John Borba

John S. Borba

A rosary is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Monday, February 22, 2010 at the Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for John S. Borba, 83, of Roswell who passed away February 19, 2010 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. A funeral mass is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at St. Johns Catholic Church, located at 506 S. Lincoln, . Father Juan Antonio Gutierrez of St. Johns Catholic Church will officiate. Burial will follow at the Buena Suerte Ranch located at 3700 Lovers Lane in Roswell, NM.
John was born August 11, 1929 in Visalia, California to Edward and Vessie Borba. His parents have preceded him in death.
John is survived by his loving wife of 64 years: Mary Ann Borba his three daughters: Diana Myers Tom Salter of Merced, CA., Linda Carl Durham and Janet Borba, both of Roswell, NM his six grandchildren: Eddie Carolyn McCrary of Merced, CA., Sherry Jefferson of Merced, CA., Allen Nora Durham of Manteca, CA., Tanya Jared Wright of Patterson, CA., Carla Skip Winfrey of Modesto, CA. and Johnny Borba of Roswell, NM., along with eight great grandchildren.
John served in the U.S. Army before starting his own business, the John S. Borba dairy of Modesto, CA which he operated for almost forty years before relocating to Roswell, NM. John currently owned and operated Milky Way Dairy, a 900 head dairy and Buena Suerte Farms. He dedicated his life to the ranching and dairy business. He loved the dairy business and watching his crops grow. He always looked forward to the future and wanted to provide for his family. John also enjoyed his Portuguese heritage and liked to support Portuguese associations.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com

Visitation

Ballard Funeral Home
910 S. Main
Roswell, NM  88203
Sunday, February 21, 2010
12:00 PM

Service

Rosary

Ballard Funeral Chapel
910 S. Main St.
Roswell, NM  88203
Monday, February 22, 2010
7:00 PM

Funeral Mass

St. Johns Catholic Church
506 S. Lincoln
Roswell, NM  88203
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
2:00 PM

Cemetery

Buene Suerte Ranch
3700 Lovers Lane
Roswell, NM  88203