Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
James Herold Crosby
Mar 17, 2024
James H. Crosby, 39, known affectionately as "Crosby," was born on February 27, 1985, in Albuquerque, NM and tragically passed away on March 17, 2024, in the same city. His departure has left a void that can never be filled for those who knew and loved him. Crosby's life was defined by his unwavering love for his family and his...
Mary Magdalena Anaya
Mar 16, 2024
Maria (Mary) Magdalena Sandoval Anaya Mary Anaya, 94, passed away on March 16, 2024, at her home in Moriarty, NM. Mary was born on January 19, 1930, in Ortiz, Colorado to Lucia and Candido Sandoval. She grew up in Ortiz, Colorado and graduated from Maxwell High School. She graduated from Highlands University and at the age of 19, she started...
Matthew James Searle
Mar 13, 2024
Matthew James Searle, 65 a long time resident of the East Mountains, passed away March 13, 2024 in Edgewood, NM. Matthew was born December 11, 1958 in Kankakee, IL to James Leo and Mary Matilda (Varvel) Searle. Matthew was preceded in death by his parents; one brother Mark Searle; and one sister Peggy Searle. Matthew was a Paint and Body...
Paul Edward Kosierowski
Mar 4, 2024
Paul Edward Kosierowski, 77 a resident of Stanley, NM passed away March 4, 2024, at his home with loving family beside him. Paul was born November 4, 1946 in Chicago, IL to Frank and Blanche (Kowalski) Kosierowski. Paul was preceded in death by his parent. Paul met and married Deborah Kay Boebert on November 24, 1978, in Phoenix, AZ Paul...
Dede Sue Arwood
Mar 3, 2024
On Sunday, March third of 2024 DeDe S. Arwood left this world to be with the Lord in heaven. DeDe was a lifelong resident of New Mexico, and a descendant of hardy determined homesteaders from Barton, New Mexico. She was the daughter of Charles Carder and Helen Carder Eden who lived in Albuquerque and Valencia County. DeDe’s early years were...
Laraine Lavaughn Harris
Feb 23, 2024
Laraine LaVaughn Harris, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. She was born on September 1, 1939, in Modesto, California to the late William Vaughn Jackson and Vera Vita (Heath) Jackson. Throughout her life, she loved to move and have new adventures. She loved riding Harley Davidson motorcycles and was extremely interested in food and nutrition....
David Cass Tyler
Feb 22, 2024
Surrounded by his loving family in his Willard home David Cass Tyler, 75, was received into eternal rest with Our Lord and Savior on February 22, 2024. Cass was born June 20, 1948 to Frances (maiden name Hodge) and Gerald Tyler in Pampa, TX. He lived his youth throughout Texas and Alabama with his siblings Rina, Steve, Jason, and Gene,...
Jose Orlando Garcia
Feb 8, 2024
Orlando “Orlie” Garcia was born in Vaughn, NM on March 26, 1952. Orlando was born to his loving parents Orlando and Ernestina Sanchez Garcia. Orlando grew up with his 9 brothers and sisters whom he was very close with even up unto his death. He graduated from Vaughn High School in 1971, he then enlisted into the Air Force where...
Lavonne Lawrence
Feb 4, 2024
Mary Lavonne Lawrence, 83, a long time resident of Estancia passed away February 4, 2024 in Estancia, NM. Lavonne was born April 18, 1940 in Mountainair, NM to John Nimrod and Mary Elizabeth (Steele) Scott. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister Joyce Eloise Scott. Lavonne is survived by her husband of 65 years Leroyce “Larry”...
Norma Linda Ortiz
Feb 1, 2024
Norma Linda Ortiz, 73, received her wings and went to walk in heaven alongside the angels with our Lord and Savior in Albuquerque, NM on February 1, 2024. She was born on June 26, 1950 in Mountainair, NM to Ray and Thelma (Dunn) Harrison. Norma grew up in Encino, NM with her 12 brothers and sisters, and moved to Moriarty...
