Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
Benny Manuel Tapia
Feb 12, 2023
Benny Tapia, age 74 of Los Cabos -Tapia Ranch passed away February 12, 2023 at home in Moriarty, New Mexico. He is preceded in death by his Parents: Alfredo and Isabelita Tapia, Infant child: Mary Magdalene, Brothers: Fermino, Pete, and Nick Tapia, Stepson: Chris Archuleta, Brother-in-laws: Leroy and Frank Ortiz, Sister-in-law: Loren Tapia, Nephews: Gabriel Tapia, Manuel Tapia, Patrick Ortiz,...
Jerry Lloyd Cozzen
Feb 8, 2023
Jerry Lloyd Cozzen, 83, passed away February 8, 2023, in Kalispell, Montana surrounded by his wife and family. Jerry was born in Hamlin, Texas on March 19, 1939, to L.E. (Skinny) and Ida Pearl Cozzen. He grew up in Tularosa, New Mexico where he joined the Army National Guard and graduated high school in 1958. Jerry married Marjorie A. Wade...
Richard John Aguilar
Feb 8, 2023
Richard (Papa) Aguilar was a beloved Husband, Papa, Brother, Uncle and Friend. He passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep in his Edgewood New Mexico home at the age of 57 he was born in Los Angeles California to the late Josephine and Eulalio Aguilar on June 18th 1965. He is proceeded in death by his parents and his...
Robert Eugene "Gene" Jarvis
Feb 8, 2023
Obituary Robert Eugene “Gene” Jarvis, 74, a longtime resident of Ruidoso, NM, passed away February 8, 2023 in Nogal, NM. Gene was born in Lane, OK May 3, 1948 to Joe Harold and Pauline (Adams) Jarvis. Gene is preceded in death by his parents; one brother Joe Wesley “Butch” Jarvis. Gene will be remembered for his love of the outdoors,...
Pedro Mabry Gutierrez Jr
Feb 5, 2023
Pedro Gutierrez Jr. passed away on February 5, 2023, in Albuquerque, NM with his family by his side. Pedro was born in Chilili, NM to Pedro Sr. and Manuelita Gutierrez on March 6, 1943. He is survived by his wife Alice Gutierrez, of 60 years, as well as his four daughters Olivia, and spouse Stevie, Debbie and spouse Raymond, Bernice,...
Christopher George Pearce
Feb 5, 2023
Christopher George Pearce, age 17, of Edgewood, New Mexico passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Christopher was born on November 2, 2005 in Espanola, New Mexico. He was a student at Moriarty High School in Moriarty, New Mexico. He was a member of the Moriarty High School boys soccer team. Christopher’s main passion was spending time with his...
Jose Audino Montoya
Jan 20, 2023
Jose Audino (Dino) Montoya December 6, 1968 – January 20, 2023 Dino Montoya, 54, passed away on January 20, 2023 in his Moriarty family home. He was born on December 6, 1968, in Ft. Carson, Colorado to the late Herman and Annabelle Montoya. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Euselio and Tomasita (Rael) Montoya and Gome and Adeliada...
Francisco Diego Lucero
Jan 16, 2023
Obituary Francisco Diego Lucero, 48, of Torreón, NM passed away on Monday January 16, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM. Francisco was born on January 9, 1975 to Juan and Clorinda (Aragon) Lucero. Francisco loved music, outdoors, cooking and his dogs. He was very giving, kind, loving, and full of life. He was preceded in death by his brother Luis Lucero and...
Shirley Jean Harris-Blair
Jan 14, 2023
Shirley Jean Harris Blair, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at home in Edgewood, NM, at the age of 84 on Jan. 14, 2023. She was born July 21, 1938, in McGill, Nevada. She grew up in a very loving home with four siblings. On September 18, 1954, she married her childhood sweetheart,...
Rebecca Angelica Sanchez
Jan 11, 2023
Rebecca Angelica Sanchez, age 42, of Estancia, passed away on January 11th, 2023 from a Cardiac Arrest. She was born on November 27th, 1980 in Albuquerque, New Mexico a daughter to Venerito and Sandra Sanchez. She studied at Pima Medical and graduated with an associates. She always wanted to become a Medical Accountant. She leaves behind to cherish her memory...
