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Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
Elvira Mercedes Gonzales
Dec 29, 2008
Elvira Mercedes Gonzales, 76, of Punta de Agua, NM passed away on Monday, December 29, 2008 at her home with her loving family beside her. Elvira was born on May 18, 1932 to Jose Antonio and Juanita (Vallejos) Torres in Progresso, NM. Elvira married Toby G. Gonzales on November 20, 1948 in Torreon, NM and he preceded her in death...
Christopher Duane Tapia
Dec 26, 2008
Christopher Duane Tapia, 21, of Moriarty, NM passed away near Deming, NM on Friday. December 26, 2008. Christopher was born on April 22, 1987 in Albuquerque, NM to Paul and Lynn (Dennisson) Tapia. Christopher was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fernando and Dulcinea Tapia. He is survived by his parents; grandparents, Frank and Tippy Dennisson; brothers, Paul Tapia Jr.;...
Christopher Alen Lind
Dec 24, 2008
Christopher Alen Lind, 37, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2008 at his home with his loving family beside him. Christopher was born on June 21, 1971, in Albuquerque, NM to Charles Alfred and Mary Tireza (Saches) Lind. Christopher is survived by his mother, Mary Tireza Knevitt “Honey”, and her husband, Robert Lee; his girlfriend, Genevieve Perea; brothers, David V....
Richard Tom Maes
Dec 21, 2008
Richard Tom Maes, 74, a lifetime resident of Willard, NM passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2008 at his home after a lengthy illness. Richard was born on October 3, 1934 in Mountainair, NM to Cirilio and Barbara (Dow) Maes. Richard was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Irene Garrison; and brother, Hubert Maes. He is survived by brothers,...
Daphne Aileen Briles
Dec 17, 2008
Daphne Aileen Briles, 90, of Moriarty, NM passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 in Albuquerque, NM with her loving family beside her. Daphne was born on January 7, 1918 in Backus, Minnesota to William Harry and Carrie (Robinette) Elyea. Daphne moved here 4 ½ months ago from Grand Prarie, TX formerly of Minnesota. Daphne taught for many, many years...
Floyd Earl Proctor
Dec 13, 2008
Floyd Earl Proctor was born in Corona, NM on August 2nd 1936 to Floyd and Loretta Proctor. He was the first of eight children. Growing up on the family ranch in Corona he epitomized the role of big brother to Bo, Dee, Sissy, Radna, Veda, Sandy and Alma. In 1956 he ventured to Farmington, NM seeking his fortune in the...
Agatha May Garrison
Dec 13, 2008
Garrison, Agatha M, was born May 1st, 1918, in Putnam County, West Virginia and passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Saturday morning, December 13, 2008. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rosalie Peters, and grandson, Wesley Peters. She is survived by various cousins, nieces and nephews. Agatha was proud of her service as an aircraft mechanic for the...
Barbara Louise Dils
Dec 12, 2008
Barbara L. Dils, 68, of Aztec, passed from this life at her home on Friday, December 12, 2008. Barbara was born Feb. 27, 1940 in the Estancia Valley of NM. Barbara is survived by her two children, daughter, Teresa L. Myers and husband Glen Myers; children Laura Smalley and husband Andrew; Eric Myers: and Kevin Myers and wife Savannah; son,...
Alice King
Dec 7, 2008
Alice Marie Martin King, 78, of Stanley, NM passed away on Sunday, December 7 2008 in Albuquerque, NM with her loving family beside her. Alice King, New Mexico’s longest serving First Lady was born to Kenneth and Audra (Farmer) Martin in Moriarty, NM on May 13, 1930. Alice was a life long resident of Stanley, NM. She married Bruce King...
Ralph Dial
Dec 7, 2008
Ralph Dial, 81, of Estancia, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2008, at his home, with his family beside him. Ralph was born on December 4, 1927 in Silverton/Estancia, NM to Elmer and Lola (Strong) Dial. He always said he was told that it was during a snow storm and the doctor didn’t get there for two weeks, but his...
