Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
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...
Ricardo Valdez Sr.
Sep 22, 2025
In loving memory of Ricardo Valdez Sr.
Ricardo Valdez Sr. 64 of Ruidoso NM joined our lord-n-savior on September 22nd 2025. He was born to Lucia and Reymundo Valdez of Estancia NM. Ricardo or "Big Rick" was a strong hardworking man who loved to joke around with anyone he talked with he also loved his Dallas cowboys. Ricardo is preceded in...
Elmer Blakey Jr.
Sep 16, 2025
Elmer Blakey Jr. was born to Elmer Blakey Sr. and Emma Louise (Christie) Blakey in Denver, Colorado February 15, 1950. He passed away on September 16, 2025 in Moriarty, New Mexico. He was known as “Guy” Blakey his entire life. Guy graduated from Campbell High School in Campbell, California in 1968. He then served four years in the United States...
Rita Pearce
Sep 12, 2025
Rita Pearce, age 57, of Edgewood, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 12th at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque. At the time of her passing, she was in the presence of many family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her youngest son Christopher Pearce of Edgewood in February of 2023. She is survived by her husband of 40...
Rance Duane Haller (Randy)
Sep 10, 2025
Rance Duane Haller (Randy), age 68 passed away on September 10, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was a hardworking family man and loyal employee to MSCI.
Randy was born in Woodward, Oklahoma, on December 27, 1956 to Jim and Marlene Haller. Who later moved to Tucumcari with Broce Construction. Randy graduated from Tucumcari High School. After he graduated, he became...
Esequiel Mares Jr.
Sep 7, 2025
Esequiel Mares Jr.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our brother Esequiel Mares JR. (Born on July7, 1959). After a lengthy illness Esequiel quietly passed away in his sleep on Sunday morning September7,2025. He will be missed greatly by all that knew him he was preceded in death by his parents Esequiel Mares and Eusahia Mares....
Butch "Boo" Allen
Aug 13, 2025
Butch “Boo” Allen born February 9, 1945, in Midland Texas. Received by Jesus on August 13, 2025, in El Paso Texas surrounded by family.
He was proceeded in death by his grandparents and parents Charles and Mary Allen. Butch is survived by his wife Tommie of 60 years, Two sons Gid (Andrea) of Carrizozo NM and JimBob (Kari) of Melrose NM,...
George Molina Mitchell
Aug 6, 2025
A much-beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, George Molina Mitchell passed away on the morning of August 6, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, at the age of 75 after a struggle with lung cancer. He was a resident of Moriarty, New Mexico. He was born on October 29, 1949, in Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico, to an American father, George...
Marilyn Zoe McMath Coburn (Gigi)
Aug 3, 2025
Marilyn Zoe McMath Coburn (Gigi), age 87, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025 at home in Estancia, New Mexico after a short battle with cancer. Born on October 12, 1937 in Mountainair, New Mexico, Marilyn grew up in the Ewing area with one older sister and six older brothers.
A proud graduate of Estancia High School Class of 1954. She...
Evangelina "Eva" Barela Miranda
Jul 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Evangelina "Eva" Barela Miranda,
Beloved, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on July 21, 2025
Born on April 9, 1951, to the late Emilio and Frances (Sanchez) Barela, Eva was the baby of...
Candido "Cande" Lucero
Jul 19, 2025
Candido ‘Cande’ Lucero June 30, 1944 – July 19, 2025
Surrounded by his loving family, Candido “Cande” Lucero passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, in the comfort of his home in La Zorra, New Mexico.
Born to...
Destenii Mykal Trujillo
Jul 18, 2025
Destenii Mykal Trujillo returned home to her Father in Heaven on July 18th, 2025. The world and her family were blessed when she was born on March 31ª, 1987. Born in Albuquerque and raised in Estanica, New Mexico, Destenii was a gifted athlete who played many sports; basketball, volleyball, and track. She graduated from Estancia High School in 2005. After...
Alfredo Lopez
Jul 11, 2025
Alfredo Eliseo Lopez
was 80 years old when he passed away on Friday, July 11th, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was a longtime resident of Gonzales Ranch/La Sacatosa, New Mexico, located near Villanueva, New Mexico. He was born on Friday, October 13th, 1944, in Gonzales Ranch, New Mexico, to Rudolfo and Bersave Lopez.
He is preceded in death by his parents,...
Martha Sue (Keene) Schwebach
Jul 9, 2025
Martha Sue (Keene) Schwebach was born on February 3, 1939 in Pratt Kansas to Sidney and Alice (Sanko) Keene in Kansas, with siblings, Sam, John and Pat. She passed away on July 9th 2025 of natural causes at the age of 86. She is survived by her husband of almost 65 years, Donald Eugene Schwebach, as well as their four...
Beverly Smith
Jul 8, 2025
Remembering Beverly Smith
Cherished Nurse, Friend, and Family Member
With sadness and love, we share the news that Beverly Smith has passed away. Bev left us after a lifetime filled with caring for others and sharing her warmth wherever she went.
Beverly A. Smith was born August 14, 1955, in Baumholder, Germany to SSgt Bernard and Lois Bise. She married Roy Smith and...
Jesse James Huska
Jul 8, 2025
Jesse James Huska
Jesse was born June,16 1998 in Las Vegas New Mexico. He lived in Madrid New Mexico until the age of two, Then Mountainair New Mexico for a year before settling in Macintosh New Mexico, Jesse was a very out going kid who did well everywhere he went. He went to school in Estancia, then went on to...
Thelma G Harrell
Jul 6, 2025
Thelma G. Harrell
A life well lived and spirit touched many, Thelma Harrell, 98, passed away July 6th shortly after being with family and her pastor...
Glen Leon Bassett
Jun 25, 2025
Glen Leon Bassett
Glen Leon Bassett of Edgewood, NM, went home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2025, at the age of 71.
He was born on November 17, 1953, in Albuquerque, NM, to Elmer and Marie Bassett. Glen was a lifelong resident of Edgewood, NM.
Glen graduated from Moriarty High School in 1971. He then attended TVI, which is now...
Sandy K Rea
Jun 23, 2025
Sandy K. Rea, a beloved longtime resident of Moriarty, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, in Albuquerque after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 66 years old.
Born in Wellington, Kansas, Sandy’s life was a testament to love, resilience, and unwavering devotion to her family. She was known for her generous spirit, her strength in the face...
Kay Reed
Jun 10, 2025
Kay L. Reed was born January 31,1956 in Dallas, Texas to Norman and Louise Winder. She married James Reed November 6, 1999 and together they lived in the Moriarty/Estancia area. After battling an illness for over two years, she peacefully passed away surrounded by loved ones on June 10, 2025. She is survived by her husband James Reed, sister Kathy...
