Obituaries

Barbara Sterrett-Reeves

Feb 5, 2018

Barbara Sterrett Reeves was born Barbara Ann Pope in Ballinger, Texas on May 24, 1937. While her parents, Ann E. and Evert Pope resided down the road in Paint Rock. She passed to her new life on February 5, 2018 from her home in Dexter, New Mexico. After her family (consisting of an older brother Tom David (TD), Barbara,...

Julius Goodart

Feb 3, 2018

Julius J. "Dude" Goodart passed away in Roswell, NM on Saturday, February 3rd, 2018 at the age of 97. He is survived by his children; Julie Ann Goodart of Roswell, NM, Julius Dan Goodart of Lake Arthur, NM, his half-brother Richard Harris of Prescott Valley, AZ, his grand-children; SSG David Christopher Bell of Lacey, WA, Kristen Bell of Austin,...

Eva Guebara

Jan 22, 2018

Eva Alicia Guebara age 47 passed away Monday January 22, 2018. She was born on July 20, 1970 to Cruz Garcia in Gillette, Wyoming along with her sister Rosemary Terrazas. She was a Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother to be. She wore her heart on her sleeve, and was selfless. Always full of life and lots of generosity....

J.W. Zedlitz

Jan 22, 2018

J.W. Zedlitz went home to be with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ January 22, 2018. He was 86 years old. J.W. was born July 18, 1931 to John and Edna Zedlitz in Gaufe Texas. He was the first of five children. He was married to Betty Chumley-Crone March 27, 1959. They were married 59 years. He was proud...

Wayne Armstrong

Jan 21, 2018

Wayne Armstrong, 68, of Roswell, NM, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2018 at his home. Born in Farmington, NM to Harold and Wynon Armstrong he lived most of his life in Roswell, NM. Wayne graduated from Quemado High School in 1968. He attended New Mexico State University before enlisting in the Navy as a Seabee in 1970....

Cynthia Lawner

Jan 14, 2018

Cynthia Lawner, 88, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018, in Roswell, New Mexico. She spent the last year in Roswell, making new friends, reading books from the Roswell Public Library, and especially enjoying time spent at Senior Circle playing mah jong. She moved to Roswell from the Orlando, Florida area, where she and her husband, Maurice, who predeceased...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...