Obituaries

Charles Coll

Charles Coll

Sep 7, 2025

Charles Hinkle Coll ("Chuck") of Roswell, NM passed away suddenly on Sunday evening September 7, 2025, at the family farm as he was "putting up the sheep". He was 88 years old.

Chuck was born to Max W. Coll and Lillian Hinkle Coll on October 14, 1936, in Roswell. A lifelong resident, he graduated from Roswell High School in 1955....

Dolores McKinney

Dolores McKinney

Sep 4, 2025

Dolores Louise McKinney passed away September 4, 2025, in Roswell, NM. Services will be held on September 17, 2025, at Assumption Catholic Church. Rosary will be at 8:30 am with Mass to follow at 9:00am. There will also be a graveside service at McBride Veterans Cemetery, following the Mass.

Alice Eppers

Alice Eppers

Sep 4, 2025

ALICE EPPERS 12/07/1933-09/04/2025

Alice was born to Carl and Frances Long in Roswell, NM where she graduated from Roswell High School. She met the love of her life, H. W. "Bud" Eppers, at Toad's Western Store in downtown Roswell and they married on her birthday.

They worked on a ranch and then moved to Las Cruces so Bud could attend...

Colton Porter

Colton Porter

Sep 4, 2025

Colton Ray Porter

Colton Ray Porter of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away September 4, 2025. Born the only son of Doyle Porter (deceased) and survived by his biggest fan and mother, Kelly Key. Baby brother of 6 biological sisters, one adopted sister, 2 half-sisters and 2 half-brothers. Sisters Kimberly Bender, Kelleigh Porter, Tanna Rue (Key), Whitney Porter, Kriston Porter, and...

Raymond Martinez Villarreal

Raymond Martinez Villarreal

Sep 2, 2025

Roy R. Villarreal, a beloved figure in the Roswell community, passed away on September 2, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on August 26, 1952, in Roswell, New Mexico, Roy was not only dedicated to his family but also made a significant mark as a Manager at the Joy Center.

A proud airman in the US Air Force, Roy served...

Ramon "Carlitos" Montoya III

Ramon "Carlitos" Montoya III

Aug 25, 2025

Ramon "Carlitos" Montoya III, born on October 7, 1999, in Roswell, New Mexico, passed away on August 25, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. He was a cherished son, brother, uncle, godson, and friend who left an indelible mark on all who knew him. A beloved figure in his community, Carlitos carried with a spirit of joy and a passion for life...

Joe Massey

Joe Massey

Aug 21, 2025

Joe Massey Sr. passed away on August 21, 2025. Joe was born on January 27, 1938, in Mahan, West Virginia to his father William Massey and his mother Florence Thompson Massey.

Out of high school, Joe enlisted in the military, where he served in the occupation of Germany. Following the military, Joe met and married the love of his life, Sue...

Sue Massey

Sue Massey

Aug 20, 2025

Sue Massey passed away on August 20, 2025. She was born on January 18, 1942, to her father Elmer Messer and her mother Anna Messer, in Westerly, West Virginia.



Sue met the love of her life in West Virginia, Joe Massey. Once married, Sue and Joe spent all their time together traveling to the West to many different states,...

Maria Chambers

Maria Chambers

Aug 14, 2025

Maria G Chambers

Maria Guadalupe Chambers, a loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, friend and devoted disciple of Jesus Christ, passed away on August 14, 2025, after a long battle with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. She passed away surrounded by loved ones, hearing words of love and comfort until the end.

Maria was born in Ameca, Jalisco, Mexico, to Apolinar Quirarte and Maria...

Gary Borst

Gary Borst

Aug 8, 2025

Gary was born July 26,1941, in Rochester, New York. He worked for Kodak for 20 years making films and Xray films. In 1989, he took the buyout from Kodak. In 1990, Gary, his wife Judy, and the cat, moved to Roswell, NM. After a year and a half in Roswell, he joined the Enchanted Square Dance Club. For 17 years,...

Ross Dillon

Ross Dillon

Aug 6, 2025

On Wednesday August 6th, 2025, Ross Earl Dillon passed away at his home in Roswell, New Mexico.  Ross was born in 1944 to Phyllis and Eralso in Hanford California.Ross was an Airman 2nd class in the Air Force. He received training in Lackland Air Force base in Texas and Walker Air Force base in New Mexico. His training was in communications...

Floyde Coronado

Floyde Coronado

Aug 4, 2025

Floyde Coronado, age 84, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, went to be with our Lord on August 4, 2025. She passed away peacefully at home.

Floyde Coronado was born to Melescio and Biesenta Aragon on September 11, 1940. She married her life partner, Albino Coronado, on June 28, 1958, in Ft Sumner, New Mexico. They moved to Roswell in 1967...

Kenneth Wunderlick

Kenneth Wunderlick

Aug 1, 2025

Kenneth Albert Wunderlick passed away August 1, 2025, in Roswell, NM surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was 91 years old.

Funeral services will be on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Ballard Funeral Home.

Kenneth was born in Newton, Kansas on December 2, 1933, to Albert and Sarah Wunderlick. He was one of three children....

Elinor "Elly" Mae Mulkey

Elinor "Elly" Mae Mulkey

Jul 28, 2025

Elinor Mae "Elly" Mulkey (née Horton), age 90, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 28, 2025, in Midlothian, Texas, following a brief illness. Born on July 10, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, Elly lived a full and vibrant life marked by curiosity, resilience, and a deep appreciation for the arts and the people around her.Elly's professional journey was as...

Carlos Marquez

Carlos Marquez

Jul 26, 2025

Carlos "Charlie" Marquez, born on January 22, 1943, was a lifelong resident of Roswell, New Mexico, he went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2025, in Roswell. He was a devout catholic and member of Assumption Catholic Church. He was an active member of his community and will be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor. Family and...

Adrian Isaiah Abirgas

Adrian Isaiah Abirgas

Jul 4, 2025

" MY SON THROUGH MY EYES " - Dad- Brian Abirgas

Adrian Isaiah Abirgas was born on January 13, 1999 in Roswell New Mexico, to his father Brian Abirgas. On that day may life would change forever. That is where he got his nickname Bird from, because i said he's my beautiful baby bird. He made me realize It was time...

Betty Gonzales

Betty Gonzales

Jul 3, 2025

Betty "Tootsie'' Gonzales, a beloved presence in the hearts of many, passed away peacefully at her home in Roswell, New Mexico on July 3, 2025, just shy of her 71st birthday. Born on October 14, 1954, in Roswell, New Mexico to Frank Jimenez and Herlinda Gonzales, Betty was a shining beacon of joy and humor, touching the lives of everyone...

Christina Gutierrez-Finley

Christina Gutierrez-Finley

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...

Billy Chenoweth

Billy Chenoweth

Jun 22, 2025

Billy Jack Chenoweth Jr., of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday, June 22nd, 2025, at the age of 66.

Billy was born on November 18, 1958, and spent his life in Roswell, surrounded by friends, his dogs, and a family that loved him.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Shelley, his cherished daughters, Shelby and Shasta, who were the pride...

James Terry Moore

James Terry Moore

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...