Obituaries

Andrew Madrid

Andrew Madrid

Sep 9, 2017

A rosary is scheduled for 7 pm, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Andrew Madrid, 53, who passed on Saturday, September 9, 2017. A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 am, Thursday, September 14, 2017 at St. John Catholic Church with Deacon Ernesto Martinez officiating, burial following at South Park Cemetery. Andrew was born February...

Betty Bojorquez

Betty Bojorquez

Sep 8, 2017

On September 8, 2017, Betty Bojorquez recently passed into the hands of her Lord in Roswell. Betty was born in Abilene, Texas on September 5, 1926. She was married to Jacob (Jay) T. Bojorquez until his death in 2015. Betty and Jay lived in Roswell during the Seventies, and were residents of Temple, Texas in recent years. Her children...

Bennie Daubert

Bennie Daubert

Sep 4, 2017

A graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at the Hagerman Cemetery for Bennie Frances Daubert, 94, a resident of Dexter who passed away Monday, September 4, 2017. Jack Ferguson will officiate. Visitation will be scheduled for Friday, September 8, 2017 from 5:00 to 7:00pm at Ballard Funeral Home. Bennie was born March 31,...

Velda Tomsich

Velda Tomsich

Sep 4, 2017

Private graveside will be held for Velda Irene Tomsich, 74, who passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017 in Roswell, NM. A memorial service will be scheduled for a later date. Velda was born June 21, 1943 in Quincy, IL to Jefferson Morley and Minnie Ellen Russell Morley who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death...

Ernesto Franco

Ernesto Franco

Aug 30, 2017

Ernesto L. Franco Nuestro querido Ernesto L. Franco, de Dexter, NM, nacio el 15 de Enero, 1944 en Nuevo Casas Grandes, Chih. Mexico. A la edad de 73 anos, Dios lo necesito y mando por El, el Miercoles, 30 de Agosto 2017. Precedido en muerte por sus padres, Andres Franco y Demetria Luna Franco, su primer hijo, Jose Franco...

Desiree Najar

Desiree Najar

Aug 30, 2017

Desiree (Desi) Lanay Najar A funeral Mass is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the Assumption Catholic Church for a beautiful soul who was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter, cousin and friend, Desiree Lanay Najar, 34, who passed away on August 30, 2017, in Roswell, New Mexico following a difficult illness. Interment will be...

Robert Bell

Robert Bell

Aug 29, 2017

Dr. Robert G. Bell (Bob) Passed away at his home in Roswell, New Mexico on August 29, 2017. Bob was born, May 6, 1938, in Clovis, New Mexico to the home of Galen Linden and Lillian (Canipe) Bell. He was educated in the Clovis School system, graduating in 1956. He participated in athletics and school organizations throughout his public...

Karen Mobley

Karen Mobley

Aug 25, 2017

Karen Kay Mobley, 47, of Roswell, NM passed away Friday, August 25, 2017 at Mission Arch Center. The family would like to invite all friends and family to a Memorial Celebration on Saturday September 2, 2017 at 1:00 pm in the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Tina Cross officiating. Karen was born May 18, 1970 in El Paso,...

Howard Gebel Jr.

Howard Gebel Jr.

Aug 23, 2017

Howard Saraphine Gebel Jr., 86, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at home after quietly and bravely struggled with cancer for many months. Howard was born August 25, 1930 in Canton, Ohio. His parents Mr. and Mrs. Howard S. Gebel preceded him in death. He is survived by one sister Nancy Lewis of Las Vegas, NV; step-son James...

Beverly Mysza

Beverly Mysza

Aug 22, 2017

Beverly Rose Mysza, 99, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Mission Arch Care Center, Roswell, NM. Beverly was born May 31, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois to Sam Reitico and Lillian Myers. She loved to bake for her family and grandchildren. Beverly also enjoyed needle point and working at Daughter of Charity House Catholic Church. Those left to...

Esther Helmstetler

Esther Helmstetler

Aug 14, 2017

Ms. Ester Helmstetler of Roswell NM passed away on August 14, 2017 at the age of 84. Ester was born to Charles Looney and Inez Clinton on February 11, 1933 in Big Springs TX. Both of her parents have preceded her in death. Born in Texas her family left for New Mexico when she was still a child. Her...

Ramon Ramirez

Ramon Ramirez

Aug 12, 2017

Ramon G. Ramirez (also known as Albert) of Roswell, NM age 62, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017 in Lubbock TX. Ramon was born October 9, 1954 to Juan B. Ramirez and Concepcion Gonzalez in Herrera, Aldama Chihuahua, Mexico. Ramon was a very special and kind man. He enjoyed being at family gatherings and spending time with his friends....

Vicki Smith

Vicki Smith

Aug 11, 2017

Vicki was born on October 22, 1956 in Lancaster California to Maxine and Don Von. She passed away on August 11, 2017 in her home surrounded by family and friends. Vicki graduated College as a Phi Theta Kappa. She was a nursing assistant, receptionist, bookkeeper, homeschool teacher, as well as an accomplished musician. She also served her church as...

Donald Ford

Donald Ford

Aug 9, 2017

Donald James Ford passed away Aug 9 2017, at home surrounded by family and loved ones. Donald was born September 24th, 1955 in El Paso TX, to Russell B Ford and Margie N Ford. Don married his soul mate Ruth Harper on November 9th, 1974 and they were sealed in the Temple of the Latter-Day Saints on April 29th,...

Esther Vandeveer

Esther Vandeveer

Aug 7, 2017

Graveside services for Esther Kay Vandeveer will be at 10 am, Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at the Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Roswell, NM. Esther Kay Vandeveer was the third child born to Frank Wesley Vandeveer and Willie Mae Marcom Vandeveer. She was born on November 12, 1951 in Pecos, Reeves, Texas. She passed away Monday, August 7, 2017 at...

Janice Nowak

Janice Nowak

Aug 6, 2017

Janice Nadine Nowak, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017 in Roswell, NM. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, August 12, 2017 at South Park Cemetery with Rev. Jim Bignell of Aldersgate United Methodist Church officiating. Jan was a talented artist. She loved cooking, knitting and traveling with her...

Mike Childress

Mike Childress

Aug 2, 2017

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 pm, Monday, August 7, 2017 at Grace Community Church Auditorium for Mike Childress, 66, who passed on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 in Roswell, NM. Pastor Sean Lee of Grace Community Church will officiate. Mike was born July 26, 1951 in Carlsbad, NM to Donald G. and Peggy N. Childress, his father preceded...

John Wortman

John Wortman

Jul 31, 2017

Graveside services are scheduled for 10:00 am, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at South Park Cemetery for John F. "Bud" Wortman, 88, who passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center in Roswell. Reverend Stephen Deutsch of the First Presbyterian Church of Dexter and Hagerman will conduct the service. Bud was born December 24, 1928...

Dale Kennard

Dale Kennard

Jul 30, 2017

Dale Woodward Kennard; a devoted husband, beloved father and a wonderful friend to many was called home to the Lord, after a long battle with cancer, on July 30, 2017 at home with his family by his side. Dale's family and firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Dale was a Christian...

Brenda Godfrey

Brenda Godfrey

Jul 29, 2017

Brenda Ruth Godfrey, 77, of Roswell, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017, at home surrounded by her family. Brenda was born April 26, 1940, in Newton, Massachusetts, to John E. and Ruth (Pingree) Clarke. She graduated from Whitman High School in Whitman, MA. She worked for Plymouth-Home National Bank of Brockton, MA and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston...

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