Obituaries

Frances Hopper

Frances Hopper

Oct 27, 2015

Frances Lucille Hopper, aged 91, died peacefully on October 27, 2015, at her home in Roswell, New Mexico, surrounded by her family. Frances, better known as Lucille, was born May 27, 1924, in Franklin, Texas to James Euell Prichard and Frances Elizabeth Bloodworth. Her parents preceded her in death as well as her beloved brothers, Arnold Prichard and Bill...

Richard Montgomery

Richard Montgomery

Oct 27, 2015

A graveside service is pending for Richard Montgomery, resident of Pasadena, TX for the last 25 years. Richard was born May 25, 1963 to Travis L. Montgomery and Lanell West Montgomery of Roswell, NM. He is survived by his mother, Lanell Deitz of Roswell; brother, Robert Montgomery of Houston, TX; son, Luke Montgomery and wife, Amanda of Boyce Ville,...

Ester Sedillo

Ester Sedillo

Oct 27, 2015

Ester A. Sedillo, 88, a lifelong resident of Roswell and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Lovelace Regional Hospital surrounded by the love of her family. Ester was born July 5, 1927 to Placido Archuleta and Rosavra Maes in Roswell, NM She was preceded in death by her husband, Jake...

G. Savage

G. Savage

Oct 22, 2015

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 pm, Sunday, October 25, 2015 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Leon Savage, 89, who passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015 in Roswell. Minister Elana Levy of First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Leon was born September 25, 1926 in Jackson County, OK to Walter Scott Savage and Nancy Rebecca Nix Savage who...

Johnny Young

Johnny Young

Oct 21, 2015

Johnny M. Young, affectionately known to generations of family and friends as "Da", passed away on October 21, 2015. Johnny was a long time resident of Roswell. He retired from U.S. Air Force as a Master Sargent having served for 20 years as a gunner on B29, B50, B36 and B52 aircraft. He is survived by his wife Joan,...

Virginia Lucero-Richardson

Virginia Lucero-Richardson

Oct 20, 2015

Virginia Marie Lucero Richardson Virginia "Virgie" passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015, she was 75. She was a lifelong resident of Roswell and the second daughter of Sam and Celia B. Lucero. She was a loving wife and mother of 5 boys; Gilbert, Jerry, Richard (Gary), Gabriel and Granville (GL) Virgie was born on September 20, 1940. She married...

James Johns

James Johns

Oct 19, 2015

James Pingree Johns, the only son of James E. and Ruth Williams Johns, died peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2015. Jimmie was born on July 6, 1923, in Keokuk, Iowa. When he was three years old, the family moved to Roswell, New Mexico, where they had purchased the franchise to bottle Coca-Cola for the Pecos Valley. He attended Missouri...

Goldie Ross

Goldie Ross

Oct 18, 2015

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 pm, Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Goldie Ross, 89, who passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015 in Roswell. Sharon Bailey and other family members will be officiating. Goldie was born August 27, 1926 in McCloud, OK to William Randolph Bray and Mollie Mae Ash Bray whom both preceded...

Sharan Martinez

Sharan Martinez

Oct 15, 2015

Sharan Kay Whitaker-Martinez of Roswell, NM passed away Thursday October 15, 2015 at the age of 67. She was a life long resident of Roswell and will be truly missed by her friends and family. Sharan was born to Norman and Christine Whitaker, both of whom have preceded her in death, on July 12, 1948 in Roswell NM. She...

Donna Boehms

Donna Boehms

Oct 6, 2015

Jo was born on November 10, 1927 in Crane, Missouri to Don C. and Mattie (Field) Wright. She was preceded in death by her parents, step-mother Roberta (Berry) Wright, sister Jean (Wright) and husband Lloyd Washington, brother John Wright, and nephew Tom Croissant. Jo is survived by her husband of sixty-seven years, Ralph; son Don (Joyce) and his children...

