Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
LeRoy Carl Cravens
May 16, 2026
LeRoy Carl Cravens, 94, Born at Pedernal, New Mexico on October 21, 1931 to Carl and Lorine Cannon Cravens. LeRoy was the oldest of brothers Lamar and Phillip. He attended primary school in Pedernal, middle and high school at Encino, both in Torrance County. In high school LeRoy played basketball and worked on the family homestead where they raised dry...
Ganz Gabriel Voorhees
May 16, 2026
Ganz Gabriel Voorhees, beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson, musician, artist, and friend, passed away on May 16th, 2026 at the age of 25. He was born on October 26th, 2000 in Duluth,MN.
Ganz was a man of faith who loved the Lord wholeheartedly and found great joy in studying and memorizing Scripture. He had a special gift for hiding God’s Word...
Alberto Candelaria
May 13, 2026
Alberto Candelaria, 86, passed away May 13, 2026 at home in Mountainair, NM. Alberto was born in Manzano, NM April 11, 1940 to Jose Teodoro and Luz Amalia (Turrietta) Candelaria. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother Teodoro Candelaria; sister-in-law, Oralia Candelaria; sister Rosarito Candelaria; and two sons Jerry & Jose Waquie.
Alberto was a member of the St...
Pastor Brett Richard Travis
Apr 29, 2026
Brett Richard Travis Sr. 10/18/58 - 4/29/26
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31
On April 29th 2026 after a 5 year battle with cancer Brett Richard Travis Sr. left his home here on...
Boyd Otto Stauffacher
Apr 28, 2026
Boyd Otto Stauffacher, Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 13th, 1966, passed suddenly at his home on April 28th, 2026.
He is survived by his father, Lester Stauffacher, two brothers, Chad and Rusty, and his two sisters, Anamae Barber and Amy Kersner. His nine children and twenty-two grandchildren.
Boyd grew up in Humboldt County, California, where he went to school, worked at...
Edward Lopez
Apr 21, 2026
Edward Lopez, 69 a life long resident of Manzano, New Mexico, passed away on April 21, 2026. Edward was born December 6, 1956 in Manzano, NM to Richard and Trinidad (Garcia) Lopez.
Edward was a man known for his generous heart, hardworking spirit, and willingness to help anyone in need. He was truly a “jack of all trades,” always ready to...
Edith Elanor Purevich
Apr 14, 2026
Edith Eleanor Purevich, 92 a Longtime resident of Moriarty, NM, Formerly of Missouri, passed away April 14, 2026 at her home in Moriarty, NM. Edith was born November 13, 1933 to Milford Eugene & Edna Elsie (Phophet) Orner in Norwood, MO.
After completing High School Edith went to college and earned her RN degree. In the summer she traveled a lot...
Gloria Acosta De Camacho
Apr 14, 2026
Gloria Acosta de Camacho
February 26, 1950 – April 14, 2026
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Gloria Acosta de Camacho, who left this world at the age of 76.
Gloria was born on February 26, 1950, to Maximo and Maria Acosta, alongside her twin brother, Alfredo. Her parents were overjoyed to welcome another set of twins into their growing family....
Bonnie Susan Jacques
Apr 12, 2026
Bonnie Susan Jacques was the hostess that never let anyone invited to our home leave hungry. More often than not they left with containers of food for another day. She always made far more food than was needed for the occasion. And the food was delicious. She also welcomed clients and patients into our veterinary hospital with smiles and a...
Sean James McCloskey
Apr 3, 2026
Sean James McCloskey, 49, of Moriarty, New Mexico, passed away on April 3, 2026. He was born on January 8, 1977 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Sean was a dedicated truck driver who took pride in his work, but above all he cherished the time he spent with his family. He had a deep love for NASCAR, riding motorcycles and found joy...
