Obituaries

Feb 25, 2025

Raul Marquez, a beloved son, devoted friend, and industrious spirit, was unexpectedly called to rest on February 25, 2025, in Artesia, New Mexico. Raul was born to Raul Ramon and Cecelia Rebecca on May 1, 1977, in Roswell, he was a true product of his hometown, embodying the warmth and determination that southwestern life instills.

Raul carved out a respected career...

Feb 15, 2025

Terri Hernandez passed away on Saturday February 15, 2025, Surrounded by her loved ones.

 Visitation will be held on Thursday February 20, 2025, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel from 4PM-6PM. 

A Funeral Service will be held the following day, Friday February 21, 2025, at 2PM at LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

Feb 8, 2025

Anne Marie Ewoldt Paschall passed peacefully from this life on Saturday, February 8. She was 92 years of age and had been a resident of Avamere Assisted Living in Rio Rancho near Albuquerque, NM.

Anne was born June 15,1932 to Frank and Roma Ewoldt in Eldridge, Iowa.

She graduated from Davenport High School in May,1950 where she was active in numerous pursuits,...

Feb 8, 2025

Raymond Hidalgo Jr., age 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2025, in Roswell, NM. Raymond was born on June 29, 1955, to Raymond Hidalgo Sr. and Matilde Trujillo Hidalgo in Roswell, NM. 

Raymond met the love of his life, Patricia (Patty) Garcia, during his teenage years. Raymond played football at Goddard High School and received a scholarship to a...

Feb 7, 2025

Gloria Ann Bartlett, 79 

Gloria Ann Bartlett passed away on February 7, 2025, in Roswell, New Mexico. Gloria was born in Roswell, New Mexico to Emilio Savedra and Esther Torres on September 25, 1945. 

Gloria lived her life with an infectious joy and was truly a kid at heart. Her love for dancing brought light to her days, and she was often...

Feb 2, 2025

Ruby Ann Chacon, 50 

 Ruby passed away suddenly on February 2, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Ruby was born in Roswell, New Mexico, to Tommy Armendariz and Elvia Chacon on November 22, 1974. 

Ruby was vibrant and remembered for her infectious laughter and deep compassion for others. Her career began in cosmetology, a testament to her creativity, where she worked for 12...

Jan 30, 2025

Wayne Pilley

 Dewayne (Wayne) Leroy Pilley went to be with the Lord on January 30, 2025. Wayne was born on April 14, 1937 in Hagerman NM to Leonard and Ella Dalphne Brown Pilley. He graduated from Hagerman High School in 1956. On September 1, 1956 he married the love of his life Winone Bailey. Wayne and Winone were married for 64...

Jan 30, 2025

June Elizabeth Fisher Bible

June Elizabeth Fisher Bible, beloved wife, mother, Grandmum, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, teacher, and sister in Christ, passed away peacefully in her family home in Dexter, New Mexico, on January 30, 2025. In her last week of life June had seen or visited with so many of her friends and family. That week she spoke to one...

Jan 28, 2025

Frank M. Sánchez

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 7, 2025 at Ballard Funeral Home for Frank M. Sánchez, 91, who passed on Tuesday, January 28,2025. Family only viewing will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

Frank was born on August 5, 1933 to Teodoro Sánchez and Margarita Mendoza Sánchez in Redford, Texas. Both parents preceded him...

Jan 27, 2025

Ernest Joe Rivera Jr. (Spooker)

Ernest Joe Rivera Jr. 50 of Hobbs, New Mexico entered his eternal rest on January 27, 2025, at the home of his sister Hope Dominguez in Hobbs, New Mexico.

Ernest was born in Pampa, Texas on May 13, 1974, to Ernest Rivera Sr. and Hermida Olivas Rivera. Ernest was a loving father, grandfather, uncle, brother, son and...

Jan 27, 2025

The day before her death Mom sat up and declared, “My names are Margaret, Maggie, Pudgie, Mom, and Mimi.” Margaret Ellen Phillips passed away January 27, 2025, with her family by her side. Mimi was born in Bixby, Oklahoma, on December 28th, 1923, to Rissie James Porter and Willie B. Porter. She married Joe E. Phillips on November 6, 1942,...

Jan 23, 2025

                                                                                             Grace Pauline Carman

Grace Pauline Carman

Grace Carman, age 104, of San Angelo, Texas passed away...

Jan 22, 2025

Howard Charles Peterson, age 66, a beloved figure of Roswell, NM, sadly left our world on January 22, 2025, after a life richly lived in service and kindness. 

Born in Roswell on May 18, 1958, he grew up in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Ellet High School. Howard later returned to Roswell where he worked and retired from the New Mexico...

Jan 16, 2025

Maria De La O- Bouslaugh, 1, beloved Daughter, Granddaughter, Sister, and Great-granddaughter, was called to her eternal resting place on January 16, 2025. She entered this world on December 26, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Gabriel and Marivel De La O- Bouslaugh. She is survived by her father Gabriel Bouslaugh; mother Marivel Delao-Hernandez; grandmother Modesta De La O; step-mother...

Jan 16, 2025

Loreto Lara Guevara Garza was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

She was born December 10, 1933, in Carrizal, Chihuahua, Mexico, the daughter of Alberto Lara Sr. and Cayetana Cervera, and was a lifelong resident of Hagerman, New Mexico.

 She is survived by her children John (Berta) Guevara, Betty Guevara, Jim (Carol) Guevara, Ben (Thom) Guevara, Reynaldo Garza Jr.,...

Jan 15, 2025

December 25,1973 - January 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Jose “Joe” Arturo Hernandez. Joe passed away peacefully in the early morning of Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in El Paso, TX.

Joe was born on December 25,1973, in Roswell, NM to Igancio Hernandez and Martha Ortiz. He was raised in Hagerman, NM...

Jan 13, 2025

Our Mother, Pearl, was born on June 25, 1938 in Reader AR to Joe and Melissa Bland and went to be with her Lord on January 13, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Frank Moser; her sister, Artie Baysinger; her son-in-law, Ron; her grandson, Jonathan; her great-grandson, Nathan; her granddaughter, Vanessa.

Pearl lived in Lovington, NM at...

Jan 9, 2025

Jan 9, 2025

Rosario Solis Quezada, age 61, passed peacefully at her home in Roswell, NM, on January 9, 2025 surrounded by family. 

Rosario's life began on December 29, 1963, in Aldama, Chihuahua, Mexico, to her mother, Teodora Rubio, moving to the U.S. and later settling in Roswell, NM, with her husband, Jesus Manuel Quezada.

Rosario is remembered as a loving wife, sister, grandma, "tia-...

Jan 8, 2025