Local Obituaries for Families in Moriarty, NM
Mona Lucille Burns
Apr 9, 2013
MONA LUCILLE BURNS, 83, of Estancia, NM peacefully passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Mona was born November 17, 1929 in Tatum, NM to Howard and Zena Ruth (Adamson) Grice. Mona married Lee Eddy Burns, her loving husband of thirty-five years, on September 9th, 1949 in Socorro, NM. Together they raised two children Eddy and Susan....
Virginia Carol James
Apr 8, 2013
VIRGINIA CAROL JAMES, 62, of Edgewood, New Mexico passed away at her home on April 8, 2013. Virginia was born March 8, 1951 in Philadelphia, MS to Greer and Leona (Sam) Billy. Virginia had lived in Edgewood since 2009 having previously lived in Albuquerque. She was a phone operator for US West. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents...
Donald Eugene Smith
Mar 28, 2013
Donald Eugene Smith, 73, a resident of Sandia Park since, 1971, formally of Clovis, NM, passed away Thursday March 28, 2013, in Albuquerque, NM. Donald was born September 24, 1939, to Luther Brown and Janie (Marthers) Smith, in Winnsboro, SC. Donald married Eva “Darlene” Rogers on August 21, 1958, Darlene preceded him in death on May 3, 2007. Donald was...
Johnie D. Lee
Mar 26, 2013
JOHNIE D. LEE, 82, of Duran, NM passed away at his home on March 26, 2013. Johnie was born September 2, 1930 in Globe, AZ to Ralph and Darlene (White) Lee. Johnie was a longtime resident of Torrance County. He was a long line technician for the ATT Phone Company and a member of the Corona Presbyterian Church. He married...
Raymond Hugo Forsberg Jr.
Mar 22, 2013
RAYMOND HUGO FORSBERG JR., 57, of Moriarty, New Mexico passed away at his home on March 22, 2013. Ray was born July 14, 1955 in Chicago, IL to Raymond Hugo and Dorothy (Patterson) Forsberg Sr. He lived in Moriarty for the past twenty-five years. Ray was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Dorothy Forsberg Sr. and his son...
Rickey "Rick" Lynn Cannaday
Mar 22, 2013
RICKEY “RICK” LYNN CANNADAY, born February 12, 1966 in Lubbock, TX. Rick grew up in Clovis, NM and graduated from CHS in 1984. He moved to Phoenix, AZ shortly after graduation where he managed several JB’s restaurants. In 1989 Rick returned to Albuquerque to manage the kitchen at Midnight Rodeo. Rick married his high school sweetheart, Angela Lokken, from Clovis...
Frances Aragon Brazfield
Mar 17, 2013
FRANCES ARAGON BRAZFIELD, 93, of Mountainair, New Mexico peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, March 17, 2013 in Albuquerque, NM. Frances was born April 2, 1919 in Manzano, NM to Jose Angel and Juanita (Lopez) Aragon. She was a lifelong resident of Torrance County. Frances is survived by her sons Tony Brazfield and his wife Elvira...
Alvie Joe Mckibben
Mar 15, 2013
ALVIE JOE MCKIBBEN, 42, of Claunch, New Mexico passed away March 15, 2013. He was born July 27th, 1970 in Ruidoso, New Mexico, the son of John McKibben and Benolyn Brunson McKibben. Alvie attended Corona Schools and graduated from Corona High School in 1988. He furthered his education in Las Cruces with vocational training as a welder. Alvie founded McKibben...
Ana Tafoya Peralta
Mar 9, 2013
ANA TAFOYA PERALTA, 86, of Mountainair, New Mexico passed away on March 9, 2013 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ana was born April 14th, 1926 in Elchato, NM to Erineo and Juanita (Jaramillo) Tafoya. Ana was a lifetime resident of Mountainair. She was a member of St. Alice Catholic Church in Mountainair. She was employed with the Torrance County Senior Citizens...
Clyde Samuel Wilborn
Mar 6, 2013
CLYDE SAMUEL WILBORN, 83, of McIntosh, NM peacefully passed away in Albuquerque, NM on Wednesday, March 06, 2013. Clyde was born August 25, 1929 in Nuyaka, OK to Samuel Harrison and Lou Ella (Beasley) Wilborn. Clyde married Nellie Juanita Perry on November 28th, 1952. They’ve lived in McIntosh for the past 33 years having previously lived in Albuquerque. Clyde was...
