Obituaries

Jan 25, 2022

Markus (Mark) Ray Hamilton

Markus (Mark) Ray Hamilton, 69, passed away on January 25, 2022 after a short illness brought on by pneumonia surrounded by loving family members. Mark's ashes will be placed in the General Douglas L. McBride Veteran Cemetery in Roswell, NM, no services will be held.

Mark was born in Yuma, AZ...

Jan 25, 2022

Daniel Benito Martinez came into this world on November 1, 1976, and he left this world on January 25, 2022, he was born to Mary and Jerry Martinez the youngest of 14 children. Daniel was a lifelong New Mexican, residing in the family home built by his father in Midway. Daniel attended the RISD and Dexter Schools and graduated...

Jan 22, 2022

Michael Dean Barajas “Chewy”

Michael Dean Barajas aka “Chewy”, 66, of Roswell, NM, passed away at 4:48 (which was his Transwestern Pipeline radio number) on January 22, 2022. Mike was surrounded by family and friends that loved him dearly.

Mike was born on July 8, 1955, to Johnnie and Helen Sue Barajas in Ruidoso, NM....

Jan 20, 2022

Lupe Beatrice Rico Moreno Carrasco

Our beloved and cherished mother, Lupe Beatrice Rico Moreno Carrasco, joined our beloved father, Eliseo Gomez Carrasco, in heaven in the early morning of January 20th, 2022.

She was born on April 4, 1952 to Braulio Moreno and Anita Rico Moreno Marrufo, in the family home in Greenfield, NM.

Jan 17, 2022

Dennis James Ryan, beloved husband and brother, age 69, of Roswell, New Mexico, (formerly of Tuscola, IL) passed away on January 17, 2022. He was born December 21, 1952 in Urbana, Illinois, the son of James and Mary Kay Ryan. He married Michele Mazzella on January 26, 1980 in Virginia Beach, VA. His parents and a brother preceded him...

Jan 14, 2022

Leon Harvey

The youngest of four boys, Morris Leon Harvey was born January 15, 1937 in Muleshoe, TX to Eula Florence (Garth) Harvey and Robert Cecil Harvey. Leon died peacefully in the home he designed and built in Roswell, NM, with his wife Felecia at his side on Friday, January 14, 2022, 1 day short of his...

Jan 13, 2022

Paul Brant Sedillo, 46, passed away on January 13, 2022 in Roswell. A viewing will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 pm, Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home. Rosary will be held at 9:30 am, Friday, February 18, 2022 at St. Peters Catholic Church will mass to follow at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at South Park...

Jan 4, 2022

Joe “Lencho” Najar

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. He entered this world on September 5, 1934 in Roswell, NM, born to Juan and Francisca Najar.

Lencho was a strong believer in God, very smart, strong, energetic, and hardworking man who always...

Dec 31, 2021

Tony S. Torres

In Loving Memory of Tony S. Torres, Loving Father, and Grandfather: Tony S. Torres passed away on Thursday December 30, 2021, he was 78 years old.

He is survived by 2 his sons that still reside in Long beach; Anthony Greg Torres (54) his wife Lani and their son Kai, and his...

Dec 30, 2021

Ernestine Harrison

2/20/1928 - 12/30/2021

Ernestine Harrison, age 93, went home to meet her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 30, 2021. In death, she joins AJ, her beloved husband of 72 years.

Born in Old Glory, TX, in 1928, Ernestine and her family moved to the Roswell area at an early age...

Dec 28, 2021

Lucina Ibarra

A viewing will be recited at 9:00 a.m., on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home, for Lucina Ibarra, 67, of Roswell who passed away on December 28, 2021 in Roswell, NM. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 3, 2022.

Lucina was born on July 19,...

Dec 26, 2021

Juanita Rosemary Sanchez Juanita Rosemary Sanchez, age 75, passed away at home after a long and brave battle with cancer, on December 26, 2021. She was born on March 1, 1946, in Manzano, New Mexico to Miguel and Raquel Sanchez. Rosemary grew up in Roswell, New Mexico.

Rosemary is survived by her sons, Nathan Carter (wife Krista),...

Dec 24, 2021

Joyce Mason, 90. Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother passed away on December 24, 2021. She passed peacefully at home. reuniting with her late husband Larry Mason and her son, Tim Mason who both passed many years before her, as well as her parents, her sister, and her late nieces & late nephews. Graveside service and Internment will be...

Dec 23, 2021

Bruno Cortez Matta Jr.

On December 23rd, 2021, God saw fit to bring Bruno Cortez Matta Jr into his heavenly kingdom. This is so that he may finally rest after having faced Stage IV Bladder Cancer. During this time, he faced all obstacles with the same work ethic, determination and courage that had carried him through in...

Dec 22, 2021

Alvis Peters of Roswell, New Mexico passed away on Dec 22, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 22, 2021

Thomas Slape of Roswell, New Mexico passed away on Dec 22, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 21, 2021

On the morning of December 21, 2021, Barbara Jean Hurford received her Christmas wish, and joined her beloved husband in Heaven, to celebrate with Jesus.

Born on July 14, 1933 to Lester and Carrie Roper in Roswell, NM. On August 1, 1951 she married the love of her life, Royce W. Hurford. Together they had three children;...

Dec 21, 2021

Cerilia Archuleta Soliz, age 93, went home on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at her home in Roswell, NM. From her birth in Arabela, NM on May 6, 1928 she nourished her family and people around her with love, faith, and food. As the matriarch of the Soliz family, Cerilia will be remembered for her strength, amazing work ethic, and...

Dec 19, 2021

Services will be held for Eva M. Cobos, 80, who passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021, in Roswell, NM. The rosary will be recited by Gloria Martinez at 1:30pm on Monday, December 27, 2021, at Ballard Funeral Home, followed by funeral service officiated by Pastor Sergio Tirado at 2:00pm. Burial will follow at McBride Veterans Cemetery. Eva was...

Dec 16, 2021

Elsie Dell Torres Gomez

Once again it is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce one of our beloved has passed. Our Angel on earth Elsie Dell Torres Gomez, a lady extraordinaire, has gone to be with her family in Heaven. She was the youngest of six children born to Jose and Josephina Torres but...