Obituaries

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Ricky Odom

Jul 25, 2017

Ricky Dale Odom passed away on July 25, 2017. He served in the Marines with a great love for his country. He enjoyed being a chef and was a great husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Arlene; daughters Jessica and Melissa; Sisters Tammie and Patty. Those left behind are his four grandchildren and many nephews and...

Linda Gonzales

Jul 22, 2017

Linda Marie Gonzales was born on August 28, 1948, a lifelong resident of Roswell with many accomplishments. She adores her family and friends and her favorite activity " BINGO". She went home with our Lord peacefully in the comfort of her own home surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 22 ,2017. She is proceeded by her father Willis...

Sharon Dillard

Jul 20, 2017

Memorial services for Sharon Dillard will be held at 10 am, Monday, July 24, 2017 at Midway Family Church with Rev. Danny Sons officiating. Sharon Dillard went to heaven on Thursday, July 20, 2017 at the age of 69. She is survived by her husband Ken Dillard, they had been married for 47 years; two daughters, Cindy McClain and...

Manuel Gonzales Jr

Jul 19, 2017

Funeral services will be held at 4 pm, Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Manuel Gonzales, 74, who passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2017 in Roswell. Manuel will be cremated following the services per his wishes. Visitation will be held from 9 to 4 pm, Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Ballard Funeral Home. Manuel was...

James Berg

Jul 15, 2017

Funeral Services for James A. Berg, a lifelong resident of Roswell will be held Wednesday July 19, 2017 at 10:00 am in the Ballard Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Danny Sons officiating. James passed away July 14, 2017 in Roswell. James was born on August 13, 1952 in Roswell, to Albert and Gladys Berg. James owned and operated Berg...

Jose Lara

Jul 15, 2017

Jose "Manzo" Lara was called to his heavenly home on Saturday July 15, 2017 in Reeves County, Texas at the age of 49. Jose was born to Manuel Felipe Lara Torres and Alberta Cordero Herrera on March 18, 1968 in Municipal La Cruz, Chihuahua, Mexico; both of his parents have preceded him in death. Jose was best described in...

Joseph Romero

Jul 12, 2017

A further announcement will be placed here.

Visitation Ballard Funeral Home 910 S. Main St. Roswell, NM  88203 Sunday, July 16, 2017 2 pm Service Rosary Ballard Funeral Chapel 910 S. Main St. Roswell, NM  88203 Sunday, July 16, 2017 7 pm Mass St. Peters Catholic Church 109 E. Deming...

Betty Beatty

Jul 12, 2017

Betty J, Beatty, 88, of Roswell, NM passed peacefully Wednesday, July 12, 2017. She was born on May 20, 1929 in Sayre, OK to IF and Lena Collier. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Tom Beatty. She is survived by her sons, Rex Beatty and wife Teresa of Ruidoso and Kent Beatty of Silver City. Betty is...

Shelly Seely

Jul 12, 2017

Shelly Lanell Seely, passed away peacefully in her sleep and went to be with the lord, July 12, 2017. Shelly was born April 3, 1958 to Billy Bob and Florine Melton in in Roswell, New Mexico. Growing up in Roswell her whole life, as she never met a stranger. She always had the most wonderful smile and laugh, she...

Ben Adams Jr.

Jul 10, 2017

Ben Quincy Adams, Jr. A memorial service will be held at 10 am, Saturday, July 15, 2017 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Ben Quincy Adams, Jr. who was born in Roswell on January 8, 1942. After a long battle with cancer, he passed away on July 10, 2017, with family by his side. Burial will follow at South...

Joseph Moncayo

Jul 6, 2017

Joseph Moncayo of Roswell, NM made his last stand and gave this world his final salute on July 06, 2017 at the age of 34. A proud Marine, he was born to Rita Moncayo on July 16, 1982 in Santa Rosa, New Mexico. Joseph and his family made their way to Roswell in 1991 from Santa Rosa. Even as...

Robert Valdez

Jul 6, 2017

Robert R. "Bob" Valdez passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, July 6, 2017. Bob, or Bobby as he was known to friends and family, was born on December 16, 1934, in Roswell, New Mexico, to Ramon Montes Valdez and Carolina Romero Valdez, who preceded him in death. Bob served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 -...

Philip Garcia

Jul 5, 2017

Philip V. Garcia No services were held for Philip V. Garcia, 74, who passed on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 in Roswell, NM. Philip was cremated per his wishes. Philip was born May 26, 1943 in Raton, NM his grandparents preceded him in death along with his brother Johnny Ramirez. Those left to cherish his memories are his wife Blanca...

Lois Hein

Jul 1, 2017

Near 11:00 p.m. on Saturday July 1, 2017, as the lightening brightened the sky and the thunder roared, the Heavens welcomed home 91-year-old Lois Hein. When Lois was born way back on March 15, 1926, they broke the mold because she was definitely one of a kind. Lois, also known as "the Queen or QM (Queen Mother)" enjoyed life...