Gene Thomas Plant
Jan 23, 2024
Gene Thomas Plant, age 79 a long-time resident of Estancia, NM, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM. Gene was born on September 27,1944 in Albuquerque, NM. Before Gene was drafted he chose to enlist in the Navy during the Vietnam War from 1967-1969. Gene moved to Hunt, Arizona where he became a rancher and worked on...
Darlene Mae Iszley
Jan 22, 2024
Darlene Mae Iszley, 87, a resident of Edgewood, NM passed away Jan. 22, 2024 in Edgewood, NM. Darlene was born May 24, 1936 in Bismarck, ND to Earl Donald and Alice (Durant) Walgren. She is preceded in death by her parents and son Tim Iszley. Darlene will be remembered as a wonderful mother, wife, grandmother, secretary, cub scout den mother,...
Ramona Castillo
Jan 12, 2024
Ramona Castillo 78, passed away suddenly on January 12, 2024. She was born to Alfredo and Casianita Gonzales on May 17, 1945. She learned to cook at a young age and was a cook at various restaurants in Santa Fe, including her sisters restaurant, Molly's. In 1999 she moved to Willard to help care for her mother and also worked...
Bonnie Pearlene Lutrick
Jan 6, 2024
Our Mother, our Momo, our best friend and loudest cheerleader, Bonnie Pearlene Lutrick died on January 6, 2024. She died peacefully, at home, holding the hand of one of her five children. We are heartbroken and we are devastated. We can’t look at each other without bursting into tears. It goes without saying that we will miss her. Yes, we...
Donald Clyde Thompson
Jan 3, 2024
Donald Clyde “Donnie” Thompson, 77 passed away Jan. 3, 2024 after a brief battle with lung cancer. Donnie was the middle son born to Herman and Bernice (Merchant) Thompson July 3, 1946, and spent his life in the Estancia Valley. Donnie was preceded in death by his parents; older brother Richard; favorite nephew Kevin and estranged younger brother. No Services...
Robert Lee Cox Sr.
Jan 3, 2024
Robert “Bob” Cox- 80, an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War was born to Thornton and Alma Cox on April, 25th 1943 in Beckley, West Virginia along with his sisters Martha, Laura Bell, Irisfae, Romona, Betty, Jeanne, Brenda and brothers Talmage, Jonah, Danny. He passed away peacefully at his home on January 3rd 2024. Bob was a longtime resident of...
Ramon Marcos L'Esperance
Jan 2, 2024
In Loving Memory Ramon Marcos L’Esperance March 19, 1990 – January 2, 2024 Our Beloved Son, Brother, and Uncle Ramon Marcos L'Esperance 33, of Tajique NM passed away in his little home Tuesday January 2, 2024. Ramon was born to Mark and Hope L’Esperance and was the eldest brother to Manuel and Joseph L’Esperance. Ramon enjoyed jamming out on the...
Carmelita Sanchez
Dec 30, 2023
Carmen (Matilda) Sanchez, 74, received her wings and went to walk in heaven alongside the angels with our Lord & Savior, on December 30, 2023. She was born on July 16, 1949, in Duran, NM, to her late parents Jose and Juanita (Sanchez) Lucero. She lived and raised her three children in Estancia, NM. She later moved to Socorro with...
Patricia Pauline Tenorio
Dec 29, 2023
Patricia Pauline Riley Tenorio, 57, a lifelong resident of Estancia,NM was born on Oct 24,1966 in Albuquerque, NM to Herbert Riley, and Markaleen (Reynolds) Riley. Polly gained her Angel wings on Dec 29, 2023 She is survived by her loving Daughter, Jolynda and her husband Javier Hernandez. Her beautiful Granddaughter Abrianna Hernandez. Brother Mark Riley,Sr. Sister Rheeann Corliss, and husband...
George Ralph Gallegos
Dec 23, 2023
George Ralph Gallegos, 68, a longtime resident of Willard, NM passed away Dec. 23, 2023 at his home in Willard, NM. George was born July 7, 1955 in Clovis, NM to Senon Gallegos and Reyes Medina. He graduated from Estancia High School in 1972, and then worked for the US Forest Service in Mountainair, NM as a squad leader of...
