Obituaries

Jun 4, 2025

Jun 4, 2025

With heavy hearts and tearful eyes, we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, and friend, Juan "John" Max Ornelas, who left this world on June 4th, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. On that day, he was reunited with his forever love, Rose Ornelas, his wife of 38 years, who had been patiently waiting to dance...

May 31, 2025

Rudy Duncan 2/13/2004 – 5/31/2025 A Beloved Son, Father, Brother, Cousin, Grandson, and Nephew was called to his eternal resting place on May 31, 2025.

Rudy entered this world on February 13, 2004, in Roswell, NM., to loving parents Cynthia Lopez and Gary Duncan.

Preceding Rudy in death is his father, Gary Duncan and grandmother Frances Kay Duncan.

Those left behind to cherish Rudy’s memory are...

May 25, 2025

Jessie Breedyk entered into the presence of the Lord on May 25, 2025 at the age of 92. She was born July 13, 1932 in Friesland, The Netherlands, to John and Gesina Bloemhof. There she went to Christian School for six years. When Jessie was fifteen years old her parents, her dad’s family, her brother Ted and sisters Anna and...

May 22, 2025

Vince T. Alvarado, beloved husband, father, son, and uncle, passed away too soon on May 22, 2025, at the age of 56 in San Jacinto, California.

Born in Torrance, California, Vince built a life filled with devotion to family, hard work, and a passion for the things that made him feel alive. A proud Cement Mason by trade, Vince was no...

May 22, 2025

Jimmey “Bubba” Jones went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus, on May 22,2025. He had a positive impact on every person who came into his life.

Jimmey was born on September 10, 1944, in Goldthwaite, Texas. He is proceeded in death by his precious parents Joyce and James Jones of Lubbock, Texas, and his precious baby sister Pam Scarbro...

May 17, 2025

Ruth Browning September 20, 1923 – May 17, 2025

With deep gratitude and heavy hearts, we celebrate the remarkable life of Ruth Browning, who was promoted to eternity with Jesus on May 17, 2025, at the age of 101. A devoted educator, cherished wife, beloved mother, and tireless community servant, Ruth’s unwavering dedication to teaching, volunteering, and enriching the lives of...

May 16, 2025

MARK WILLIAM TAYLOR

Mark William Taylor went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 16, 2025, in Roswell, New Mexico. He finished his race with unwavering faith, leaving behind a legacy of steadfast devotion to Christ, selfless love for his family, and a life marked by honor and service.

Mark was born October 30, 1966, in the...

May 16, 2025

Charles (Charlie) Heimmermann

Charles (Charlie) Heimmermann, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Roswell on May 16, 2025 with his family by his side.

Charlie was born in Mackville, Wisconsin on February 14, 1936 to Benedict and Gladys Heimmermann.

Charlie served in the Air Force from 1955-1959 and was stationed in Germany where he was a crypto operator in the intelligence...

May 12, 2025

Ms. Lucia (Lucy) Cruz Lopez, long time resident of Roswell New Mexico has gone to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday 12, 2025. Lucy was born October 29, 1934, in Big Spring Texas. She was the daughter of Jesus Alameda Lopez and Alejandra Cruz. Lucy was the third of 10 children, which included 5 brothers and 4...

May 1, 2025

Margaret Vivian Chavez, of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away surrounded by family on May 1, 2025. Margaret was born in Artesia, New Mexico on September 4th, 1949, to Joe and Maxine Reyes. She spent most of her life in the Pecos Valley, growing up in Artesia, and, eventually moving to Roswell, where she worked for the RISD for many years....

Apr 15, 2025

Paul Gil Gallegos

June 29, 1941 – April 15, 2025

Paul G. Gallegos passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025 at the age of 83. A proud Navy man and true patriot, Paul leaves behind his loving wife of 58 years, Bertha Ann Gallegos. Survivors include their daughter Michaele and husband Jeff Kilian (Hawaii), son Larry and wife Melissa Gallegos (San Diego),...

Apr 13, 2025

Our beautiful babygirl

Amaralis Galindo

Born and made it to heaven at 4:56 p.m

I miss your kicks, I miss your flips inside my belly, oh my I even miss when you would poke your head so out that you would make me lose my breath..

Your daddy and I would always fight over who you would look like but I think your a...

Apr 12, 2025

Karen Helene Curtis

Funeral services for Karen Curtis will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Assumption Catholic Church, with the Holy Rosary at 8:30 a.m. and Mass at 9:00 a.m.

Karen was born to Frank Curtis and Alice Sequeira in Palo Alto, California, on April 8, 1948. She passed away in Roswell on April 12, 2025, after a...

Apr 11, 2025

Troy Dean Winham was born on February 28, 1938 in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was called home by our Lord and Savior on Friday, April 11, 2025 at 87 years of age. Troy’s parents were Paul and Marie Winham. His family moved to Dexter, NM in January of 1949 where they farmed. Troy attended Dexter Schools and graduated in 1956. He...

Apr 8, 2025

James Lee Freeland

James Lee Freeland, a dedicated farmer and influential community member, passed away on April 8, 2025, in Dexter, New Mexico, at the age of 87. Born on October 22, 1937, in Dawson, Texas, to JB Freeland and Georgia Ruth (Hutchison) Freeland. James lived a life marked by hard work, community engagement, and a deep love for the land.

With...

Apr 1, 2025

Pedro “Piro” Blanco, 77

Pedro Blanco, affectionately known as "Piro," or “Pete White,” passed away peacefully at the age of 77, surrounded by his loving family on April 1, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Piro’s presence brought warmth and laughter to everyone who knew him.

Piro was born on January 8, 1948, In Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua to Isidro Blanco...

Mar 31, 2025

Ronald Glenn Taylor

November 1, 1953 – March 31,2025

Angels came and took Ron, to be with Jesus in Heaven on Monday, March 31, 2025. Ron was born to his father, Buford Taylor and his mother, Dorris Taylor, on November 1, 1953, in Austin, Texas.

Ron moved to Roswell, New Mexico with his family in 1961. He graduated from Roswell High School in...

Mar 13, 2025

Charles Alfred Griffin

Charles Alfred Griffin, age 82, passed away in Roswell, New Mexico on March 13, 2025. Charles was born in Corsicana, Texas on October 3, 1942, to his father, Leo Griffin and his mother Freda Ione Garrett.

Charles graduated from high school in Levelland, Texas in 1961. Later in his life he completed a course in aircraft mechanics. In 1971,...

Mar 12, 2025

Albert “ Tito” Tegeda Jr. 8/7/1960-3/11/2025

A Public Visitation is scheduled to be held on Tuesday March 18, 2025, from 2PM-6PM, Rosary to start at 6PM, at Ballard Funeral Home. Mass will be held on Wednesday March 19, 2025, at 10AM, at St. John’s, with a graveside service to follow at South Park Cemetery.

Tito was born August 7, 1960 to Albert “Beto”...