Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
Dale Alan Bakke
Jan 4, 2016
Dale Alan Bakke, age 60, passed away on January 4, 2016 in Willard, New Mexico, He was born on February 4, 1955 in St. Paul, Minnesota to the late Sid and Muriel (Pierre) Bakke. Dale is also preceded in death by his Brother, Tim Bakke. He is survived by his beloved Wife, Hilda Bakke of Willard, NM; Daughters and Sons...
Ray Dean Slocter
Jan 1, 2016
Ray Dean Slocter, age 86, passed away in Edgewood, New Mexico on January 1, 2016. He was born on December 9, 1929 in Chelsea, Oklahoma to the late Raymond and Lena (Ketchum) Slocter. Ray lived in NM for 20 years. He is also proceeded in death by his brother Howard Slocter. Ray is survived by his Son, Chuck Slocter of...
Velta "Vel" Lea Gilley
Dec 27, 2015
Velta “Vel” Lea Gilley, age 67, peacefully passed away on December 27, 2015 in Mountainair, New Mexico. She was born on October 31, 1949 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the late John and Mildred (Goar) Dunlop. Vel was a 24 year resident of New Mexico and the former Mayor of Mountainair, NM. She is also preceded in death by her...
Julian Sanchez
Dec 24, 2015
Julian Sanchez, age 70, entered Heavens Gates on December 24, 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born March 7, 1945 in Tajique, New Mexico to Diego and Eslinda (Otero) Sanchez. Julian was a lifetime resident of Torrance County and a member of St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Estancia, New Mexico. He was a Jockey, Heavy Equipment Operator...
Myrtle Mcneill Shryock
Dec 20, 2015
Myrtle McNeill Shryock, April 23, 1924 to December 20, 2015 Born to John D McNeill and Vassie Webb in Lumberton N.C. Married to and proceeded in death by Howard (Shy) Shryock. Myrtle and Shy retired in Albuquerque and moved to Jemez Springs N.M. in the late 1970’s. Also proceeded in death by Brenda (Shryock) Vancelette, daughter, and Louis A Shryock,...
Vidal Maestas
Dec 10, 2015
Vidal Maestas, age 95, entered Heavens Gates on December 10, 2015 in Moriarty, New Mexico. He was born on July 22, 1920 to the late Juan Isidro and Elviria (Martinez) Maestas in Los Brazos, NM. Vidal was an extremely hard worker and very loyal. In both his work and home life he always went above and beyond the call of...
Thomas Leo Browne
Dec 9, 2015
Thomas Leo Browne of McIntosh passed away December 9, 2015 after years of suffering from a debilitating illness. He was born January 10, 1947 in Brooklyn, New York to Thomas J. & Rita (Turissini) Browne. His father Thomas was a newspaperman, and his family moved as newspapers closed or consolidated in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Consequently, Tom spent his childhood...
Masako "Junko" Mizuno Meagher
Dec 1, 2015
Masako Mizuno Meagher, age 73, passed away on December 1, 2015 in Mountainair, New Mexico. She was born on March 1, 1942 in Tokyo, Japan to the late Isaku and Aiko Mizuno. Masako moved to New Mexico in 1994 from California. She followed the Philosophy and path of Buddhism. Masako had a smile and personality that would light the room...
Horton Lee Irvin
Nov 27, 2015
Horton Lee Irvin was born at Doctors Hospital on February 19, 1949 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He passed away on November 27, 2015 at 10:45 P.M. Lee was raised by Godly parents Horton and Virginia Irvin. He accepted Jesus Christ as his savior at age 5. He served his country in Vietnam and was glad to do so. He moved...
Oliver Eugene Chilcote
Nov 22, 2015
Oliver Eugene Chilcote, age 72, of Albuquerque, New Mexico entered into Heavens Gates on November 22, 2015. He was born on August 25, 1943 in Independence, Kansas to Reese and Alice (Davidson) Chilcote. Oliver was extremely proud and honored to serve his country in the United States Army and was a member of the VFW. He is preceded in death...
