Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
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...
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...
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...
Charlene Lella Norris Scott
Sep 21, 2025
Charlene Lella Norris Scott, age 97, passed away on September 21, 2025 in Sierra Vista, Arizona.
Charlene was born to Charles Lambert Norris and Ethel Ina Waldrip Norris on December 16, 1927 in Mountainair, New Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents and five siblings; her husband of 74 years, Edgar Roy Scott; her son, Calvin Lee Scott; her...
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...