Theresa "Terri" Arlene Valdez
Apr 2, 2026
Theresa (“Terri”) Arlene Valdez joined our Heavenly Father on April 2, 2026 after enduring a long and courageous health battle at the age of 65. Terri was surrounded by her devoted husband of almost 42 years, Felipe and her two daughters. Terri was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, cousin, aunt, and friend.
Born and raised in Los Alamos NM,...
Donald Eugene Schwebach
Mar 27, 2026
Donald Eugene Schwebach was born in Oakley, Kansas on October 9th, 1937 and passed away on March 27th, 2026 of natural causes. He was born to Eugene James Schwebach and Clara Weigel Schwebach, and is survived by his five siblings Rita and Charles Lamb, Catherine and Jerry Gilmore, Jim and Peggy Schwebach, JoAnn Gabel, and Michael and Diane Schwebach. He...
Nico Martin Smith
Mar 27, 2026
Nico Martin Smith, 36, of Moriarty, NM, passed away on March 27, 2026. Born on May 10, 1989, in Albuquerque, NM. Nico lived a life marked by love, joy, integrity, generosity and touched the hearts of everyone who knew him.
Nico graduated Moriarty High School in May 2008, where he ran cross country, track and wrestled. He was an artist in...
Kennard Edwin Hibler
Mar 22, 2026
In Loving Memory of Kennard Edwin “Buddy” Hibler
Kennard Edwin Hibler, known to everyone as "Buddy," took his place with the Lord on March 22, 2026. A man of unwavering humor, immense dedication to his family, and deep faith in God, Buddy leaves behind a legacy of love that spans generations.
Early Life and Service
Buddy was born in Austin, Texas, to Mason...
Margie Ann Moore
Mar 20, 2026
Margie Ann Moore
June 10, 1952 – March 20, 2026
With broken hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Margie Ann Moore, lovingly known as Mickie or Mick, who passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026, at the age of 73. The world feels a little dimmer without her in it, and the hearts of those who loved her will...
Judith Akin Smith
Mar 13, 2026
Judith Akin Smith, age 53, passed away at her home in Edgewood, New Mexico, on March 13, 2026. A celebration of her life will be held at Lantern Ridge Farm Market on April 21, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.
Judy had an enormous heart and an extraordinary capacity for love. The greatest love of her life was her husband, Bryan, whom she...
Nancy E Lujan
Mar 12, 2026
Nancy E. Lujan, at age 81, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, surrounded by family. Fidel and Antonia (Chavez) Garcia are parents of Nancy who was born on May 17, 1944. She married Bill S. Lujan on August 24, 1963, in Torreon, NM.
Nancy is survived by son Bill J. and wife Annalisa Lujan, son Kenneth R. and wife Lisa...
Susan Alyse Chipps
Mar 8, 2026
Susan Alyse Chipps, 66, a longtime resident of Moriarty, NM passed away March 8, 2026, in Albuquerque, NM. Susan was born to Maurice & Barbara Ann (Raymond) Palmer on January 31, 1960 in Lancaster, CA. She Married Roger Wayne Chipps on Dec, 30, 1995. Susan was a Scale Master for Mountain States Construction.
She is preceded in death by her parents...
Elsie Pearl Cavasos
Feb 13, 2026
Elsie Pearl Cavasos, 93 (most principally known as Pearl), a lifetime resident of New Mexico passed away February 13, 2026. Pearl was born on August 11, 1932 in Cuervo, NM to Paul and Mildred (Jones) Bailey.
Pearl was born and raised on the Bailey family ranch in Cuervo, NM. She married Carl Cavasos on December 29, 1952 in Estanica, NM.
Pearl...
Joe Lynn Rogers
Feb 9, 2026
Joe Lynn Rogers, age 74, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Joe was born on February 12, 1951, in Muleshoe, Texas, where he was raised alongside his siblings. Later in life, he relocated to Artesia, New Mexico, and in the summer of 1989, he made Moriarty, New Mexico, his home with his wife and daughters.
Joe...
