Obituaries

Dec 12, 2020

Gracie Marie Gomez, age 49, of Roswell, NM went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ, Saturday, December 12, 2020.  She was born December 2, 1971 to Bivian and Mary Gomez who were blessed with Gracie, an angel from heaven.

Gracie lived up to her name as a beautiful, humble lady full of the grace of God. ...

Dec 11, 2020

Mary Louetta Cullender Irvin was born May 19, 1939 to Mike Cullender and Ruth Wells Cullender in Roswell, New Mexico. She passed away December 11, 2020 peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones after a bout with Leukemia. She was 81 years old. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Terry Cullender and her grandson...

Dec 10, 2020

Betty "Anka" Serna passed away at home on Thursday, December 10, 2020. She was 83 years old.

Betty was born to Sabino and Francisa Serna in Torreon, NM on October 12,1937.

Betty was a lifelong resident of Dexter. There will be a church service in the future when arrangements can be planned, and friends/family can...

Dec 6, 2020

Mrs. Eva Torrez Jimenez, a devout Catholic and matriarch of the Jimenez family, joined her loving husband and son in Heaven on December 6, 2020. Mrs. Jimenez had recently celebrated her 96th birthday in the presence of her loving family only a few months prior.

Mrs. Jimenez was born to Martin Lucero Torrez and Isabel Gutierrez Torrez...

Nov 30, 2020

Amanda Maria Montes Torrez, known as “Granny” to all those who loved her, left this world on November 30, 2020.  She had recently celebrated her 106th birthday.  She was born to Jesus Maria and Tomasita Aldaz Montes on November 11, 1914 at Rancho Torrez near Lincoln, New Mexico.  She joined her loving husband of 67 years, Ignacio, and her...

Nov 29, 2020

Christine Ruminer Batley, 84, took her final trip on Sunday, November 29, 2020, our tears and prayers carried her to the other shore where we know she was greeted with open arms by God and her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ along with all those she had loved and had already made the journey. She is no longer in...

Nov 28, 2020

Letha Powell Jay, beloved Mother, was taken to be with her Lord on November 28,2020. She was born to James Walter and Rosie Powell on September 23,1926 in Stamford, Texas.

She was a charter member of Service League of Chaves County and remained active for many years. One of the first projects of Service League, that she...

Nov 27, 2020

Christina Marie Bolanos, daughter of Benjamin Dotson Martinez and Emma Matta Martinez, was born in Roswell, NM on June 21, 1963, and passed on Monday, November 30, 2020.

Christine, as she was called by many grew up as a joyful mischievous child, at a young age of 10 years old she lost her mother after which she...

Nov 23, 2020

Dorothy Cave Aldrich passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 93 from natural causes on November 23, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Dorothy Cave and her husband Jack Aldrich. She is survived by her son Ralph Izard and wife Kathy of Albuquerque and her daughter Kate Henningsen and...

Nov 22, 2020

Susan Elaine Haley

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Susan Elaine Haley on November 22nd, 2020 at the age of 66 years old from complications related to COVID-19.

Susan was born in Deming, New Mexico on October 20th, 1954, to Joe and Betty Peters in her childhood...

Nov 21, 2020

Jose De La Cerda-Olivares, 70, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday, November 21, 2020. He entered this world on January 8, 1950 in Torreón, Coahilla, Mexico born to Guillermo De La Cerda and Nemecia Olivares-De La Cerda.

He is survived by his son Orlando De La Cerda and wife April and his...

Nov 20, 2020

In the early hours of November 20, 2020 John Patrick Halfmann had his life tragically taken from him in a senseless act of violence at the age of 43. The grief of our loss is compounded by the circumstances of his death.

John lived as he chose and accepted all he knew without judgment.  He was a...

Nov 18, 2020

Magdalena Fernandez arrived in heaven on November 18, 2020. She was born on August 20, 1951 to Jose and Alta Gracia Chairez in San Ignacio, Zacatecas, Mexico. Nena met her childhood sweetheart, Manuel Fernandez, at twelve years of age and they have been together ever since. Together they had 3 children, 10 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

After...

Nov 17, 2020

Traci Dianne Fairfield was born on August 4, 1973 to T. Dale and Joyce Ann Ware in China Lake, California. Traci passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 in Roswell, NM at the age of 47.

Traci loved teaching English and taught for 23 years. She also loved doing anything outdoors: going for motorcycle rides, kayaking, fishing,...

Nov 16, 2020

Mary Jane was born on May 26, 1951 is Roswell, NM to Luis Flores and Dometilia Humphreys.

Mary Jane lived a long, beautiful life. She traveled the U.S. due to being a military spouse. She had 4 wonderful children, 14 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 1 great grandchild on the way. Mary Jane lived her life for...

Nov 16, 2020

Anthony Ray Rodriguez (Tony) was called home on the morning of November 16, 2020, at the age of 67 in the company of his wife who continued to give him care, love and support until the end. Tony was born in Roswell, NM on March 2, 1953 to Carmel and Pauline (Sandoval) Rodriguez who have preceded him in death....

Nov 11, 2020

Jimmy Don Pack was born in Roswell, New Mexico on April 25,1934. He was the ninth of thirteen children born to Jesse Elick and Vada Ellen Pack, better known as "Daddy and Mama Pack". He left this life and entered peacefully into his eternal reward on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.

Jimmy was a lifelong resident of Roswell...

Nov 6, 2020

Our beloved Anita Lidy passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents Glen and Alma Thurman and brother David Thurman.

Anita was born March 19, 1958 in Butler, Mo and moved with her family to Roswell, NM in 1969.

Anita was a dedicated mother, grandmother and great grandmother....

Nov 5, 2020

Stanley A. Goldman (October 27, 1927-November 5, 2020)

Stanley A. Goldman, age 93 of Roswell passed away on November 5, 2020.

Visitation will take place Wednesday, November 11, 2020 from 10 am to 3 pm at Ballard Funeral Home. Graveside services will take place at South Park Cemetery on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 11...

Nov 5, 2020

Jacob Joseph Varela

Loving husband, brother, Pop’s, and uncle.  On Thursday, November 5, 2020 Jesus called Jacob Joseph Varela 66 of Roswell NM home.  He left this world surrounded by his family.  Jacob was born to Jacob and Gloria Varela on July 15, 1954 in Hollywood, CA.

He attended high school at Artesia High in...