Obituaries

Claude Hamilton

Claude Hamilton

Jan 4, 2010

Claude B. Hamilton Claude B. Hamilton, 95, left this world and entered into his heavenly home on January 4, 2010. Claude was born on October 3, 1914 in Winters, Texas to John Franklin and Bertha Hamilton who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his wife of 71 years, Leona one son, Wayne Hamilton three brothers,...

Erminda Gutierrez

Erminda Gutierrez

Jan 3, 2010

Erminda Gutierrez A rosary is scheduled for 7:00p.m., Thursday, January 7, 2010 at St. Johns Catholic Church for Erminda Gutierrez, 68 of Roswell who passed away January 3, 2010 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. A funeral mass is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 8, 2010 at St. Johns Catholic Church. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery....

Tom Powell

Tom Powell

Jan 3, 2010

Tom L. Powell Tommy Tom L. Powell, 74, of Hagerman passed away January 3, 2010 at his home in Hagerman surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Alamogordo, New Mexico on June 30, 1935, to Louis and Bobbie Powell. Tom married Robbie Jo Gant, August 5, 1977 in Hagerman and survives him at the family home. In addition...

Raymond Willey

Raymond Willey

Dec 29, 2009

brbrRaymond S. Willey passed away on December 29, 2009 at the age of 88. He was born into a large German-Scotch family in 1921, and is survived by two siblings-his identical twin, Richard Willey of Albuquerque, and a sister, Essie Pepicello of Erie, PA. He also leaves behind his best friend, Anne Allensworth, his daughter, Kenda Willey, and his...

Gerald Speaks

Gerald Speaks

Dec 23, 2009

Gerald Jerry Ray Speaksbrbr Gerald Jerry Ray Speaks was born May 2, 1932 in Prairie Grove, Arkansas. The family relocated to California and farmed in Tulare County in the 40s and 50s. Jerry enjoyed motor sports in his late teens participating in drags, jalopy and stock car racing in California and Arizona. But, his car racing careere came to...

Christopher Carrillo

Christopher Carrillo

Dec 17, 2009

P Christopher Lynn Carrillo A graveside service is scheduled for 3:00 p.m., Monday, December 21, 2009 at South Park Cemetery for Christopher Lynn Carrillo, of Roswell who passed away December 17, 2009 at Roswell Regional Hospital. Fr. Juan Antonio of St. Johns Catholic Church will officiate. Christopher was born on December 17, 2009 in Roswell, NM to Frank Jr....

Frank Salcido Sr.

Frank Salcido Sr.

Dec 13, 2009

Frank Salcido Sr. Frank Salcido Sr. was born on February 27, 1943 to Flora Salcido Peyton who preceded him in death he was also preceded in death by the love of His life Marget Salcido, a brother Jacob Peyton, nephew Christopher Ray Peyton, and niece Paulette Peyton. He joined them in Heaven on December 13, 2009. Frank is survived...

Louie Sena

Louie Sena

Dec 11, 2009

Louie Leo SenabrbrLouie Leo Sena born April 17th, 1941 in Santa Rosa New Mexico. He passed peacefully at home Friday morning December 11th 2009, surrounded by friends and loved ones. A prayer service is scheduled for 7:00, Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at the Ballard Funeral Home. A memorial mass is scheduled for Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.,...

Elisa Reyes

Elisa Reyes

Dec 11, 2009

Elisa Flores Reyes Elisa Flores Reyes passed away peacefully Friday, December 11, 2009, at her home after a short illness. She was born on November 20, 1924, in Roswell, NM to Pedro Flores and Guadalupe Garcia Flores. Elisa enjoyed being a mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother to a family of almost 80. She was always surrounded...

Mary Valdez

Mary Valdez

Dec 10, 2009

Full Obit Ballard Funeral Home December 12, 2009 Mary Ann Valdez Mary Ann Valdez went home to her glory on December 10, 2009. She was born in Anadarko, OK on January 20, 1938 to Apolonaria Ceniseros and Ysaias Galvan who preceded her in death. She married the love of her life, Robert R. Valdez, on October 19, 1957. In...

Thomas Cargill

Thomas Cargill

Dec 9, 2009

Thomas Grosvenor Cargill No services will be held at this time for Thomas Grosvenor Cargill, of Roswell who passed away Wednesday, December 09, 2009 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. A gathering of family and friends will take place Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., at 3002 Chiquita Lane. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and...

Peggie Goodall

Peggie Goodall

Dec 8, 2009

Peggie Lou Goodall A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 10, 2009 at Memory Lawn Memorial Park for Peggie Lou Goodall, 78, of Roswell who passed away December 8, 2009 at her home. Chaplin Major Daniel Musgrave of NMMI will officiate. Peggie was born on November 15, 1931 in McEwen, Tennessee to Isaac Allen Dunn and...

Michael Oden

Michael Oden

Dec 8, 2009

Memorial services will be held for Michael B. Oden of Roswell, at Ballard Funeral Home at 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 13th, 2009. Mike passed away at the age of sixty on Tuesday December 8th, 2009. He passed peacefully in his sleep at home with his family by his side after battling several illnesses. Mike was born August 8,...

Brian Ballew

Brian Ballew

Dec 7, 2009

Brian Dale Ballew A graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 10, 2009, at South Park Cemetery for Brian Dale Ballew, 66 of Clovis, NM who passed away December 7, 2009 in Clovis. He was cremated according to wishes. Steve Ballew will officiate. Brian was born on May 1, 1943 in Salt Lake City, Utah to James...

Clifford Parks

Clifford Parks

Dec 5, 2009

Clifford Pa Parks A funeral service is scheduled for 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at the Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Clifford Pa Parks, 79 of Roswell who passed away, Saturday, December 5, 2009 at his home. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Clifford was born on July 12, 1930 in Hominy, OK to George W. Parks...

Ellis Sanders

Ellis Sanders

Dec 1, 2009

Ellis Sanders A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 3, 2009 at the First Baptist Church for Ellis Sanders, 93, of Roswell who passed away December 1, 2009. Pastor Matt Brooks of First Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Ellis was born June 23, 1916. In 1923 Ellis and his family...

Edubijen Garcia

Edubijen Garcia

Nov 30, 2009

Edubijen Garcia A long time Roswell-ite passed away November 30, 2009. Edubijen Sosa Valenzuela Garcia. A vigil service with rosary is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Assumption Catholic Church. A funeral mass is scheduled for 12:10, Friday, December 4, 2009 at Assumption Catholic Church. Edubijen better known as Dica was well known in the Roswell...

Mary Sedillo

Mary Sedillo

Nov 30, 2009

Ballard Funeral Home November 30, 2009 Mary Lou Sedillo A rosary is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at the Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Mary Lou Sedillo, 57, of Roswell who passed away November 30, 2009 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. A funeral mass is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at St....

Jerald Weldon

Jerald Weldon

Nov 29, 2009

Jerald JW Wayne Weldon A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 3, 2009 at the Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Jerald JW Wayne Weldon, 70 of Roswell who passed away November 29, 2009 at his home. Randy Reeves will officiate. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. JW was born on August 8, 1939 to Henry...

Pablo Aguilar

Pablo Aguilar

Nov 24, 2009

Pablo R. Aguilar, 77, passed away at Casa Maria Nursing Home in Roswell, NM on November 24th, 2009. Pablo was born on June 26, 1932. Pablo always cared about his family and friends. If theres a will theres a way he always said. Pablo put others before himself no matter what the cost and his love for others had...