Obituaries

Jun 27, 2025

Christina Maria Gutierrez-Finley was born June 30, 1976 to Lieandro and Bentura “Connie” Gutierrez in Roswell, New Mexico. With her loving husband by her side, she joined her beloved parents in Heaven on June 27, 2025 after a very short battle with cancer and complications from blood clots as a result of the cancer. Christina attended Missouri Avenue Elementary and...

Jun 22, 2025

James “Terry” Moore, 81 passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025, at his home in Roswell, New Mexico.

Born in Paducah, Kentucky, on September 5, 1943, Moore graduated from Rutgers University with a Master’s degree in Library Science, in 1971, and spent the next 36 years working in libraries (New Orleans Public, Traverse Des Sioux Library System, Hibbing Public Library and...

Jun 22, 2025

Jun 20, 2025

Jackie Hopkins, 66, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, at UMC of El Paso, Texas, with her husband of 46 years by her side.

Jackie was born September 1958, in Okinawa, Japan to a US Air Force family and lived in Germany, San Antonio and El Paso, Texas, where her family retired. In 1978 she became Mrs. Hopkins and continued...

Jun 17, 2025

Filimon Baca Sr.

Filimon Baca was born on August 20th, 1939, in Picacho, NM to Lorenzo and Clara Horton Baca and Tile` Baca (Sister who raised him). Filimon passed on June 17th, 2025, in Roswell, NM surrounded by family.

A visitation to honor Filimon Baca’s life will be Friday, June 27th, 2025, from 10AM-2PM at Ballard Funeral Home with a funeral service...

Jun 15, 2025

Jun 15, 2025

Rebecca “Becky” Drum

October 29, 1954 – June 15, 2025

Rebecca Drum, lovingly known as Becky, passed away at her home on June 15, 2025.

Becky was born on October 29, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, and raised in Tucumcari, New Mexico. In 1974, she moved to Roswell to attend nursing school at Eastern New Mexico University – Roswell. She went on to...

Jun 10, 2025

Jun 4, 2025

Richard Thomas “Dick” Smith, age 84, of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, in Ruidoso, New Mexico, while enjoying one of his favorite pastimes—camping with his beloved wife.

Born on January 15, 1941, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, Richard was the son of William C. Smith and Vivian (Pickel) Smith. He spent his formative years in Tucson, Arizona, where...

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),...