Felix Sepulveda

Felix O. Sepulveda
A rosary is scheduled for 7 pm, Friday, February 4, 2011 at Ballard Chapel, for Felix Sepulveda 95, who passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. A funeral mass will be recited at 9 am, Saturday, February 5, 2011 at St. Johns Catholic Church with Father Juan Antonio Gutierrez officiating. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery.
Felix was born December 30, 1915 in Garfield, New Mexico to Francisco and Ester Otero Sepulveda. His parents preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his sisters Carolina and Orfita Sepulveda his brothers Joaquin, Andronico, Pete, Frank and Salvador Sepulveda. Felix married Mary Gamboa in Alamogordo, NM on October 13, 1954. They moved to Roswell 63 years ago he worked for Prices Creamery for 25 years before his retirement. She survives him at the family home.
He is also survived his sons, Samuel G. Martinez and his wife Bernice of Roswell, David G. Sepulveda and his wife Lydia of Albuquerque, NM his daughter, Rosemary G. Martinez and her husband Gabriel Pepe of Roswell ten grandchildren, Kristina Roque, James Ortega, Stephanie Ortega Del Angel, Saul Prieto Jr., Veronica Silva, Michael Martinez, Sammy Martinez Jr., JoJo Martinez, Jason Sepulveda and Monique Sepulveda 16 great grandchildren 11 great greatgrandchildren his very dear niece and nephew, Annie Gonzales and her husband Cassie Carlos Sepulveda and his wife Yolanda, and numerous other nieces and nephews.
Felix served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a Private First Class with Company A 160th Infantry. During World War II, Felix was issued several Medals and Honors, AsiaticPacific Theater, Philippines Liberation, Good Conduct and Victory Medals. On February 6, 2010 Felix was honored as the oldest member in Roswell at the age of 94 from the VFW Post 2575 at the World War II Banquet.
Pallbearers will be his grandsons, James Ortega, Saul Prieto Jr., Michael Martinez, Sammy Martinez Jr., JoJo Martinez and Jason Sepulveda. Honorary pallbearers will be his greatgrandsons, James Ortega Jr., Julian Ortega, Saul Prieto III, Dominic Vallejos, Christopher Parker, Silbano Talamantes Jr., Angel Aguilera, Frankie Ortega, Donovan Valdez, Ricardo and Armando Silva.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com

Dear, Dad, Grandpa, GreatGrandpa Great GreatGrandpa,
A man of few words, we can honestly say that not one of us ever got scolded by you, or that you even raised your voice to us. We can remember when you first retired, and would take us on fishing trips to Carlsbad. We can remember your first words in the morning, Get Up, Time To Go FISHING. That was the extent of conversation for the entire day, because we would scare the fish away. You were always there for us, and were probably one of our best supporters. You never missed one game that the Roswell Raiders played at home and even traveled with them for many tournaments. Through rain, heat and wind, you were always there behind home plate with your lawn chairs. You saw your entire family through baseball, softball, basketball and youth football. When a good play was made, a home run was hit or a base was stolen, you could see the grin of pride in your face. If a bad call was made, you would just cringe your eyes and shake your head, but never a harsh word. You seemed to have a time clock in your stomach, which went off at 8, 12, and 5 that is unless you were at the Casino, then you lost all track of time, because you were so lucky that you would be winning, no matter what machine you played Your favorite pastime was playing cards, which you taught most of us at a very early age, some of us as young as four years old. Playing cards and Dominoes kept you sharp up until the end. Thank You for such good memories, we love you and will miss you.
Thanks to Becky great granddaughter, Jasmine and Kathleen great greatgranddaughters your loving care kept him on his toes and Veronique great great granddaughter for always seeing that he had a haircut and was cleanshaven, you girls were a GodSend.
The family would like to give special thanks to the extended Care Facility at Casa Maria 100 Hall for the loving care that they extended to our Dad during his 3 month stay. With your help we were able to take him home for a little while, thank you so much.

Visitation

Ballard Funeral Home
910 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Thursday, February 3, 2011
5:00 p.m.

Service

Rosary

Ballard Funeral Chapel
910 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203
Friday, February 4, 2011
7:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass

St. Johns Catholic Church
506 S. Lincoln
Roswell, NM  88203
Saturday, February 5, 2011
9:00 a.m.