Fay Moon

FAY “NONNIE” MOON, age 76, went home to be with our Lord on March 28th, 2012. Fay was born on July 19, 1935 in Santa Rosa, NM. She grew up in Santa Rosa, NM and during her life also lived in Albuquerque, Navajo Dam and Rio Rancho, NM. Fay was a retired member of the Navajo Dam Volunteer Fire Department. She loved the outdoors, fishing, gardening and travel. She also enjoyed reading and crocheting. However, Fay’s greatest love in life was her family, which she cherished and adored. Fay was met in Heaven by her mother, Stella Cockrell, and brother, Larry Cockrell. She is survived by her three beloved children Eddie Moon of Santa Rosa, NM; Sharon Moon of Las Vegas, NM and Debbie(Romero) and husband, Rudy Archuleta of Rio Rancho, NM. In addition, Fay is survived by five grandchildren: Kristopher and wife, Jeni Romero of Rio Rancho, NM; Rico Martinez and fiancée, Matajka Kauzlarich, of Albuquerque, NM; Veronica Martinez and fiancée, Vellore Caballero, of Denver, CO; Ryan Archuleta of Rio Rancho, NM and Joey Hood and wife, Deidra, of Albuquerque, NM. Fay was also blessed with five great grandchildren: Maya, Julia, Joella, Jalena and Justis. She is also survived by her best friend and sister, Loretta (Cockrell) Martinez of Las Vegas, NM; her nephew and godson Tony Martinez of Las Vegas, NM; her favorite sister-in-law, Betty Jo (Romero) Cockrell of Las Vegas, NM as well as numerous nieces, nephews and “out-laws”. Our Nonnie will be dearly missed and treasured in our hearts forever. The Rosary will be held at Daniels Family Funeral Services, on Monday, April 2nd at 7:00 pm, located at 4310 Sara Rd. in Rio Rancho, NM . The Mass will be held on Tuesday, April 3rd, at 10:30 am at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, located at 1502 Sara Rd. in Rio Rancho, NM . A Rosary and burial will occur in Santa Rosa, NM at a later date. Pallbearers will be Kristopher Romero, Rico Martinez, Ryan Archuleta, Joey Hood, Larry Wade Cockrell and David Sanchez.