Roger Langell, 75, passed away on March 8, 2020 in Moriarty, New Mexico. He was born on June 17, 1944 in Wooster, Ohio to the late Jack and Ethel (Mercer) Langell. John was a lifetime resident of New Mexico and will be deeply missed. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Gail Langell; sons, John Langell...
Ruben Augustin Gomez
Mar 7, 2020
Ruben Augustin Gomez, 48, passed away on March 7, 2020 in Edgewood, New Mexico. He was born on October 1, 1971 in Santa Rosa, NM. He was a longtime resident of New Mexico and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Ruben is survived by his father, Augustin Gomez; mother, Bertha Gomez; son, Rio James Gomez; daughter, Roxann...
John Lawrence Powers Sr.
Mar 3, 2020
John Lawrence Powers, 69, passed away on March 3, 2020 in Moriarty, New Mexico. He was born on January 2, 1951 in Washington D.C. to the late James and Merry Zeller. John moved to NM in 2008 and loved to play pool and golf. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his son,...
Antoinette Alice Gonzales-Gutierrez
Mar 1, 2020
Antoinette Alice Gonzales-Gutierrez, 51, passed away on March 1, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on October 18, 1968 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Antoinette was a lifetime resident and will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Antoinette is survived by her parents, Juan and Lila Gonzales; husband, Frank Gutierrez; step-son, Fernando Gutierrez; step-daughter, Mercy Gutierrez; sisters,...
Nancy Patricia Esquivel
Feb 29, 2020
Nancy Patricia Esquivel, 68, passed away on February 29, 2020 in Roswell, New Mexico. She was born on June 25, 1951 to the late Victor and Nancy (Smithson) Esquivel. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Dardano. Nancy was very generous with her time and always helping others. She was always full of life and fun. Nancy...
Christine Eleanor Garcia
Feb 21, 2020
Christine Eleanor Garcia, 59, passed away on February 21, 2020. She was born on October 16, 1960 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Christine was a lifetime resident of New Mexico. She was a board member at Bethel Storehouse and head of the children’s church at Victory Faith Fellowship. Christine will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She is preceded...
Robert William Sadler
Feb 14, 2020
Robert William Sadler, (Will or Mr. Will), 36, went to be with Jesus on February 14, 2020. Will was born on June 23rd 1983 in Corpus Christi, Texas and was raised in New Mexico. He was a graduate of Moriarty High School. Attended TVI in Albuquerque where he obtained an Associate degree in Optics and Photonics. He went on to...
Walter Frank Lewark
Feb 13, 2020
Walter Frank Lewark, 26, passed away in Djibout, Africa on February 13, 2020. He was born on September 2, 1993 in Los Banos, CA. Walter graduated Socorro High School in 2009. He was a Mountainair New Mexico Police Officer, Mountainair and Torrance County volunteer firefighter and a member of the New Mexico National Guard. Walter is preceded in death by...
Mary Alma Jaramillo
Feb 10, 2020
Beloved Mary Alma Jaramillo, 70 yrs. passed away on February 10, 2020. She was born on June 25, 1949 in Sedillo, New Mexico to the late Beloved Felix and Tomasita Jaramillo. Mary was a lifetime resident of New Mexico. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Mike Ruston;...
Rudy Roger Alderete
Feb 3, 2020
Rudy Roger Alderete, 45, passed away February 3, 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born October 13, 1974 to Richard (Sr.) and Gloria (Montano) Alderete. Rudy was a lifetime resident of Albuquerque and graduated from St Pius X High School, class of 1993. He was employed by Tumbleweed Resources for more than 25 years. He was a Toyota off-road...
Donna Joan Luchau
Feb 3, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom, Grandma and GG-ma, Donna Joann Luchau, 81. Donna was born in Washington County, IA and has lived in Torrance County since 1977. Donna had a huge, giving heart that showed outwardly in her service to the community. Donna was a volunteer Girl and Boy Scout Leader, a...