Wanda Mcelvaney

Wanda Mcelvaney

Oct 6, 2015

Wanda Lynn McElvaney, 83, ascended into her Heavenly home on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. The only child of Vala and Orby Howie, Lynn was bom on August 13, 1932 in Paris, Texas. Always interested in the arts and music, Lynn enjoyed painting and creating artistic pieces throughout her life. Some of her artwork hangs in the family home as...

Audencio Barrientos

Audencio Barrientos

Oct 6, 2015

Audencio (Chencho) Barrientos, nacido en Zacatecas, Mexico el 15 de Junio de 1929 a Felipe Barrientos y Maria Ramírez. El dejo de sufrir el martes 6 de Octubre de 2015 en Roswell, NM. Lo acompañan en la muerte sus padres, Felipe Barrientos y Maria Ramirez; Maria Concepción Salas (madre du sus 8 hijos); su hija, Carla Barrientos; su hermano...

Terrance Borovina

Terrance Borovina

Sep 24, 2015

A rosary is scheduled for 9 am, Thursday, October 1, 2015 at St. John's Catholic Church with a mass to follow at 10 am for Terrance Josef "Tam" Borovina, 67, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Fr. Charlie Martinez, OFM of St. Peters Catholic Church will be officiating. Inurnment will...

Frank Vasquez

Frank Vasquez

Sep 21, 2015

Frank "Kiko" Vasquez, 75, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 21, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Cecelia Vasquez of 23 years. Frank is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Isabell Vasquez; son, Frank Vasquez Jr.; brothers, Mike Vasquez and Albert Vasquez; sister, Belia and Felimon Acevedo; also, his nephew, Arthur Acevedo and great-niece,...

Virginia French

Virginia French

Sep 20, 2015

A graveside service for Virginia V. French will be held at the South Park Cemetery in Roswell, New Mexico, on Saturday, September 26, at 11:00 a.m. Elana Levy, Pastoral Care of First Presbyterian Church Roswell will officiate. A memorial service is scheduled for Monday, September 28, at 4:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Odessa, Texas. The Reverend...

Venessa Hatch

Venessa Hatch

Sep 19, 2015

Venessa (Vinnie) left to be with the Angels in Heaven on Saturday, September 19, 2015. My daughter turned 28 on September 15, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeremy L. Hatch; great-grandmother, Sara Aguilar; great grandfathe, Bob Crowson; great grandfather and great grandmother, Pedro and Petra Servantez. She is survived by her mom, Prescilla Servantez "Me-Me"...

Frances Corn

Frances Corn

Sep 19, 2015

Frances Corn, longtime resident of Roswell, died peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the age of 95. Frances was born February 4, 1920 in Flodada, Texas to Frank and Annie Mask. The family moved to Roswell early in Frances' life where she remained until her passing. Her family will always remember her strength, courage, generosity and love. Frances...

Joe Spalding

Joe Spalding

Sep 18, 2015

Joe Spalding shed the bonds of this earth on Friday, September 18, 2015, and is now at home with the Lord he loved and joyfully served. A service to celebrate his life will be held at 10 a.m. this Friday, September 25, 2015 at Christ's Church with Gerri Chaves and Lonnie Owens of Christ's Church officiating. A graveside service...

Cruz Madrid

Cruz Madrid

Sep 17, 2015

After a short illness, Cruz Madrid passed from this world to the next at University Medical Center in Lubbock, TX on Thursday, September 17, 2015. A rosary is scheduled for 7 pm, Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel. A mass is scheduled for 10 am, Monday, September 21, 2015 at St. John's Catholic Church with burial...

Mary Deborde

Mary Deborde

Sep 12, 2015

Mary Magdalene (Schmid) DeBorde was 91 when she passed away at her home on Saturday, September 12, 2015 with her loving family around her. Mary was born on May 15, 1924 to Jacob Schmid and Anna Martin Schmid in Roswell New Mexico at Saint Mary's Hospital. She was raised along the Berrendo River on a productive family farm, raising...