Dorthia Jean Howell
Nov 20, 2015
Dorthia (Loftis) Howell, 78, went to be with the Lord on November 20, 2015. She was a fighter to the end with her family at her side. Loved and cared for by so many, Dorthia will always hold a special place in our hearts. She was born July 13, 1937 in Frederick Oklahoma to Luther Ben and Zephyr Mae Loftis....
Harvey Clifton Harris
Nov 19, 2015
Harvey Clifton Harris, age 73, peacefully passed away on November 19, 2015 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He was born on August 6, 1942 in Farmville, North Carolina to the late Harvey Sr. and Betty (Morgan) Harris. Harvey is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, he was a Kingsman and the Harley Davidson Motorcycle...
Mary Elizabeth Huston
Nov 16, 2015
Mary Elizabeth Huston Born: September 5, 1921 Died: November 16, 2015 Mary Huston, age 94 years, was born to Fred and Mabel Fry on a ranch outside of Taiban, New Mexico. During WW II, Mary taught in a one-room school in Blanco, New Mexico. She continued to teach – in Sunday School, tutoring home-bound students, delivering presentations throughout her life....
Thomas Edmond Ferreira
Nov 2, 2015
On the morning of Monday November 2nd 2015 Thomas Edmond Ferreira left us to be with his father Francisco Fernando Ferreira his mother Nancy Northcutt, his Uncle Robert Northcutt, and Sister Darlene Viel. Ed is survived by his wife of 34 years, Sue Ann Ferreira, their sons Matt Ferreira and Shane Ferreira, their families, daughter in laws Rachel Borrego and...
Sandra Lee Jones
Oct 26, 2015
Sandra Lee Jones, age 65, peacefully passed away on October 26, 2015. She was born on December 9, 1949 in Longview, Texas. Her parents were Carl and Eva (Brandon) Russel. Sandra married her soul mate Rob Jones in Laughlin, Nevada on April 23, 1991. She is survived and forever remembered by her Beloved Husband, Rob Jones of Moriarty, NM; Daughter...
Leu Vasquez
Oct 26, 2015
Leu Vasquez, 87, of Moriarty, NM peacefully passed away on October 26, 2015. He was born on January 6, 1928 in Hutchinson, Kansas to the late Catilino and Josephine (Perez) Vasquez. Leu loved participating in rodeos in his younger days. He also raised horses and enjoyed having his passion of construction turn into his livelihood. Leu loved his country and...
Saul Montes Veleta
Oct 21, 2015
Saul Montes Veleta, 42, of Estancia, Passed away on October 21, 2015. He was born June 15, 1973, in Temechi, Mexico. Saul was a well-known and well liked member of the community. Saul lived for his children and loved his work. Saul had his own landscaping business for the last fifteen years. He is preceded in death by his Mother,...
Betty June Hollon
Oct 21, 2015
Betty June Hollon, age 72, of Roswell, New Mexico, entered Heavens Gates on October 21, 2015 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born on March 18, 1943 in Morenci, Arizona to the late Wilford and Helen (Farmer) Ellison. Betty graduated Mountainair High School in 1961. On May 18, 1962 she married her soul mate, Raymond F. Hollon in Mountainair, NM....
Mark William Francis Origlio
Oct 19, 2015
Mark William Francis Origlio, age 60, passed away on October 19, 2015 in Edgewood, NM. He was born on September 5, 1955 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Frank and Marianne (Heffernan) Origlio. Mark was an extremely talented Home Builder and a brave and proud firefighter. He was a Captain on the BCFD District 2, badge 204. Mark will be...
Allen Leroy Rhoades
Oct 13, 2015
Allen Leroy Rhoades, age 67, of Mountainair, NM entered Heavens Gates on October 13, 2015 in Hobbs, New Mexico, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 11, 1948 in Twin Falls, Idaho to the late Jimmie and Betty (Andrews) Rhoades. Allen was a longtime resident of Mountainair and was a member of the United Pentecostal Church of Belen....
