All Obituaries

James Matthew Jones James Matthew Jones, 52, slipped into heaven June 4, 2021. He was born 6 March 1969 at Ellsworth AFB, Meade Co., South Dakota. James was the youngest child of Emmett Robert (Bob) Jones and Phyllis Jean Crawford Jones. James and his family moved to Roswell, NM in 1974 where James and his brother attended Roswell Public Schools. He graduated from Goddard High School in 1987 where he was actively involved in basketball and FFA. James was a graduate of New Mexico State...

Raul “Roy” Flores Roswell resident, Raul “Roy” Flores, is reunited with his wife Tonita, as he peacefully slipped into heaven on June 1, 2021 while surrounded by family. He was 89 years old. Roy was born to Ventura and Mariano Flores, on September 9, 1931, in Roswell. He attended Roswell public schools and was often found outdoors, camping and fishing. Later, Roy worked as a dock man for Budweiser, Coca-Cola, and 7up and in 1955, he welcomed his first baby girl,...

Sylvester Parsons “Buzz” Johnson III 1931-2021 Sylvester Parsons “Buzz” Johnson III passed away May 26 at the age of 89.  He was born in Roswell, New Mexico on November 11, 1931 to S. P. “Syl” Johnson Jr. and Geraldine Ogle Johnson.  He attended schools in Roswell and graduated from the New Mexico Military Institute in 1949 and the University of New Mexico in 1954 with a bachelor’s degree in Business.  In 1953, he married Barbara Jo...

John Charles Laney was a 40 year plus resident of Roswell, New Mexico.  He passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2021. John was born on October 31, 1957 in Artesia, NM to Earl and Jewell Laney.  He was a voracious reader who loved to read books about galaxies far far away as well as books on various philosophies of life.  He loved to discuss the what ifs of these stories and contemplate the world in a different light.  He was a lifelong Dallas Cowboy fan and his love of...

Lorenzo Lopez Baca Lorenzo Lopez Baca, a custodian for the Roswell Independent School District, and lifelong resident of Roswell NM, was called to be with our Father in Heaven Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the age of 50. Lorenzo is survived by his parents; John and Alvina Prudencio and his children; SueAllen, Shampane, Lorenzo Jr, Brittany, and Charisma Baca; his father Celestino Horton Baca, and his sisters Penny, Jaime Baca, TJ Baca and Jennifer Baca. And will be welcomed in...

James Edward Baird, escaped this mortal realm on May 22nd, 2021 at the age of 75.  He is preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Edith Baird. He is survived by his wife Reba Baird; his children: Danielle and Jeff Brock, Tamara Montgomery, Chandler and Shauna Montgomery, and Candice and Tommy Rincon; and amazing grandchildren: Ale and Ben Brock; Chester, Lukas, and Carly Montgomery; Hunter, Jordan, and Rory Rincon. He is also survived by his siblings; Florence Bassler, Barbara...

William “Bill” Earl Swann Jr Bill Swann Jr went home to be with the Lord and the love of his life Evelyn on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 in the comfort of his home surround by his family and ones that loved him.  Bill was born the first of four children to William Swann Sr and Evelyn Swann on September 22, 1933 in Texas. Bill went on to marry the love of his life Evelyn Swann (Callaway) on December 13, 1955 in Albuquerque, NM, they were married for 64 years until she passed in...

Marta “Martha” Gutiérrez Martínez Cadena On Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 9, 2021, Marta “Martha” Gutiérrez Martínez Cadena passed away from complications of a chronic illness. She was 91 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 60 years, Henry Márquez Cadena. On the day of her passing, he, her parents, Florian “Annie” Gutiérrez and Adenago Martínez, and her seven siblings rejoiced...

Edmund “Eddie” John Chapin Jr. Edmund (Eddie) John Chapin Jr., 40 passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 in Roswell with loved ones by his side. Eddie was born in a US Navy hospital in Okinawa, Japan on November 18, 1980. Eddie grew up in Roswell, but did spend time in Berlin and Augsburg, Germany with his father, Edmund John Chapin Sr., and stepmother Christiane Chapin. Eddie was a free spirit who enjoyed karate, hunting, fishing, being outdoors enjoying life, and fixing up cars...

William E. Fladd of Roswell, NM passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. Bill was a cancer survivor, which he overcame prior to his passing. Bill was born in Rochester, NY to Kenneth A. Fladd and Grace E. Fladd on November 30,1951. In 2005, he married Anne W. Chambers in Albuquerque, NM. They lived together in Roswell, NM until her passing on August 30, 2020. Entering the medical administration field in 1975, Bill managed or directed the environmental services departments...