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Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
Heather Mayellen Vlahogiannis
Nov 22, 2014
HEATHER MAYELLEN VLAHOGIANNIS, 40, of Edgewood, New Mexico passed away at her home on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Heather was born June 25, 1974 in Phoenix, Arizona to Barry and Paula Jean (McGrath) Hancock. She married John Demetrius Vlahogiannis and they were blessed with a daughter, Kostadina. Heather lived in Edgewood for the past nine years having previously lived in...
Ruben Andy Martinez
Nov 19, 2014
RUBEN ANDY MARTINEZ, 65, of Moriarty, New Mexico passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Ruben was born March 3, 1949 in Grants, NM to Juan and Lala (Mirabal) Martinez. Ruben was a longtime resident of Torrance County. Ruben was preceded in death by his parents Juan and his wife Connie Martinez and Lala Mirabal; and brothers, Mateo Martinez,...
Vivian Marie Cole
Nov 19, 2014
VIVIAN MARIE COLE, of Edgewood, New Mexico peacefully passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Vivian was born June 29, 1945 in Tuscon, AZ to Gordon Winston and Helen Frances (Sullivan) Geiger. She married her loving husband Rex Alan Cole on December 2, 1966. He preceded her in death on February 6, 2003....
Gorden L. Mcmath
Nov 18, 2014
GORDEN L. McMATH, 91, of Mountainair, New Mexico peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Gorden was born March 13, 1923, in Mountainair, NM to William P. and Eva Lee (Lassiter) McMath. Gorden was a lifelong resident of Torrance County. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Mountainair. Gorden was a...
Flodell M. Smith
Nov 17, 2014
FLODELL M. SMITH, 90, of Stanley, New Mexico peacefully passed away at her home on Monday, November 17, 2014. Flodell was born November 20, 1924 in Seminole, Texas to Boss and Earl (Burnett) Womack. Mrs. Smith lived in Stanley, NM for the past 34 years having previously lived Deming, NM for25 years and then in Texas. She was a member...
Billy Pittman
Nov 11, 2014
BILLY PITTMAN, 62, passed away at home on November 11, 2014. Billy was born December 5, 1951 in Portales, New Mexico to Ishamel (Smokey) and Virginia (Lea) Pittman. Billy attended school in Portales and Floyd, New Mexico before the family moved to Moriarty, New Mexico in 1966. Billy graduated from Moriarty High School in 1969. He then worked on ranches...
Gary Lee Hester
Nov 11, 2014
GARY LEE HESTER, 64, of Moriarty, NM passed away at his home on Saturday, November 8, 2014. Gary was born January 27, 1950 in Dallas, TX to John Hester Jr. and Ruth (Caddell). Gary lived in Moriarty for the past 25 years having previously lived in Utah. He was owner of Desert Air Heating and Air Conditioning. Gary was preceded...
Kody Eugene Fish
Nov 7, 2014
KODY EUGENE FISH, 36, of Moriarty, NM passed away Friday, November 7, 2014 at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque. Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Edgewood. Kody was born on May 31, 1978 in Ruidoso, NM to Russ and Anita Fish. He was the second of three children and...
Esequiel Salasar Mares
Nov 4, 2014
ESEQUIEL SALASAR MARES, 92, of Corona, New Mexico passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. Esequiel was born March 23, 1922 in Corona, NM to Crescenciano and Brigida (Salasar) Mares. He married his loving wife of 58 years, Eusabia Madrid, on February 11, 1956. Together they had and raised five sons and two daughters. Esequiel was preceded...
William James Blocher
Nov 3, 2014
WILLIAM JAMES BLOCHER, 38, of Edgewood, New Mexico, passed away at his home on Monday, November 3, 2014. Bill was born November 10, 1975 in Ahmerst, New York to John Robert and Patricia J. (Barr) Blocher. He lived in Edgewood for one year having previously lived in Tempe, Arizona. Bill inspired many people with his poetry, glorifying Christ through his...
