Obituaries

Nov 5, 2020

Margaret (Peggy) Pickering

5/24/1944 - 11/5/2020

Our souls shifted when Peggy, 76, peacefully crossed eternity’s threshold, ending 6 years of Dementia.  Her life will be privately celebrated.

Peggy’s passion and joy were her pets.  She stopped traveling years ago when an innocent dog-sitter reported her adored Shiatsu had not eaten, so Peggy never...

Oct 31, 2020

Louie Hoekstra

Louie Hoekstra, 82 of Roswell, New Mexico went home peacefully to be with his Lord on Saturday morning, October 31, 2020.  Louie was the son of George and Grace Hoekstra.  Born on his family’s farm in Wirdum Friesland, the Netherlands on March 9, 1938.

Louie came to America in 1947 at the age...

Oct 31, 2020

Scotty Don Butts

Scotty Butts, a lifelong resident of Roswell, passed away in his home on Saturday, October 31, 2020. He was reunited with both of his parents, and his best friend, Bill Adams, who all preceded him in death.

Scotty was born to Clifford & Mable (Bristow) Butts on December 12, 1947.  His parents...

Oct 26, 2020

Elizabeth (Liz) Jeanette Austin Kenney

Elizabeth (Liz) Jeanette Austin Kenney was born June 8, 1930 in Newburyport, MA to Benjamin and Lena Grenier Austin, she passed from this world on October 26, 2020.

Mom raised six children; daughters Fae Harper and husband Bobby, Inez Johnson and husband Jerry Johnson, Brenda McKnight and husband Dr. Cyrus...

Oct 21, 2020

Marlene Olivas & Magdaly Olivas

December 6, 1994 - October 21, 2020 - December 30, 2019 - October 21, 2020

Marlene Olivas, 25, and Magdaly Amelia Olivas, 9 months, of S. Union Street, Roswell, NM, passed away October 21, 2020 in Texas. Visitation and funeral services will be 3 PM – 5 PM, Friday, October...

Oct 21, 2020

Devette Renne Archuleta

Our beloved Devette R. Archuleta went to be with our Lord on October 21, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones.

On March 18, 1980 Devette was born to Olivia (Libby) Archuleta in Roswell, NM, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death are her brothers Alex Chris Archuleta and Sammy...

Oct 15, 2020

Raymond Arguello

June 22, 1956-October 15, 2020

Raymond Arguello 64 passed away on October 15, 2020 in Roswell, NM. Raymond was born June 22, 1956 in Vaughn, NM to Crisosto and Virginia Arguello.

He is survived by his life partner of 25 years Cary Castillo Thieman; his children Jacob Pacheco, Sarah Arguello, Daniel...

Oct 11, 2020

Josie Rita Chavez

Josie was born on March 19, 1944 to James and Teresita Barnes in Roswell, NM. She passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, October 11, 2020 with her family at her bedside.

Josie is preceded in death by her parents James Barnes and Teresita Barnes, several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews....

Oct 7, 2020

Phyllis Nannette Kragrud

Phyllis Nannette Kragrud Stiles went to be with her Lord on October 7, 2020.  She was 93 years old. Our beloved matriarch has been laid to rest at South Park Cemetery in Roswell, NM beside her adoring husband, L.C.  A memorial service will be held in the near future.

Phyllis Nannette was...

Oct 7, 2020

Manuel S. Garcia

Manuel S. Garcia received his wings on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, born on November 6, 1937 in Arabela, NM to Manuelita Garcia and Antonio Garcia who have preceded him in death along with several siblings.

He is survived by his wife Isabel Garcia; sisters Onofre Robles and Lorencita Gonzales and husband Adolfo. ...

Oct 6, 2020

James Randal Fudge

James Randal Fudge, “Randy” departed the physical realm the morning of October 6th, 2020, three days after his 63rd birthday. His death certificate will note heart failure, but his family suspects that he just couldn’t stand to witness another disappointing Broncos season. He will be greatly missed by his wife, family, local Sam's club,...

Oct 4, 2020

Kay Buckley

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, 12, 2020 at South Park Cemetery for Kay Buckley, 61, who passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020.

Kay was born February 12, 1959 in Roswell, NM to Jasper Lee Smith and Winnie Pearl West Smith who preceded her in death. Also preceding her...

Oct 4, 2020

Billie LaFaye Reed

Billie LaFaye Reed, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother was taken to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 4, 2020.

Billie was born September 8, 1943 in Ennis, TX to John Edward and Virgie Oleene Polak. She spent the biggest part of her live in Roswell where she met the...

Oct 3, 2020

Robert Ortega Sr.

A rosary service for Robert Ortega Sr. will be held at 6pm on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at St. John’s Catholic Church. A Mass will be held at 2pm on Friday, October 9, 2020 at the Ave Maria Center. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 8, 2020,...

Oct 3, 2020

Mary Helen Jeffers

Mary Helen Jeffers, 92, of Roswell, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2020. Mary Helen was born on April 14, 1928 in Ballinger, Texas, to Carl Henson and Margaret (Vogelsang) Henson. She spent her early years in Ballinger where her father was a deputy sheriff. In 1935, the family moved to Brady, Texas where...

Oct 2, 2020

Amparo Jimenez passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 at the age of 91.  She was born in Presidio, TX and moved to Roswell, NM at a young age.  Amparo married the love of her life David Jimenez in 1951.

Amparo was a loving wife and mother who is survived by her four sons and their spouses...

Sep 30, 2020

The man with the ready smile, Martin “Larry” Torrez Jr. closed the book on his epic life story to meet and have a toast with his Maker on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. Larry’s life story began 84 years ago in the beautiful Hondo Valley. He had many adventures growing up amongst the picturesque Hondo hills - playing in the...

Sep 26, 2020

Cyrena Ann Carman Boggs

Cyrena Boggs, age 102 of Odessa, TX passed away on September 26, 2020.  Cyrena was born September 15, 1918 in Hamilton, Montana.  Her parents were Sadie Jeffries Carman and Lewis Quincy (L.Q.) Carman.  She had two siblings, Eugene Carman and Grace Carman.  She grew up at U.S. Fish Hatcheries in Montana, Michigan, Kentucky...

Sep 25, 2020

Kerry Dwayne Hunter

Heaven gained an incredible angel when Kerry passed from this earthly plane Friday afternoon, September 25, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his fiancée, Patti, his brother Dennis and wife Joanne, and his faithful canine companion, Lily. Although he fought a 6 year battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, if you asked him how he was...

Sep 18, 2020

Winone Marie Pilley, 82, went to be with the Lord on September 18, 2020. She was born on September 20, 1937 in Dexter, NM to Wesley and Thelma Bradstreet Bailey. Winone graduated from Dexter Public Schools in 1955.

On September 1, 1956 she married Wayne Pilley. They had 5 children, Ted, Wesley, John, Buck and Beth. She...