Obituaries

Jul 24, 2016

On Sunday, July 24, 2016 Mary J. Ramirez Gonzales, 70, closed her eyes and woke up in Gods arms. Mary was a lifelong resident of Roswell, NM. She graduated from RHS in 1964. She went on to receive three licenses in Cosmetology, CNA and Social Work. Mary was married to Andres H. Gonzales in September 1968. Mary worked as...

Jul 23, 2016

A rosary has been scheduled for 7:00 pm Friday, July 29, 2016 at St. Peter's Catholic Church for Henry J. Ogas Jr., 73 who passed away July 23,2016 at UMC Hospital in Lubbock, Texas surrounded by his family. Mass of the resurrection will be recited at 10:00 am Saturday, July 30, 2016, also at St. Peter's Catholic Church Fr....

Jul 23, 2016

A rosary is scheduled for 10:30 am, Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Assumption Catholic Church for Domitila Duran, 96, who passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Mission Arch Care Center. Liturgy of the Word service will follow. Father Joe Riley will be officiating. Domitila was born May 13, 1920 in Norman, OK to Manuel Tafoya and Bruna...

Jul 20, 2016

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Jul 18, 2016

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 pm, Saturday, July 30, 2016 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Jimmy L. Gentry, who was 76 years young. He was born in Roswell, NM on July 28, 1939 and taken from us on Monday, July 18, 2016. Pastor Troy Grant of Berrendo Baptist Church will officiate. Jim lived in Dexter until 4...

Jul 18, 2016

On July 18, 2016 LAWRENCE RAY ANDRUS 82 of Roswell was reunited in heaven with his bride of 61 years, Betty Andrus. While Alzheimer's took his mind it never took his spirit, sense of humor, smile or his orneriness! An old cowboy to the end with his grace and bravery. He loved to tell his old stories about growing...

Jul 15, 2016

Mr. Shockey passed away in Roswell NM on July 15, 2016 at the age of 80. Lloyd was born to George and Dollie Shockey in Oakcreek CO on August 14, 1935. Both of his parents have preceded him in death. Mr. Shockey came from a large family consisting of five girls and five boys. His place as the second...

Jul 13, 2016

Gordon Leo Manter Sr., of Roswell NM, loving, dedicated, and devoted husband for 63 years to Eleanor Rose, surrounded by family, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. He was 86 years old. Ancestral records tie Gordon's family to Cape Cod in 1657. Landmarks in his lineage include Manter's Point, a small area located at the intersection of Plymouth...

Jul 13, 2016

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 am, Saturday, July 16, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Emily Fay Kendall, 77, who passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 in Hutto, TX. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Emily was born November 11, 1938 in Tishomingo, OK to Albert D. Smith and Minnie York Smith who preceded her...

Jul 10, 2016

A rosary is scheduled for 11 am, Friday, July 15, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel with funeral services to follow at 11:30 am for Vickie R. Sanchez, 88, who passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2016 in Roswell, NM. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, Thursday, July...

Jul 8, 2016

Mr. Robert Harris passed away in his Roswell home on July 8, 2016 at the age of 91. Mr. Harris was born to Lee and Josie Nutall-Harris on September 17, 1924 in Mumford TX. Both of his parents have preceded him in death. As a young man Robert lost his mother at the tender age of one. His older...

Jul 7, 2016

Julia G. Harris, 83, of Roswell, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016. She will be laid to rest with her husband Major Byron D. Harris, USA, DVM, at the Fort Stanton National Cemetery during a private graveside service. Julia was born June 19, 1933, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Angelo and Saladine Ramis Garcia. She married Byron D. Harris February...

Jul 6, 2016

Beloved husband of 45 years to Patsy Cates. Father to Arlie A. Cates and Patrice J. Barnett. Grandfather to 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He delivered newspapers to most of the northern part of Roswell for 23 years. Sonny was a member of the Trinity House of Praise and a faithful Christian, ensuring that his family was well...

Jul 5, 2016

Rumalda Green went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at her home in Hagerman, NM. She was 76 years old. Rumalda (Rummy) was born in Redford, Texas to Elias and Nicolasa Martinez. She was a beloved wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Calixto...

Jul 4, 2016

Ms. George passed away on the 4th of July, 2016 in Roswell, NM. She was born to her parents Cleveland and Evelena Pitts in Hutchinson, Kansas on November 02, 1928. Both of her parents have preceded her in death. Jeannette George was a long time resident of Carlsbad, NM, settling there in 1970. She loved the arid desert of...

Jul 2, 2016

Everett H. Gilbert, age 93, passed away at his home in Roswell, NM on July 2,2016. He was born on February 8,1923 in Boston, Massachusetts and raised in Farmington, NH. During WWII he served with the 10th Mountain Division as a military ski instructor and ski trooper. Following the war he married Ruth Clark and raised their two children....

Jul 1, 2016

Martha Redding Murphy, daughter of Velma Ruth Redding and Frank Allen Redding, died on July 1, 2016, with her loving family at her bedside. She was born in San Gabriel, California on September 1, 1927. Martha believed that education and strong reading skills paved the road to better futures for our children and security for our country. She dedicated...

Jun 29, 2016

Derek Weikel passed away on June 29, 2016 in Austin TX at the age of 26. He was born to Sandra Weikel and Paul Weikel on September 23, 1989 in Roswell, NM. Derek was a vibrant and amazing young man who radiated creativity and compassion from his very core. Derek grew up as a local boy attending Gateway Christian...

Jun 27, 2016