Obituaries

May 13, 2012

Louis F. Little A funeral service is scheduled for 10 am, Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Ballard Chapel for Louis F. Little 55, who passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at his home. Deacon Ernesto Martinez of St. Johns Catholic Church will be officiating. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Louis was born April 14, 1957 in...

May 13, 2012

Gloria Jean Montoya Gloria Jean Montoya, 61, went home to the Lord on May 13, 2012. She was a loving and caring mother and wife, who always put others before herself. Gloria battled her disease with courage and unremarkable strength. Gloria was born on February 4, 1951 in Roswell to Elon and Lupe Lucero. She grew up in Roswell...

May 13, 2012

Chris C. Colacion A rosary is scheduled for 11:30 am, Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Assumption Catholic Church for Chris C. Colacion 86, who passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2012 in Roswell. A mass will follow at 12:10 also at Assumption Catholic Church with Father Red Molina officiating. Chris will be cremated according to her wishes. Chris was...

May 10, 2012

Audre Latimer King Audre Latimer King passed away in Houston, Texas on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at the age of 95. Audre was a long time Roswell resident who recently relocated to Houston to be near her children. Audre was born in Dexter on January 8, 1917, the oldest of 4 children born to Earl and Johnie Latimer. She...

May 9, 2012

Jeffrey Lawton Arnold Jeffrey Lawton Arnold of Tucson, AZ, passed from Earth to Heaven on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. He was 35 years old. He is survived by his parents Ruth and Jim Arnold of Tucson. He is also survived by his sister and brotherinlaw Kristin and Craig Waide, and four nephews, Holden, Noah, Joseph and Samuel Waide, all...

May 7, 2012

Edward Paul Ed Garcia Edward Paul Ed Garcia, of Roswell passed away on Monday, May 7, 2012 in Roswell, NM. A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 21, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Community Church, 935 W. Mescalero, Roswell, NM 88201, with Pastor Sean Lee officiating. Edward will be cremated according to his wishes. His cremains...

May 5, 2012

Aurelia Espinoza Garcia known by friends as Lela or Lia A rosary will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at 7 pm at St. Johns Catholic Church in Roswell for Aurelia Espinoza Garcia 80, who passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012 in Roswell. A funeral mass will also be held at St. Johns Catholic Church on, Wednesday, May...

Apr 30, 2012

Ramon J. Hill, 85, a longtime area resident, died in his Roswell home Monday, April 30. The son of John and Ida Hill, he was born and raised in New Athens, Ill., graduating high school there in 1944. Mr. Hill first came to Roswell when he was stationed at Walker Air Force Base in 1945. His career as a...

Apr 29, 2012

Robert Lewis Murphy Jr. Murph A funeral services is scheduled for 2 pm, Monday, May 7, 2012 at Grace Community Church 935 W. Mescalero Rd. for Robert Lewis Murphy Jr. Murph, 28 of Roswell, NM who passed away Sunday April 29, 2012. Pastor Rick Hale will be officiating. Robert was born on July 23, 1983 in Roswell, NM to...

Apr 28, 2012

Viola Norma Chaussart A memorial service is scheduled for 6:30 pm, Tuesday, March 1, 2012 at Calvary Chapel of Roswell, 2901 W. Fourth Street, for Viola Norma Chaussart. Pastor Jim Suttle will be officiating. Violas hobbies were gardening and fishing. She was past President of the American Legion Auxiliary and a Girl Scout Leader. Viola donated her time and...

Apr 20, 2012

Cruz Rodriguez Gonzlez A funeral service is scheduled for 9 am, Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Ballard Chapel for Cruz Gonzalez 82, who passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012 at Mission Arch Care Center. Brother Alberto Molina will be officiating. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Cruz was born May 2, 1929 in Ojinaga, Chihuahua to Narciso...

Apr 19, 2012

William Morris Woody William Morris Woody, 79, Of Midway, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 9, 1933 to Paul and Bessie Woody. His parents preceded him in death. William married Katherine F. King on June 2, 1952 and gained his beloved inlaws Henry and Martha King. They went on to...

Apr 19, 2012

Richard E. Lucero A rosary is scheduled for 7 pm, Sunday, April 22, 2012 at St. Peters Catholic Church for Richard E. Lucero, 58, who passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2012 In Roswell. A mass is scheduled for 2 pm, Monday, April 23, 2012 also at St. Peters Catholic Church with Father Charlie Martinez officiating. Burial will follow...

Apr 17, 2012

Apr 14, 2012

Ruth Ullery Ruth Ullery, a former resident of Roswell for 57 years, passed away in Albuquerque on April 14, 2012. She is survived by her daughter Becky and husband Al Carinci of Albuquerque, son Robert and wife Betty Ullery of Roswell and son William Ullery of Corrales, N.M., grandsons Randy and wife Lisa Andrews and 3 children of Albuquerque,...

Apr 14, 2012

Rex B. Vaughn Rex B. Vaughan was born in Silverton, TX to L.V. and Emma Earl Vaughn on January 19, 1928. He passed away on April 14, 2012 in Roswell, NM. Rex was a Veteran of the US Army. He was a longstanding member of the NM Horsemens Association and NM Breeders Association. He was a Master of 32...

Apr 13, 2012

E. Leamon Metcalf A funeral service is scheduled for 10 am, Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Tabernacle Baptist Church for E. Leamon Metcalf, 86, who passed away on Friday, April 13, 2012 in Roswell. Pastor Jerry Beaver will be officiating with burial to follow at South Park Cemetery. Elmer was born July 9, 1925 in Elida, NM to John...

Apr 12, 2012

Alma Tucker Moore Nance Alma Jane Tucker was born November 20, 1914, to Ira Clovis Tucker and Gustava Lee Tucker, in Carbon, Texas. She married Alva Moore in 1934. They settled in Carlsbad, New Mexico in 1942. Alma was widowed in 1967 and married her second husband, Luke Nance in 1975.They were married until Luke passed away in 1995....

Apr 7, 2012

Julian Bueno Barela No services are scheduled at this time for Julian Barela, 85, who passed away at his home in Roswell, NM. Julian was born on March 27, 1927 in Tularosa, NM to Casimirro Barela and Mary Bueno. His parents preceded her in death. Also preceding him is his wife. Julians survivors include his son, Cassie Barela of...

Apr 6, 2012

MAUDIE B. CRAWFORD Maudie Burton Crawford, age 93, of Los Lunas, NM, passed away Friday April 6, 2012. She was born November 10, 1918 in Roswell, NM, to John Granville and Mary Ann Burton. Maudie was married to the late Oscar Fay Crawford who farmed on the Berrendo north of Roswell for 40 years. Maudie was an active member...