All Obituaries

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 Chapin of Roswell, New Mexico passed away on May 6, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

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...

SMSGT. Robert K. Pottle May 31, 1937 ~ May 4, 2021 Born to Louis Clayton Pottle and Hilda Mae (Sprague) Pottle I was born at home in Perry, Maine on May 31, 1937.   My life letter: I went to a single room school in Perry Maine through 8th grade and graduated class of 1954 at Shead High School. The following January I entered the U.S Air Force at the age 17. I went to basic training camp in Utica, NY; it was so cold there. Next, I went to McDill, FL Air Force Base for 4 months,...

Wendell Olen Chambers Wendell Olen Chambers, age, 77, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 30, 2021. As per his request, he has been cremated and no memorial service will be held. Wendell was the only child of Ruby Lee Chambers; he was born on May 10, 1943 in Roswell, NM> He was preceded in death by his mother Ruby Lee Chambers; grandparents; Ollie Chambers and Sally Belle Chambers; aunts Ann Chambers and Inez Schuessler. Wendell is survived by his aunts Sue...

Bradley Houston Family, education, agriculture, and travel were extremely important in Brad Houston's life. But he loved his play time too!  Everything from a lively hand of bridge to a hotly contested tennis match, an energetic night of square dancing, dashing to the lake to water ski when the surface was smooth as glass or just nodding off waiting for the fish to bite. He intertwined these passions throughout each stage of his life and enjoyed his 92 years immensely. John...

Patricia Ann Markin Patricia Markin passed peacefully on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at the age of 80. Patricia was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. In 1963 she had traveled almost the whole length of Route 66, where she became enchanted with New Mexico. She embraced her adult life as a military wife and mother. Patricia enjoyed traveling all across the United States and Europe. Her greatest memory of Europe was having an audience with the Pope. Patricia is survived by her adoring...

Tressie Huff McCullough Tressie stepped into eternity on April 15, 2021. She was born to Jesse Huff and Effie Ann McBeen on a snowy night January 16th in the 20th century in the little town Dustin in southeast Oklahoma and was welcomed by a proud father, happy mother and a sister Lois. She is survived by her one son Tom McCullough of Phoenix, AZ; two daughters Glynis Ely of Glendale, AZ and Suzanne Diffee and husband Enick of Roswell, NM; grandsons Thomas McCullough of Phoenix, AZ, Michael...

Richard Lynn Roberts Richard Lynn Roberts (76) of Roswell, NM went to his heavenly home on April 14, 2021. Rick was born in Saginaw, Michigan to Ervin and Lawanda Roberts. He lived in many places around the world as a young boy but eventually made his home in Albuquerque, NM along with his sister and brother. Rick enlisted in the United States Army in 1964 where he served our country in the Vietnam War with the 173rd Airborne Brigade as a paratrooper. After his time in the Army, Rick...

Clifford Alan Sandoval Clifford Alan Sandoval entered eternal life on April 13, 2021 at the age of 57.  Cliff was diagnosed with metastatic brain cancer on December 25, 2020 and passed away peacefully at his home in Roswell with his family and 4-legged friend, Sadie, by his side. During his hard-brief battle with cancer, he would often say with much strength and courage “I am going to beat this or die trying." Cliff was born on July 31, 1963 to Johnny and Celesta Sandoval...