Las Cruces, New Mexico
1934 - 2017
Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Oton G. Moreno, 82, of Las Cruces entered eternal life to be with his heavenly Father on Friday, January 20, 2017 at his daughter Patricia's home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 18, 1934 in Smeltertown, TX to Antonio O. and Rita Gonzales Moreno. Oton served his country honorably in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was a member of the VFW Post #3242 and the American Legion Post #10. He retired from White Sands Missile Range as an Electrical Engineer and was also the Team Leader of the Research and Development of Missile and Laser Acquisition and Testing. Mr. Moreno was also a member of the Senior Olympics and participated in basketball, volleyball and bowling and was awarded 1st place in State and 3rd place in Regional. He was a member of the Catholic Church.
Those left to mourn his passing include two sons, Oton Moreno Jr. (Audrey) of Las Cruces, and Benjamin Moreno of Flagstaff, AZ; four daughters, Sylvia Ann Guzman, Patricia Ann Rodriguez (Alfonso), Lillian Moreno all of Las Cruces, and Rachel Veed of Colorado; two brothers, Antonio Moreno of Sierra Vista, AZ and Jose Moreno of Las Cruces; two sisters, Nellie Ordaz of Casa Grande, AZ, and Natividad May of Las Cruces. Other survivors include twenty-two grandchildren; thirty-nine great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Michael Anthony Moreno; two sisters, Emma Saiz and Rosalia Trumble.
Visitation for Mr. Moreno will begin at 6 PM Thursday, January 26, 2017 in Baca's Funeral Chapel, 300 E. Boutz Road where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 7 PM. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 AM Friday, January 27, 2017 in Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1327 N. Miranda with Monsignor John E. Anderson officiating. Private burial services will be held at Fort Bayard National Cemetery with military honors accorded
Serving as casket bearers will be Eli Guzman, Antonio, Jared and Oton Moreno Jr., Anthony and Armando Rios. Honorary bearers will be Benjamin Jr., and Justin Moreno, Isidro and Gustavo Veed, Noel and Mario Garcia, Steven, David and Robert Guzman III.
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Moreno Family,
My most sincere sympathies to you all. Oton always treated me with mutual respect and I thought highly of him.
May the Man of Sorrows, our Lord Jesus Christ, console and comfort your hearts during this difficult time.
Ray Serna
February 02, 2017 | Irvine, CA
Oton was a class act Played bb with him for many years. He played into his 70s Used to bring us burritos at the gym. He was always upbeat, generous, friendly. smart and an overall kind human being. Saw him in sept. Rest in peace and soar with the angels. My condolences to his family.
Martin Nava
January 27, 2017 | San Miguel De Allende Gto. M
To the Moreno family,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of your dad. Our prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. May you cherish the memories you have of him in your hearts. Find strength in each other and in those who surround you with love. God bless you all.
The Lucero/Arellano family
Terri Arellano
January 26, 2017 | Las Cruces, NM
To my Tio's Tony and Pepe, Tia's Nati and Nellie words can not express the loss of your brother my Tio Oton.
To my cousins Sylvia,Lily,Pat,Rachel,Oton Jr. and Benji your dad lived life his way sometimes not always easy to understand and appreciate, but when I had a chance to speak with him he was proud of each and every one of you. Once you got to know him he was always good for story from his early years in Santa Rita, his service days overseas, his days at White Sands and his...
Roberto Sias
January 26, 2017 | Saratoga,, CA
Sylvia, I'm sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I'm sure he was a good dad, and a great Grandfather to your kids. I knew him at WSMR, the VFW, and at the Moose. My condolence to you and your family, I'm sure he will be missed. Manuel Diaz
Manuel Diaz
January 26, 2017 | Las Cruces, NM
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PATRICIA Grogan
January 26, 2017 | Las Cruces, NM
We were sorry to hear of passing of your Father . May the love and support from your family and friends help you through this difficult time. Blessings from our Lord to you and your family always.
Jim & Patti Grogan
January 26, 2017 | Las Cruces, NM
Oton and family, I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family during this difficult time.
Blessings to all,
Bernice
Bernice Montano-Andazola
January 25, 2017 | Tempe, AZ
My condolences to the Moreno family. I remember him as "Choges", from Hurley high in 1954, great basket ball player, very down to earth person and always friendly. He was an achiever in school and in his life career. RIP my fellow Cobre Indian & fellow USAF Airman. Jose "Sammy" Sedillos, Cobre class of 56, USAF 57-60.
January 25, 2017