Obituaries

Maggie Graves

Feb 22, 2011

Christine Trotman Graves Christine Trotman Graves died quietly, surrounded by her family on February 22, 2011. She was born to John T. and Ethel Bennett Trotman on March 29, 1926, in Lumpkin, Georgia. She met Glen F. Graves while he was stationed at Ft. Benning, Georgia. They were married on January 12, 1944, and moved to Roswell shortly after....

Carmen Hess

Feb 19, 2011

C. Jackie Hess A memorial service followed by a reception will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church located at 2801 W. Fourth St in Roswell, NM at 11:00 am, on Monday, March 7, 2011 for Carmen Jackie Hess, 83, who passed away Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Jackie was born July 6, 1927 in...

Marjorie Sidd

Feb 18, 2011

Marjorie Ginsberg Sidd Services will be held at later date in Boston for Marjorie Sidd 84, who passed away Friday, February 18, 2011 at Mission Arch Care Center. Marjorie was born April 12, 1926 in Boston, Mass. to Morris and Ida Feivishovitz Ginsberg. Her parents preceded her in death. Marjorie married Edward Sidd, they loved each other for 61...

Felipa Ogas

Feb 13, 2011

Felipa A. Ogas A rosary is scheduled for 10:00 am, Thursday, February 17, 2011at St. Johns Catholic Church for Felipa Ogas 84, who passed away Sunday, February 13, 2011 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. A funeral mass will also be celebrated at 10:00 am at St. Johns Catholic Church. Father Juan Antonio Gutierrez OFM will officiate. Burial will...

Marvin Sursa

Feb 11, 2011

Geronimo Lujan

Feb 11, 2011

Service Rosary St. Johns Catholic Church 506 S. Lincoln Roswell, NM  88203 Monday, February 14, 2011 7:00 p.m. Mass St. Johns Catholic Church 506 S. Lincoln Roswell, NM  88203 Tuesday, February 15, 2011 10:00 am

Helen Sanchez

Feb 11, 2011

Helen Rita Sanchez A rosary is scheduled for 7:00 pm, Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Ballard Chapel for Helen Sanchez 71, who passed away Friday, February 11, 2011 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. A mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am, Wednesday, February 16, 2011at St. Johns Catholic Church. Father Juan Antonio Gutierrez OFM will officiate. Burial will...

Ramona Leyva

Feb 10, 2011

Ballard Funeral Home Full Obit February 11, 2011 Ramona Garcia Leyva A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00pm, Tuesday, February 15, 2011at Ballard Chapel for Ramona Leyva 93, who passed away Thursday, February 10, 2011at Mission Arch Care Center. Mr. Josue Munoz of Jehovahs Witness Minister will officiate. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Ramona was born February...

Sylvester Purcell

Feb 4, 2011

Sylvester Douglas Purcell Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 10, 2011 at Ballard Chapel for Sylvester Purcell 89, who passed away in his home on Friday, February 4, 2011. Pastor Leo Pennington of Midway Baptist will officiate. Roswell Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military graveside services at Memory Lawn Memorial Park. Sylvester was born June 9,...

Martha Emerick

Feb 2, 2011

Martha Emerick Marty A private family service will be held at a later date for Martha Emerick Marty age 53, who finished her long valiant battle with cancer and passed peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. Marty was born...

Felix Sepulveda

Feb 1, 2011

Felix O. Sepulveda A rosary is scheduled for 7 pm, Friday, February 4, 2011 at Ballard Chapel, for Felix Sepulveda 95, who passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. A funeral mass will be recited at 9 am, Saturday, February 5, 2011 at St. Johns Catholic Church with Father Juan Antonio Gutierrez...

Sharnene Brooks

Jan 31, 2011

Sharnene Jay Brooks Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 3, 2011 at Ballard Chapel for Sharnene Brooks who passed away early Monday morning on January 31, 2011 at the age of 63, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Pastor Terry Warner of New Covenant Fellowship Church of God will officiate. Burial will follow at South Park...

Nena Porter

Jan 31, 2011

Nena Maria Porter A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 5, 2011at Ballard Chapel for Nena Porter 87, who passed away Monday, January 31, 2011 at Villa Del Rey. Franklin Hyde of Vista Care will officiate. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Nena was born July 21, 1923 in Managua, Nicaragua to Juan Jose and...

Marcella Downer

Jan 28, 2011

Marcella Marie Downer A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, February 4, 2011 at 2:00 pm at the Los Alamos Senior Center for Marcella Downer 83, of Roswell who passed away at her home on Friday, January 28, 2011. Marcie will be buried next to her late husband John B. Jack Downer, who preceded her in death in...

Teddy Winkle

Jan 27, 2011

Ted was born February 12, 1949, in Newport Arkansas to Ross and Ina Van Winkle both his parents preceded him in death along with his wife Julia Chris Van Winkle Other survivors include his three sons, Kenny Van Winkle of Roswell, NM, Johnny Van Winkle of Giddings, TX, Robert Annie Van Winkle of Alamogordo, NM: one daughter Linda Reynolds...

C.W. Tarter

Jan 27, 2011

C. W. Bill Tarter Bill Tarter, 80, passed away on Thursday January 27, 2011 at a local hospital. A memorial service will be held on Monday January 31, 2011 at 10: 00 AM. at First United Methodist Church in Roswell. Rev. Gorton Smith and Rev. Archie Echols will officiate. Bill was a loving husband, special big brother, adoring dad,...

Debra Hebert

Jan 23, 2011

Debra Louise Hebert A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 28, 2011 at Grace Community Church for Debra Louise Hebert, 54, who passed away Sunday, January 23, 2011 at her home. Pastor Rick Hale of Grace Community Church will officiate the service. Cremation has taken place according to her wishes. Debra was born April 24, 1956...

Floyd Ferguson

Jan 23, 2011

Floyd Alvin Abb Ferguson passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, January 23, 2011 at the age of 101. Abb was born on a small farm near Pickwick, Texas, the second child of Jim and Nannie Ferguson. In 1915, the young family traveled to New Mexico by covered wagon in search of a better life. After wintering in the Palo...

Helen Langenegger

Jan 23, 2011

Helen Langenegger A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 29, 2011at First Baptist Church in Hagerman for Helen Langenegger, 87, who passed away Sunday, January 23, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM. Rev. Walt Issaccs will officiate. Visitation for Helen will be Friday, January 28, 2011at Ballard Funeral Home in Roswell from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Helen will...

Juan Garcia

Jan 22, 2011

Juan Garcia A rosary is scheduled for 7: 00 p.m., Wednesday, January 26, 2011at Ballard Chapel for Juan Garcia 73, who passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011 at his home. A funeral mass is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 27, 2011 at Ballard Chapel. Fr. Juan Antonio Gutierrez O.F.M. of St. Johns Catholic Church. Burial will follow at...