Obituaries

Ruth Berg

Dec 11, 2016

RUTH JOSEPHINE LAMBERT BERG, died peacefully at age 101 with family at her side. She was a resident of Sunset Villa Care Center in Roswell, NM. Ruth was born in Chicago, IL June 22, 1915 to Dr. Joseph S. Lambert and Emilie B. Lambert. "Ruthie" was the sixth of seven children. Aspiring to also become a doctor, she attended...

Bette Ransbarger

Dec 7, 2016

Bette Lou Ransbarger, 90, passed away on Wednesday, December 7th, 2016 at Mission Arch Center in Roswell, N.M. Cremation has taken place at Ballard Funeral Home in Roswell; www.ballardfuneralhome.com Bette was born on a farm in Crosby, North Dakota on April 13, 1926. She later moved to California where she met and married her husband Charles "Chuck" D. Ransbarger....

Jennie Lanfor

Dec 4, 2016

A rosary will be recited at 6:00 pm, Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Jennie Quirina Lanfor Lanfor, 89, who passed away Sunday, December 4, 2016 in Roswell, NM. Funeral service will be held at 7:00 pm, Thursday, December 8, 2016 also at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Frank Pitman officiating. Family will be...

John Santos

Dec 4, 2016

John De Los Santos, age 69, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday December 4, 2016 in Albuquerque with his loving wife Sylvia by his side. He has 8 brothers, 2 sisters and was preceded in death by his father Eulalio "Lalo" De Los Santos, his mother Sipriana "Sippie" De Los Santos, his brother Ruben De Los...

Robert Overmier

Dec 3, 2016

Robert Overmier of Roswell NM passed away on December 3, 2016 in Albuquerque NM at the age of 74. Robert was born to Eugene Overmier and Carolyn Vought on February 4, 1942 in St. Marys Pennsylvania. Both of his parents have preceded him in death. Robert was a big man with a big heart, whose physical appearance and personality...

Kathleen Spencer

Dec 1, 2016

Katy Spencer passed away on December 1, 2016 in Roswell NM at the age of 80. She was born July 2, 1936 in Durant OK to James and Irene Butler. In the 1940's moved with her family to Roswell, New Mexico. Married Kenneth Spencer for 62 years. After moving away Katy and Kenneth returned to Roswell in 1995 to...

Antonio Melendez

Nov 30, 2016

Antonio V. Melendez, 93, was sleeping peacefully when God called him to his eternal home on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 in Roswell, NM. Funeral will take place at St. Peter's Catholic Church on Saturday, December 3, 2016 with rosary scheduled at 9:00a.m. and Mass following at 10:00a.m. with Fr. Charlie Martinez, OFM Pastor officiating. Burial will follow at South...

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...