Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
Terry Zajac
Mar 13, 2009
Terry Zajac, 70, of Moriarty, NM passed away on Friday, March 13, 2009 at his home with his loving family beside him. Terry was born on November 8, 1939 in New London, CT to Frank and Edith Mae (Lindke) Zajac. Terry lived in Moriarty, NM since 2004. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his...
Eldyn Gillmer
Mar 12, 2009
Eldyn Ray Gillmer, 64, of Edgewood, NM passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2009 in Albuquerque, NM. Eldyn was born on January 31, 1945 in Olean, NY to Charles and Gladys (VanGilder) Gillmer. Eldyn was a resident of Edgewood for 29 years. He worked at Tillery Chevrolet for 16 years as Parts and Service Director. He also worked at Saturn...
Mary C Markel
Mar 10, 2009
Mary C. Markel, 88, of Moriarty, NM, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2009. Mary was born in Ooglah, OK, on June 10, 1920 to Charley and Rachel (Chapham) Scott. Mary lived in Moriarty for 43 years coming from Estancia, NM where she had previously lived for 36 years. She belonged to the VFW along with her husband. She loved...
Minnie Edna Connell
Mar 10, 2009
Minnie Edna Connell, 88, of Mountainair, NM, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 in Socorro, NM. Minnie was born on March 20, 1920 in Gran Quivira, NM to Columbus and Minnie (Whitlow) Connell. Minnie is survived by her niece Lola Harris and husband, Rex; nephew, Oral Connell and wife, Bobbie; their kids, Heath and Krystyn Connell; niece, Mellene Moore...
James Ward Young
Mar 10, 2009
James Ward Young, 84, of Estancia, NM, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at the family home. James was born on April 16, 1924 in Estancia, NM. James was preceded in death by his parents Jake and Ozella Young. He is survived by his wife, Dee Dee Young; his daughter, Susan Young and husband Robert Prewitt IV; his son,...
Marvin Ross Plant
Mar 6, 2009
Marvin Ross Plant, 77, of Moriarty, NM passed away on Friday, March 6, 2009 in Albuquerque, NM. Marvin was born in McIntosh, NM on January 24, 1932 to Thomas Carry and Lucille Alma (David) Plant. Marvin was a longtime resident of Moriarty. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. On April 12, 1963 he married Roxanne Howe. He...
David Charles Babb
Mar 4, 2009
David Charles Babb, 34, of Corona, NM left this world on Wednesday, March 4, 2009 in Corona, NM. David was born on September 25, 1974 in Seattle, WA to Charles and Robyn (Weir) Babb. David was preceded in death by his grandparents. He is survived by his loving parents; brother, Christopher Babb; sister, Allison Johnson and husband Marcus; and 2...
Arabella Bowers
Feb 25, 2009
Arabella Bowers, 84, of Moriarty, NM passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at her home. Arabella was born on August 30, 1924 in Colorado Springs, CO to Raymond and Louise May (Worthing) Anderson. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at 2:00 P.M. at the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall in Moriarty, NM. Arrangements entrusted to...
Martha Leah Owens
Feb 24, 2009
Martha Leah Owens, 89, of Moriarty, NM passed away on February 24, 2009 at her home. Martha was born in Clayton, NM on June 2, 1919, to Charles and Hilda (Smylie) Cochran. Martha was a cook at the Owl Drug Store for 10 years. She is preceded in death by her parents and her spouse. She is survived by her...
Librada J. Garcia
Feb 23, 2009
Librada J. Garcia, 89, of Encino, NM, died Monday, February 23, 2009 in Rio Rancho. Librada was born December 4, 1919, in La Palma, New Mexico, to the home of Jose and Antonia Jaramillo. Librada married Amadeo J. Garcia (A. J.) in 1936. They were married fifty-seven years and had ten children, eight boys and two girls. They owned and...
