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Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
Eugene William Schmitz
Mar 8, 2016
EUGENE WILLIAM SCHMITZ A lifelong resident of Mountainair, 98, passed away on March 8, 2016. Gene’s parents came from Ohio to homestead south of Mountainair, where he was born on November 25, 1917, and the last of 7 children. Growing up, helping on the farm, and attending Mountainair Schools he graduated and went to work with a local contractor. Called...
Dorothy Neeley Cole
Mar 5, 2016
Dorothy Neeley Cole 76 peacefully passed away on Saturday March 5, 2016. Dorothy was born September 11, 1939 in Round Top Community, N M to Doc and Johnnie Belle Neeley of Round Top Community, N M. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents Doc and Johnnie Belle, sister Geneva LaJune Neeley and Brother Johnny Ray Neeley. She is survived...
Stephan Ramirez
Mar 3, 2016
The extended family and friends of Stephan Ramirez deeply mourn his unexpected passing. He was an integral and loving part of all our lives. We honored his presence and the joy he brought us. Subsequently, we now value and adhere to the spiritual existence that he will forever have in our lives. Stephan Ramirez was born on November 25, 1997...
Joseph Buddy Harvey
Mar 2, 2016
Joseph Buddy Harvey, 57, passed away on March 2, 2016 in Edgewood, NM. He was born to the late Harold and Opalee Harvey on August 8, 1958 in Texas. On March 10, 2006 he married Aliina Ruth Nykanen in Estancia, NM. Joseph trained several champion cutting and reining horses. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Joseph...
Cecilia F Jimenez
Mar 2, 2016
Cecilia Jimenez, 91, peacefully passed away on March 2, 2016 in Edgewood, New Mexico. She entered this world on March 4, 1924 in Ranchos De Taos, NM to the late Meliton and Clorinda (Martinez) Struck. Cecilia was a Bookkeeper for the United States Army during WWII and a teacher for many years. She was an advocate for the elderly and...
Jeffery Dewayne Deaton
Mar 1, 2016
Jeffrey Dewayne Deaton, 50, of Edgewood, passed away on March 1, 2016. He was born in Edmond, OK on November 4, 1965 to parents George and Glenda. Jeff attended Edmond Memorial High School and shortly after enlisted in the Army National Guard. He served for 21 years, reaching the rank of Sergeant and receiving Commendations. Jeff was an accomplished mechanic...
John G Phillips Iii
Feb 27, 2016
John G. Phillips III, 79, passed away on February 27, 2016 in Encino, New Mexico. He entered this world on August 11, 1936 in Highland Park, Michigan to the late Gordon and Caroline Phillips. On November 9, 1988 he married his best friend and soul mate Martha Apodaca in Santa Fe, NM. John served in the United States Navy. He...
Bertha Mae Dean
Feb 27, 2016
One of the most respected teachers in Torrance Co. passed away February 27, 2016. Bertha was born November 24, 1914 in Moorhead, Iowa the daughter of Frank and Effie (Montgomery) Larson. Bertha, her parents and brothers Voyle and Merrill settled in the Estancia Valley in 1932. Bertha began her teaching career when she was eighteen in a one-room school house...
Richard Steven Savelli
Feb 23, 2016
Richard Steven Savelli, 68, of Moriarty, New Mexico, passed away on February 23, 2016. He was born in San Francisco, CA on December 18, 1947. On July 6, 1985 He married Judy Griffin. He was a member of the Edgewood, NM High Desert Riders, Valley of the Moon Riding Club of California and belonged the Moriarty Church of Christ. Richard...
Alice M Olson
Feb 22, 2016
Alice M. Olson, 78, peacefully passed away on February 22, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexcio. She was born in Esmond, North Dakota on September 16, 1937 to the late Conrad and Regarda Erck. Alice was a devout Christian and a member of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Moriarty. She is also preceded in death by her...
William "Bill" Sidney Crawford
Feb 22, 2016
William S. “Bill” Crawford, 80, went to be with the Lord on February 22, 2016. He entered this world on June 13, 1935 in Parkin, Arkansas to the late Aubrey and Modenia Crawford. On March 18, 1988 in Tijeras, NM he married his soul mate Sue A “Sanny” Silvius. Bill served in the Korean War in the United States Marine...
Jerry Blake Liston
Feb 21, 2016
Jerry Blake Liston, 70, passed away on February 21, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on January 1, 1946 in Provo, Utah to the late Blake and Norine Liston. Jerry is also preceded in death by his Son, Michael Liston in 1968. He is survived by his beloved Wife, Mary Liston and Son, Stephen S. Liston. A Funeral...
Marcella Trujillo
Feb 20, 2016
Marcella Trujillo, 75, entered Heavens Gates on February 20, 2016 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. She was born to the late Antonio Serna and Desideria Nunez on August 22, 1940 in Manzano, New Mexico. Marcella was a lifetime New Mexico resident and a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Albuquerque, NM. Family was the most important thing to...
Justin Michael Howell
Feb 20, 2016
Justin Michael Howell, age 20, passed away on February 20, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He entered this world on June 26, 1995 in Lake Wales, Florida. He is survived by his Father, Charles “Leon” Howell of Quincy, FL; Mother, Alvera Howell of Los Lunas, NM; Grandparents, Benjamin F. Sr. and Peggy Ruth Barnhill and Peggy Sue Jones; Brother, Daniel...
Norma Jean Boyd
Feb 19, 2016
Norma Jean Boyd, 83, peacefully passed on February 19, 2016 in Moriarty, NM. She was born on July 12, 1932 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the late Zacharia Watkins and Maurine Brotherton. Norma loved animals and volunteered her time with charities such as the Humane Society. She also supported D.A.V. and had a great skill and love for crocheting as...
Erma Ann Mcgee
Feb 16, 2016
Erma Ann McGee, 87, went to be with her Lord on February 16, 2016. She entered this world on March 31, 1928 in Estancia, New Mexico, born to William and Irene Thomas. Erma was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Estancia and taught Sunday school there as well. She was the Torrance County Clerk for 8 years...
Alejandro G Encinias
Feb 16, 2016
Alejandro G. Encinias, 81, entered Heavens Gates on February 16, 2016 in his home in Stanley, New Mexico surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on February 3, 1935 in Aurora, New Mexico to the late Benjamin and Adelida Encinias. Alejandro was a Rancher and devout Catholic belonging to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Villanueva, NM....
Charles John Rhoades
Feb 15, 2016
Charles John Rhoades, age 65, passed away on February, 15, 2016 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on March 20, 1950 to the late Wilfred and Mary (Graham) Rhoades in Bryn Mawr, PA. Charles was a member of the United States Marine Corps. On October 8, 1993 in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, he married the love of his life Annette Thorpe....
Karen Bartelt-Marshall
Feb 13, 2016
Karen Bartelt-Marshall – went home on February 13, 2016. Karen was born on September 9, 1956 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Burton Bartelt (deceased) and Lorraine (Malueg) Bartelt (deceased). Lived in Wisconsin until 1992 when she moved to Florida for a job with Comcast as the Pay Per View Coordinator for the area from Jacksonville to Key West. As Coordinator she...
Ronald Elroy Laabs
Feb 11, 2016
Ronald Elroy Laabs, age 79, passed on February 11, 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born on February 27, 1936 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Norman and Mable (Booth) Laabs. On December 22, 1956 Ronald married his soul mate Doreen Williams in Birmingham, England. He was a member of the United States Air Force, serving in the Korean...
