Obituaries
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...
Charles Dowaliby
Jun 30, 2017
Charles Brice Dowaliby passed away after a lengthy illness on Friday, June 30, 2017. A long-time resident of Roswell, "Carlos" (as he was known to his friends), was preceded in death by his father James Dowaliby; mother Evelyn Brice Dowaliby; as well as his beloved grandfather Judge Charles R. Brice; and grandmother Mary Evelyn Pruitt Brice. Charles was born...
Charles Berry
Jun 28, 2017
Charles "Chuck" L. Berry Chuck was born 1 Jan 1930 in Williamsfield, Illinois, and has been considered a New Year's Baby ever since. He got through primary grade school in Monica, Illinois and high school at Princeville, Illinois. Chuck joined the United States Air Force 3 Sept 1947, and retired 1 Dec 1967, as a Master Sergeant. During his...
Michael Martin
Jun 27, 2017
Mike Martin passed away on the Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at University Medical Center in Lubbock TX. Mike was born in Arkansas, but grew up in Artesia and worked a summer job at the Navajo Refinery. Mike first moved to Roswell in the early 80's as a loan officer for Valley Federal Bank. After their closing in the late...
Mary Anaya
Jun 26, 2017
Mary S. Anaya, 93, of Roswell, NM, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones in her home in Albuquerque, NM. where she had resided for the last twelve years. Mary was preceded in death by her father Reyes C. Sandoval, mother Elvira G. Sandoval, her husband Pete G. Anaya, and her daughter Cyndi Lou...
Juan Moncayo
Jun 24, 2017
Juan Moncayo Juan Moncayo, 47, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 24, 2017 in Roswell surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 19, 1969 to Jose Padilla and Rita Moncayo in Santa Rosa, New Mexico. Juan is preceded in death by his father Jose Padilla, maternal grandparents Andres and Adelina Moncayo, aunt Olympia Sharp, and his beloved...
Norma Cantrell
Jun 23, 2017
Norma Lou Cantrell (Maloney) Norma Lou Cantrell, 74, passed away June 23rd 2017 in Spring, TX. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 8th, 2017 at Ballard Funeral Home in Roswell, NM. Norma was born July 1, 1942 to James Waymon Maloney and Rachel Evelyn Prichard (Halliburton) in Roswell, NM. At an early age, she moved...
Emilia Herrera
Jun 22, 2017
EMILIA NAJAR HERRERA, 89, of Roswell, NM went to be with our Lord on June 22, 2017 in Santa Fe, NM. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am on Wednesday, June 28 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel with Celebrant Douglas McGraw of Ballard Funeral Home officiating. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Emilia was born in Roswell, NM...
Johnnie Gamboa
Jun 20, 2017
Johnnie M. Gamboa Funeral services will be held at 10 am, Friday, June 23, 2017 at Ballard Funeral Home for Johnnie M. Gamboa, 87, who passed on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Lay-Pastor Alex Sigala will officiate with burial to follow at General Douglas McBride Veterans Cemetery. Roswell Veteran's Honor Guard will conduct...
Gayle Stokes
Jun 17, 2017
Gayle Armstrong Stokes, 92, a lifelong resident of Roswell, passed away at her home on June 17, 2017 with family members at her side. She suffered from a brief illness with cancer. Gayle was born in Roswell on July 6, 1924 to Gayle G. and Murphy S. Armstrong. She graduated from Roswell High School in 1942, attended Lindenwood College...
Sylvester Harris
Jun 17, 2017
Sylvester Raymond Harris, 59, passed away on Saturday June 17, 2017 in Capitan, NM surrounded by his loving family. Sylvester was born June 7, 1958 in Los Angeles, CA to Robert Harris and Pilar Baca. Sylvester is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Pilar Harris, as well as brothers Robert Harris Jr. and Albert Harris. Sylvester had...
Raul Carrillo
Jun 16, 2017
Raul J. "Gabe" Carrillo, 48, from Corpus Christi, TX, beloved husband and brother passed away on June 16, 2017. On November 18, 1968, Raul was born to Hilda Juarez and Jesus Carrillo in Fort Stockton, TX. Services will be held on July 6, 2017 at 1:00pm at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel with Father Joe Pacquing of Assumption Catholic Church....
Charles Thompson
Jun 14, 2017
Charles Lewis Thompson (Chuck) following a valiant but short fight with cancer passed away June 14, 2017 with loving family members by his side. Chuck was born June 18,1947 in Roswell, New Mexico to Captain Robert Dan Thompson Jr. and Jane Lewis Thompson. God had special plans for Chuck from the beginning. Chuck was the baby of the Thompson...
Rose Montoya
Jun 13, 2017
A rosary will be held at 9:00 am, Monday, June 19, 2017 at St. John's Catholic Church for Rose Ann Montoya, 66, who passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017 in Albuquerque, NM surrounded by her loved ones. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, June 19, 2017 also at St. John's Catholic Church with Father...
Tony Garcia
Jun 11, 2017
Tony G. Garcia passed away on Sunday June 11, 2017 in Roswell, NM surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 4, 1928 in San Angelo, TX to Jose and Sara Gonzales. Tony is preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Aurelia E. Garcia, mother Sara G. Urquidez, and grandson Manuel R. Lara, Jr. Tony retired...
Virginia Brewer
Jun 11, 2017
Virginia C. Brewer, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, entered heaven on June 11, 2017. Virginia was born in Roswell, New Mexico on December 14, 1926. Faith and family describe Virginia. She enjoyed life on the family farms, helping with church activities and raising children. After high school graduation, she attended Business-Secretarial School. She was a secretary at the German...
Pauline Hall
Jun 11, 2017
Pauline K. Hall was called home to the Father on Tuesday June 13, 2017. She was preceded in death by her mother, Hattie Jo Berry, and her husband of 57 years Larry D. Hall. Pauline is survived by her three children, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren as well as her step-father Charles Berry. Graveside services will be held Friday,...
Lilly Ortega
Jun 5, 2017
Lilly A. Ortega passed away on June 5, 2017 in Roswell, NM surrounded by her family. She was born August 31, 1936 to Frank and Elisa Aguilar in Tulare, Ca. Lilly is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Elisa Aguilar and sister Genevieve Ripley. Lilly loved to make people laugh and was always joking with her friends...
Dennis Bohaty
Jun 5, 2017
Dennis Bohaty passed away on June 5, 2017 in Roswell, NM. Dennis was born in Weston, Nebraska to Vincent Frank Bohaty and Julia Kana on April 24, 1939. He moved to Artesia in 2008 where he operated Dennis' Bike Shop and was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Preceding him in death are both his parents and 7...
Kelly Leflar
Jun 4, 2017
Kelly Jo Leflar was born on April 10, 1953 in Knox City, TX to Mary Imogene Morton-Leflar and James Welton Leflar. She unexpectedly left this world on Sunday, June 4, 2017, leaving a profound void in the many lives she touched; joining her loving parents, whom we lost respectively in 2008 and 2009. She is survived by her two...
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