Vernie L. Wells
Feb 15, 2009
Vernie L. Wells, 88, realized his long held, steadfast hope of eternal life on Sunday afternoon, February 15, 2009. Vernie’s faith in God as his savior, provider, comforter, and guide enabled him to live an overcoming life spanning 88 years and 11 days. Vernie was born on February 4, 1921, on the family homestead, 4 miles southeast of Gran Quivira,...
James Frank Edwards
Feb 12, 2009
James Frank Edwards, better known as “Sonnie” or “Cuckabur” of Lemitar, NM, formerly of Gran Quivira, NM passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2009 in Albuquerque, NM with his loving family beside him. Sonnie was born on March 5, 1944, in Mountainair, NM to James Frank and Callie (Scates) Edwards. He married Margaret Bates on June 3, 1967 and she...
Elwood Gwaltney
Feb 11, 2009
Elwood “Buck” Gwaltney, 83, of Moriarty, NM passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 in Albuquerque, NM. Elwood was born on May 14, 1925 to Aaron Austin and Lilly Myrtle (Burton) Gwaltney in Hoxie, Arkansas. Elwood was a resident of Moriarty coming from Arkansas in 1959. He is preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Mickey Lynn and Jerry...
Jerry Julian Sanchez
Feb 11, 2009
Jerry Julian Sanchez, 41, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 in Albuquerque, NM. Jerry was born on June 27, 1967 in Albuquerque, NM to Julian and Carmen Sanchez. Jerry lived in Albuquerque for eight years coming from California. He was a member of the New Beginnings Church in Albuquerque. He is preceded in death by his...
Edith Marie Williams
Feb 9, 2009
Edith “Edie” Marie Williams, 83, of Albuquerque, NM, peacefully joined our Lord and Savior surrounded by her family on Monday, February 09, 2009. Edie was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on September 18, 1925 to Warner and Jewel (Davis) Moss. Edie was a previous member of the Elks Club and retired from the A.E.C./D.O.E. in 1982. She was a beloved...
Arturo Alfonso Jacobs Jr.
Feb 4, 2009
Arturo Alfonso Jacobs Jr., 48, of Edgewood, NM passed away at Bosque Farms on Wednesday, February 4, 2009. Arturo was born on September 14, 1960 in Fortworth, TX to Arturo Alfonso Sr. and Belinda (Zarate) Jacobs. Arturo lived in Edgewood since 1989 coming from Albuquerque, NM. He was a member of the Astronomical Society and the EEA Aircraft Club. Arturo...
Joseph G Cote
Feb 2, 2009
Joseph G. Cote, 78, of Moriarty, NM, passed away Monday, February 2, 2009 at his home with his loving family beside him. Joseph was born on July 18, 1930 in North Tewksbury, MA to Louis and Delia (Morrisette) Cote. He resided in Moriarty, NM since 1988, coming from Rio Rancho, NM, formerly of Massachusetts. Joseph was a member of the...
Joan Linda Thompson
Jan 31, 2009
Joan Linda Thompson, 52, of Moriarty, NM passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2009 in Albuquerque, NM with her loving family beside her. Joan was born on April 9, 1956 in New Bedford, MA to Thomas and Patricia (Belong) Brightman. Joan was a foster mother, CNA, and a detentions officer for Kern County Sheriffs Department. Joan was preceded in death...
Carolyn A. Turner
Jan 30, 2009
Carolyn A. Turner, 65, of Edgewood NM passed away on Friday, January 30, 2009 at her home with her loving husband, neighbors and friends beside her. Carolyn was born April 8, 1943 in Providence RI to Al and Angie (Silvia) Rego. Carolyn is survived by her parents; husband, Michael A.Turner of Edgewood NM; son Chris and Nancy Chaille of Douglas...
Helen Z. Cole
Jan 28, 2009
Helen Z. Cole, 83, of Glasgow, Montana passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at her home. Helen was born on May 11, 1925 in Defiance, Ohio to Zeinth and Mildred (Smith) Stinger. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2009 at 10:00AM at the Church of Christ in Moriarty, NM. Interment will follow at the Santa...
