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Baca's Funeral Chapels - Las Cruces

300 East Boutz

Las Cruces, New Mexico

Frances Moen Obituary

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Frances M. Moen, 59, of Las Cruces, on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. She was born July 14, 1954 in Alvin, Texas to William and Zona Florence Sanders Talley. Frances attended elementary, middle and high school in Alvin, Texas. On Aug. 4, 1972 she married John Moen and they relocated to Las Cruces in 1987. Frances and John own and operate Trophy Country, a business that they bought in 1988 from Dale and Joann Gantz. Frances was very active with her children's and grandchildren's activities, was a member of the Booster Club under former Mayfield football coach Mike Drapper and basketball coach George Maya. Those left to mourn her passing include her loving husband, John Moen of the family home; a son, Thomas Glenn Moen and wife Sarah and their daughter, Ashley Lauren Moen, all of Amelia Island, Fla.; Amy Garcia and husband Ruben and their children, Emily Robin and twins, Andrew Thomas and Matthew Joseph Garcia; sister, Ann Cason and husband Dick of Huntsville, Texas. Other survivors include a cousin, Patricia Drachenberg of Allen, Texas; her father-in-law, Donald Moen; brothers-in-law, James Moen and Gayla Gillespie of Lubbock, Texas, Haldane Moen and wife Deda of Grandberry, Texas as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents. At Frances' request, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014 at 11 a.m. in Las Cruces Church of Christ, 2050 N. Valley Drive with Pastor David Harrelson officiating. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Chapels of Las Cruces. (575) 527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences logon to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com

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Published by Las Cruces Sun-News on Jan. 5, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Frances Moen

18 Entries

Mary C. Smith

December 30, 2024

I always remember Frances with a smile on her beautiful face. I miss her.

Mary C. Smith

December 30, 2023

Frances, I still look for your smiling face at the Post Office. I know you are a bright shining star among the angels in heaven. God Bless you. Mary Smith

Keith Feerer

January 23, 2014

John and Family,

Joyce and I were saddened when we heard about Frances. We have fond memories of her and your family as you helped with the youth group and church in Pampa many years ago. We will continue to pray for you and your family.

Keith and Joyce Feerer

Cheryl Howard

January 21, 2014

I am very sorry for your loss. Frances was a lovely and kind lady that I enjoyed visiting with whenever I did business with Trophy Country. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

lund galbraith

January 16, 2014

our prayers are with you and your family

Greg Sims

January 15, 2014

It deeply saddens me to hear of this news. I pray God's blessings and strength be with you now and in the days to come. A good woman is now gone, but the great memories will live on and I pray they will bring cheerfulness to fill the hearts now engulfed with grief. May God's grace comfort you all.

Mary & Bernie Smith

January 15, 2014

Words cannot allay your sorrow nor overcome the grief your family must feel at losing such a sweet and cherished soul. Frances was a wonderful lady and we will miss her ready smile. John, May the Lord grant you and your family peace and beautiful memories. God bless every one of you!

Marti Wooley

January 11, 2014

I am sorry for your family loss and that we did not get the chance to reconnect.

January 10, 2014

My good friend, pilar

Ella Maya

January 8, 2014

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Moen family. Mrs. Moen was always so kind and you new you'd get a smile from her no matter the day! May the memories you created, bring you smiles and warmth in your time of sadness.

Dean and Carla Struble

January 8, 2014

We send our heart felt sympathy to John and family.When ever possible, smile and remember the good times to enable the sorrow to fade and repair the heart.

David and Robin Gantz

January 8, 2014

All of the Gantz's in Georgia send their love and sympathy. Frances was deeply loved, brought much fun and mischief to our lives, gave us awesome memories! We will miss her so, but know that she is in God's gracious, loving Presence. Some of us will be at her memorial service, others will be with you in spirit that day.

Louis & Nora Corpening

January 8, 2014

Very sorry to hear of Frances passing. She was truly a nice and beautiful person who will be missed.

Joe Downing

January 7, 2014

A most wonderful friend whom will be greatly missed. Your smile will ever be in our hearts.

January 7, 2014

I will miss your sweet, sweet smile. You are not forgotten.
Love, Alta

Carrie & Gary Winsor

January 6, 2014

My friend...you will be missed in so many ways and from so many people. Love ya!

Morrye Rumbaugh

January 6, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the family she left behind to go be with the angels. Cherish the wonderful memories you have, and hold them near and dear to your heart. May God bless you all during this time of loss.

Vickie Escalante

January 6, 2014

I meet Frances in Dec at the Rehab Hospital. She was a beautiful person, we talked and supported each other through physical therapy. We had planned on continuing our friendship after leaving rehab. She is greatly missed. God bless you all and help you through this very hard time.

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