Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
Johnny Francisco Lujan Jr.
Mar 15, 2021
Johnny F. Lujan 1952-2021 Johnny Francisco Lujan, 69, a resident of Torreon passed away on March 15, 2021 surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. He is preceded in death by his parents Johnny F. Lujan, Sr. and Preselia Luna and stepfather Frank Luna, aunts Felicita and Celina Chavez, uncle Juan Jose Chavez, in-laws Robert and Vivian Petzold, niece Leola...
Estella Chavez Marquez
Mar 15, 2021
OBITUARY Estella Chavez Marquez, 82, a lifetime resident of Tajique, NM, passed away Monday March 15, 2021 at home. Estella was born September 8, 1938 in Tajique, NM to Placido and Margarita (Candelaria) Chavez. Estella was a member of the San Antonio Catholic Church in Tajique, NM. She will be remembered as a loving wife, sister, aunt an great aunt....
Rosa Arambula
Mar 9, 2021
"Beautiful, loving, selfless, God loving, multi-talented are only a few of the many wonderful characteristics that describe Rosa "Rosie" Aguilar Arambula. Proud Mama to 4 children, Grandma to 6 grandchildren, and Nani to 5 great grandchildren, she worked tirelessly to take care of all of them, even in her last days. Widow to Agustin "Auggie" Nevarez Arambula, lovingly married for...
Duane Keith Rickers
Mar 8, 2021
DUANE KEITH RICKERS, 60, of Albuquerque, New Mexico died on March 8, 2021. Born in Alexandria, Louisiana on July 25, 1960 to parents Donald Karl and Meva Caroline Rickers Sr. Duane was born with down syndrome, but he did not let that stop him from living life to the fullest. Duane never met a stranger; you immediately were his best...
Todosio "Toby" Chavez
Mar 4, 2021
Todosio (Toby) Chavez, age 80, of Moriarty, passed away March 4, 2021, at Genesis Sandia Ridge Nursing Home in Albuquerque, New Mexico after a lengthy illness. He leaves behind numerous Nieces & Nephews whom we all adore him dearly. He was so kind and loved us all. He also leaves behind Wonderful neighbors of a lifetime and many friends who...
Albert Kyritz Thomas
Feb 27, 2021
Albert Thomas, 83, passed away on February 27, 2021 in Edgewood, New Mexico. He was born on May 16, 1937 in New York City, New York to the late Albert and Marie Kyritz. He was adopted and raised by Slim Thomas after moving to New Mexico. Al retired from the NM State Highway Department (now NM DOT) and then from...
Arthur Luna
Feb 27, 2021
Arthur Luna 79, a lifetime resident of Mountainair NM went to be with his Lord and Savior February 27, 2021. He passed away at UNM Hospital in Albuquerque NM. Arthur was born on September 6, 1941 in Albuquerque. Arthur loved creating wood canes and bird houses and loved going fishing. He was always very generous with anything he had, Arthur...
Aaron Michael Pope
Feb 25, 2021
Aaron Michael Pope born September 21, 1992 in Hamilton, Ohio. He passed away February 25, 2021 in Las Cruces, NM. Aaron was a carefree soul who was happiest in the midst of family and friends. He never met a stranger and was a people magnet. Aaron was a true survivor who adapted to any and all situations. Aaron loved helping...
Armelina Padilla
Feb 24, 2021
Armelina H. Padilla, 93, passed away on February 24, 2021 in Abo, New Mexico. She was born on June 10, 1927 in Torreon, New Mexico to the late Abel and Maria (Montoya) Herrera. Armelina was a lifetime resident of the New Mexico. She was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Blue Army Rosary Society, Our Lady of...
Lonnie Jaramillo
Feb 24, 2021
Lonnie Jaramillo, 60, passed away on February 24, 2021 in Willard, New Mexico. He was born on September 4, 1960 in Mountainair, New Mexico to Alfredo and Delfinia (Luna) Jaramillo. Lonnie will be missed by everyone that loves him but will never be forgotten. Lonnie is preceded in death by his father, Alfredo Jaramillo and godson, Adam Jaramillo. He is...
