Obituaries

Aug 14, 2023

 

Marilyn Sue “Susie” Connell

A viewing will be held from 2:00 to 6:00 pm, Thursday, August 24, 2024 at Ballard Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Friday, August 25, 2023 at Ballard Funeral Home with burial to follow at South Park Cemetery for Susie Connell, 65, who passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 in Las Cruces,...

Aug 13, 2023

 

Matilde Linares

On August 13, 2023, Matilde Linares, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great grandmother, was granted eternal peace.

 

She is remembered as a woman of faith who enjoyed shopping, exploring new places, collecting, listening to music ranging from boleros by Agustin Lara to country music and more. She also enjoyed reading books on history and art. In...

Aug 13, 2023

Aug 12, 2023

 

James Robert Hartman

It is with great sadness that we announce that Jim Hartman peacefully departed this earth for Heaven on August 12, 2023 at the age of 91 years, 4 months and 3 days.

James Robert Hartman was born April9, 1932, in Benton, PA to George and Mabel Hartman. He entered the United States Air Force in 1949...

Aug 11, 2023

 

Noel “Pat” ChildressCelebration of life is scheduled on September 16, 2023, at Tumbleweed Bowling Alley from noon till 5 PM. Come and go.

Pat passed away Friday August 11, 2023 at Eastern NM Medical Center. Cremation took place at Ballard Funeral Home.

Pat was born on December 20, 1953 in Carlsbad, NM to Don Childress and Peggy Smart. He...

Aug 11, 2023

 

Mateo Adrian Gonzales

Mateo Adrian Gonzales began his journey of life on April 28, 2021. He blessed Jessica and Jeremy Gonzales on that special day and every day thereafter. Mateo was called home on Friday, August 11, 2023. Mateo, a bright and joyful soul, left a lasting mark on the lives of those he encountered. With a smile that...

Aug 8, 2023

 

Carlos (Charlie) Marrujo

 

Carlos (Charlie) Marrujo passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Carlos was born January 23, 1945, in Roswell, NM to Torivio and Isabel Marrujo.

 

Growing up here in Roswell he enjoyed playing baseball and hunting in the Lincoln National Forest.

 

On September 27, 1963 he...

Aug 3, 2023

Aug 1, 2023

 

Pearl Elizabeth Roberson

April 5, 1931 – August 1, 2023

 

Pearl Elizabeth Roberson, 92, passed Tuesday morning, August 1, 2023, at Casa Maria Healthcare.

 

Pearl was born April 5, 1931, in Roswell to James Edgar Burris and Lena Elizabeth “Lizzy” (Lott) Burris.  Pearl had 2 siblings, brother Fredrick “Leon” Burris and sister Mary Kathrine “Kathy” (Burris) Mooty.

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Jul 20, 2023

 

Lieandro Gutierrez affectionately known as "Papo," gracefully embraced his final call on July 20, 2023. His valiant battle against kidney disease was a testament to his courageous spirit only to find himself surrendering to the relentless clutches of Melanoma Cancer. Born on July 21, 1945, in Roswell, NM he emerged into a world blessed by the union of Manuel...

Jul 17, 2023

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John (Bob) Hermann

John (Bob) Hermann passed away on July 17 2023 in Roswell, New Mexico. Bob was born March 7, 1937 to Robert and Ruth (Anderson) Hermann in Des Moines Iowa.

Bob is survived by his children: Craig (Julie), Diane (Rick Deangelo) and Lori; 9 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and his brother Tom (Dianna)Hermann of Nokomis, Florida.

Bob...

Jun 29, 2023

  Nancy Carol Johnson

Nancy Carol Johnson passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, in Roswell, NM after a long illness. She was born in Carlsbad, NM on May 6, 1946, to Hal and Phyllis Tunnell.

Nancy attended school in Estancia, NM and graduated from Estancia High School in 1964. She attended Lubbock Christian College and the graduated from Sul...

Jun 29, 2023

Larry Charles Stiles, 73, passed away on June 29, 2023, surrounded by his three adoring children. Larry arrived on New Year's Day, January 1, 1950, to Phyllis and L.C. Stiles. He was born and raised in Roswell, NM. He grew up playing baseball and continued to play and pitch through his years at Roswell High School, graduating in 1967....

Jun 27, 2023

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Jun 15, 2023

Deborah Kay Jenks, 52, one of God’s earthly angels was called to her rest on June 15, 2023, surrounded by family. Debi was born on October 28, 1970, in Atlanta, Georgia to Keith Surles and was raised by Keith and Rita Surles. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, cousin, friend, and her most favorite title was...

Jun 15, 2023

Mary Teresa Trujillo passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Roswell, New Mexico. Mary Teresa was born on December 1, 1957 in Roswell, New Mexico to Pete C. and Juanita Z. Trujillo. She was a lifelong resident of Roswell, New Mexico.

Mary Teresa worked at TMC and Nova Bus...

Jun 11, 2023

Diana “Denee” Lynn Gomez, 57, arrived in Heaven on Sunday, June 11, 2023. She was born on September 10, 1965 to Abel and Linda Gomez in Roswell, NM. Denee had two children, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren who she loved beyond measure.

Denee was a devoted mother, daughter, grandmother, aunt, sister, cousin, and friend. She enjoyed...

Jun 5, 2023

Margie Nadine (Pilley) Ford, our Granny, went to Heaven surrounded by family on Monday, June 5,

2023. Margie was born June 13,1936 in Hagerman, NM to Ora Clyde Bogart and Herman L. Pilley.

Margie's grandmother Ethel Bogart was quite special to her and was considered a second mom. Margie met the love of her life,...

May 30, 2023

Rodney Dee Jeffers, 74, of Roswell passed away on May 30, 2023 at his home. Rod was born on November 27, 1948 in Brady, Texas to Dee Jeffers and Mary Helen Jeffers.

He was a member of the Army National Guard during the late 60's and early 70’s and worked in the lumber industry before becoming a...

May 25, 2023

Cynthia L. Collins passed away in Roswell, NM, Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the age of 74, just ten days before her 75th birthday. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, followed by a reception will be held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, at 505 North Pennsylvania, in Roswell, NM.

Cyndy...