Obituaries

Jan 19, 2021

Mrs. Vivian R. Niec R.N., age 90, of Roswell, entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday evening, January 19, 2021, at home.

Vivian “Vee” Rosanne Minarek was born in Cleveland, OH on September 30, 1930 to John and Anne (Kleban) Minarek. She had one younger sibling, Robert Minarek. While living in Cleveland, she graduated from St. Alexis...

Jan 16, 2021

Steven Gil Ray Roldan

On Saturday, January 16, 2021 in Roswell, NM, Steven Gil Ray Roldan, 43, entered the gates of Heaven. Steven was born August 25, 1977 in Denver, CO to Mary Roldan. He was a loving father to his four children who miss him terribly. Amanda, Jennifer, Mathew and Andrew love their father and will...

Jan 10, 2021

Carmen Emilia Frances Trujillo

Carmen Emilia Frances Trujillo, a proud Dominican, who loved the United States, was a dedicated mother, first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced her culture in every moment with them. In the early days of watching the Army marching parade in Roswell, N.M, her children witnessed her proudly yelling in broken...

Jan 9, 2021

Nona Lorraine Graves Carpenter

Nona Lorraine Graves Carpenter went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2021 at her home with her family at her bedside in Roswell, NM. Funeral services will be held on January 13, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 115 West 11th Street, Roswell, NM with interment to follow at...

Jan 6, 2021

Rosendo (Ross) Gonzales Jr.

Heaven gained another angle known by his family and friends as Ross passed away on January 6, 2021. He was a loving and caring man; he was always there to help anyone in need. Ross had a kind heart and big smile. He loved spending time with family and friends. He loved coaching...

Jan 5, 2021

Margaret Elaine Wakefield Teague

Margaret Elaine Wakefield Teague passed from this life Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was born in Clovis, NM, August 14, 1947 to Milton E. Wakefield and Otero Pate Wakefield. She moved with the family to Roswell when the airbase at Clovis was closed. Her dad, a barber went to work at Walker Airforce...

Jan 4, 2021

Renee De Los Santos

Renee De Los Santos was born on September 14, 1965 in Roswell, NM to Gloria Torrez and Estevan M. De Los Santos. On Monday, January 4, 2021 Renee departed this life.

Renee loved music especially her dads, she was always there helping him with his gigs. Renee enjoyed hanging out with...

Jan 3, 2021

Rudolph Najar

It is with deep sadness and the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Rudolph Najar on January 3, 2021 at the age of 90. He was born on August 18, 1930 to Antonio Najar and Ramona Carrillo. He was a longtime member of St. John’s Catholic Church. He was a very spiritual...

Jan 3, 2021

Scot David McKay

Scot McKay, son, husband, father, uncle, and friend passed away suddenly in his home on January 3, 2021 in Artesia New Mexico. He was born the third child of Carolyn Sanders and Robert Douglas McKay, December 15, 1963 in Manchester New Hampshire.

He was raised in Manchester.  After he graduated from high...

Dec 28, 2020

Granvel (Gene) Vick On Monday, December 28, 2020, Granvel (Gene) Vick, A loving Father of seven children, passed away at the age of 59. Gene was born on December 28, 1961 in Belen, NM to Howard and Emma Vick. Gene was a truck driver for Wild West Express in Las Cruces NM for 30 plus years and loved every minute of...

Dec 26, 2020

Richard Drew Henson

Known by his family and friends as Drew, he passed away December 26, 2020. Drew was born March 10, 1990 and was 30 years old at his passing. He graduated from Dexter High School in the class of 2008. He had just become a father to a radiant baby boy, named Asher Drew Henson,...

Dec 26, 2020

Josefa Soto

On Saturday, December 26, 2020, Josefa (Josie) Soto, loving Mother of seven children, passed away at the age of 84 surrounded by her family.  Josefa was born on November 30, 1936 in Lubbock, TX to Manuel H. and Luisita Olguin

Josefa was a strong, independent woman who was a loyal and fierce supporter...

Dec 26, 2020

Juanita (Neta) Burns

Born September 25, 1942 to John T. and Rutonse Burns in Pittsburg, OK. She went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 26, 2020.

First and foremost, she was a Lady devoted to the Lord and read her Bible every day. After graduation she moved along with family to Roswell,...

Dec 20, 2020

Stefany Nikole Lucero Garcia

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, December 31, 2020 at South Park Cemetery for Stefany Nikole Lucero Garcia, 30, who passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Ballard Funeral Home.

Stefany was born December 3,...

Dec 20, 2020

Marinelle Johnson Nelson, 93, was called to her eternal resting place on December 20, 2020. She entered this world on November 25, 1927 in , Roswell, New Mexico, born to Harvey and Olive Johnson. She is survived by her son, Dave Nelson; daughter, Suellen Christensen(her husband, Tex Christensen); grandchildren, Twyla Pyle-Butler (her husband, Shawn Butler), Candy Nelson-Collins (her husband,...

Dec 20, 2020

Billie Peters of Roswell, New Mexico passed away on Dec 20, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 18, 2020

Elmer Dean Sons

Passed from this life on December 18, 2020.  Elmer Dean was born July 13, 1931.  He was a child during the Great Depression when his family migrated from Oklahoma to California in search of work. These were difficult times and shaped the work ethic and tenacity of our nation’s greatest generation. The family ultimately...

Dec 18, 2020

Dan Wesley Gage

No services will be held for Dan Wesley Gage who was born December 8, 1934 in Carlsbad, NM to Oma and Lee Roy Gage and passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 in Albuquerque, NM.

Dan graduated from Weed High School in 1953 and then attended Eastern New Mexico University in 1957...

Dec 17, 2020

Edna Lara of Roswell, New Mexico passed away on Dec 17, 2020. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 16, 2020

Albert F. Kochan

Albert (Al) Kochan, 79, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 In Roswell, NM. Al was born August 24,1941 in Canon City, Colorado to John and Agnes Kochan. Al graduated from Canon City High in 1959 and in 1964 he graduated from Colorado State College, Greeley, Colorado (now the University of Northern Colorado.) While...