Mary Lee Mcclendon
Dec 6, 2008
Mary Lee McClendon, 83, of Edgewood, NM passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Saturday, December 6, 2008. Mary Lee was born to Murry and Mary (Sanders) Vardeman on January 31, 1925. She married John Edward McClendon in Idalou, TX on January 16, 1943. She was a longtime resident of Edgewood, NM. Mary Lee is preceded in death by her parents...
Raymond Lemieux
Dec 1, 2008
Raymond Edward Lemieux, 75, of Moriarty, NM passed away on Monday, December 1, 2008 at his home with his loving family beside him. Raymond was born on November 26, 1933 in Newmarket, New Hampshire to Homer and Helen (Roy) Lemieux. Raymond retired Air Force Master Sergeant. Also retired from General Dynamics/Civil Service and was a bishop in the LDS Church....
David Abraham Fischer
Nov 28, 2008
David Abraham Fischer, 21, of the East Mountains, passed away into the arms of the Lord on Friday, November 28, 2008 in Albuquerque, NM. David was born in Albuquerque, NM on August, 22, 1987. David loved snow boarding, skate boarding, riding 4-wheelers, adrenaline, and his friends. He is survived by his parents, John L. and Katherine Renee Thompson of Moriarty;...
Manuel A Sandoval
Nov 25, 2008
Manuel Sandoval, 46, of Stanley, NM, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 in Albuquerque, NM, with his loving family beside him. Manuel was born in Santa Fe, NM on July 17, 1962 to Rudy and Cecilia (Baca) Sandoval. Manuel was a life time resident of Stanley, NM. Manuel married Melanie Dawn Hiner in Moriarty, NM on July 18, 1987....
Mona Sue Ortiz
Nov 18, 2008
Mona Sue Ortiz, 70, of Moriarty, NM passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at her home with her loving family beside her. Mona was born on January 18, 1938 to John Joseph and Mabel (LeeWard) LaBrier in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Mona married Mike Ortiz on December 12 1982 in Juarez, Mexico and was a member of the VFW Ladies...
Elisa Guadalupe Barela
Nov 13, 2008
Elisa Guadalupe Barela, 43, of Tajique, NM passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2008 in Albuquerque, NM. Elisa was born on May 20, 1965 in Albuquerque, NM to Juan and Corrine (Aragon) Lucero. Elisa was a life time resident of this area and was a member of the St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Estancia, NM. Elisa married Michael...
Griff Leonard Grantham
Nov 13, 2008
Griff Leonard Grantham, 71, of Moriarty passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2008 at his home with his loving wife at his side. Griff was born February 22, 1937 in Grants, New Mexico to William and Florence May Grantham.. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Kathryn Louise (Chandler); son, Troy Shane Greenwood and his wife Ramona of...
Bettye Lou Collins
Nov 9, 2008
Bettye Lou Collins, 68, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Bettye was born on December 05, 1939 in Arapaho, Oklahoma to Lawrence James Smith and Florence (Beall) Gatewood. She married James Irvin Collins in Tecumsch, Oklahoma on May 21, 1960. She was a longtime resident of Moriarty, New Mexico. Bettye is preceded...
Evelina Zamora-Sanchez
Nov 9, 2008
Evelina Zamora-Sanchez, 77, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2008 at Lovelace Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Evelina was born in Tajique, New Mexico on September 19, 1931 to Jose and Cruzita Zamora (Sanchez) both of Tajique, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Manuel Sanchez. She is survived by her son, Larry R....
Maria Francisca Marquez
Nov 5, 2008
Maria Francisca Marquez, 81, of Moriarty, NM passed away on November 5, 2008 at her home with her loving family beside her. Maria was born on August 31, 1927 to Marivico and Marcelina (Montoya) Tapia in Villanueva, NM. Maria was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Pascual Marquez Sr; sons, Pascual Marquez Jr; Ernest Marquez; Jesus Marquez; and step-son,...
