Obituaries
Mary Duran
Oct 12, 2017
A rosary will be recited for Mary L. Duran, 77, of Roswell, NM at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will be celebrated at 10:00 am, Thursday, October 19, 2017 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. The family will be accepting visitation starting...
Adam Chavarria
Oct 12, 2017
Adam "Nino" Chavarria of 2318 S. Texas St. Roswell New Mexico, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Eastern New Mexico University Medical Center in Roswell surrounded by family. There will be no visitation; cremation has taken place. A memorial service is pending at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Artesia. Adam Chavarria was born June 6th, 1945...
Adeline Hernandez
Oct 9, 2017
Adeline Hernandez passed away on October 9, 2017 at her home. She was born in Roswell, NM to Francisco Hernandez and Trinedad Navarrette. She was a big Denver Bronco fan. Those left to cherish Adeline's memory are, sons, Robert and Mike Hernandez, daughter Yvette and husband, Raul De La Rosa; adopted daughter, Annette and husband, Aldo Aguirre; grandchildren, Breanna,...
Dennys Cooney
Oct 1, 2017
Dennys Cooney passed away in Roswell, NM, Sunday, October 1, 2017 in the late afternoon hours at the age of 76. Dennys is survived by one brother, Vance Cooney and his three sons, Scott Cooney of Roswell, NM and Nick and Steve Cooney of Aberdeen, WA and by several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both his parents...
Debra Miller
Sep 26, 2017
DAWN MILLER passed from this life to be with God on the morning of September 26,2017, after a brief, difficult battle with cancer. Take care of her, Lord! Dawn was born to Melvin L and Pauline Miller in Carlsbad, NM on April 21,1957, which happened to be Easter that year. She grew up in Carlsbad, Artesia, and Santa Fe,...
Dan Hillard
Sep 22, 2017
Dan Floyd Hillard, 74, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 at home with family. He leaves behind his wife, Sharon Hillard; and children Kelly Hillard of Pryor, Oklahoma; David Hillard and wife Dana and children Sophia and Luke of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; Dan Floyd Hillard II and sons Trey and Zach of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Shari Johnson and husband...
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
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...

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...
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,...
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...
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...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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