Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
Francis Anthony Baca
Jan 14, 2026
Francis Baca Obituary
Francis Anthony Baca, age 90, of Mesteno, NM, passed away on January 14, 2026, in his family home surrounded by family and loved ones.
Francis Baca, born November 30, 1935 in Albuquerque, NM to Eddie and Naphie Baca, grew up in Belen. He married Felicita in 1957 and together they raised seven children. Throughout his career, Francis balanced his...
Josephine Lena Otting
Jan 11, 2026
Josephine Lena Otting, 93, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, in Portland, Texas, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply.
Born on May 23, 1932, in Clayton, New Mexico, to Jacob and Stephanie Padilla, Josephine was the definition of strength, devotion, and unconditional love. As a military wife, she carried the weight of home and family while her husband,...
Joseph Scirone V
Jan 6, 2026
Joseph Scirone V, 76, a longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM, formerly of Brooklyn, NY, passed away Tuesday January 6, 2026, at his home with his loving family. Joseph was born February 15, 1949, in Brooklyn, NY to Joseph J. Scirone IV, and Anna H. (DeMaio) Scirone. In July of 1967 Joseph joined the United States Marine Corp, where he proudly...
Johnny Chavez
Jan 5, 2026
Prayer of the Sacred Heart of Jesus "O most holy Heart of Jesus, fountain of every blessing, I adore You, I love You..." and requesting virtues like humility, patience, and purity, along with help in times of need, sickness, and the grace of a holy death, concluding with "Heart of Jesus, help me. Amen"
Johnny B. ChavezAlbuquerque, NMJuly 2, 1936 –...
Aaron Joseph Moore
Dec 9, 2025
Nov. 9th, 1987 – Dec. 9th , 2025
Aaron Joseph Moore passed away unexpectedly one month after his 38th birthday on December 9, 2025 in Sacramento, California. He is survived by his mother, Donna Moore; his brothers Jacob Smith and Isaac Smith; and his sisters Abigail Smith and Ariel Smith.
Aaron graduated from Moriarty High School in May 2006. He immediately enlisted...
Debra K Massey
Dec 9, 2025
Debra K Massey accepted Jesus as her Savior in 1994 and entered His loving arms on December 9, 2025. Debbie was born on October 16, 1950 in Jennings, Louisiana to Kathryn Baughn and AB Shortes. She was raised by the Blakeneys, family friends. The Blakeneys moved several times during Debbie’s youth. From Pason, Arizona to Farmington, New Mexio and then...
Charles Ray Elliott
Dec 9, 2025
Charles Ray Elliott, 69, of Moriarty passed December 9, 2025. He was born May 14,1956 in Santa Fe, NM to the late Wayne and Trelma (Barbee) Elliott. Charles 'Charlie' was a graduate of Moriarty High School in 1974. He was a lifelong resident of the Estancia Valley. Charles learned farming from his father, Wayne. He understood what crops were suited...
Reyes Trinidad Larranaga Perea
Nov 12, 2025
Reyes Larrañaga Perea, age 79, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Reyes was born at her home at Red Hills Ranch, near Encino, NM. She was known for always placing her immediate and extended family as a priority, her strong Catholic faith, an employee for Moriarty Schools, and...
Lorraine R Anaya-Perea
Nov 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Lorraine R. Anaya-Perea
Lorraine R. Anaya-Perea was born on October 22, 1958, in Tajique, New Mexico, to Herman and Amadita (Amy) Anaya. She was a lifelong resident of Estancia, New Mexico, and a former educator with Estancia Municipal Schools.
Lorraine passed away on November 5, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Amadita (Amy)...
Anne Snyder
Nov 2, 2025
In Loving Memory of Anne Snyder (Campbell)
May 26, 1953 – November 2, 2025
Anne Snyder (Campbell) passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, at the age of 72 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Born on May 26, 1953, in Watertown, South Dakota, Anne grew up in Albuquerque, where she graduated from Manzano High School in 1971 before heading to Flagstaff, Arizona,...
