All Obituaries

Lupe Rico Carrasco of Roswell, New Mexico passed away on Jan 20, 2022. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dennis James Ryan, beloved husband and brother, age 69, of Roswell, New Mexico, (formerly of Tuscola, IL) passed away on January 17, 2022. He was born December 21, 1952 in Urbana, Illinois, the son of James and Mary Kay Ryan. He married Michele Mazzella on January 26, 1980 in Virginia Beach, VA. His parents and a brother preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Michele Ryan of Roswell, New Mexico; sisters, Ruthann Whobrey (Dan) of Savoy and Mary Jo Dunn (Dwight) of Tuscola. He...

Leon Harvey The youngest of four boys, Morris Leon Harvey was born January 15, 1937 in Muleshoe, TX to Eula Florence (Garth) Harvey and Robert Cecil Harvey. Leon died peacefully in the home he designed and built in Roswell, NM, with his wife Felecia at his side on Friday, January 14, 2022, 1 day short of his 85th birthday. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be at 10:00 am, Thursday, January 20, 2022...

Joe “Lencho” Najar Our beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. He entered this world on September 5, 1934 in Roswell, NM, born to Juan and Francisca Najar. Lencho was a strong believer in God, very smart, strong, energetic, and hardworking man who always tried to stay busy. He loved to sing and play the guitar, but most of all he loved family time. Lencho’s last wishes are for his children to...

Ernestine Harrison 2/20/1928 - 12/30/2021 Ernestine Harrison, age 93, went home to meet her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 30, 2021. In death, she joins AJ, her beloved husband of 72 years. Born in Old Glory, TX, in 1928, Ernestine and her family moved to the Roswell area at an early age to take advantage of agricultural work opportunities in the Pecos Valley. Ernestine met her eventual husband while they were both picking cotton. As a member of the greatest generation, Ernestine...

Lucina Ibarra A viewing will be recited at 9:00 a.m., on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home, for Lucina Ibarra, 67, of Roswell who passed away on December 28, 2021 in Roswell, NM. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 3, 2022.  Lucina was born on July 19, 1954 in Fresnillo, Zacatecas to José and Alta Chairez. They have preceded her in death. She has also been preceded in death by three sisters: Magdalena Fernandez, Gloria...

Juanita Rosemary Sanchez Juanita Rosemary Sanchez, age 75, passed away at home after a long and brave battle with cancer, on December 26, 2021. She was born on March 1, 1946, in Manzano, New Mexico to Miguel and Raquel Sanchez. Rosemary grew up in Roswell, New Mexico. Rosemary is survived by her sons, Nathan Carter (wife Krista), Juan M. Rodriguez, and Paul S. Rodriguez, her brothers and sisters Dora LeJeuene, Mary Burrola (husband Jimmy), Francisco Sanchez (wife Elka), Peggy Ortiz (husband...

Joyce Mason, 90. Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother passed away on December 24, 2021. She passed peacefully at home. reuniting with her late husband Larry Mason and her son, Tim Mason who both passed many years before her, as well as her parents, her sister, and her late nieces & late nephews. Graveside service and Internment will be on Friday, January 7, 2022 at 10:00 AM at South Park Cemetery in Roswell, NM. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her two...

Bruno Cortez Matta Jr. On December 23rd, 2021, God saw fit to bring Bruno Cortez Matta Jr into his heavenly kingdom. This is so that he may finally rest after having faced Stage IV Bladder Cancer. During this time, he faced all obstacles with the same work ethic, determination and courage that had carried him through in life. All the while he would keep his family first in his thoughts and heart. He passed at the age of 70, though his legacy will forever be remembered by those whose lives...

Alvis Peters of Roswell, New Mexico passed away on Dec 22, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.