Obituaries
William Oldrup
Sep 7, 2016
On November 15, 1948, St. Mary's Hospital in Roswell, NM was blessed with the birth of William Lawrence Oldrup. His proud parents were Jane and Roy Oldrup. Larry loved being outdoors, he was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer all his life. Larry graduated from Roswell High School in 1967 and continued his education at ENMU in Portales where...
Herbert Schmid
Sep 6, 2016
Herbert Martin Schmid was 94 when he passed away at his house on Tuesday September 6, 2016. Herbert was born on October 26, 1921 to his father Jacob Schmid and his mother Anna Martin at St. Mary's hospital in Roswell NM. His childhood was spent on the family farm near the Berrendo River. He would tell stories of swimming,...
Sarah Jobe
Sep 6, 2016
Funeral services are scheduled for 10 am, Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Sarah "Ginger" Jobe, 83, who passed on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at home surrounded by her loved ones. Harry Tackett of West Alameda Church of Christ will be officiating with burial to follow at South Park Cemetery. Sarah was born July 8,...
Karry Hubbard
Sep 5, 2016
Karry Scott Hubbard, 65, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2016, at his Roswell home after a long illness. Scott was born to Thomas Hubbard and Joan Moore Hubbard on May 14, 1951 in Roswell, NM. He attended local schools, graduating from Roswell High School in 1969. He attended New Mexico State University and South Plains Junior College before...
Steve Looney
Aug 30, 2016
Steve Looney passed away into the comforting arms of his Savior August 30, 2016 at the age of 71. He was born to Charles and Inez Looney in Roswell NM on January 22, 1945. Both of his parents have preceded him in death. Mr. Looney was a lifelong local who loved Roswell and made this community his home. Steve...
Joanne Mccombs
Aug 29, 2016
Joanne Williamson McCombs, 90, of Roswell, New Mexico, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, August 29, 2016, at home. Joanne was born on June 30, 1926 in Clovis, NM to Ruth Maddux Williamson Denton (1905-1989) and Paul Alexander Williamson (1899-1964). In Joanne's early years, her Mom and Dad ran the H & H Grocery Store in Clovis. Mom...
Kodi Buckner
Aug 28, 2016
Kodi Rilynn Buckner Funeral services are scheduled for 10 am, Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Kodi Rilynn Buckner, 39, who passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 in Greenbrier, AR. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 from 9 am to 7 pm at Ballard...
Otto Speth Jr.
Aug 24, 2016
Otto Speth Jr. Graveside services are scheduled for 10 am, Friday, September 2, 2016 at South Park Cemetery for Otto Speth, 89, who passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Mission Arch Care Center. Visitation will be held from 9-11 am and 5-7 pm, Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home. Otto was born May 13, 1927 in...
Jose Mendoza
Aug 23, 2016
Jose (Simon) H. Mendoza passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Jose was born to Jorge and Luz (Hinojos) Mendoza on August 20, 1933 in Presidio, Texas. He was the oldest of three children. Jose moved from Presidio to Pecos, TX with his parents then later moved to Artesia, NM where as...
Audrey Hill
Aug 20, 2016
Audrey Mae Hill Longtime Roswell. NM resident Audrey Mae Hill passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 in Fountain Hills, AZ. She was 85. Audrey, who was preceded in death by husband, Ray, is survived by three children, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A devoted wife, mother and mentor, her wide-ranging influence was inspired by an unwavering commitment to...
James Grassie
Aug 20, 2016
James Irvin Grassie was born on May 13, 1931 to George Lee and Opal Baker Grassie at the family home one mile south of Dexter, New Mexico. In 1932, George married Lizzie Ward, who raised Jim. He departed this life on August 20, 2016 surrounded by the love of his family at his home, one fourth of a mile...
Jose Aguilar
Aug 18, 2016
Councilman José Luis Aguilar or Artesia, NM passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 18, 2016 in Lubbock Texas. José was born in Carlsbad, NM on March 4, 1944 and adopted to Luis Sosa Aguilar and Vencerlada Librada Riojas Aguilar of Artesia. José's father, born in Terlingua, Texas and his mother, born in Sabiasinte,...
Laverne Smith
Aug 16, 2016
Adna LaVerne Saylor Smith passed away into the arms of her heavenly father on August 16, 2016. She was born on August 24, 1929 to Alice Myrl Miller Saylor and John Adna Saylor Jr., in Clovis, New Mexico. LaVerne's father died before she was born, and her mother later married Forrest Wade. The two of them provided a loving...
Marion Clingman
Aug 14, 2016
Marion Clingman The family of Marion Clingman will be excepting family and friends on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Marion passed on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Mission Arch Care Center. She will be cremated according to her wishes. Marion was born August 8, 1930 in Weleetka, OK to Marion Taylor...
Leo Gonzales
Aug 9, 2016
Leo "Freddie" Gonzales was born on March 30, 1941 to Phyllis Gonzales and was raised by his mother and step-father Ramon Barrera. Leo served in the National Guard as a communication specialist (Wireman), from 1964 to 1969, Honorable Discharge. He went to work in Sanger, Texas in a mobile home factory in the early 70's. Leo then went to...
Loretta Montoya
Aug 8, 2016
Graveside service for Loretta Ann Montoya of Roswell, will be at 10:00 am, Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at South Park Cemetery, Loretta went home to be with our Lord on Monday, August 8, 2016. Loretta was born on October 21, 1951 in Roswell and adopted by Sophie and John Montoya, an event for which Loretta was eternally grateful. Loretta...
Corine Gonzalez
Aug 6, 2016
Corine, 62 of Roswell NM, went on to meet our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday August 6, 2016. Corine was born to Abraham Gamboa and Helen Gamboa on November 24, 1953. Corine was born and raised in Roswell NM. She received her GED. She went on to receive her Nurse's aide certificate and work at St Mary's Hospital and...
Arthur Carroll
Aug 2, 2016
Arthur Eugene Carroll Passed into eternal life on August 2, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 64 years, Mildred Carroll, of Roswell. He is survived by his daughter Mary Munkelwitz, of Albuquerque; grandchildren Brian Munkelwitz and wife, Mary; Jennifer Wilkerson and husband, Timothy; and Kevin Munkelwitz, all of Albuquerque; and Allison Jordon and husband,...
Isaac Montes
Jul 28, 2016
Beloved Father, Son, and Friend left our world on Thursday, July 28, 2016. Isaac had just celebrated his 24th birthday, sadly it would be his last. Isaac is survived by the angels of his life, his 2 children Audrina Montes and Isaac Montes both of Roswell; father and best friend Ralph A. Tellez and companion Amy McVay-Davis of Roswell;...
Mark Stansell
Jul 26, 2016
Mark left this world, hand in hand, with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in Las Cruces, NM at the age of 60. Mark was an only child, born to O.C. "Pete" and Marie Stansell on October 31, 1955 in Clovis, NM. Mark was a tender and big hearted man. He truly would do...
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