Obituaries

Wanda Rhodes

Wanda Rhodes

Jun 27, 2016

A memorial service for Wanda June Rhodes, 85, will be at 10:00 am, Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel. Wanda passed away Monday, June 27, 2016 in Roswell, NM. She grew up on a farm in Hagerman, NM and graduated from Hagerman High School. Wanda drove a school bus for about 20 years in Hagerman. Wanda...

Elvira Purcella

Elvira Purcella

Jun 25, 2016

Elvira Baca Purcella age 71 passed away on June 25, 2016 at 10:30 AM She was the wife of Arturo Purcella. They shared 11 years of marriage Together. Elvira Baca Purcella was born in Roswell New Mexico She was the daughter to Eliseo Baca and Agapita Benavidez Baca Both deceased residents of Roswell New Mexico. She was a member...

Hazel Trujillo

Hazel Trujillo

Jun 25, 2016

On Saturday, June 25, 2016 a very special lady went on her path to walk the streets of gold, to join her beloved family and friends, with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Hazel who was lovingly known as "Fuddie" was born in Clayton, NM on Saturday, April 10, 1948 to her parents Jose Rubel and Maria (Martinez) Trujillo...

Frank Morgan

Frank Morgan

Jun 22, 2016

Mr. Frank Morgan of Artesia, NM was welcomed into the arms of his Savior on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. Frank was born to William and Ola Mae Morgan in Artesia, NM on October 06, 1952 and was a lifelong resident of the area. Both of his parents have preceded him in death. Frank Morgan was an intensely funny man,...

Carmen Aguilar

Carmen Aguilar

Jun 21, 2016

A rosary will be recited at 7 pm, Thursday, June 23, 2016 at St. Peter's Catholic Church for Carmen Aguilar, 68, who passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 in Hagerman, NM. A funeral mass will be at 11 am, Friday, June 24, 2016 also at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Father Charlie Martinez, OFM. Burial will follow at...

Jeremy Deason

Jeremy Deason

Jun 20, 2016

Jeremy Lane Deason, loving family member and loyal friend was born in Roswell on November 16, 1982 and deceased from a motor vehicle accident on June 20, 2016. Jeremy was 33 years young with a life time of living already behind him. Funeral Service will be held in his memory at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel, 910 South Main, Roswell,...

Rosa Dutchover

Rosa Dutchover

Jun 18, 2016

A rosary is scheduled for 7 pm, Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home for Rosa Dutchover, 64, who passed Saturday, June 18, 2016 in Roswell. A funeral mass is scheduled for 10 am, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at St. John's Catholic Church with Father Eduardo Espinoza officiating. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Rosa was born...

Mildred Morris

Mildred Morris

Jun 18, 2016

Mildred Morris November 3, 1932 - June 18, 2016 Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 am, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at First Baptist Church in Hagerman for Mildred Morris, 83, who passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Casa Maria Healthcare Center. Pastor Herb Gage will be officiating. Burial will follow at Hagerman Cemetery. Mildred was born November...

Hector Hernandez

Hector Hernandez

Jun 18, 2016

A rosary will be recited at 7 pm, Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Hector Daniel Hernandez, 55, who passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016 in Las Cruces, NM. A funeral service will be at 10 am, Friday, June 24, 2016 also at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at South Park...

Aurelia Ginanni

Aurelia Ginanni

Jun 15, 2016

Aurelia passed away on Monday, June 15, 2016 at the age of 81. Aurelia was born on April 1, 1935 in Santa Rosa, New Mexico to Julia and Juan Sena. Here in Roswell she attended Berrendo, Pueblo and Yucca schools before moving to Corpus Christi, Texas to attend a Baptist College there for one year. Returning to Roswell, she...

Margie Valenzuela

Margie Valenzuela

Jun 14, 2016

Margie D Valenzuela 82, was born September 17, 1934 to Elonercio and Manuela Dominguez in Redford, TX. Mrs. Valenzuela passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at her home in Roswell, NM. A viewing will be held at Ballard Funeral Home on Friday, June 17th from 2pm to 6pm with a Rosary immediately following. Services will be held at St....

David Robinson

David Robinson

Jun 13, 2016

David Robinson, 87, beloved Husband, father, and friend, was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, June 13, 2016. He entered this world on May 27, 1929 in St. Petersburg, FL. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Lois Robinson; daughter Kristin Robinson; son James Robinson; sisters Pixie (Ben) Wilkinson and Skipper (Gary) Ashdown, good friends...

Jimmy Shaw

Jimmy Shaw

Jun 11, 2016

Private family services will be held at a later date for Jimmy Charles Shaw, 86, who passed away in Roswell, NM, Saturday, June 11, 2016 surrounded by the love of his family. JC was born September 22, 1929 to Otis Shaw and Sue French in Ropesville, TX. JC began working as a fireman at the Roswell Fire Dept. in...

Renee Villarreal

Renee Villarreal

Jun 4, 2016

Renee Villarreal, 70, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on Saturday, June 4, 2016. She entered this world on January 17, 1946 in Peralta, NM, born to Tony Gonzales and Mary Marquez. She is survived by her sister Christine Marquez; sister Arcelia Cervantez; daughter Angie Griego; daughter Ruth Hoskins; son Bert...

Alice Imburgia

Alice Imburgia

Jun 2, 2016

Alice M. Imburgia passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 in Lubbock, TX. A rosary will be recited for Alice at 9:30 AM at Assumption Catholic Church, 2808 North Kentucky, Roswell, NM, followed by a funeral mass at 10:00 AM with Fr. Josh Duplissey officiating. Alice was born in Waukon, Iowa to Elmer and Myrtle White on May 1,...

Cherri Gentry

Cherri Gentry

May 31, 2016

My name is Lisa Chambers and my brother Shawn Gentry and I want to tell you about our mother, Cherrie Gentry. She is a wonderful mom and friend with a loving and caring spirit. We love her more than words could ever express. She passed away on Tuesday May 31, 2016 here in Albuquerque NM. Shawn and I want...

Laura Markl

Laura Markl

May 30, 2016

A memorial service will be held Friday, June 3, 2016 at 10 am at the Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Laura Lee Markl who passed away Monday, May 30, 2016 at home. Laura, better known as Lolly, was born May 23, 1925 to Lee and Lulu White in Farmington, New Mexico. When Lolly was a child her family moved...

Florence Stubbs

Florence Stubbs

May 29, 2016

A Remembrance Celebration is scheduled for 2:00 pm, Sunday, June 5, 2016 at #1 Brazos Circle for Florence Caryl Stubbs, 93, who passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Mission Arch Care Center. Florence was born December 30, 1922 in Dexter, NM to Charles Sterrett and Vesta Pershing Sterrett who preceded her in death. She is also preceded...

Diane Weed

Diane Weed

May 25, 2016

Diane Jordan Weed of Roswell NM passed away on Wednesday May 25, 2016 at the age of 85. She was born to Raymond and Mathilda Jordan on April 28 1931, both of whom have preceded her in death, in Bronxville NY. Ms. Weed was a hardworking and character driven mother and wife. She was married to Richard Weed on...

Roy Daly

Roy Daly

May 25, 2016

Roy F. "Popeye" Daly Mr. Roy Daly of Roswell NM passed peacefully at his home on Wednesday May 25, 2016. His beloved granddaughter and caretaker Robbie Rogers was at his side when he met his Lord Jesus. Roy was born to Earl and Bernice Daly in Neches, TX, on May 4 1917. Both have preceded him in death, Roy...