Obituaries
Anthony Castillo
May 23, 2016
Baby Anthony Raymond Castillo passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus from the comfort of his mother's womb on May 23, 2016 at Lovelace Regional Hospital Roswell, NM. He never drew a breath in this world as he entered it at 7:25 P.M. on May 23, 2016. The following day his loving father Ricardo Tomas Castillo and his Loving...
Rafael Arias
May 15, 2016
A funeral service is scheduled for 12 pm, Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Rafael M. Arias, 84, who passed Sunday, May 15, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Deacon Ernesto Martinez of St. John's Catholic Church will be conducting the services. Visitation will be held from 9 am to 5 pm,...
Patricia Cooper
May 13, 2016
Ms. Tish Cooper of Roswell NM passed away on May 13, 2016 in the love and presence of her precious family. She was a lifelong resident of Roswell and was a strong community supporter by creating job opportunities through her business ventures. Tish was a strong and vehemently independent woman who sought opportunity and tenderly loved and cherished her...
Ralph Pichardo
May 9, 2016
A prayer service is scheduled for 7:00pm, Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Ralph Pichardo, 34, who passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 in Roswell, NM. A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00am, Monday, May 16, 2016 also at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Savino Sanchez of Church on The Move officiating with...
Perry Ortega
May 8, 2016
A memorial service for Perry Ortega, 55, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home. Burial of Perry's cremains will follow at South Park Cemetery; family and friends will be received at 707 S. Heights after the services. Perry passed away on May 8, 2016 at his home in Roswell, NM. Perry was...
Sharon Berry
May 6, 2016
A funeral service for Sharon Gail Berry, 74, will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Christ Church with Rev. Rheuben Dixon Sr. of God's Messenger Church officiating, burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Family will be accepting visitation Tuesday, May 10, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Ballard Funeral Home. Sharon was born...
Dollie Dooley
Apr 29, 2016
Funeral services are scheduled for 10 am, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Dollie Ray Dooley, 91, who passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 at Mission Arch Care Center. Pastor Harry Tacket of the Church of Christ will be officiating with burial to follow at South Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 to...
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
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...
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...
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...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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