Vicente Tapia
Nov 1, 2025
We are saddened by the loss of Vicente Tapia, who passed away November 1, 2025, at the age of 86. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to so many. Vicente is preceded in death by his parents, Alfredo and Isabelita Tapia, his grandson, Timothy Lundy, brothers Fermino, Nick, Pete, and Benny Tapia. Vicente...
Juan Gonzales
Oct 31, 2025
Juan Gonzales, age 82, closed his eyes on October 31st and went to rest peacefully in the arms of the Lord. Our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and faithful child of God has gone to his eternal home.
A lifelong resident of Willard, New Mexico, and a proud member of the Knights of Columbus, Juan was deeply devoted to his faith...
Trelma Oleta Elliott
Oct 26, 2025
Trelma Oleta Elliott, 94, passed October 26 2025 at home in Stanley New Mexico.
She was born February 2nd 1931 in Anadarko Oklahoma to the late Frank and Georgia (Gray) Barbee. Trelma was a graduate of Floyd New Mexico Highschool in 1950. She married Wayne Elliott in 1951. They were longtime residents of the Estancia Valley lovingly working together on their...
George Clines
Oct 25, 2025
George Clines
November 10, 1951 – October 25, 2025
Born in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Married to Janis Shetter on May 23, 1972
George grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he attended Five Points. Elementary (where he first met Janis), John Adams Junior High and West Mesa High School.
He joined the US Navy shortly after graduation and served his country for 4 years including...
Anita Nieto
Oct 22, 2025
Anita Nieto, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on October 22, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Anita was preceded in death by her husband Lorenzo Nieto; her parents Pedro and Senaida Carrillo; her in-laws Polinario and Celestina Nieto; her aunts Lola Sisneros, Lola Romero, and Antonia Lerma; her uncle Ramon Carrillo (Geneva); her son-in-law...
Lillie Viola Astorga
Oct 14, 2025
Lillie Viola Astorga (Grandma GiGi), 71 of McIntosh NM was called home on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025. Viola was born on May 18th, 1954, in Albuquerque NM to Antonio and Cipriana Chavez. She resided in Mcintosh, NM where she built and raised her family. A proud wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, she will be remembered by her caring and...
Nathaniel Nate yo han Rugh
Oct 9, 2025
Nathaniel “Nate” Yo Han Rugh, 72, passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2025 at his residence in Moriarty NM. He was born January 20, 1953 in Korea. Nate moved to the United States when Emerson and Beulah Rugh adopted him. Nate was preceded in death by his by his parents and is survived by his brother, Phillip (Kit), sister Ann...
Johnny Stephen Medina
Oct 7, 2025
Johnny (Gomer to his friends), passed away October 7, 2025 at the age of 75.
Johnny was born on May 8, 1950 in Mountainair, New Mexico to Angel Medina and Senaida Sisneros Medina, the youngest of 10. He graduated from Mountainair High School in 1969. Johnny worked for Mountainair Public Works and the US Forest Service.
Johnny had a great sense of...
William "Bill" Allen Neish
Oct 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of William “Bill” Allen Neish October 20, 1946 – October 3, 2025
William “Bill” Allen Neish was born on October 20, 1946, in Yankee Canyon, New Mexico, many miles away from the hospital to William and Mary Neish. Raised in Raton, NM Bill’s life was rooted in the values of hard work, humility, and service. In 1968 he...
Virgie Miree Cravens
Sep 24, 2025
On September 24th, 2025, Miree Cravens [Virgie Miree (Shook) Cravens] passed away peacefully following a several months long battle with Cancer. She was 85 years of age.
Miree is survived by two Sisters; Becky Mathes of Amarillo, TX and Dorothy (Lloyd) Gilliland of Broken Arrow, OK; her sons, Troy Lyn Nevins and wife Pamela, Glen Carl Cravens and wife Polly; and...
