Obituaries

Jan 15, 2023

Clemente Guerra of Roswell, New Mexico passed away on Jan 15, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 21, 2022

Darel Dewayne Devenport passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, to be with our Lord and Savior.  He received the best Christmas gift of all.  He is now so free and limitless.  We know Jesus had a special horse saddled and ready for Darel to arrive.  He will be greatly missed by his wife, Genia, and son, Dustin....

Dec 16, 2022

Dora Lara Torres

October 19, 1947 - December 16, 2022

75 years old

Those left behind to cherish her memory are her granddaughter, Yvonne Saavedra; grandson Anthony Saavedra; great grandsons Gabriel Hernandez, Estevan Gonzales, Anthony Jr.; great granddaughters Raenette Saavedra, Jenesis Gonzales, Annizette Saavedra, Jessica Saavedra, Nicholette Saavedra, Destiny, and Eternity.

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Dec 10, 2022

Genia M. McPherson passed away December 10, 2022, surrounded by family.

Genia was born July 11, 1965 in Roswell, NM to Glinda and Gene McPherson. Genia was a very caring and loving person. Her family meant the world to her especially her children Micheal Dupree and Mariah McPherson. She also adored granddaughter Madrayh McPherson.

Genia...

Dec 10, 2022

Josefina Sanchez, age 89 passed away on December 5, 2022, after a long illness.  She was born on May 19, 1933, in San Antonio del Tule, Chihuahua Mexico to Manuel and Aurelia Sanchez.  She was the second of six children. She is survived by her siblings Antonia, Severo and Manuel.

In 1952 she married Carlos Sanchez, and...

Dec 8, 2022

Apolonio Orquiz

On Thursday, December 8, 2022 Apolonio Orquiz was reunited with his wife, in Heaven, a few weeks shy of would have been their 60th Wedding Anniversary.

He is survived in life by his son Daniel Orquiz and daughter-in-law Donna Orquiz. He is also survived by his loving grandchildren - Collette Orquiz and Kristina...

Dec 3, 2022

Muriel Jean Durham passed away on December 3, 2022 in Carson, NM. She was born on May 28, 1927 to Eph and Beatrice Griffith in Lovington, NM. She was the oldest of 8 children. She was raised on a farm between Dexter and Hagerman. She graduated from Dexter High School in 1947. She then went to beauty school, became a...

Dec 2, 2022

Frances Marjorie Matta

A rosary will be held at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home for Frances M. Matta who passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 at home surrounded by loved ones.  A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, December 7, 2022 also at Ballard Funeral Home. Burial will follow...

Nov 22, 2022

Raul J Lucero

1951-2022

Raul James Lucero was born in Roswell, NM on April 29, 1951 to Samuel B. Lucero Jr and Celia Brady Lucero. He died peacefully in his home on November 22, 2022. He was the youngest of 7 children. He is preceded in death by both his parents and his siblings Samuel...

Nov 21, 2022

DeYonnia Lee Jaffe

DeYonnia Lee Jaffe, 51, of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away, at her home on November 21, 2022 from natural causes.  Her sister was with her.  A viewing will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home. Rosary will be held at 9:30 am Wednesday, November 30, 2022...

Nov 20, 2022

Philip Edward Deason Sr.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 7:00 pm, Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home for Philip Edward Deason Sr., 66, who passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, December 2, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home with burial to follow at South Park...

Nov 16, 2022

Dora Mendoza

Our Mom Dora passed away peacefully surrounded by all her children on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. She was born March 12, 1933 in Arabella, NM to Antonio and Plajeres Montoya Torrez who have preceded her in death. Dora is also preceded in death by her husband Joe Mendoza; brother Ralph Torrez; sisters Martha Chavez, Emma...

Nov 13, 2022

Virgie Mae Romero, 75, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, at her home. A viewing is scheduled from 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Ballard Funeral Home and a funeral service will be held at Church on the Move at 10 a.m. Friday, November 18, 2022. Burial will immediately follow at South Park Cemetery.

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Nov 6, 2022

Carole Ann (Bailey) Chambers

Carole Ann Chambers passed away unexpectedly at her home and went to her heavenly home on November 6, 2022. She was born on August 21, 1937. A viewing is scheduled from 2-5 p.m. Monday, November 21, 2022, at Ballard Funeral Home. A celebration of Life will be January 7, 2023 in Sparta, WI....

Nov 5, 2022

Laura Sue Kelly Read

Laura Sue Kelly Read passed away at her home on November 5, 2022, surrounded by her family.  She was born on February 26, 1934, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Agnes Bostwick and Jackson Lee Kelly and spent her childhood years in Atlanta, Georgia, which was the foundation for her true “Southern Belle” personality.

Oct 29, 2022

Vanessa Katherine York

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home for Vanessa Katherine York, 60, who passed on Saturday, October 29, 2022 surrounded by the love of her family.

Vanessa was born January 16, 1962 in Monahans, TX to Marvin Cutbirth and Alice Kirkes Cutbirth...

Oct 23, 2022

Rafael Rodriguez, age 77, was born October 24, 1944 to Fabian and Angela Rodriguez in Durango Mexico. Rafael passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022 in Roswell, NM.

Rafael, along with his family, immigrated to the United States in 1982 and eventually settling in Tucson, AZ. An entrepreneur who owned several businesses throughout his life up until his...

Oct 21, 2022

Valarie Melissa Betancur

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm, Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home for Valarie Melissa Betancur, 46, who passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022. She was born December 28, 1975 in Roswell, NM to Jerry Betancur and Vickie Serna Betancur.

Valarie graduated from Goddard High School...

Oct 18, 2022

Alma Ann Chambers

A gathering will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Monday, October24, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home for Alma Ann Chambers, 75, who passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, surrounded by the love of her family. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church...

Oct 5, 2022

Donna Jean Weitz

On Wednesday, October 5, 2020 our Angel on earth broke through the shackles of blindness and Alzheimer’s disease and arrived at the gates of Heaven to receive a new pair of wings and be reunited with family and friends in the kingdom of Heaven where they were anxiously waiting for her arrival and where...