Obituaries

Alfred Medina

Jan 12, 2018

Alfred "Johnny" Medina, 67, of Roswell, NM went to be with our Lord on Friday, January 12th, 2017 from natural causes. A Rosary will be recited on Friday, January 19, 2018 at 10:30 A.M., With a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11 A.M.; and then a reception to follow in the St. Peters Community Room. Johnny was...

Marilyn Brisco

Jan 11, 2018

Marilyn Tina (Chipps) Brisco, 58, of Roswell, NM, passed away at home on January 11, 2018. Tina was born on May 12, 1959 in Roswell, NM where she lived a joyous, caring, and loving life with her husband Gary Brisco, prior to his passing. Tina continued her journey in life and fulfilled her pursuit for happiness when she found...

Edward Montalvo

Jan 9, 2018

Edward Joseph Montalvo, 74, of Abilene, TX, passed away at home on January 9, 2018 from a lengthy illness. Edward was born in Santa Fe, NM on February 1, 1943. Edward married Nancy Vasquez in 1967 in Roswell, NM. They were married for 50 years. He was a member of St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church. Edward enjoyed hunting and...

Betty Allensworth

Jan 8, 2018

In loving memory, the family of Betty Ruth Allensworth, 90, honors her life and sadly announces her departure on January 8, 2018. Graveside services will be held at South Park Cemetery, Saturday, January 13, 2018, at 10:00 AM. Immediately following the service join the family in celebrating Betty's life at the Roswell Country Club. Born on February 22, 1927,...

Jack Davis

Jan 8, 2018

Jack was born June 1, 1927 in Ranchvale, NM to Emmet and Ellen Davis. He graduated from Ranchvale High School in 1945. He enlisted in the US Army and was honorably discharged in 1947. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from Eastern New Mexico University. On December 26, 1954 he married Bobbie Williams, "the most wonderful girl in...

Aileene Taylor

Jan 2, 2018

AILEENE GOOD TAYLOR, PASSES AT AGE 68 Aileene Taylor, wife of the late Billy Jack Taylor, passed away peacefully in her sleep into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Aileene was born on March 1, 1949 in Midland, Texas to Robert W. Good, father, and Charlotte D. Good, mother. Aileene married Billy Jack Taylor,...

Sofia Ogas

Jan 2, 2018

We have lost someone very dear to us...our mother, a grandmother, a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a cousin, a companion, and a friend. She passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 02, 2018. She was born August 24, 1954 in Roswell NM to Cecelia Benevides and Alejandro N. Ogas. She was a homemaker all her life. She...

Annette Lucero-Montoya

Dec 30, 2017

Service Rosary St. Johns Catholic Church 506 S. Lincoln Roswell, NM  88203 Tuesday, January 23, 2018 1:00 pm Funeral Mass St. Johns Catholic Church 506 S. Lincoln Roswell, NM  88203 Tuesday, January 23, 2018 2:00 pm Cemetery Ballard Crematory 910 S. Main Street Roswell, NM  88203

Jerry Marquez

Dec 28, 2017

A rosary for Jerry Marquez will be recited at 9:00 AM, Friday, January 5, 2018 with a Funeral Mass following at 10:00 AM at St. John's Catholic Church. Burial will take place at General Douglas L. McBride Veterans Cemetery with Military Honors Rendered by the Roswell Veterans Honor Guard. The Family will be accepting visitation from 9:00 AM to...

Tina Gibson

Dec 24, 2017

GWEN GIBSON Tina Gwydline "Gwen" Stockton was born September 15, 1927 in Odell, Texas to Andrew and Tina Mae (Frazier) Stockton. As a child, Gwen grew up on the Red River, graduating from Quanah High School in 1944, before enrolling in business school in Dallas. Gwen then took a job in Borger, Texas as a bookkeeper for the newspaper....

Mary Young

Dec 20, 2017

Mary Pickett Young 99 years, 10 months young! Born February 15, 1918, Died December 20, 2017 Lived in Austin, TX Married to Frank Goley Young Mary Pickett Young is survived by many adoring and adored nieces, nephews and their spouses, grand and great grand nieces, nephews and their spouses, and a sister-in-law from the Robert Edward Pickett Warden and...

Nola Overholt

Dec 17, 2017

Mrs. Overholt made her final goodbyes and left this old world at the age of 97. Her long life began on November 20, 1920 in Picher, Oklahoma. She was born to Daniel Demaree and Laura Rosander with both of her parents preceding her in death. Nora was a complex lady, being a mixture of class, intelligence, beauty and entrepreneurship;...

Gilbert Acevedo Sr.

Dec 10, 2017

Mr. Acevedo passed gently from this world to be united with his Lord on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at the age of 80. Gilbert was born to Francisco and Lilian Acevedo on February 4, 1937 in Roswell NM. Both of his parents have preceded him in death. Gilbert was a lifelong resident of Roswell NM and was a regular...

Elaine French

Dec 9, 2017

A memorial service for Mary Elaine French, 75, will be held at 11:00 am on December 28 at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 505 N. Pennsylvania Ave. A private ceremony will follow for the internment of her ashes in the church's columbarium. Elaine passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the family home. She was born on December 21, 1941...

Diedra Huffmon-Munoz

Nov 27, 2017

Diedra Lee Huffmon Munoz March 17, 1968 - November 27, 2017 Diedra passed away Monday, November 27, 2017 peacefully in her home. She was a very devoted mom and always loved to have family get togethers. Diedra was filled with joy when she knew she was becoming a grandmother for the first time, she loved her grand babies more...

Eric Armendarez

Nov 26, 2017

Eric Joseph Armendarez, 38 of Roswell, NM went to be with his heavenly Father, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, November 26, 2017. Eric was born on September 30, 1979 to Martha Armendarez in Roswell, NM. Those left to cherish Eric's memories are his children two boys Eric & Noah Armendarez of Roswell, NM; Two beautiful daughters...

Beatrice Gonzales

Nov 24, 2017

Beatrice Gonzales was welcomed home to be with our Lord on Friday, November 24, 2017. Beatrice was born on September 25, 1945. Ms. Gonzales spent many of her years sharing her heart as a mother figure to many people in need. She never took life too serious and depended on her faith for strength. Her family will always remember...

Donald Thigpen

Nov 23, 2017

Donald "Pug" Thigpen of Roswell, NM passed away November 23rd, 2017. Pug was born January 22, 1940 to parents James and Marjorie Thigpen. He attended Cottonwood school through 8th grade and then continued school in Artesia until he graduated in 1958. He was proud and honored to have played on the first Artesia High School State Championship football team...

Richard Green

Nov 23, 2017

Richard Alan Green, lovingly known as Rick, born in Crossett, Arkansas, November 23, 1965, passed away peacefully at the age of 52 on Thursday, November 23, 2017. Richard lived in the Chaves County area off and on for 30 years. Rick went to school at Pinellas Park High School in Florida and immediately joined the military serving in the...

Hannah Weaver

Nov 22, 2017

Hannah C. Weaver, 87, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Hannah was born June 24,1930 to George and Arkell Norton. She grew up in a family with 4 sisters and 3 brothers. On August 20,1951, Hannah married Van Aaron Weaver in Roswell, New Mexico. They would go on to have 2 children. Hannah enjoyed gardening, knitting and crocheting, and...