- Date Of Birth: April 6, 1962
- Date Of Death: May 8, 2018
- State: New Mexico
Brent Allen Moore entered eternal life on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, peacefully in his home at the age of 56.
Brent was born on April 6, 1962, in Deming, New Mexico. He was the beloved son of Lela Sue Gibson and Samuel T. Moore, who was a surveyor for the New Mexico State Highway Department.
As a boy, Brent enjoyed life in Deming with his family and brother Shad, traveling throughout the Southwest camping, hiking, and exploring.
Brent attended school in Deming through first grade, when he next enrolled in school in Monterrey Park, California where his love of baseball developed. He excelled in baseball and was the First Baseman of the championship Team in 1974. Brent moved back to Deming in the seventh grade, where he enrolled in Deming Junior High School and played on the Sunshine Baseball Team, which won every game that season, taking the Championship. Brent’s love of baseball continued throughout his lifetime. He played Men’s Ball and coached Little League and other levels.
Brent, from childhood, was a strong supporter of the Dodgers and later Arizona Diamondbacks. As a young man, he nurtured a professional level of skill in bowling and declined an offer to go professional. His love of sports showcased his fondness for the Dallas Cowboys.
A lifetime avid reader, Brent loved history, math, and the Southwest. A 1980 graduate of Deming High School, Brent remained a steadfast Wildcat fan.
After High School, Brent worked for Phelps Dodge in Playas, New Mexico for several years before moving to Morenci, Arizona where he continued working for Phelps Dodge until his retirement in 2015, with 33 years of experience.
Brent is survived by his father, Samuel T. Moore, step-mother Harvilee Moore, brother Christopher Northrop, step-father Paul Northrop, daughter Yvette Ruiz, son Scot Moore Reyes (Kristen), five grandchildren: Robert Pacheco, Carlos Pacheco, Aliyah Ruiz, Julian Reyes, Aaron Reyes, and his Lifemate, Annette Fry. Brent is also survived by his niece Megan Guaderrama (Erik) and nephew Zach Moore (Vanessa) and four great-nephews.
Brent was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Shad Moore, and his mother, Lela Gibson.
Brent was a loving, giving, caring, happy, wonderful man, who loved life outdoors, gardening, and people. To know him, was to know that he believed all life matters and that it is the obligation of all to protect and preserve the earth for future generations.
Brent’s parents, children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and Lifemate will deeply miss him and treasure forever their time with him.