William David Caster
Jan 5, 2023
His final wish was realized when he passed away peacefully at the place he was most comfortable and which was also the result of his life’s work, the Caster Ranch south of Mountainair. William was preceded in death by both his parents, Odes Brooks Caster and Mabel Edith Caster, as well as his siblings Wes Caster, Harold Caster, Barbara Dils...
Paul Nickolas Kapnison
Jan 2, 2023
Paul Nickolas Kapnison went to celebrate eternity with our Lord on January 2, 2023. Paul was born July 3, 1963, beloved son of Nick Kapnison and Natalyn Giannini (late), grandchild of Paul and Dorothy Kapnison (late) & Herbert and Mary Melchor (late), cherished husband of Alice Kapnison, caring father of Nicholas (Jessica, fiance) and Vivian Kapnison, loving brother to Mark...
David Hilario Torres
Jan 1, 2023
David (Larry) Torres, 76, a resident of Manzano, New Mexico, passed away on January 1, 2023. David was born August 6th, 1946, in Flagstaff, Arizona. David is survived by his children, Sandra Moya, Jennifer Torres and Stepdaughter, Susan Gromatski; six grandchildren, Samuel, Michael, Carmelina, Gianna, Ryne and Larissa; he also had five great-grandchildren. David is also survived by his sister...
John Daniel Garrick
Dec 28, 2022
Dr. John Daniel Garrick, 83, beloved husband, father, and teacher, entered eternal rest peacefully the morning of December 28, 2022, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. “Dr. John” was born in Reading, PA to father Robert and mother Elizabeth. As the first Garrick to attend college, earned his BA in Philosophy at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA and his Ph....
Lois Wanda Cavasos
Dec 27, 2022
Lois Wanda Cavasos March 25, 1922 – December 27, 2022 Lois was born to Robert Henry & Goldie Vica Elliott at Tolar, New Mexico. She was the second oldest of 12 children. She married Houston Cavasos on July 11, 1940 and to this marriage was born 5 children. Rita Nell, Nora Marie, Janet Lois, Teresa Lee and Robert James. She...
Errol Leon Stepp
Dec 27, 2022
Our beloved father, Errol Leon Stepp, 85, of Edgewood, New Mexico, died in Albuquerque on December 27, 2022 after a brief illness. He died surrounded by his loving children. Errol was born in Wichita, Kansas on April 24, 1937. He was raised in the Wichita area. He graduated from Valley Center (Kansas) High School, where he was active in athletics...
Arthur Beraldo Mahboub
Dec 25, 2022
Arthur (Arturo) Beraldo Mahboub, 67 is a Christmas Angel receiving his wings on Dec. 25, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM. He was born in Santa Fe, NM on September 23, 1955, to the late Bentura Segura and Nora Mahboub. He was a longtime resident of Torrance County and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Arturo was one of...
James Edward Tolle
Dec 24, 2022
James “Jim” Edward Tolle, 80, of Sandia Park, New Mexico, passed away the evening of Dec. 24, 2022. He was born to George and Jayne Tolle in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from Texas Technological College with a Bachelor of Science in Education. In his successful business, Southwest Home Designs, he drew many home designs in the ABQ area. He...
Rowena May Greene
Dec 19, 2022
Rowena (Roe) May Berkshire Greene Rowena “Roe” May Berkshire Greene, 91, passed away peacefully Monday, December 19, 2022 at her little abode in the countryside near Pond Creek, OK. Roe lived a full life. The span of her many accomplishments offer but a glimpse into the sizeable impact she made on the world and the many people she encountered in...
Edwin Marquez
Dec 17, 2022
Obituary Edwin Marquez, 71, a longtime resident of Mountainair, NM, passed away December 17, 2022, in Mountainair, NM. Edwin was born December 16, 1951 to Eddie and Onecima (Saiz) Marquez in Albuquerque, NM. Edwin is preceded in death by his parents and one brother Eddie Marquez Jr. He is survived by three sisters; Delia Ernestine Ferguson and her husband Earl...
