Obituaries

Robert Smith

Oct 13, 2018

Robert Patrick Smith Robert Patrick Smith, 67, went home to be with the angels on Saturday, October 13, 2018 after a brief illness. Mr. Smith was born March 14, 1951 in Rochester, New York. He graduated from Monroe High School. He worked as an electrical technician. Robert loved Sci-Fi, aliens, and music. He was also self-taught on acoustic and...

Patrick Young

Oct 13, 2018

Patrick L. Young was born in Tallahassee, Florida on November 13,1926 to Herbert and Emilia Tobar Young. Both of his parents have preceded him in death. Patrick served honorably in the Army and Air Force. He was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, Hawaii, Italy, Spain, Korea and Walker Air Force Base in Roswell, N.M. He also served at Fort Walton...

Tamara Fresquez

Oct 11, 2018

Tamara Beth Fresquez (Rooskie), 60, passed away after her hard-fought battle with cancer, on the morning of October 11, 2018, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 16, 1958, in Lubbock TX, to Mary Beth Tarter (Morgan) and Bill Tarter. Tamara was extremely loving and caring. She was an extraordinary mother, daughter, wife, sister,...

Kathryn Rumbaugh

Oct 8, 2018

Kathryn Stephens Rumbaugh July 12, 1931 - October 8, 2018 Our beloved Kathryn Stephens Rumbaugh left this world on October 8, 2018. She was surrounded by the love of her sister and her four daughters. Kathy was active in the medical community, serving as the Executive Secretary of the Chaves County Medical Society for over 40 years. She was...

Lois Commons

Oct 7, 2018

Imogene Commons Imogene Commons, 87, was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, October 7, 2018. She was born on November 26, 1930 in Brashear, TX, born to Homer and Lovie May. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Jack Commons. She is survived by her son Carl and Vicki Commons of Aiken, SC;...

Joe Phillips

Oct 5, 2018

Joe Edgar Phillips was born in Roswell on April 19, 1924 to Mary Harriet (Hendricks) and Joel Edgar Phillips. They lived on a ranch at the foot of Capitan Mountain, and Joe went to first and second grade in a one room school house on Baca Canyon Road. When he was eight, the family moved to Capitan where he...

Crystal Sanchez Ii

Sep 28, 2018

Crystal Sanchez and Rudy Andrew Sanchez II Crystal Sanchez and her sweet baby boy Rudy Andrew Sanchez II were called to heaven together on Friday September 28, 2018. Crystal was born to Rosendo Dimas and Dollie Renteria on January 5, 1996 in Roswell NM. Rudy Sanchez II is the only son born to Rudy Sanchez and Crystal Sanchez on...

Socorro Balderrama

Sep 17, 2018

Visitation Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory 910 S. Main St. Roswell, NM  88203 Friday, September 21, 2018 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory 910 S. Main St. Roswell, NM  88203 Saturday, September 22, 2018 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Ballard Funeral Home & Crematory 910 S. Main St. Roswell, NM  88203...

Larry Selk

Sep 14, 2018

Larry Delbert Selk December 20, 1961 an angel was born on earth. He wasn't sent with words or a body that fully worked for him, but the purest of love radiated through his compassionate eyes. His heart shined a light, like a beacon that surrounded those in his path with warmth from his gentle soul. This angel had a...

Locretta Havener

Sep 7, 2018

LoCretta Havener passed away in Conroe, Texas while in the presence of her daughter Maria Jeanette (Havener) Henry. She is survived by her children Jeanette of Spring, Texas, son Pat (wife Jamie) Havener of Rapid City, SD, son John Paul (spouse Tamara) Havener of Calhoun Tennessee, seven grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her...

Rose Varela

Sep 4, 2018

Rose Domecinda Varela,77 of Broken Arrow, OK passed from this life at her residence in Broken Arrow, OK. She was born July 6th, 1941 in Roswell, N.M. the daughter of Leondro Ortega and Anne Biaza Ortega. Cindy was a graduate of Roswell High School, class of I960 and went on to receive her degree as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)...

Alma West

Sep 2, 2018

Alma West, 77, passed away on September 2, 2018 in Roswell, NM. She was born on April 10, 1941 in Carlsbad, NM and grew up riding horses and playing fast pitch softball. She drove a school bus in Alamogordo, NM and was a real estate agent in Albuquerque, NM. She was proceeded in death by her father, Leo Weaver,...

Martina Bartlett

Aug 31, 2018

Martina Bartlett It is with great sadness that the family of Martina Bartlett announce her passing on Friday, August 31, 2018 at the age of 88. Martina was born on April 19, 1930 in Sunset, New Mexico, Lincoln County. She was the daughter of Eustaquio and Nestora Silva. Martina was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter....

Erica Alvarado

Aug 26, 2018

Erica Marie Alvarado A rosary will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 1, 2018 at St. Peters Catholic Church with the celebration of life to follow at 11:30 am. with Father Charlie Martinez, OFM officiating. Erica was an Angel here on earth. Anyone who knew her fell in love with her charismatic nature. She was always there when...

Mary Peck

Aug 24, 2018

On Friday August 24, Mary Herrera Peck passed peacefully in her sleep at the age of 98 at Sunset Villa. She was a Roswell resident for over 70 years, born to Luis Herrera and Benjamin Hernandez in San Patricio, New Mexico on November 1, 1919. She lived her life working as a housekeeper for many families in the Roswell...

Orlando Archuleta

Aug 19, 2018

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Ernesto Martinez of St. john's Catholic Church officiating. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Ballard Funeral Home from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Burial of cremains will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, August 24,...

Iris Smothermon

Aug 8, 2018

Iris Ann Smothermon, 62, of Roswell, NM passed away surrounded by family on August 8,2018. Iris was born in Rantoul, Illinois to Harold and Phyllis Smothermon on March 18, 1956. Iris was loved by all who knew her. She was an amazing daughter, sister, aunt, friend, grandmother, and most importantly a wonderful mother to her three children. She was...

Manuel Zapata

Aug 5, 2018

A viewing will be held for Manuel Oscar Zapata, 61, of Roswell at 9am-5pm on Thursday August 9,2018, at LaGrone Funeral chapel. A funeral service for Manuel will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 10th, 2018 at LaGrone Funeral chapel with Pastor Gene De Los Santos officiating. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. The Zapata's will be...

William Taylor

Aug 5, 2018

William Edward Taylor "Bill" of Ruidoso Downs, NM passed away on August 5, 2018 after a lengthy health issue. Bill was born on January 5, 1935 in Santa Rosa, NM to Rupert Dexter Taylor and Ella Florene Taylor. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Peggy Taylor. He is also survived by one brother Jimmy Taylor and...

Martha Dennis

Aug 4, 2018

Martha Jane Dennis entered eternal life peacefully on Saturday, August 4, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. Born, August 6, 1925 to Rue and Gladys Roberts, her life was full of adventure, hardships and fun. She always had an open-door policy to everyone, everything, that ever crossed her path, leaving nothing but love and encouragement Throughout her life she...