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Moya -- George Edward Garley Moya, 57, beloved son, husband, brother, father and grandfather, passed away on August 9, 1999, surrounded by his devoted family. After having surgery for a malignant brain tumor in May 99, George continued to live his life to the fullest. He spent quality time with his family and learned how many friends he truly had. His strong faith carried him to the very end. George was a resident of Bosque Farms since 1962. He married his wonderful wife, Evangeline (Vangie) Barranca Moya on September 23, 1961 and had three beautiful children of whom he was extremely proud. He was a loving son to his mother, Erlinda Garley Moya also of Bosque Farms. He was preceded in death by his father, Castulo C. Moya Sr. in 1986; and his father-in-law, Leandro Barranca in 1996. In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his three children, all from Los Lunas, daughter, Yvonne Moya Storey and her husband, Eugene; his son, George Moya Jr. and his wife, Brandy; and his daughter, Angela Moya. His four grandsons, Jarrod and Justy Storey and Landon and Dalton Moya were his shining stars. He is also survived by three brothers, Castulo (Cass) Moya Jr. and wife, Anita from Caballo, NM, Arthur Moya and wife, Erlinda from Albuquerque, Martin Moya and wife, Laura; and his sister, Lupe Duncan and her husband, Gilbert from Bosque Farms; his mother-in-law, Lenor Barranca; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard Barranca, Quirina Lopez, Christina Sedillo and her husband, Leddie, Sally Teupell and her husband, George, Dolores Gonzalez and Joey, Mary Helen Mirabal and her husband, Stanley, all from Albuquerque, and Manuel Perea from Belen; along with many loving nephews and nieces, uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends. George graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1959 and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Albuquerque in 1978 with an additional degree in Applied Science from the Community College of the Air Force in 1986. He joined the New Mexico Air National Guard in 1958 and served loyally until his retirement in 1994. As an aircraft mechanic full-time with the Air National Guard on Kirtland AF Base, he served in Vietnam from June 1968 through June 1969, and through the years worked on various type of aircraft, traveling all over Europe and to various states, including Alaska and Hawaii. He loved airplanes and could tell you about each kind. At the time of his retirement, he had become maintenance superintendent and had attained the top grade of Chief Master Sergeant. George culminated his career with over 36 dedicated years of combined military and federal service. He held various positions in the community, including coaching with the Yucca Little League and Babe Ruth teams. At one time, he served on the Bosque Farms Planning and Zoning Committee and was elected Executive Officer of the Los Lunas Chapter of the VFW. Upon his retirement, George served as a substitute teacher with the Los Lunas Schools and was an active member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Peralta, having served as lector, eucharistic minister, maintenance committee coordinator, member and later President of the Pastoral Council. He was also a Knight of Columbus Third Degree. In September 1998, he and other members of the parish took on a massive project to remodel the Sangre de Cristo Mission Church in Valencia. He gave countless hours working to complete this project. The church was completed in April 1999 and his efforts will continue to live on for future generations. Rosary will be held at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church in Valencia, NM on Wednesday, August 11 at 7:00 p.m. Mass will also be at Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. with interment following in the Santa Fe National Cemetery. The Sangre de Cristo Catholic Church is located two miles south of the Peralta Church. Pallbearers will be members of the Air National Guard, Albert Baldonado, Richard Chavez, Francisco Gonzalez, Virgilio Lopez, Johnny Lucero, Tony Martinez, Jesse Pacheco, Art Salas, Jerry Trujillo, and Steve Vigil. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Lovelace Medical Center for the excellent treatment and dignity given to George. Romero Funeral Home, in Belen, is in charge of arrangements. And he said to Jesus,"Remember me, Jesus, when you come as King!" Jesus said to him,"I promise you that today you will be in Paradise with Me."
        Published on: Wed August 11, 1999