Obituaries

Oct 25, 2021

Frank Joe Meads Nunez Sr.

Viewing will be held on Monday, November 1, 2021, from 1 pm – 5 pm at Ballard Funeral Home. Service will be held at Ballard Funeral Home Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 10 am and followed by interment at Memory Lawn Memorial Cemetery located at 2605 E 19th St.

Frank...

Oct 24, 2021

Johnny Montgomery

Johnny Montgomery of Midway died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the age of 74. Johnny was born to Imogene and Calvin Montgomery in Roswell, NM on October 4, 1947.

Johnny joined the New Mexico National Guard right out of high school and served from...

Oct 23, 2021

William Arthur Harris - 06/22/1958 thru 10/23/2021

William started his life growing up in the tobacco fields of West Virginia with his parents Bessie and Arthur "Tubby" Harris. He was a kindhearted, loving hillbilly, a loving brother who would do anything for his children and grandchildren. He was the type of man that would give the shirt...

Oct 19, 2021

On Tuesday, October 19,  2021,  Billy (Bill)  Martin Rapp, father, educator, tennis player, referee, good friend and so much more, passed away at age 90.

Bill was born March 15, 1931 in Coffeyville, Kansas.

He was raised in Las Vegas, NM and was a 3 sport letterman - football, basketball, and tennis at Vegas High...

Oct 10, 2021

Oscar Jurado

A rosary will be held at 1:30 pm, Friday, October 15, 2021 at Ballard Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 2:00 pm, for Oscar Jurado, 59 of Dexter, NM with burial to follow at Hagerman Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Ballard Funeral...

Oct 10, 2021

Rodney Wayne Miller

April 2, 1956 - October 10, 2021

Rodney Wayne Miller was a loving son, brother and friend who passed away unexpectedly at home on October 10, 2021 and will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Rod was the second eldest of Percy and Joan Miller’s five children and...

Oct 7, 2021

Robert Hudson of Dexter, New Mexico passed away on Oct 7, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Oct 6, 2021

Frances Marion Goode

FRANCES MARION GOODE – The family of Frances Marion Goode would like to announce the passing of their mother, grandmother, Gi-Gi and sister.  Frances was born on October 14, 1940 and passed on October 6, 2021. She is preceded in death by husband, Billy Goode, parents Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Prouty, and brother, Robert...

Oct 2, 2021

Rosa Matta Chavarria

The family of Rosa Matta Chavarria is announcing the passing of their mother, grandmother, and sister. Rosa was born on July 7, 1950 and passed on October 2, 2021.

Rosa retired from the City of Roswell, NM. She was preceded in death by her son Jay Trujillo and her father and mother...

Sep 29, 2021

Laura Ruth Corn Nelson joined her Father in Heaven on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Born June 22, 1932 to Jesse William Corn and Ruth Edwina Huff, though she grew up at Eden Valley Ranch, Laura Ruth became a musician early in life. Laura Ruth studied vocals as well as piano and performed regularly for a number of events in New Mexico....

Sep 22, 2021

Derry Moore 1936-2021

Beloved husband, father, coach, educator, inspirational awardee and Sunday School teacher of more than fifty years, Derry Walton Moore, passed away in Roswell, New Mexico on September 22, 2021. He was a "man for all seasons" who always went the "extra mile".

Moore was born February 15, 1936 in Hodges, Texas, the...

Sep 20, 2021

Sharon Marie Hodges

Sharon Marie Hodges was born on September 13, 1943 and passed away on September 20, 2021.

Sharon is preceded in death by parents Roy Hodges and Marnaret Russell, Sibling Betty Lou Olsen, children Robert Hix “Bobby”, Patricia Everett, and one grandchild Robert Hix “Robbie”.

Those left to honor Sharon’s memory...

Sep 12, 2021

Eulalia “Lala” Flores Reyes

Eulalia "Lala" Flores Reyes, 94, has been reunited with our Lord in Heaven and many loved ones as she peacefully passed on September 12, 2021.

Lala was born to Mariano and Ventura Flores on December 10, 1926 in Roswell where she lived her entire life. Lala owned La Discoteca, a Mexican...

Sep 8, 2021

Mary Ibarra

Memorial services will be held at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Mary Ibarra who passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Pastor Eugene De Los Santos of Iglesia Bautista El Calvario-Calvary Baptist will officiate.

Mary is survived by her children Tony Ibarra and wife Susie, Johnny...

Sep 7, 2021

Jeannie M. Davis

May 23, 1957-September 7, 2021

On September 7, 2021, Jeannie M. Davis passed away after a courageous battle with cancer she fought with both grace and dignity. She was born May 23, 1957 at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Roswell, NM to Milton “Matt” Matson and Sadie Matson.   The family moved to Artesia,...

Sep 6, 2021

Mary Sepulveda

The Matriarch of the family gained her Angel wings on Monday Sept 6th at Good Life Assisted Living Facility in Artesia, NM, where she had been a resident since March 12, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Deming, NM to Hildefonso and Raquel Gamboa on October 2, 1928. Her parents pre-deceased...

Sep 4, 2021

Albert “Peedy” Ortega

On September 4, 2021 Peedy went up to Heaven. He was born on September 4, 1967 to Albert Herrera and Alice Ortega in Roswell, NM.

Peedy was a wonderful and loving Dad, Pampo, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and friend. He enjoyed and loved spending time with grandkids, he looked forward to picking them...

Sep 3, 2021

Marlayne Milner Ribbach

A memorial service will be held for Marlayne Milner Ribbach on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Roswell.  Marlayne went home to be with her Lord on Friday, September 3, 2021.

Emilee Marlayne was born December 20, 1934 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Roswell,...

Aug 29, 2021

Eva Aragon, our beloved sister, was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, August 29, 2021 in Roswell, NM.

Eva was born December 20, 1949 in Duran, NM to Jimmy and Nora Madril.  She was one of 9 children.  Eva married the love of her life, Benny Aragon on October 17, 1970 in Roswell, NM.  Although...

Aug 19, 2021

Anna R. Martinez

02/16/67-08/19/21

Anna Martinez born in Roswell, NM to her loving parents Gabriella and Eugene Rodriguez. Anna was the most caring, loving, warm hearted friend, mom, sister, aunt and grandma that anyone could ask for. She was the one we would go to if we needed advice, listening ear. Or just need someone...