Felipe Michel-Herrera
Nov 1, 2014
OBITUARY FELIPE MICHEL-HERRERA, 75, of Moriarty, NM passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, November 1, 2014. Felipe was born May 1, 1939 in La Cienga, Durango, Mexico to Casimiro and Alvina (Herrera) Michel. Felipe married his loving wife of 54 years, Merced Pineda, on June 25, 1960. Together they had and raised six sons and three daughters. Felipe lived...
John William Hort
Oct 29, 2014
JOHN WILLIAM HORT, 89, of McIntosh, NM peacefully passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. John was born August 15, 1925 in Danville, PA to Louie and Ruth (Gateman) Hort. John was a WWII Korea War, Army/Air Force Veteran. He retired from the Air Force and was a member of the VFW. He lived in McIntosh for...
Lorry Delbert Robinson
Oct 29, 2014
LORRY DELBERT ROBINSON, 82, of Albuquerque, New Mexico peacefully passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Delbert was born September 22, 1932 in Grand Quivira, NM to Loy Austin and Marie (Jackson) Robinson. Delbert was a Korean War – US Navy veteran. He married his loving wife of 50 years, Betty Joan Higgins, on December 4, 1964...
Deborah Dawn Dancer
Oct 28, 2014
DEBORAH DAWN DANCER, 47, of Estancia, New Mexico passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2014. Deborah is survived by her daughter Brazyl Dancer of and son Roman Bishop and friend and neighbor James “Sonny” Massey. There will be a cookout in memory of Deborah on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at 11:00am at Arthur Park in Estancia, NM.
Catherine Bernice Mccord
Oct 27, 2014
CATHERINE BERNICE McCORD, 95, of Corona, NM peacefully passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014 in Roswell, NM. Catherine was born January 19, 1919 in Nocona, TX to James Richard and Julia (Payne) Roper. She married her loving husband of 47 years, Aubrey Cecil McCord, in Carrizozo, NM October 1st, 1938. He preceded her in death in 1985. Mrs. McCord...
Vivian H. Petzold
Oct 26, 2014
VIVIAN H. PETZOLD, 81, a resident of Torreon, NM passed away peacefully October 26, 2014 at her home, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Robert C. Petzold Sr.; children, Elizabeth and husband Johnny Lujan; Robert Petzold Jr. and wife Lupe; and Julie Lujan; Grand-children, MaryAnne and husband Paul Chavez, Holly and husband Shawn...
William David West
Oct 25, 2014
WILLIAM DAVID WEST, 26, of Moriarty, New Mexico passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 25, 2014. William was born January 10, 1988 in Albuquerque, NM to Roger Gayle and Lisa Jane (Bass) West. William was a graduate of Moriarty High School, Class of 2006. William had a heart of gold and a smile that was contagious to all. His work...
Preselia C. Luna
Oct 24, 2014
PRESELIA C. LUNA, 87, of Torreon, New Mexico passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family by her side on Friday, October 24, 2014. Preselia was born July 5, 1927 in Torreon, NM to Melquides and Adelina (Montoya) Chavez. She was a lifelong resident of Torreon. She was a member of San Antonio Catholic Church and a member...
Nona Janine Halderman
Oct 21, 2014
NONA JANINE HALDERMAN, 59, of Moriarty, NM peacefully passed away at her home with her loving family surrounding her. Janine was born August 7, 1955 in Albuquerque, NM to Donald Elmer “Sonny” and Doris (Reynolds) Hathorn. Janine married her loving husband of 41 years, Bud Halderman, on August 11, 1973 in Encino, NM. Together they had and raised one son...
Johnnie Ruth Hill
Oct 19, 2014
JOHNNIE RUTH HILL, 95, of Edgewood, NM passed away at her home on Sunday, October 19, 2014. Ruth was born October 4, 1919 in Parsons, Tennessee to Thadus and Nora (Morgan) Hill. Ruth was a great cook, opening several restaurants in Edgewood and worked at Deans Truck Stop and Comers Truck Stop before working for Furrs Cafeteria in Albuquerque. She...
