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Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
Baby Rowyn Lucas Manzanares
Jun 3, 2016
Baby Rowyn Lucas Manzanares met the eyes of Jesus on June 3, 2016 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born on December 25, 2015 in Ruidoso, NM. He is preceded in death by his great grandfathers, Ralph Grider, Tony Manzanares and Victor Salazar; great uncles, Lester Salazar and Marty Scott and great great grandfather, Weldon McKinley. Baby Rowyn is...
William "Bill" Franklin Harelson
Jun 3, 2016
William Franklin Harelson was born January 7, 1934 in Vaughn New Mexico the 8th child of Bonita and Robert Harelson. He joined with his Mother, Father, 5 Sisters and 2 brothers in their heavenly home the morning of June 3rd, 2016. Bill grew up in California, Colorado and New Mexico. He moved to Los Alamos in 1945 and moved to...
William Dale Kessler Jr.
Jun 2, 2016
William Dale Kessler Jr., 57, passed away on June 2, 2016 in Moriarty, New Mexico. He was born on December 1, 1958 In Albuquerque, New Mexico. William was a longtime resident of NM. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jeanne Babb and brother, Mike Kessler. William is survived by his father, William D. Kessler Sr. of Moriarty, NM;...
John Harry Lent
May 30, 2016
John Harry Lent, 73, passed away on May 30, 2016 in Edgewood, New Mexico. He was born on November 17, 1942 in Danbury, Connecticut to the late Harry and Anna (Openkun) Lent. John served his country proudly in the United States Army and on April 14, 1984 he married his soul mate, Mary L. Gardner in Las Vegas, Nevada. He...
Rosemary Fidella Lujan
May 29, 2016
Rosemary F. Lujan (Rosie) 57 a Loving Mother, Nana, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Godmother passed way unexpectedly at home May 29, 2016. Rosemary was born to Reymundo and Lucia (Chavez) Valdez Jr. in Albuquerque, New Mexico; August 15, 1958. Rosemary is survived by her son Carlos R. Trujillo and wife Beverly; Three Grandchildren Emma Jade Trujillo, Gabriella Gutierrez and Steven...
Linda Sue Freeman
May 26, 2016
Linda Sue Freeman, 73, passed away on May 26, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born in Jacksonville, Texas on January 14, 1943. Linda loved the Lord, travelling, bingo, babies and music. She lived life on her terms, was very pleasant, full of life and loved laughing. Linda was always full of adventure, and any time spent with her...
Melba M Vigil
May 26, 2016
Melba M. Vigil, 78, passed away on May 26, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on September 24, 1937 in Torreon, NM to the late Antonio and Concepcion (Vigil) Chavez. On June 13, 1959 in Manzano, NM she married the love of her life, Ernie Vigil. Melba was a lifetime resident of Torrance County, NM. She was a...
Maria "Tita" Valdez
May 24, 2016
Maria “Tita” Valdez, 76, passed away on May 24, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on January 19, 1940 in Taos, New Mexico. Tita was a devout Catholic and will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death by her birth parents, Guadalupe Romero; and Abraham Vigil; father, Amarante Juan Romero and mother Otilia Romero; beloved husband, Fred...
Bonnie Florence Mcmath
May 21, 2016
Bonnie Florence McMath, 75, passed away on May 21, 2016 in Estancia, New Mexico. She was born on July 11, 1940 in Melrose, New Mexico to the late Cleo and Wyndol (True) Widner. Bonnie was a church pianist, school secretary and bookkeeper at the Estancia Schools for many years. She was a lifetime resident of New Mexico and an Independent...
Elmer Edwin Whiteman
May 21, 2016
Chief Petty Officer, US Navy Ret., Elmer E. (Whitey) Whiteman, 83, passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2016, in Estancia, N.M. He was born on September 22, 1932, in Wagon Mound, New Mexico, to the late William (Billy) and Lessie Whiteman, and was a graduate of Cimarron High School. He was predeceased by his parents, a sister, Rozelle Whiteman DeIorio,...
J.T. Turner
May 15, 2016
J.T. Turner, 89, of Moriarty, NM passed away on May 15, 2016 with his grandchildren at his side. He was born in Wyatt Switch, Texas on August 11, 1926 to Mary Lee and Homer Turner. He grew up in Midlothian, TX and had a strong work ethic from a young age. He often told stories of picking cotton on farms...
Mercy Navarrette Hernandez
May 10, 2016
Mercy N. Hernandez February 16, 1945 – May 10, 2016 Mercy Hernandez, 71, passed away on May 10, 2016 surrounded by her family in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mercy was born February 16, 1945 to Prajedes and Panfila Navarrette. She worked at H.E.L.P. in Roswell, NM until her retirement and was a member of the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic...
Michael Jay Turner
May 10, 2016
Michael Jay Turner, 59, passed away on May 10, 2016. He was born in Albuquerque on August 2, 1956 to JT and Idra (Reece). Michael attended Moriarty High School and soon after became the nation’s youngest Chevron Station owner. During his career as a trader and entrepreneur he owned businesses in Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico. He also traveled the...
Richard David Jemmott
May 8, 2016
Richard David Jemmott, 71, passed away on May 8, 2016 in Moriarty, New Mexico. He was born on July 26, 1944 in Queens, New York to the late Harold and Ruth A. (Behlert) Jemmott. Richard served as Military Police in the United Stated Army and served his country during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his beloved...
Elizabeth "Betty" Mary Richter
May 6, 2016
Elizabeth “Betty” Richter, 98, peacefully returned to God on Friday, May 6th, 2016. Mom was blessed to pass in the company of her immediate family who were present at her bedside. She was born in Manhattan on September 27, 1917 to the late Arthur and Elizabeth McQuillan. Her working life wove through Woolworth’s Department store, owning a candy store where...
Cecilia S Chavez
May 5, 2016
Cecilia S. Chavez, 73, passed away on May 5, 2016 in her home in Torreon, New Mexico. She was born on September 20, 1942 in Punta De Agua, NM to the late Tobias and Teresa (Torres) Sanchez. Cecilia was a member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church of Torreon, NM and a lifetime NM resident. She is also preceded in...
Faye Barrett Meares
Apr 28, 2016
Faye Barrett Meares, 87, passed away on April 28, 2016 in Moriarty, NM. She was born on December 7, 1928 in Mobile, Alabama. Faye worked for many years for the Torrance County Read, Write and Literacy Program as well as in the Cafeteria at the Moriarty High School. She was a proud supporter of the United States Marine Corps. Faye...
Joshua Cameron Heid
Apr 25, 2016
Joshua Cameron Heid, 11, was granted his angel wings on April 25, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on October 6, 2004. Joshua was a 5th grader at Estancia Elementary School. His passions in life included Thomas the Tank Engine, regular trains and drawing. His adored elephants and collected stuffed animal elephants. He loved to “go fast” in...
Ellice Dee Connell
Apr 24, 2016
Ellice Dee Connell, 65, passed away on April 24, 2016 in Edgewood, New Mexico. She was born on February 24, 1951 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the late Roy and Carrie (Campbell) Meyer. Ellice was a School Teacher for the Amarillo Public Schools in Texas. On June 19, 1975 in Austin, Texas, she married her husband Robert Connell. She is...
Jurgen Fred Haver
Apr 22, 2016
Keeper of the Books Jurgen Fred Haver, 83, died on April 22, 2016 from a heart attack, while at home. He lived a full life as a writer, business consultant, teacher, father, husband and much more. Jurgen’s mother had given him books as rewards and presents when he was a child. She died when he was just twelve years old,...
