Norberta Moreno, 90, a resident of Hanover, NM, entered eternal rest Saturday, February 3, 2024. She was born on December 18, 1933 to her parents, Manuel and Lorenza (Serna) Pena in Hurley, New Mexico.
Norberta, Mrs. M., Betty, either way you knew her, she was everyone’s Mima. Mima passed in her home and was surrounded by family, love and prayer. During her lifetime, she was a devoted member and Eucharistic Minister at Holy Family Mission in Hanover, she enjoyed crocheting blankets for her loved ones and instilled quirky sayings that will forever be woven into the fabric of those that she left behind. In her younger years, she was a dedicated educator, police advocate, babysitter, beloved sister, wife, daughter, mother, friend, grandmother, great- grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Mima lived her life as a loyal and faithful follower of her faith, religion, and family. Mima loved her family above all else and wanted to be remembered as a woman that loved her children.
For those that knew Mima, she displayed her affection unapologetically. The foundation she built was one of love, strength, perseverance, humility, and grace. We all have a special gift that Mima has left us, and even though she is gone in the flesh, she will never leave our hearts. Let her life lessons, her strength, her love, and faith continue to guide us to be good boys.
A special thank you from the family to Gila Regional Medical Center ICU nurses,
Hospice team for their care that they provided Mima, Dr. Meyerowitz, Father Martin,
Terrazas Funeral Chapel, and the many community members for offering
support to the Moreno family during this difficult time.
She is survived by her five daughters, Dr. Norberta Moreno Anderson (Dan) of Deming, NM, Teresa P. Moreno (Robert DeLaO) of Arenas Valley, NM, Diana M. Mahan (Dave) of Marlton, NJ, Margaret E. Coplen (William) of Cincinnati, OH, Mary C. Flores (Louie) of Hanover, NM; her brother, Manuel S. Pena (Sue) of Maryland; her daughter-in-law, Alice Moreno; her twenty-five grandchildren; her fifty great-grandchildren and her two great-great grandchildren; her numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Edward Lucero Moreno (1975); her son, Edwardo P. Moreno; her brothers, Crispin Pena and Alejandro Pena; her sisters, Dolores Chavez, Alicia Carreon, Estefana Pena, Isabel Yunker.
Visitations will be held Friday, February 9, 2024 at 9:30am-10:00am at Terrazas Funeral Chapels, with the Holy Rosary commencing at 10:00am, with Deacon Art Gutierrez reciting. The Funeral Mass will follow at 11:30am at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, with Father Martin Okonkwo officiating. She will be laid to rest with her beloved husband, Edward, at Fort Bayard National Cemetery at 1:00pm following the mass. Pallbearers are Andrew Wolfe, Manuel Moreno, David Castillo, Brandon Tessler, Jeffrey Castillo, Francisco Polanco. Honorary Pallbearers are Monica Polanco, Jennifer Moreno, Blanca Holguin, Dr. Colicia Meyerowitz; her grand-children and great-grandchildren.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com .