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Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
Oracio "Odie" G. Dominguez
Jul 27, 2017
Horacio (Odie) Dominguez, 83, a longtime resident of Grants, NM, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017, in Rio Rancho, NM where he lived for seven years. He was born on September 2, 1933 in San Rafael, NM to Refugio (Ray) and Guadalupe Dominguez. He died of natural causes. At 17, Odie enlisted in the US Marine Corps, answering his...
Norman Lee Gilreath
Jul 18, 2017
Norman Lee Gilreath, 82, passed away on July 18, 2017 in Edgewood, New Mexico. He was born on July 20, 1934 in Rome, GA to the late Asia and Bonnie Lee (Thompson) Gilreath. Norman served his country proud in the United States Army and was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Edgewood, NM. He is also preceded in...
Ruth Humiston Marshall
Jul 16, 2017
Ruth Humiston Marshall, 85, passed away of July 16, 2017 in Leyba, New Mexico. She was born on December 26, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Homer and Katharine (Zenner) Humiston. Ruth was a longtime resident of New Mexico and a member of the Stanley Union Church in Stanley, NM. She loved to sew, knit and embroider. Ruth will...
Micky Wane Huey
Jul 11, 2017
Micky Wane Huey, 53, passed away on July 11, 2017 in Corona, New Mexico. He was born on December 15, 1963 in Albuquerque, NM. Micky was part owner of Thomas A. Huey Mfg. Co., Huey’s Metal Service Center and Penix Livestock. He loved the beauty of the ranch from a blooming cactus to a baby calf. He liked all sports...
Cheryl Ann Briggs
Jul 10, 2017
Cheryl Ann Briggs passed away on July 10, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on February 3, 1953 in Piqua, Ohio. Cheryl was a Teacher for many years for various Texas Private Schools and loved the outdoors. She grew up in the Moriarty area and graduated from Moriarty High School. She then lived for 25 years on a...
Michael William Kerns
Jul 10, 2017
In Loving Memory of Michael W. Kerns, age 59, died on Monday July 10th, 2017 at his home in Moriarty, New Mexico of Cancer (Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma) Michael is survived by ¬his brother Anthony W. Kerns, of Battle Ground, Indiana; his younger brother Christopher ‘Shawn’ Kerns, of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and his Sister Sandra L. Wesley, of Moriarty, N.M. He was...
Juanita Andrea Lucero
Jul 9, 2017
Juanita Andrea Lucero, 91, passed away on July 9, 2017. She was born on July 4, 1926 in Pino Wells, New Mexico. Juanita was a lifetime resident of New Mexico and a member of the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Estancia, NM. She is preceded in death by her parents, Julian and Josephita (Sedillo) Sanchez; husband, Jose Lucero;...
Florencita Eufemia Villanueva
Jul 7, 2017
Florencita Eufemia Villanueva, 70, passed away on July 7, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on January 10, 1947 in Tapia, New Mexico to the late Herman and Frances (Romero) Tapia. Florencita was a Post Master for the United States Postal Service, a lifetime resident of New Mexico and a member of the Our Lady of Mt Carmel...
Marquita Consuelo Avila
Jul 5, 2017
Marquita Consuelo Avila 68, passed away on July 5, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM. She was born on May 5, 1949 in Santa Fe, NM to the late Frederico and Sylvianita (Vigil) Martinez Sr. Marquita was a longtime resident of Moriarty and a member of the Estancia Valley Catholic Parish. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Raul Avila...
Richard Washington Bradfute
Jul 2, 2017
Richard Washington Bradfute, of Moriarty, NM, passed away peacefully at his home July 2, 2017 at the age of 103 years, 11 months and 10 days. Richard was born on July 22, 1913 to John D. and Lula (Kirkpatrick) Bradfute in Fort Worth, TX. As a boy, Richard was the man of the family and worked to provide for his...
Ida Barela Chavez
Jun 25, 2017
Ida Barela Chavez, 81, passed away on June 25, 2017 in Moriarty, New Mexico. She was born on January 8, 1936 in Tajique, NM to the late Jesus and Trinidad (Lujan) Barela. Ida was a lifetime resident of New Mexico and a member of the St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Estancia, NM. She is also preceded in death...
Kelly Jean Evanoff
Jun 23, 2017
Kelly Jean Evanaoff, 54, passed away on June 23, 2017 in Corona, New Mexico. She was born on October 18, 1962 in Peoria, Illinois. Kelly was a M.D. and had been in private family practice with her husband in Ohio. She was a percussionist, was known for her photographic memory and had a passion for language. Besides English Kelly also...
David Ray Long
Jun 23, 2017
David Ray Long, 67, passed away on June 23, 2017 in Estancia, New Mexico. He was born on December 8, 1949 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the late Harvey and Wilma (Simmons) Long. David was a longtime resident of New Mexico. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Long and sister, Gloria Wilson. David is survived and...
Christopher Daniel Padilla
Jun 7, 2017
Christopher Daniel Padilla, born April 12th 1978, went to be with the Lord on June 7th 2017. He was surrounded by family and went peacefully. He is survived by his parents Debby Padilla of Stanley, Frank Ron Padilla of Encino, brother Kevin Padilla and wife Ashley, sister April Rosen and husband Gabriel, daughter Jazzmine Shoop, maternal grandparents Ken and Cay...
Eunice Jeanette Brunet
Jun 7, 2017
Obituary for JEANETTE BRUNET After living 93 blessed years, Jeanette Brunet peacefully transitioned from life on this earth into the arms of her Lord on Wednesday, June 7th, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Born on May 25th, 1924, Jeanette leaves behind two sisters; Wanda Jackson and Joyce Bates. She is also survived by her daughter, Joyce O’Sullivan, three grandchildren, Frances Hill,...
Steven Allen Montgomery
Jun 6, 2017
Steven Allen Montgomery, 59, passed away on June 6, 2017 in Mountainair, New Mexico. He was born on November 7, 1957 in Denver, CO to the late Harold and Anna (Dugan) Montgomery. He was raised in Deer Trail, CO and then moved to Greeley, CO and graduated from Greeley West High School in 1975. Steven served his country in the...
Elena C. Gurule
Jun 4, 2017
Elena C. Gurule, 104, passed away on June 4, 2017. She was born in Escobosa, New Mexico to the late Alberto and Sara (Torres) Chavez on March 8, 1913. Elena was a lifetime resident of Willard New Mexico and an Elementary School teacher for the Estancia Public Schools. She belonged to the Our Lady of Sorrows Altar Society, Willard Senior...
Ted Wendel King Sr.
Jun 2, 2017
Ted Wendel King Sr., 81, passed away on June 2, 2017 in Edgewood, New Mexico. He was born on October 18, 1935 in Roswell, NM to the late Albert and Bertha (Baker) King Sr.. Ted was a longtime resident of New Mexico, a member of the American Legion Post 49 and a member of the Edgewood Senior Center. He is...
Billy Dan Shield
Jun 1, 2017
Billy Dan Shield, 58, passed away on June 1, 2017 in Estancia, New Mexico. He was born on August 8, 1958 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the late Bob and Helen Marie (Gibbs) Shield. Billy was an extraordinary artist and specialized in drawing. He loves the outdoors and was an excellent horseshoe player. He will be greatly missed by his...
Fred Calloway Hill
May 23, 2017
Fred Calaway Hill, 92, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2017 in Albuquerque. Fred was born in Venus, N.M. (north of Edgewood), on March 14, 1925 to Joe Benjamin and Mae Madole Hill. He was raised in Edgewood and in downtown Albuquerque and graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1943. Following high school Fred joined the United States Coast Guard...
