XAVIER DELVAL
Xavier Delval, 26, of Moriarty passed away May 25, 2006 in Hobbs.
Xavier was born April 3, 1980, in Albuquerque to Jesus Maria Delval and Deborah Jaramillo. He had been employed with his dad as a mason. He had lived in the Albuquerque and East Mountains area all his life.
Xavier is survived by his parents, Jesus Delval of Janos, Chihuahua, Mexico, and Deborah Jaramillo of Moriarty; his daughter, Xandria Elevario of Las Vegas, N.M.; his brothers, Samson Delval, Eliazar Zapata and Izeah Zapata, all of Moriarty.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at the East Mountain Assembly of God Church with burial at Mountain View Cemetery in Moriarty.
Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
JOHNNY PLANT
Johnny Plant, 60, of Moriarty passed away May 28, 2006 in Albuquerque.
Johnny was born Nov. 18, 1945, in Albuquerque to Thomas and Pauline Plant.
Johnny was preceded in death by his father, mother, two sisters and four brothers. He is survived by his wife, Isabel Plant of Moriarty; sons, Johnny Joe Plant and wife Polly of Estancia, and Damon Plant of Las Vegas, N.M.; daughters, Monica Heckathorn of Las Vegas, N.M., and Ramona Plant-Jimenez of Moriarty; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; sisters, Alma Kellogg of Albuquerque and Veva Bigham and husband Richard of Rio Rancho; brothers, Thomas Carry Jr. and wife Vera of Moriarty, and Marvin and wife Roxanne of Moriarty; and friends.
A memorial service will be held today at noon at the First Baptist Church in Moriarty.
Cremation entrusted to Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
RITA CASTILLO
Rita Castillo, 72, of Green River, Wyo., passed away May 16, 2006 at her home.
A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Michigan, Mrs. Castillo died following a brief illness.
She was born July 19, 1933, in Tajique, the daughter of the late Emilio and Salome Lucero Aragon. Mrs. Castillo attended school in Tajique and Estancia. She married George Castillo in Tucson, Ariz., and he preceded her in death on Dec. 21, 1997.
Mrs. Castillo was employed by the Green River Courts as a Court Advocate. Her interests included bowling, and collecting angels and elephants; she loved to cook and she enjoyed hunting with her sons. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary and past president and former foster grandparent.
Survivors include two sons, Manuel Castillo of Hardin, Mont., and George Castillo of Green River; four brothers, Freddy Aragon and Paul Aragon, both of Willard, Ben Aragon and wife Angie of Los Alamos, and Sam Aragon and wife Bernadette of Albuquerque; six sisters, Flora Chavez of Willard, Marcy Aragon of Estancia, Viola Aragon of Rock Springs, Wyo., Evelyn Baca of Albuquerque, Teresa Aragon and Ellen Aragon, both of Denver, Colo.; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.
A rosary was conducted Friday at Our Lady of Sorrows in Willard. Mass was Saturday at Our Lady of Sorrows. Interment followed at the Willard Cemetery.
Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Mountainair.
EMERY E. "BILL" BARRAS
Emery E. "Bill" Barras, 84, of Edgewood passed away May 19, 2006 in Edgewood with his loving family beside him.
Emery was born Sept. 2, 1921, in Jeanetta, Pa., to James E. and Mary E. (Ruffner) Barras. Emery married Fay M. Hupp on Feb. 6, 1944. He was a truck driver for Yellow Freight and lived in Edgewood for more than 12 years, coming from Phoenix, Ariz.
He is survived by his sons, Alan E. and wife Sharon Barras of California, Ronald D. and wife Nancy Barras, and William D. and wife Lisa Barras; daughter, Patricia Dendy of Albuquerque; brother, Robert Barras of Pennsylvania; sisters, Susan Ray and Goldie Milliron of Pennsylvania; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
Emery was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Barras, and a brother, James Barras.
Cremation was entrusted to Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
HERMAN ARMIJO
Herman Armijo, 73, a longtime resident of Wagon Wheel, N.M., passed away May 20, 2006 at his home.
He was born April 13, 1933, to Carlos and Lucy Armijo in Dermadero, N.M. Herman attended schools in Encino and Moriarty and graduated from Moriarty High School in 1952. He enlisted in the Army and served his country until 1956. Shortly after returning from his military duty in Europe, Herman fell in love with and married Mary Ann Gonzales on Nov. 9, 1957, in Villanueva, N.M. The couple lived, worked and raised their family in Wagon Wheel. Herman owned and operated Wagon Wheel Ranch, a towing and automotive service his father established in 1946. His work was his passion. He enjoyed laboring side-by-side with his father for many years, and cherished the legacy that has carried on with his own sons at his side.
