Obituaries

James Simpson

Nov 28, 2016

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 am, Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for James W. Simpson, 82, who passed away Monday, November 28, 2016 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Pastor Harry Tackett of West Alameda Church of Christ will officiate. James will be cremated according to his wishes. Viewing will...

Myrtie Waterfield

Nov 27, 2016

Mrs. Myrtie Waterfield, age 92, passed away on November 27, 2016 in Roswell New Mexico following a steady decline in health. Myrtie was born in Sextonville, Wisconsin on March 27, 1924 to Roy and Daisy Gray. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Lineva and Gordon Pinkston and two granddaughters Robin Stephens and Kyla Philpott. She is also...

Jeremy Ridens

Nov 23, 2016

A funeral service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Jeremy Chad Ridens, 35, who passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 in Roswell, NM. Pastor Beverly Sills, Rev. Darrell Roberts and Pastor Lawrence Sanchez will be officiating. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for 12:00 to...

Beverly Pope

Nov 19, 2016

Beverly Pope entered into her final rest on Saturday November 19, 2016 at the age of 68. Beverly was born to Haskell Graham and Bonnie Walker on December 7, 1947 in Roswell NM. Both of her parents have preceded her in death. A cremation will take place in accordance to her wishes. Mrs. Pope was born and raised here...

Gliserio Lucero

Nov 18, 2016

Gliserio "Sonny" Lucero, on Friday, November 18, 2016 passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. Gliserio was born on December 15, 1933 in Arabela, New Mexico to Amarante and Rebecca Lucero. He married Beatrice Dominguez August 24, 1953. Gliserio was a very loving father, grand-father, great grand-father that lived in Roswell and was a well-known business man who barbered...

Herman Burkstaller

Nov 18, 2016

A graveside service will be held at South Park Cemetery in Roswell NM, Saturday, November 26 at 10:30 am. Services will be conducted by family and Roswell Veteran's Honor Guard. Herman F. Burkstaller passed away at The UMC Hospital in Lubbock, TX on Friday, November 18, 2016. He was born September 17, 1922 in Roswell, NM. He graduated from...

Frances Sedillo

Nov 16, 2016

Mrs. Frances Sedillo transcended from this world and into the arms of her Lord on Wednesday November 16, 2016 in Roswell NM. She was 77 years young. She was born to Valentin Gallegos and Rufugia "Cuca" Lucero on October 31, 1939 in San Patricio NM. Her parents have preceded her in death. Frances was born and raised in the...

Donald Kuykendall

Nov 10, 2016

DONALD KUYKENDALL Donald passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Old Hickory, Tennessee on October 4, 1929 to Harry Hobson and Eunice Stone Kuykendall, Donald moved to Dexter with his family at the age of one. He attended Dexter Schools, graduating from high school in 1947. On December 28,...

Maria Tonche

Nov 9, 2016

Service Ballard Funeral Chapel 910 S. Main St. Roswell, NM  88203 Friday, November 11, 2016 4:00 pm Cemetery Ballard Crematory 910 S. Main Street Roswell, NM  88203

Joyce Shutt

Nov 8, 2016

Joyce Tecklenberg Shutt passed away on Tuesday November 8, 2016 at Casa Maria following major surgery. Joyce was born in Lima, Ohio on July 10, 1936 to her parents Roger and Helen Tecklenberg. With the exception of 4 years (in which her physician father served in the Medical Corp during WW2) she spent her childhood in Lima. While attending...

Ruben Baiza

Nov 8, 2016

Ruben Louie Baiza, 54, passed away peacefully at South Side Regional Medical Center in Petersburg, Virginia surrounded by his children on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Ruben was born on November 15, 1961 to Fermin and Emma Baiza in Roswell, NM. Ruben grew up in Roswell, NM and lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma where he married the love of his life,...

Lupe Franco

Nov 7, 2016

Lupe Franco was called home to be with the Lord and his departed loved ones on Monday, November 7, 2016 at home with his loved ones at his side. Lupe was born on July 7, 1935 in Roswell, NM to Anita and Abran Franco. He worked hard all his life starting at a very young age. He began at...

Josefina Moreno

Nov 3, 2016

Josefina Moreno peacefully passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016 at her home in Hagerman, NM. She was born March 19, 1925 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. She is predeceased in death by her daughter Bertha Moreno; son Mario Moreno; granddaughter Michelle Moreno; great grandsons Lorenzo Rivas and Freddie Moreno Jr. Josefina was known as Mami Jose. She was the...

Anna Goodwin

Oct 30, 2016

Anna Mary Stiles Goodwin passed away peacefully in her home in Ruidoso on October 30, 2016 after a long, hard fought battle with Alzheimer's disease. Her daughter Patty Goodwin was by her side for the majority of the battle and was with her at the end. Ann was born on June 11, 1920 to Luther and Amy Stiles of...

Bettie Maples

Oct 30, 2016

Bettie Maples passed away peacefully in the company of family on Sunday October 30th, 2016 at Riverton Hospital in Riverton, Utah. A memorial service will be held to honor her memory at 11 AM on Saturday, November 19th at the Claunch Community Church in Claunch, NM with interment in the Claunch Cemetery. Immediately following the interment, a reception will...

Thelma Allensworth

Oct 25, 2016

Mrs. Thelma Allensworth passed peacefully at her home on Tuesday October 25, 2016 in Roswell NM at the age of 90. Thelma was born in Pawnee Oklahoma on October 27, 1925 and had been a resident of Roswell NM since the age of 11. Both of her parents have preceded her in death. A young Thelma first made her...

Tim Vasquez

Oct 24, 2016

Tim D. Vasquez, 50, was met at Heaven's gate by his friends and family on Monday, October 24, 2016. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Tim was born April 22, 1966 to Teresa Marroquin and James Vasquez in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was preceded in death by his father. Tim married his wife Roberta Gonzales in Roswell on July...

Dorothy Corn

Oct 17, 2016

Dorothy Nell Sumner Corn, age 76, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016 at University Park Nursing Home in Wichita Falls, TX. Dorothy died peacefully after a lengthy illness and battle with dementia. Dorothy was born September 22, 1940 in Lubbock, TX to parents Thomas Dupree (T.D. - Mickey) Sumner and Mildred (nee Russell) Sumner. T.D. was a partner...

Elfego Lucero Iii

Oct 10, 2016

Elfego G. Lucero III, 56, of Roswell, NM passed away on October 10, 2016 in Roswell, NM. A rosary is scheduled for 6 pm, Friday, October 14, 2016 with a memorial service following at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jimmy Lucero Jr., officiating. There will not be grave side services. Elfego was born in Roswell, NM to Elfego...

Vincent Aguilar

Oct 8, 2016

Vincent Almanza Aguilar, age 82, passed away at ENMMC surrounded by his loved ones on October 8, 2016. He was born on January 22, 1934 in Roswell, NM to Ejinio and Concha Aguilar. He married the love of his life Isabel Aragon on October 19, 1953 and they shared 62 wonderful years together. Vincent was a veteran of the...