Clifford "Tallboy" Larkin West
Mar 4, 2013
CLIFFORD “TALLBOY” LARKIN WEST, 86, of Moriarty, New Mexico peacefully passed away at his home with his loving family surrounding him on Monday, March 4, 2013. Clifford was born March 1, 1927 in Malakoff, TX to Hairm and Gracie (Pace) West. “Tallboy” had lived in Moriarty for the past 32 years having previously lived in Gallup, NM. He married Delores...
Maria E. King
Mar 4, 2013
MARIA E. KING, 82, of Edgewood, New Mexico peacefully passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on March 4, 2013. Maria was born April 19, 1930 in Bitburg, Germany to Johann and Maria Emilie (Brusc) Lamberty. She married Ted W. King, her loving husband of 52 years, on November 25, 1960 in Roswell, NM. They had lived in Edgewood since 1990...
Luciano Tafoya
Mar 3, 2013
LUCIANO TAFOYA, 79, of Edgewood, New Mexico peacefully passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Sunday, March 3, 2013. Luciano was born December 16, 1933 in Escobosa, NM to Benjamin and Frances Tafoya. Luciano was a longtime resident of Edgewood. He was preceded in death by his parents Benjamin and Frances Tafoya; wife Kathy Tafoya; son Freddy Tafoya; brother Alfredo...
Richard Henry Blair
Mar 2, 2013
RICHARD “GATOR” H. BLAIR, of Moriarty, New Mexico formally of Cordele, GA passed away Saturday, March 2, 2013. He was a retired cross-country truck driver and served in the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents Mr. & Mrs. Boyd H. Blair (Mildred) of Cordele, GA. He is survived by his wife Marianne Powers of Moriarty, NM,...
Cindy D. Mirabal
Feb 20, 2013
CYNTHIA “CINDY” D. MIRABAL, 47, of Moriarty, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Cindy was born August 30, 1965 in Washington, DC to Harry Smith and Bonnie June (Jackson) English. Cindy had lived in Moriarty for the past 20 years having previously lived in California and Texas. She was an administration assistant at Honstein Oil Company for...
Herman C. Sena
Feb 19, 2013
HERMAN C. SENA, 72, of Edgewood, New Mexico peacefully passed away at his home on February 19, 2013. Herman was born April 2, 1940 in Limitar, New Mexico to Elias and Frances (Castillo) Sena. Herman always enjoyed serving his community and fellow man. His passion was being a firefighter and chief for the Stanley Fire Department. He was a very...
Marcella Reynolds
Feb 19, 2013
MARCELLA REYNOLDS, 85, of Estancia, New Mexico peacefully passed away at her home on February 19, 2013. Marcella was born in Albuquerque, NM on December 1, 1927 to Mark Anthony and Shirley Ruth (Constant) Smith. She married William Dee Reynolds on January 15, 1945 who preceded her in death on December 31, 1983. Marcella was on the Fair Board, she...
Nick J. Pena
Feb 15, 2013
NICK J. PEÑA, 65, of Moriarty, New Mexico peacefully passed away at his home on February 15, 2013. Nick was born March 31, 1947 in Encino, New Mexico to Cipriano and Marie (Apodaca) Peña. He had lived in Moriarty for the past 30 years having previously lived in Santa Fe, NM. Nick was in the Army for six years. Nick...
Terry R. Owen
Feb 12, 2013
TERRY R. OWEN, 67, of McIntosh, New Mexico passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. Terry was born in Niskayuna, New York on October 24, 1945. He had lived in McIntosh for the past 10 years having previously lived in Texas. Terry was a Marines Vet and a member of VFW. He married Tammy Lands on April...
Jose A. Lucero
Feb 12, 2013
JOSE A. LUCERO, 89, of Estancia, New Mexico peacefully passed away in Albuquerque, New Mexico on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. Jose was born September 6th, 1923 in Santa Rosa, NM to Clofeous and Maria (Cruz) Lucero. Jose was a longtime resident of Estancia. He married his loving wife of sixty-eight years, Juanita Sanchez, on May 27, 1944 in Vaughn, NM....
