Obituaries

Ray Mitcham

Ray Mitcham

Sep 4, 2013

Ray Mitcham of Roswell, New Mexico died on September 4, 2013 in Roswell, NM from complications of prostate and bone cancer. Ray, or Pops as he was known to his grandchildren, was born in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of Jack Mitcham and Francis Lanford Mitcham, and brother of Mary Francis Boyd. He grew up in Fort Worth, TX...

Carmen Hernandez

Carmen Hernandez

Sep 1, 2013

Visitation will be held from 12 7 P.M., Thursday, September 5, 2013 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Carmen Hernandez, 73, who passed away in Lubbock, TX at her home. Pastor Green and Pastor Arrellano of the Seventh Day Adventist Church will be officiating on Friday, September 6, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the church, 500 S. Cedar Avenue,...

Lola Whitacre

Lola Whitacre

Sep 1, 2013

A burial is scheduled for 2 P.M., Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at the Hondo Cemetery in Hondo, N.M. for Lola Whitacre, 92, who passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at her home in Roswell, N.M. Lola was preceded in death by her parents Martin and Porfiria Sedillo, son Tony Gutierrez and brother Andres Sedillo and Jake Sedillo and...

Veronica Chavez

Veronica Chavez

Aug 28, 2013

On Wednesday, August 28, 2013, our beloved Veronica Betty Chavez, 95, of Roswell, NM passed on to be with our Heavenly Father surrounded by her children. Betty was born June 28, 1918 in Arabela, NM to Amarante and Rebecca Lucero. She married Melchor Mike Chavez on June 23, 1945. Shortly after they moved to Roswell where they lived and...

Jesus Carrillo

Jesus Carrillo

Aug 26, 2013

A rosary is scheduled for 7 pm, Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Ballard Chapel for Jesus Carrillo, 61, who passed away on Monday, August 26, 2013 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Funeral services are for 10:30 am, Friday, August 30, 2013 also at Ballard Chapel with Deacon Ernesto Martinez of St. Johns Catholic Church will be officiating. Visitation...

Olive Rinker

Olive Rinker

Aug 22, 2013

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 am, Monday, August 26, 2013 at Aldersgate United Methodist Church for Olive Rinker, 85, who passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Mission Arch Care Center with her son by her side. Rev. Jim Bignell of Aldersgate United Methodist Church will be officiating with burial to follow at South Park Cemetery. Olive...

Patricia Clees

Patricia Clees

Aug 16, 2013

Join us for a Celebration of Life for Patricia Patti Clees at 11 am, Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at Unchained Hearts Church, 914 W. McGaffey with Pastor Candace Muirhead officiating. Pattie passed away on Friday, August 16, 2013 at her home. Pattie was born November 30, 1947 in Scottsboro, Alabama to James and Mae Sumner. She is survived by...

Angela Castle

Angela Castle

Aug 14, 2013

Private family memorial mass will be held for Angela S. Castle, 84, who passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Mission Arch Care Center. Angie was born July 27, 1929 in Dunkirk, NY to Vincent Spina and Frances Del Popolo. Her parents preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was her sister Santa Speziale and brother...

Manuel Jojola

Manuel Jojola

Aug 12, 2013

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 pm, Friday, August 16, 2013 at South Park Cemetery for Manuel Ray Jojola, 24, who passed away on Monday, August 12, 2013 in Hobbs, NM. Visitation is scheduled for 10 am until service time. Manuel was born November 18, 1988 in Roswell, NM to Daniel Jojola and Teresa Cordova. He was preceded in...

Virginia Bartlett

Virginia Bartlett

Aug 6, 2013

A rosary is scheduled for 7 P.M., Friday, August 9, 2013 at St. Johns Catholic Church for Virginia Bartlett, 85, who passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 in Roswell, Martha Romero will be officiating. Virginia was born May 21, 1928 in Roswell, NM to Abel Romero and Caroline Gameroz. She is preceded in death by her parents and...

Ernest Brown

Ernest Brown

Aug 5, 2013

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date in Texas for Ernest James Brown, 84, who passed away Monday, August 5, 2013. Ernest was born January 8, 1929 in Kimberly, Alabama to Urban Brown and Lola Jones. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Johnnie Brown, daughter Stacy McElligott and step daughter Sharon Lenn....

Lois Shaffer

Lois Shaffer

Aug 4, 2013

In loving memory of Lois Shaffer, our wonderful mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and matriarch who passed away Sunday, August 4, 2013 after a brief illness, friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service at 10 am, Saturday, August 31, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Hagerman. Lois was born in Los Angeles, California in 1924 to Herbert...

Eva Herrera

Eva Herrera

Jul 31, 2013

A wonderful mother, grandmother and friend passed away on July 31, 2013. Eva Lujan Herrera Mamalita born in Roswell, NM on May 31, 1913 to Manuel Lujan and Maria Flaco. She has enriched so many lives. Her kindness and love for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and her great generosity and passion for her community will be missed....

Raymond Nunez

Raymond Nunez

Jul 31, 2013

A rosary is scheduled for 7:00 pm, Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at Ballard Chapel for Raymond Jimenez Nunez, 85, who passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2013. Funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 am, on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 also at St. Johns Catholic Church with Deacon Ernesto Martinez. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery with Roswell Veterans...

Maria Brady

Maria Brady

Jul 30, 2013

A rosary is scheduled for 7 pm, Friday, August 2, 2013 at St. Johns Catholic Church for Nellie Brady, 89, who passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Mission Arch Care Center surrounded by her family. Mass is scheduled for 10 am, Saturday, August 3, 2013 also at St. Johns Catholic Church with Deacon Ernesto Martinez officiating. Burial...

Marie Smith

Marie Smith

Jul 26, 2013

Our sweet wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away on July 26th. Marie touched so many lives for good. Her kindness and genuine interest were especially felt by the young people she taught in many religion classes in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints Mormon. Marie was born Sept 10, 1922 to Charles William Lamb and Eldora...

Wanda Lane

Wanda Lane

Jul 24, 2013

Graveside services are schedule for 10 am, Friday, July 26, 2013 at South Park Cemetery for Wanda Lane, 74, who passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2013 in Roswell, NM. Cecil Kimberlin of Gentiva Hospice Care will be officiating. Wanda was born July 18, 1939 in Duncan, Ok, to Thomas Lee Towler and Climmie Hooser. Her parents preceded her in...

Minnie Lind

Minnie Lind

Jul 17, 2013

Minnie F. Lind went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 in Roswell, NM. In lieu of services an open house reception, in honor of Minnie, will take place Saturday, July 27, 2013 at the home of Brian and Robyn Stokes, 11 Berrendo Meadows Circle from 2 4 P.M. A private burial service will be held...

Ursula Chaves

Ursula Chaves

Jul 14, 2013

Ursula M. Chaves, 71, longtime resident of Tinnie passed away Sunday, July 14, 2013 at her residence. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at St. Judes Catholic Church at San Patricio and Mass to be celebrated at 10 A.M. on Thursday at the church with Father Galvan officiating. Burial will follow in the Picacho...

William Hardcastle

William Hardcastle

Jul 12, 2013

Graveside memorial services are scheduled for 10:00 A.M., Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Tinnie Cemetery for William Ray Hardcastle, 74, who passed away on Friday, July 12, 2013 at his home. Pastor Scott Martin from Lake Arthur will be officiating. Ray will be cremated according to his wishes. Ray was born November 6, 1938 in Roswell, NM to Samuel...