Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
Bobby Lee McMath
Nov 6, 2024
Bobby Lee McMath – 83, was born on September 4, 1941 in the Ewing area to
Robert and Goldie (Bailey) McMath. He passed from this life on November 6, 2024 at his home in Ewing. Bob was the oldest of 4 children.
Bob graduated from High School in Estancia and moved to Albuquerque to begin work for the Railroad. At the age...
David Archer Reynolds
Oct 26, 2024
David Archer Reynolds
March 2, 1934 – October 26, 2024
Edgewood NM David Archer Reynolds died at his home near Edgewood, New Mexico where he resided with his partner Kathi. David grew up in Seattle Washington. After high school he resided in several states, Alaska, New York, Illinois, Indiana, Texas, Connecticut and New Mexico. David spent much of his career as a...
Miguel Salas
Oct 25, 2024
Miguel C Salas
October 12, 1937-October 25, 2024
Miguel C Salas (Mike) 87, A longtime resident of Albuquerque, NM passed away at home alongside his loving family 10/25/2024. Born on 10/12/1937 In Abo, NM to Delfino and Ramoncita Salas. Where he spent many of his days on what he called “el rancho”, where he talked about taking a horse and buggy to...
Reyez Cruz Herrera
Oct 24, 2024
July 9, 1999 — October 24, 2024 Manzano
Reyez Herrera, 25, passed away in a tragic car accident on October 24, 2024, in Tajique, New Mexico. He was born on July 6, 1999, in Chilili, New Mexico, to Lucha Herrera and Juan Perea and had four siblings. The love of his life came into the world on May 5, 2020, Kai...
Elda Ramirez
Oct 22, 2024
Candy
A voice, a laugh—impossible to forget,
Echoes in our mind as we drown in deep regret.
Your heart, so pure, like a child’s gentle smile,
Yet nights spent partying with you were always so wild.
A bag full of candy, a treasure of sweets,
With open arms, you’d call all your nieces, nephews
to your seat.
Spontaneous strolls to the convenience store, cups of ice galore!
What we’d...
Modesto Ortiz
Oct 19, 2024
Modesto Ortiz, 76, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on October 19,2024 in Moriarty, New Mexico. He was born on March 2,1948 in Palma, NM to Bernardita (Trujillo) and Rudolfo Ortiz Sr. and had 12 brothers and sisters. He married the love of his life Norma Ortiz, and they have 2 children, Chris and Tim...
Dianna Abraham
Oct 18, 2024
Diana Abraham
October 18th, 2024 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Diana “Donna” Abraham, a beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many who left this earth to be with our Lord on Friday, October 18th, 2024, in Estancia, NM. Diana was born on December 9th, 1958 in Jal, NM. She proceeded to go to the...
Eslinda Sanchez
Oct 17, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother Eslinda Sanchez, more affectionately known as “Nana”. On October 17, 2024, Nana passed away very peacefully at home, in the arms of her children and only weeks before her 100th birthday. The void she has left behind is a testament to...
Carole Sadberry
Oct 12, 2024
Carole Elaine Sadberry, a beloved wife, mother, and devout Christian, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, at the age of 87 in Edgewood, New Mexico. Born on June 17, 1937, in Pontiac, Michigan, to Allen and Nina Hoganson, Carole was the eldest of ten siblings: Jeanne, Kay, George (Butch), Marion, Laurel, Bonnie, Donna, Larry, and Tim. She was preceded...
Lonnie Franke Wright
Oct 10, 2024
Lonnie Wright, 48, of Moriarty, NM left this earthly plane to join Jesus in Heavens glory on October 10, 2024. He was born in Eufaula, AL to Arthur Dale Wright and Mary J. Champion Wright on October 8, 1976.
Lonnie was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Walter Champion and Vallie Evans, his paternal grandparents Lonnie L. and Bonita Wright,...
Debra Ellen May
Oct 10, 2024
Debra Ellen May departed this earthly life on October 10, 2024. She was born on April 19, 1955 in Grand Junction, Colorado to Raymond Earl Bussell and Norma Ray (McCammon) Richardson.
She moved to New Mexico in 1981, where she raised her three boys. She spent most of her life in and around McIntosh and Estancia, but her heart was always...
Jane Ann Hensley
Oct 9, 2024
Jane Ann Hensley, born on March 3, 1940, in Falmouth Kentucky, passed away peacefully on October 9 2024, in Moriarty, New Mexico. A devoted homemaker, Jane dedicated her life to caring for her family and creating a warm and loving home. Her commitment to family and her nurturing spirit were evident in all she did.
Jane’s educational journey concluded with the...
Bernardine Gernerose Dial
Oct 3, 2024
Bernardine Marie Gernerose Dial entered into rest October 3, 2024 after 93 years of blessing. Her many roles in life she played very well. As “Daughter”, she was born to Carl and Lucille Litsch in Nazareth, Texas on March 2, 1931. Her family moved to NM when she was 8. They lived in Tucumcari, Pedernal and Estancia. She graduated from...
Mary Martha Tenorio
Sep 30, 2024
Mary Martha Tenorio’s courageous battle came to an end on September 30, 2024. She passed away surrounded by loved ones. Simple lines of words cannot truly encompass the life that Martha lived and the profound spark she brought to everyone she met. She was one of a kind and a true fighter. She was a loving mother and wife, devout...
Joe Claiborne Bailey
Sep 20, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joe Bailey, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, teacher, and coach on September 20, 2024. Joe passed away surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy that has touched the lives of family and friends, as well as countless students, athletes, and community members in the Moriarty-Edgewood area.
For the last...
Gregory David Resner
Sep 20, 2024
Gregory David Resner, AKA, Papa/ Big Hoss, 71, a longtime resident of Rio Rancho, NM, passed away Friday September 20, 2024 at his home with his loving family beside him. Greg was born April 24, 1953 in Dallas, Texas to David Roy and Margaret Ann (Simms) Resner. He married Tina Louise Gonzales on September 4, 1976 in San Jose, California....
Salomon Archuleta Jr
Sep 16, 2024
Salomon Archuleta Jr. 77, a resident of Edgewood, NM, passed away September. 16, 2024 at his home. Salomon was born March 8, 1947, in Tome, NM to Salomon Archuleta Sr and Juanita (Garcia) Archuleta. Salomon married Teresa M. Garcia on, January 4, 2010 in Albuquerque, NM. He was a man of all trades, he loved working on his home, his...
Nastassia Dawn Chavez
Sep 13, 2024
Nastassia “Tasha” Dawn Chavez, age 40. A kind and loving mother, daughter, friend, and teacher of Estancia New Mexico, passed suddenly alongside her son on the afternoon of September 13th, 2024 after an accidental car collision. Nastassia was born on September 27th, 1983 in Monohan Texas. To parents Leslie Anne Head and Johnny Lovell Grubbs, later to be adopted into...
Micah Zechariah Perea
Sep 13, 2024
Micah Zechariah Perea, age 16, a quiet young man who was a beloved son, grandson, cousin, friend, and student from Estancia New Mexico, passed away suddenly on the afternoon of September 13th, 2024, alongside his mother after an accidental car collision. Micah was born on September 14th, 2007, in Albuquerque New Mexico to parents Nastassia Dawn Chavez and Adam Martin...
Doug Allan Johnston
Sep 6, 2024
Doug Allan Johnston passed away in Torrance County, New Mexico on Friday, September 6th, 2024, at the age of 79. Born in Victoria, Texas on February 9th, 1945, to Cecil and Ellen Johnston. Doug always considered himself a Texan, but his heart and true home was Torrance County New Mexico. Doug married Danielle Pressly in 1976 and the two made...



