Obituaries
Anthony Castle
Apr 14, 2019
Anthony James Castle,94, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2019, in Roswell, N.M. He was Born Anthony J. Castellana and was one of six children of James and Matilda Castellana who were Italian immigrants. He played sports throughout his young life including baseball, football, golf and basketball. His older brother, Alfred, got him interested in playing trumpet and was...
Betty Moats-Pierce
Apr 11, 2019
Betty Jean Pierce was born September 16, 1924 at St Mary's Hospital in Roswell, NM to Earnest and Bertha Pierce. She returned home to her Lord and Savior April 11, 2019 and her family was present at her home in Roswell to wish her a Bon Voyage. Betty married the love of her life, C. Stuart Moats, October 8,...
Dewayne Brown
Apr 7, 2019
Dewayne Sears Brown passed away on Sunday April 7, 2019. Born on March 16, 1933, in Dublin, Texas, Wayne was a long-time resident of Roswell, having attended Roswell High School where he played on the winning state championship basketball team. He met, and later married, his high school sweetheart, Joye Lair. Wayne enlisted in the Army in 1953 and...
Gary Auld
Apr 3, 2019
Gary William Auld, 76, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Roswell, New Mexico. On July 21, 1942, Gary was born to Gil Auld and Bessie Opstad Auld in Seattle, Washington. At the age of 16, he met the love of his life and future wife of 53 years, Lila Kay Auld. Gary and Kay have a beautiful...
Robert Pratt
Mar 28, 2019
Robert passed away on Thursday, March 28 at his home. He was born on the family farm in Pierce County, North Dakota. He is survived by his wife Mary Lou (Ullmann) and two sons, Jayson Mitchel Pratt (Rachael) and Kelly Robinson Pratt (Julie). Also, three grandchildren; Sara Newton (Minnesota), Paul Mendoza (Roswell) and Ashley Irwin (Roswell), and nine great-grandchildren....
Julia Vale
Mar 27, 2019
Julia C. Vale (Cookie Grama), 95, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, in Phoenix, AZ. A Rosary will be held at Ballard Funeral Home on Sunday, April 7, 2019, 6:00 pm. A Funeral Service will be held at Ballard Funeral Home on Monday, April 8, 2019 at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Julia is...
Mattie Primrose
Mar 26, 2019
Mattie Jean Primrose, age 87, a resident of Roswell since 1980, passed away on March 26, 2019 peacefully at her home. Jean was born on September 26, 1931. Her parents were Lavita Newbill Smith and Wayne Smith. Jean was married to Kenneth Presley Primrose in Tucumcari, NM in 1949, and enjoyed raising their family in Tucumcari. In Tucumcari Jean...
Edward Wallis
Mar 25, 2019
Edward Leroy Wallis, 76 of Roswell, New Mexico passed away on March 25, 2019 at 3:29pm surrounded by his family. Edward was born to Jesse and Mary (Shorter) Wallis on November 17, 1942 in Enid, Oklahoma. He graduated from high school and joined the United States Air Force. He was stationed at Walker Air Force Base here in Roswell,...
Mark Ballard
Mar 24, 2019
Mark A. Ballard, 64 of Roswell, NM passed away on Sunday, March24, 2019. He was preceded in death by his parents Mary Jane Dando and William Richard F. Ballard. Mark is survived by his brothers William Bert Ballard and Steven Michael Ballard; nieces Charity Bennett Olivia Ballard and Alexandra Ballard and nephew Nicholas Ballard. Mark was a longtime resident...
Patricia Everett
Mar 15, 2019
In loving memory of Patricia Everett born May 16, 1965 who went home to Jesus, March 15, 2019. Patricia will be missed dearly by her family. These left to cherish her memory is her mother Sharon Hodges, husband David Everett, children Lindsey Luna, Carissa Everett and James Everett, sister Marlene Ward, brother Donald Hix & nieces Heather Johnson, Anjel...
Maria Vasquez
Mar 13, 2019
Maria Reyes Vasquez Funeral services will be held 2 pm, Friday, March 15, 2019 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Maria Reyes Vasquez, 87, who passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Sunset Villa Care Center. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery.
Service Celebration of Life Ballard Funeral Chapel 910 S. Main St....
Primitivo Hernandez
Mar 10, 2019
Primitivo Hernandez La familia recibirá visitación para el Sr. Primitivo Hernandez de 9:00 am a 5:00 pm el martes y miercoles en la Funeraria Ballard. Se recitará un Rosario a las 9:00 am, y misa celebrada a las 10:00 am el jueves, dia 14 de Marzo, 2019 en la parroquia San Juan Bautista. Primitivo Hernandez fallecio en Roswell, NM...
Manuel Torrez
Mar 7, 2019
Manuel Silverio Torrez- 97 years old was born November 18, 1921 to Martin and Isabel Torrez in Hondo, NM. He is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Josephine; grandson Vincent Espinosa (late son of Louise and Gilbert) and daughter-in-law Angie Torrez (late wife of Markus). Manuel was number six in a family of 12 siblings, the...
Joe Durand
Feb 26, 2019
Joe Davis Durand, age 87, peacefully passed away, on February 26, 2019, at home in the loving arms of his wife and surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Joe was born to Raymond and Earle Durand on July 1, 1931 in Dexter, New Mexico. He loved to share that he had never...
Steven Fairfield
Feb 24, 2019
Steven Fairfield, 73, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Steve was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 9, 1945 to Oscar J. Fairfield and Theresa Margaret Giangiobbe Fairfield. He followed his father to New Mexico when he was young. Steve worked at Valley Glass in his younger years and later worked...
Roger Durand
Feb 23, 2019
Roger Joseph Durand, 54, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, February 23, 2019 at his home with his wife Sherry by his side. Roger was born in Roswell, NM to Joe and Martha Durand on December 10, 1964. He spent his entire 54 years in Dexter. Roger married Sherry Parriera September 12, 1985, and they had two sons, Taylor...
David Reddoch
Feb 22, 2019
David Lamarr Reddoch passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019. He was born in Roswell, NM on May 15, 1948 to parents W.W. Reddoch and Pearlie Marie Reddoch who preceded him in death. As a teenager Dave enjoyed playing sports including baseball and football. He would later become an avid golfer as well. After graduating from Roswell High School...
Maria Martinez
Feb 21, 2019
Nina Martinez, a lifelong resident of Roswell, New Mexico passed away at UNM Hospital on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Her entire life she was a humble and faithful servant of our Lord Jesus Christ. She loved nothing more than spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father Pablino Casarez and her sister...
John Truett
Feb 19, 2019
John A. Truett, 92, passed away on February 19,2019. He was born January 14,1927, at Artesia, New Mexico, to the parents of Jesse L. and Pearl Medlock Truett, who have preceded him in death along with brothers, Wayne S. Truett and Jesse L. Truett, Jr. Survivors include sister-in-law Wanda Truett of Pharr, Texas; nephews Richard Michael Truett of Lovington,...
Connie Stuart
Feb 18, 2019
. Connie Elizabeth Stuart, 61, born September 15, 1957 went home to be with Jesus after a lengthy battle with cancer February 18, 2019 in Lubbock, Texas. She had a long history in the Roswell Community starting at a young age. She attended Goddard High School, went on to San Jacinto College in Texas then transferred to ENMU in...
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