Daniel Torres
Feb 18, 2021
Daniel Torres, 66, passed away on February 18, 2021. He was born on June 5, 1954 in Mountainair, New Mexico to the late Miquel and Delfinia Torres. He was a lifetime resident of Mountainair and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Annabella Torres; daughters, Marie Torres and Daniella Torres; stepson, Cisco...
Dennis Jay Anglin
Feb 15, 2021
Dennis Jay Anglin, 65, peacefully passed away on February 15, 2021 in Mountainair, New Mexico. He was born on November 2, 1955 in Albuquerque, NM to the late John and Sarah (Johnson) Anglin. Dennis was a lifetime resident of New Mexico and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. He is also preceded in death by his sister,...
Floyd Paul Lang
Feb 13, 2021
Floyd P. (Plumber) Lang, 68, passed away February 13, 2021 in Rio Rancho, NM after a lengthy battle with Mesothelioma. He was born in Fauquier Co. Virginia on February 20, 1953 to Silas and Evelyn (Thimer) Lang. He would have been 69, this year. Floyd was a plumber his whole life. He grew up in Manassas, VA where he met...
Tommy Abel Chavez
Feb 8, 2021
Tommy Abel Chavez, 75, of Stanley, New Mexico passed away on February 8, 2021. He was born on September 22, 1945 in Santa Fe, NM to the late Catalino and Onofre (Baca) Chavez. On March 22, 1969 he married the love of his life, Beatrice Montoya in Moriarty, New Mexico. Tommy was a family man and loved spending time with...
Shirley "Vernae" May
Feb 7, 2021
Shirley “Vernae” May, 89, passed away on February 7, 2021 in Estancia, New Mexico. She was born on May 8, 1931 in Snowflake, AZ to the late William and Ruth (Despain) McCleve. Shirley is also preceded in death by her husband, Verol May and sisters, Geniva, Etta, Mardail and Ilene. She is survived by her son, Warren V. May and...
Erineo "Eddie" Padilla
Feb 3, 2021
Erineo “Eddie” Padilla, 85, passed away peacefully with family by his side on February 3, 2021 in Mountainair, New Mexico. He was born on October 14, 1935 to the late Eduardo Padilla and Rosita Lueras. Eddie was a lifetime resident of Mountainair, NM. Eddie met the love of his life, Mollie Luna and subsequently married on Valentine’s Day February 14,...
Leo Lane Smith
Jan 30, 2021
Leo L. Smith (March 11, 1932 - January 30, 2021) Leo was born in Boise City, Oklahoma in heart of the dust bowl and the depths of the Great Depression. Leo’s mother and father, Floyd and Edna Smith and his uncle Truman Smith all moved to Chama, New Mexico in 1936. As so many farmers and ranchers were forced to...
Rebecca Linda Jaramillo
Jan 25, 2021
Rebecca Linda Jaramillo 1987-2021 It is with deep sadness that the family of Rebecca Linda Jaramillo, resident of Milan, NM, announce her sudden and unexpected reunion with the Lord on January 25, 2021, at the age of 33yrs old, in Santa Fe, NM. Rebecca, (Becky, Beck as she was known) was born in the early morning on a warm day...
Rita Vitalia Brown
Jan 24, 2021
Rita Vitalia Brown from Sedillo Hill, NM, a resident of Albuquerque, NM was born 10/14/1951. Passed away surrounded by her loving family on 1/24/2021, raised by Grandma Susanna Jaramillo and born to our beloved Felix and Tomasita Jaramillo. She was a devoted wife and had a heart of Gold with unconditional love, support, encouragement, and a generous spirit. She was...
Richard Glen Spencer
Jan 22, 2021
Richard G. Spencer, 74, was called to the Lord’s round up crew after passing away at the VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM on January 22, 202121. The last of seven children, Richard was born on December 31, 1946 to his loving parents Roy and Mabel Spencer at their home in Mountainair New Mexico. His days would end as they...
