Obituaries

Richard Mckinney

May 9, 2018

On May 9, 2018 Richard went to his final reward in heaven. Richard was born August 5, 1944 in Roswell, New Mexico to Joe L. McKinney and Ida Fay Porter. He lived here until 1964 when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served Honorably and Left the Navy in 1968. After his release from the Navy he...

Nadine Gill

May 9, 2018

Nadine Ural Gill January 11, 1930-May 9, 2018 Nadine Ural Gill, 88, of Roswell, NM passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 09, 2018 in Rio Rancho in the care of her children. Nadine was born to Ethel Alley and Leonard Kissee in Taney, Missouri. She was a member of the Salvation Army Church for the last 60 years. She enjoyed...

Odis Word

May 9, 2018

Odis Wilson Word went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. He was 84 years old. Odis was born on July 20, 1933 to Alton Lee Word and Sarah Lee (McNew) Word in Stanton, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Virginia Stout Word and his sisters Patsy, Jane Donna,...

Constance Crawford

May 5, 2018

Constance "Connie" Eve Crawford passed away on Saturday May 5, 2018 at the age of 87. Connie was married to Gene Crawford (deceased) for 67 years. She lived in Roswell, NM for 65 years and then moved to Lubbock, Texas to be closer to family. Connie was born in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas on June 24, 1930 to Roy A....

Jeffery Grimwood

May 3, 2018

Jeff Grimwood born August 22nd, 1968 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to his mother's Linda Walker and Patricia Cook, Father Morris Eugene Grimwood. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of May 3rd 2018. Jeff graduated from the police academy in 1989 and served as a distinguished sheriff's deputy and detective for over 20 years. Jeff was...

Milton Herrington Sr.

Apr 24, 2018

Milton George Herrington Sr., 65, of Yukon, Oklahoma, formerly of Roswell New Mexico passed away on April 24, 2018. Milt loved traveling the road less traveled in and around Oklahoma City and state. He took great pleasure in sitting at a lake, talking and watching nature. Throughout his fight with cancer, he never complained about the pain or the...

Margarito Luevano

Apr 22, 2018

Margarito Luevano was born on February 22, 1928, in Fort Quitman, TX to Librado and Luz Luevano. He passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018, at his home in Dexter, NM surrounded by family. 90 years of life cannot be summed up in a short narrative, but he truly lived a memorable and purpose filled life surrounded by love....

Luisa Martinez

Apr 20, 2018

I'm Free Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I hear him call; I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay for another day, to laugh, to love, to work and play. Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found...

George Smith Jr.

Apr 20, 2018

George, 87 of Roswell, NM, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018. George was born to George R. Smith Sr. and Wanette Johnson on May 14, 1930. George was born and raised in Roswell, NM. George graduated from Roswell High School in 1948 and afterward he attended NMSU of Las Cruces from 1948 to 1952 where he obtained his...

Rosemary Preston

Apr 14, 2018

Rosemary Martin Preston, longtime resident of Roswell, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, April 14, 2018 in Las Cruces NM. Rosemary was a native New Mexican born in Dexter, NM on August 1, 1923, the third daughter of Learue and Zella Bost Martin. Her love of singing began as a young child and she continued to enjoy...

Noel Beasley

Apr 12, 2018

Noel Ruth Beasley, 34, of Roswell, NM passed away suddenly on April 12, 2018. Noel was a loving aunt, sister, cousin, daughter, and friend. Noel was born November 14, 1983 in Roswell, NM. She graduated high school from Goddard in 2002. Noel will be remembered for her love of animals especially her dogs Brooklyn and Sage and cat Cassia....

Helen Herbert

Apr 3, 2018

Helen M. Herbert, A long-time resident of both Roswell and Ruidoso, N.M. passed away on April 3, 2018. She was 97 years old her daughters, son and some of her many grandchildren were with her. Helen was born in Sedan, Kansas on January 11,1921 and moved to Roswell as a young girl. She married the love of her life,...

Barbara Chenoweth

Mar 28, 2018

Barbara Jean Chenoweth On March 28, 2018 our sweet Barbara Jean Chenoweth left this earth in peace to be reunited in heaven with her husband Bill and daughter Barbara. A graveside celebration of her beautiful life will be held on Friday April 6, 2018 at 2pm at South Park Cemetery in Roswell, NM. Her family will be honoring her...

Henry Lucero

Mar 26, 2018

Henry R. Lucero Henry, 59 of Roswell, NM, went on to meet our Lord Jesus Christ on March 26, 2018. Henry was born to Antonio B. Lucero and Estela Reyes on June 19, 1958. Henry was born and raised in Roswell, NM. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. Henry attended NMSU of Las Cruces. Henry enjoyed...

Keilah Renteria

Mar 25, 2018

Keilah Nicole Renteria Keilah was born January 26, 2001 & she left us to soon on March 25, 2018. She always had a smile on her face, an infectious laugh and her next adventure on her mind. Keilah was a very witty, sometimes smart mouthed, talented young woman. She never knew a stranger and loved making new friends. Her...

Veda Storey

Mar 20, 2018

Veda Josephine (Jo) Jenkins Storey Jo Storey, 86, was born February 13, 1932 in Hagerman, NM and went to heaven to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 20, 2018. She was the tenth child of William Houston Jenkins and Alla Anna (Hoover) Jenkins of Hagerman, NM, both of whom preceded her in death. She was the...

Carmen Barraza

Mar 16, 2018

A rosary will be held at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Dexter, NM for Carmen Barraza, 71, who passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 in Lubbock, TX. Mass will be held at 12:00 pm, Wednesday, March 21, 2018 also at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am...

Veronica Matta

Mar 13, 2018

Veronica Martina Matta God sent an Angel to live with us, and although He sent her with broken wings, she taught us so many things. She taught us how to love people who are different -- to love them if they act different or even if they look different. Our Angel taught us patience for those around us who...

Daniel Madrid

Mar 12, 2018

Visitation Ballard Funeral Home 910 S. Main St. Roswell, NM  88203 Thursday, March 15, 2018 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Service Rosary Ballard Funeral Chapel 910 S. Main St. Roswell, NM  88203 Thursday, March 15, 2018 7:00 pm Mass of the Ressurrection St. Peters Catholic Church 109 E. Deming Roswell, NM...

Marilyn Fightmaster

Mar 12, 2018