Obituaries

David Moreno

David Moreno

Apr 24, 2016

A rosary for David Moreno, 59, will be recited at 2:00 pm, Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel. David passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016. David was born December 6, 1956 to Jose B. Moreno and Maria Perez in Roswell, NM. He enjoyed being outdoors, was a very considerate person of others and a jokester to...

George Rizzo

George Rizzo

Apr 22, 2016

George Paul Rizzo was born in the Bronx, NY on August 28, 1935 to George Rizzo and Stella Boccalino Rizzo. The youngest of four children, he grew up on Long Island in Valley Stream, NY. He graduated from Valley Stream Central High School in 1953 and served in the US Army. George is survived by his wife, Barbara Watkins...

Josephine Torrez

Josephine Torrez

Apr 21, 2016

Josephine F. Torrez, age 87, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Vincent Espinosa. She was born in Carlsbad, NM September 3, 1928; she was the daughter of Cosme and Casimira Flaco. Josephine is survived by her husband, Manuel "Sil" Torrez of 68 years, 3 brothers: Johnny Flores, Jose...

Martha Corn

Martha Corn

Apr 21, 2016

Martha Jo Corn, 87, passed away peacefully at Mission Arch Care Center on Thursday, April, 21, 2016. A lifelong Roswell resident, she was the daughter of L.A. and Willie Mae Watson Carson, who both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her son, Rodney D. Corn. She was born February 26, 1929 at the old...

Edward Kruse Jr.

Edward Kruse Jr.

Apr 18, 2016

Edward C. Kruse, Jr. died peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2016 in Roswell, NM. He was born in Ft. Worth, TX to Edward C. Kruse and Augusta Landgraf Druse on June 5, 1927. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 11:03 am at First Presbyterian Church in Roswell. Ed graduated from Texas A&M University...

Lois Dominguez

Lois Dominguez

Apr 16, 2016

Lois Ann Dominguez July 19, 1947 - April 15, 2016 Mrs. Lois Dominguez passed away April 15, 2016 at the age of 68 in Albuquerque NM. She left peacefully while in the comfort and love of her husband and family. She was born to Carl and Juanita Burleson on July 19, 1947 in Roswell NM, both of her parents...

Leonard Cheney Jr.

Leonard Cheney Jr.

Apr 12, 2016

Memorial services for Leonard E. Cheney, Jr. will be Saturday, April 23, 2016 at First United Methodist Church at 2:00 pm. There will be a reception after the memorial service where the family would like to greet friends. Private interment for the family will be in the columbarium of FUMC. Leonard E. Cheney Jr. was born July 18, 1933...

Elidio Gonzales

Elidio Gonzales

Apr 11, 2016

Elidio Amescua Gonzales A rosary is scheduled for 7 pm, Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Elidio A. Gonzales, 85, who passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 at ENMMC. Funeral mass is scheduled for 12 pm, Friday, April 15, 2016 at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Father Charlie Martinez officiating. Burial will follow at General...

Ruby Chambers

Ruby Chambers

Apr 9, 2016

Ruby Lee Chambers 96 went home to be with her Lord on April 9, 2016, after a month long battle with pneumonia. As per her requests, she has been cremated and no memorial service will be held. Ruby was the second child of Ollie D. Chambers and Sally Belle Qualls Chambers; she was born on March 21, 1920 in...

Alma Starkey

Alma Starkey

Apr 9, 2016

Alma Lynn Starkey, born January 19, 1941 in Deming, NM, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 after a brave struggle with pneumonia. She graduated from Roswell High School in 1959 and then attended ENMU. Alma married her high school sweetheart, Joe Starkey in September 1960. She worked for USF&G while Joe owned and operated automobile dealerships in Roswell. They...

Martha Withers

Martha Withers

Apr 8, 2016

Martha Annie Withers, 99, of Carrizozo, NM will be held at 1 pm, Friday, April 15, 2016 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Carrizozo. She passed away on Friday, April 8, 2016 at the Beehive Nursing Home. Annie was born on September 21, 1916 in Happy, TX to Julis and Martha Miller Glover. Annie is survived by her...

Elena Montoya

Elena Montoya

Apr 5, 2016

Elena Montoya, 87, of Roswell, NM went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. She was surrounded by the love of her family. She was a beloved mother, sister, and friend to so many. She was a loving Mom, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a friend to many and they cherished her dearly. Elena was...

Ernesto Salinas

Ernesto Salinas

Apr 5, 2016

Ernesto Salinas Was born on April 19, 1936 in Roswell New Mexico, and went to heaven on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. Ernesto was preceded by his parents, Victor and Epifania Salinas, his brother, Joe Salinas and his sister, Rachel Salinas. He is survived by his siblings, Ernestina Crawford and Mary Helen Smith; his daughters, Sydney Burris, Felicia Peters and...

Ella Himebaugh

Ella Himebaugh

Apr 4, 2016

Ella (Ellie) Himebaugh, 96, was born February 9, 1920. She passed away peacefully at her home in Roswell, NM on April 4, 2016. Survived by sons: Boyd Himebaugh Jr. (wife Shyrl), Arlington WA, John Himebaugh, San Diego CA; daughter Candy Stephens, Roswell, NM; sister, LaVile Nelson, Richfield, NM and special niece Ginger Russell, Albuquerque, NM. Seven grandchildren: Dawn Lorass...

John Pacheco

John Pacheco

Apr 4, 2016

John Pacheco A funeral service for John "Paycheck" Pacheco, 70, will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Church on the Move with Pastor Troy Smotherman officiating, a reception will follow at the Oneighty Building. Burial at South Park Cemetery will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, April 11, 2016. John passed away Monday, April 4, 2016 at...

Jeremy Natividad

Jeremy Natividad

Apr 2, 2016

A rosary for Jeremy Delgado Natividad, 26, will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Friday, April 8, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel. A mass of resurrection will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 9, 2016 at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Fr. Charlie Martinez officiating. Burial will follow at Hagerman Cemetery in Hagerman, NM. Jeremy passed away Saturday,...

Wanna Andrus

Wanna Andrus

Apr 2, 2016

Visitation Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory 910 S. Main St. Roswell, NM  88203 Thursday, April 7, 2016 9:00 to 5:00 pm Service Funeral Service First Baptist Church 200 Cambridge Ave. Hagerman, NM  88232 Friday, April 8, 2016 10:00 am Cemetery Hagerman Cemetery Hwy 82 Hagerman, NM  88232

Julian Sanchez

Julian Sanchez

Apr 1, 2016

Julian Anthony Sanchez On April 1, 2016, Julian Anthony Sanchez was ushered home by our gracious Lord Jesus. He was born in Roswell, NM to Eloy M. Sanchez Sr. and Josephine H. Sanchez on March 10, 1971. Julian was preceded in death by his father, who he admired, honored and respected for his military service as staff Sargent of...

Doris Mulkey

Doris Mulkey

Mar 29, 2016

Doris LaNell (Campbell) Mulkey, age 87, of Roswell, NM went to meet Jesus and her favorite sister Peggy on March 29, 2016. A Memorial service will be held on Monday, April 4th at 11 a.m. at Ballard Funeral Home; internment will follow at the Veterans Cemetery at South Park Cemetery. Pastor Lonnie Owens will officiate. A lunch reception will...

Sergio De'Santiiago

Sergio De'Santiiago

Mar 29, 2016

No services scheduled.

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