Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
Arlene Kay Williams
Jan 16, 2015
Arlene Williams (Kuchera), age 76, born in Revenna, Nebraska and longtime resident of Edgewood, NM, peacefully passed away January 16, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Roy Williams, 9 children, 18 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and many wonderful friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Mickey Alexander. Arlene led a very active life, traveling 3 times to Alaska...
Clorinda E Lopez
Jan 12, 2015
Clorinda peacefully passed away in her home, near Stanley, on the evening of January 12, 2015. She was born on May 14, 1928 in Palma, NM to Segundo Encinias and Catalina Trujillo. On October 10, 1953 she married Jose Maria Donaciano (Chano) Lopez in Aurora, NM. In April of 1967, Clora and Chano moved to Stanley, NM where they resided...
Thelma Mae Berryman
Dec 29, 2014
Thelma Mae Berryman, 91, of Mountainair, New Mexico peacefully passed away on December 29, 2014, after spending a joyous Christmas with her family. Thelma was born on May 25, 1923 to I.G. and Lillie Mae (Autrey) McKinley in Mountainair, New Mexico, where she would later become a lifetime resident. Being of strong Christian Faith, she was a member of the...
John Stephen Richter
Dec 23, 2014
John Stephen Richter Sr. 89, of Edgewood, New Mexico peacefully passed away on December 23, 2014. John was born on December 17, 1925 in Lawrence, Long Island, N.Y. to John and Marie (Lamont) Richter. John served in World War II on the battleship, USS California, in the Pacific Theatre. He received the Purple Heart Award when his ship was struck...
Reymundo Horacio Aragon
Dec 22, 2014
Reymundo Horacio Aragon, known to his family as “Rey”, was called to his heavenly home by his creator God on Monday Morning December 22, 2014. Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico on July 19, 1939 to Edwardo and Mary (Fischer) Aragon. Rey attended and graduated from St. Mary’s School of Albuquerque, NM and later went on to follow in his...
Verona Gaynell Vaughn
Dec 20, 2014
In Loving Memory of Verona Vaughn Verona Vaughn, a loving wife, mother and friend passed away Saturday morning at her home in Edgewood. She was born in Tucumcari, New Mexico on November 11, 1950 to K.P. and Florence Garnett. She attended Fort Sumner High School and went to New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. She taught elementary school in...
Tony Joe Nieto
Dec 19, 2014
Tony J. Nieto, 76, of Edgewood, New Mexico peacefully passed away on Friday December 19, 2014. Tony was born on February 26, 1938 in Cedar Grove, New Mexico to Fernando and Estanislada (Padilla) Nieto. He is preceded in Death by his wife Agnes Padilla as well as his sisters; Petrita Nieto, Shirley Nieto and Virginia Nieto. Tony is survived by...
Johnny Ray Neeley
Dec 19, 2014
Johnny Ray Neeley, 63, peacefully passed away on Friday, Dec. 19 2014. Johnny was born on January 15, 1951 in Mountainair N.M. to Doc and Johnnie Belle Neeley of the Round Top community. Johnny was preceded in death by his parents Doc and Johnnie Belle Neeley and sister Geneva LaJune Neeley. He is survived by 3 sisters, Betty Janway Kahalekulu...
Raymond Everett Pritchett
Dec 8, 2014
Raymond Everett Pritchett, 78, of McIntosh, New Mexico peacefully passed away on Monday, December 8, 2014. Raymond was born on July 16, 1936 in La Union, New Mexico to George Henry "Pop" and Alta Mae "Mom" Young Pritchett. He married Mildred Ardella Holtan on November 24, 1961 at the First Baptist Church of Anthony, New Mexico and they were blessed...
Frances Imogene Rathbun
Dec 2, 2014
Frances Imogene Rathbun (Jean) born August 17, 1937 in Nyeburg, CO went home to be with The Lord on December 2, 2014. She is survived by her husband James Rathbun, 8 children, Cherryl Greene (Rich), David Greenwell (Betsy), Randy Travis (Wendy), Cindy Joseph (Pat), Brett Travis (Janet), Renee Glass, Robbie Travis (Terri), and Kari Lynch (Marcus). 23 grandchildren, Corri, Travis,...