He also loved Torrance County and served his community in many capacities. Herman was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Moriarty. He was also a member of the Moriarty Cemetery Association, and in previous years Herman was an active member of the Moriarty Lions Club. Perhaps his biggest contribution to the community came from his 17 years of service on the school board for the Moriarty Municipal Schools. His commitment to the Moriarty schools began in 1972, when he was elected to the school board. He served faithfully as a member and then diplomatically led the board as vice president and president for a number of years before "retiring" in 1989.
In each of these roles, Herman always acted with dedication and dignity. Herman's hands were never idle. He was deeply respected by the community and profoundly loved by his family. He was a pillar of strength and character, a devoted son, a nurturing brother, an adoring husband, a tender father and an affectionate grandfather. He was also a very special friend and mentor to so many.
Herman is survived by his love and best friend, his wife, Mary Ann Armijo of Wagon Wheel; two sons, Charles and wife Kris Armijo, and Pete and wife Christine Armijo, all of Wagon Wheel; four daughters, Lucy and husband Tom Williams of Wagon Wheel, Yolanda Armijo of El Paso, Texas, Sylvia and husband Dennis Sprenger of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Rosalie Armijo and Fredrick Jasler of Edgewood; one brother, Jerry Armijo and wife Shirley of Wagon Wheel; three sisters, Jane Lovato of Wagon Wheel, Daisy Maldonado and husband Hermino of Albuquerque, and Corrine Page and husband Arthur of Moriarty. He is also survived by the precious children who called him "Grandpa"— Chad, Heather, Sara, Sydney, Kyle, Blake, Bryce, Mikaela, Faith, Ryan and Jessica.
Herman was preceded in death by his parents, Carlos and Lucy Armijo; his grandson, Thomas Wayne Williams; his sister, Sally Lueras; and his brother, Richard Armijo.
A rosary was recited Tuesday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Moriarty. Mass was held Wednesday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.
Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Moriarty.
DARCI BOYD
Darci Boyd passed away April 29, 2006 due to complications from rheumatoid arthritis.
Darci was a beloved teacher, touching many children's lives at Mountainview and Route 66 elementary schools. She also directed and taught in area Bible clubs. Her greatest passion and joy was sharing the love of Jesus with children.
She is survived by her family, husband George and children Krissie, Heather, Joel and Ryan; nine grandchildren; her mother, Dru; her brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy and Grace; and two nephews.
A memorial service for Darci will be held at Calvary Chapel East Mountain, located in Edgewood at N.M. 344 and Hill Ranch Road. on Sunday at 4 p.m.
Memorial contributions in Darci's name may be given to the Children's Department, First Baptist Church, 701 S. Duncan, Stillwater, OK 74074.
HERBERT MOORE SR.
Herbert Moore Sr., a lifelong resident of Estancia and a U.S. Postal Service mail carrier of 51 years, passed away peacefully at home with his family on May 9, 2006.
Herbert was an outstanding citizen and was dedicated to his job and family. His determination and old-fashioned work ethic, with the help and support of his wife, Triney, allowed them to run the rural mail route for 51 years. Through good and bad weather, six days a week, the mail was always delivered. He always appreciated the help the mail route residents provided when in need. He also owned and operated a boot shop, where he repaired and sold boots and saddles. Herbert owned "The Shoe Shop" for 45 years.
He is survived by his loving wife, Triney Moore; daughters, Marilyn and husband Gilbert Acosta of Estancia, Crystal Millar of Estancia, and Jewel and husband James Provencio of Rio Rancho; sons, Gabriel Moore of Estancia and Herbert Moore Jr. of Estancia; five grandchildren, Dean, Mark, Jessica, Miranda and Shannon; brothers, Lonnie, Jack and Marty; and sisters, Nellie and June.
Herbert was preceded in death by his mother, Bessie Loveless; brothers, O.C., Debbs and Vernon; and sisters, Bernice and Willie.
Herbert, a truly extraordinary and devoted man, will be missed for a very long time by all who respect and love him.
A graveside service was held Friday at the Estancia Cemetery in Estancia.
Harris-Hanlon Mortuary, Mountainair.
