Dora Faye Ward Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Dora Faye Ward (Belen, New Mexico), whose life came to an end on May 23, 2025 at the age of 84, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dora Faye Ward to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Irvin Whaley and Martha Whaley; her siblings, Carol Jean Gerloff and Doyle Wayne "Butch" Whaley; and her great grandchild Nathan Turnbow.
She is survived by: her husband Jerald E Ward; her siblings-in-law, Patty Whaley, Joan Ward and Douglas Gerloff; her sister Cindy Long (Nelton "Bubba" Long); her daughters, Lynn Mesa, Elaine Chavez (Alex) and Lori Fernandez (Alfred); her grandchildren, Joe Dean Turner (Ashley Anaya), Lucrecia Armijo (Lawrence Armijo), Julia Aguilar (Steven), Lisa Valenzuela and Juan Fernandez (Joni); her great grandchildren, Matthew Rodriguez, Jared Turner, Abby Turner, Avery Turner, Ashlyn Aguilar, Alyssa Aguilar, Juan Fernandez III, Lexie Fernandez, Johnny Valenzuela and Haven Valenzuela; and her great great grandchild Lance Turnbow.
