All Obituaries

Josie Rita Chavez Josie was born on March 19, 1944 to James and Teresita Barnes in Roswell, NM. She passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, October 11, 2020 with her family at her bedside. Josie is preceded in death by her parents James Barnes and Teresita Barnes, several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. She lost her husband Willie Chavez in June of this year. From a very early age everyone knew Josie was a special child. Josie loved animals and art. Her creative mind was...

Manuel S. Garcia Manuel S. Garcia received his wings on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, born on November 6, 1937 in Arabela, NM to Manuelita Garcia and Antonio Garcia who have preceded him in death along with several siblings.  He is survived by his wife Isabel Garcia; sisters Onofre Robles and Lorencita Gonzales and husband Adolfo.  Manuel is the father of Manuel Garcia and wife Jennifer of Roswell, Lazaro Garcia of Texas, and Christopher Garcia and wife Victoria of Texas. ...

Phyllis Nannette Kragrud Phyllis Nannette Kragrud Stiles went to be with her Lord on October 7, 2020.  She was 93 years old. Our beloved matriarch has been laid to rest at South Park Cemetery in Roswell, NM beside her adoring husband, L.C.  A memorial service will be held in the near future. Phyllis Nannette was born March 19,1927, in Casper, Wyoming to Essie Dell Wilson and Roy Arthur Kragrud, Sr. She spent her childhood ice skating through Wyoming’s chilly winters and...

James Randal Fudge James Randal Fudge, “Randy” departed the physical realm the morning of October 6th, 2020, three days after his 63rd birthday. His death certificate will note heart failure, but his family suspects that he just couldn’t stand to witness another disappointing Broncos season. He will be greatly missed by his wife, family, local Sam's club, and the Fox News viewership tally.  Born in Albuquerque NM to Jim and Freddie Lou Fudge, he lived a life of...

Kay Buckley Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, 12, 2020 at South Park Cemetery for Kay Buckley, 61, who passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2020. Kay was born February 12, 1959 in Roswell, NM to Jasper Lee Smith and Winnie Pearl West Smith who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death are her brother Sonny Ivey and sister Beth Parks. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband Roger Buckley; sons: Leonard Buckley and fiancé Sara Hofacker of Taos, NM...

Billie LaFaye Reed Billie LaFaye Reed, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother was taken to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 4, 2020. Billie was born September 8, 1943 in Ennis, TX to John Edward and Virgie Oleene Polak. She spent the biggest part of her live in Roswell where she met the love of her life. She married Alan Paul Reed in May 1987 and was happily married for 33 years. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Oleene Polak; her brother Milton Polak...

Mary Helen Jeffers Mary Helen Jeffers, 92, of Roswell, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2020. Mary Helen was born on April 14, 1928 in Ballinger, Texas, to Carl Henson and Margaret (Vogelsang) Henson. She spent her early years in Ballinger where her father was a deputy sheriff. In 1935, the family moved to Brady, Texas where her father and her uncle Ben L. White opened a John Deere farm and ranch implement business. She graduated from high school in 1945 and attended Texas Christian...

Robert Ortega Sr. A rosary service for Robert Ortega Sr. will be held at 6pm on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at St. John’s Catholic Church. A Mass will be held at 2pm on Friday, October 9, 2020 at the Ave Maria Center. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 8, 2020, 12pm to 4pm at Ballard Funeral Home.  Social distancing and masks are required for attendance. Robert Ortega was born in Roswell, New Mexico, on November 26, 1956 to Eloy...

Amparo Jimenez passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 at the age of 91.  She was born in Presidio, TX and moved to Roswell, NM at a young age.  Amparo married the love of her life David Jimenez in 1951.  Amparo was a loving wife and mother who is survived by her four sons and their spouses Edmundo and Cecilia Jimenez of Espanola, NM; Walter David and Peggy of Roswell, NM; Bill and Cathy Jimenez of Albuquerque, NM; and Joe Alfred and Nancy Jimenez of Las Vegas, NV. Her eight...

The man with the ready smile, Martin “Larry” Torrez Jr. closed the book on his epic life story to meet and have a toast with his Maker on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. Larry’s life story began 84 years ago in the beautiful Hondo Valley. He had many adventures growing up amongst the picturesque Hondo hills - playing in the acequias, honing his storytelling skills while sitting around with family, sharing traditional New Mexican meals with a constant stream of loved ones,...