Cedell Vaughn
Nov 29, 2014
Cedell Vaughn, 67, passed away peacefully on November 29th, 2014. Cedell was born on June 1, 1947 in Floydada, Texas to Sylvester Vaughn and Della Harris. Cedell is preceded in death by his parents; Brothers; Sylvester Vaughn Jr. and Gene Vaughn. Sister; Effie Mae Davis. Mr. Vaughn is survived by Wife Virginia Vaughn of Moriarty, New Mexico to whom he...
Sam King
Nov 26, 2014
Sam King, 92, was born in Stanley, New Mexico to Will and Molly King, on August 4, 1922, just a few years after they homesteaded in the Estancia Valley in 1917. He went to be with the Lord on November 26, 2014 at the Beehive Home in Edgewood. Sam had great responsibilities as a young boy growing up on a...
Ester Bell Thomas
Nov 26, 2014
Ester Bell Thomas, 91, of Estancia, New Mexico peacefully passed away in Edgewood, New Mexico on Wednesday, November 26, 2014. Ester was born April 20, 1923 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas to Lloyd and Myrtle (Justus) Bailey. Ester was proceeded in death in 1998 by her husband Estal Johnny Thomas to whom she married on November 9, 1940 in Estancia, New...
Heather Mayellen Vlahogiannis
Nov 22, 2014
HEATHER MAYELLEN VLAHOGIANNIS, 40, of Edgewood, New Mexico passed away at her home on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Heather was born June 25, 1974 in Phoenix, Arizona to Barry and Paula Jean (McGrath) Hancock. She married John Demetrius Vlahogiannis and they were blessed with a daughter, Kostadina. Heather lived in Edgewood for the past nine years having previously lived in...
Vivian Marie Cole
Nov 19, 2014
VIVIAN MARIE COLE, of Edgewood, New Mexico peacefully passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 after a lengthy illness. Vivian was born June 29, 1945 in Tuscon, AZ to Gordon Winston and Helen Frances (Sullivan) Geiger. She married her loving husband Rex Alan Cole on December 2, 1966. He preceded her in death on February 6, 2003....
Ruben Andy Martinez
Nov 19, 2014
RUBEN ANDY MARTINEZ, 65, of Moriarty, New Mexico passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Ruben was born March 3, 1949 in Grants, NM to Juan and Lala (Mirabal) Martinez. Ruben was a longtime resident of Torrance County. Ruben was preceded in death by his parents Juan and his wife Connie Martinez and Lala Mirabal; and brothers, Mateo Martinez,...
Gorden L. Mcmath
Nov 18, 2014
GORDEN L. McMATH, 91, of Mountainair, New Mexico peacefully passed away at his home on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Gorden was born March 13, 1923, in Mountainair, NM to William P. and Eva Lee (Lassiter) McMath. Gorden was a lifelong resident of Torrance County. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Mountainair. Gorden was a...
Flodell M. Smith
Nov 17, 2014
FLODELL M. SMITH, 90, of Stanley, New Mexico peacefully passed away at her home on Monday, November 17, 2014. Flodell was born November 20, 1924 in Seminole, Texas to Boss and Earl (Burnett) Womack. Mrs. Smith lived in Stanley, NM for the past 34 years having previously lived Deming, NM for25 years and then in Texas. She was a member...
Billy Pittman
Nov 11, 2014
BILLY PITTMAN, 62, passed away at home on November 11, 2014. Billy was born December 5, 1951 in Portales, New Mexico to Ishamel (Smokey) and Virginia (Lea) Pittman. Billy attended school in Portales and Floyd, New Mexico before the family moved to Moriarty, New Mexico in 1966. Billy graduated from Moriarty High School in 1969. He then worked on ranches...
Gary Lee Hester
Nov 11, 2014
GARY LEE HESTER, 64, of Moriarty, NM passed away at his home on Saturday, November 8, 2014. Gary was born January 27, 1950 in Dallas, TX to John Hester Jr. and Ruth (Caddell). Gary lived in Moriarty for the past 25 years having previously lived in Utah. He was owner of Desert Air Heating and Air Conditioning. Gary was preceded...
