Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
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...
Dennis Quish
Jul 24, 2018
Dennis MacArthur Quish, 76, of Roswell, NM entered rest on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on February 7, 1942. Dennis served in the United States Airforce at Walker AFB in Roswell, NM, retired from American Airlines after 30 years and received his doctorate in labor law from the University of Tulsa. Dennis is survived by his...
Jon Marshall
Jul 17, 2018
Jon, 84, of Roswell, NM, born December 3, 1934, departed this earth on July 17, 2018 Jon was a loving father, friend to all and generous beyond words. He loved his children above anything and was very proud of their accomplishments in life. He was also very proud to have served his country and to have spent the last...
Kristopher Cardona
Jul 10, 2018
Kristopher Cardona Kris 32 passed away in Santa Fe on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. He was born November 1, 1985 to Penney Goodall Cardona and Sammy Cardona. Kris is survived by his Mother, Penney Goodall Cardona; Fiance Michelle Egbert; Uncles: William R. Goodall, Ernest Cardona, and Gary Beatty; Aunts: Wilma Goodall, Sally Beatty, Clara Cardona and Bonnie Allen; Cousins;...
Geraldine Willoughby
Jun 23, 2018
Geraldine Willoughby was born July 28, 1919 in Ethel, Oklahoma and died June 23, 2018 in Roswell, New Mexico. She was the third of ten children born to Hallie and Earl Barnett of Snow, Oklahoma. She got married June 23, 1932 in Antlers, Oklahoma to Henry Eugene Willoughby, a World War I veteran and rancher from Pinon, New Mexico....
Judith Otero
Jun 17, 2018
Beside Your Bedside We sat beside you bedside, Our hearts were crushed and sore, We did our best to the end, Til we could do no more. In tears we watched you sinking We watched you fade away, And though our hearts were breaking, We knew you could not stay. You left some aching hearts, That loved you most...
Ellen Whitmore
Jun 15, 2018
Ellen Whitmore, formerly of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, New Mexico on June 15, 2018 surrounded by family after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. She was born October 27, 1929 in Temple, Texas to Simon and Elizabeth Wolff and grew up in Ft. Worth, Texas. Ellen was preceded in death by her beloved husband Walter,...
Emelia Montoya
Jun 12, 2018
Emily Montoya a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at the age of 86 in Roswell NM. Emily was born in Mosquero, NM on July 22, 1931 to Ignacio and Isabelle Montoya She worked earlier in life as Nursing home caretaker. She will be deeply missed by her friends, family and all who...
Anthony Lopez
Jun 9, 2018
Anthony made his goodbyes and left this world on June 09, 2018 at the age of 24. Anthony was born to Francisco Lopez and Victoria Hernandez on March 02, 1994 in Roswell, NM. Both of his parents survive him. Anthony was born and raised in Roswell. As a kid growing up he was known as the reserved and quiet...
Luke Thompson
Jun 9, 2018
. Luke Thompson, 83, was born in Trent Texas April 4, 1935 and died at his home, in Roswell New Mexico, on June 9, 2018. He was raised in Big Springs, Texas where he graduated high school and attended Big Springs Community College. He also attended Waco University before being drafted in the United States Army in 1956. Luke...
Dorothy Peterson
Jun 8, 2018
Dorothy Jean Peterson was promoted to glory on June 8, 2018. She was born in Marquette, Nebraska, on December 18, 1931, to Harold and Myrtle Anderson and was a graduate of Marquette High School in 1949. Dorothy had a large family and many friends and loved to be around people. She was very creative and enjoyed making crafts, reading,...
Magdalene Driscoll
Jun 4, 2018
Magdalen Driscoll died June 4, 2018. Her husband John preceded her in death in 1997 and is buried in Roswell. Madge was a lifelong Catholic and practiced her faith regularly by attending mass at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Roswell. Following retirement John and Madge bought a home and moved to Roswell in 1989. Magdalen was an only child...
Joe Salazar
Jun 3, 2018
Joe "Boy" Salazar 7/20/1962 ~ 6/3/2018 Our dear and beloved son, brother, uncle and nephew Joe "Boy" Salazar, 55, was called home by our Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 3, 2018. Boys love for his family and our love for him will last thru eternity. One of Boy's specialties was spelling, he won the spelling bee contest three years...
Gwen Dunning
May 30, 2018
Gwen J. Dunning On May 30, 2018 Roswell said goodbye to one of their best, Ms. Gwen Dunning. A lifelong resident of Roswell, NM she started her journey of reunification with her heavenly family at the age of 78. Gwen was born to Harold Lee Jones Sr. and Mary "Pauline" Moore Jones in Roswell, NM on June 24, 1939....
Marvis Frazier
May 29, 2018
Marvis Frazier 11/29/1939 to 05/29/2018 Marvis was born a Texan; and grew up as the quintessential "Dexter Boy". He came to Dexter at a young age with his mother and father, Orenta and Roland, and his four siblings, Hugh, LaQuita, Lindell and Romelda. Roland was a farm hand, Orenta his supporter, and the children did their part to help....
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