Louise M. Gamboa, born Louise M. Carter, passed away at her home with her two loving daughters by her side on August 27, 2026, in Roswell, New Mexico. She was born on July 30, 1935, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and lived a long life marked by family ties that remained central to her story.

She is survived by her children, Diana Barton of Albuquerque, NM. Elizabeth “Liz” Sigala and her husband Albert of Roswell, Debbie Sigala and her husband Alex of Pampa, Texas, Danny Gamboa of Roswell, John C. Gamboa of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Brandie Ditmore of Albuquerque, NM and Freddie Walker of Oklahoma. She is also survived by her brother, Cleve Carter of Roseboro, North Carolina, and by her sisters, Tiny Mae Carter Munguie of El Paso, Texas, and Hazle Carter Sanchez of California. Their lives, spread across many places, reflect the enduring family connection Louise carried with her throughout the years.  She was a Foster Parent to 10 foster children, to whom she loved very much.  She had numerous nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.  She was a member of the St. John's Catholic Church.

Louise was preceded in death by her parents, Margie Seaberry Carter and Willie “Bud” Carter; by Johnnie M. Gamboa; by her son, Frankie Gamboa; by her daughter, Delores Cribb; by her great -granddaughter, Cheyenne Camerer; by her great-grandson, Lukas Breeden; and by her siblings Clen Carter, Willis Carter, Ruby Marie Carter, Rupert “Teat” Carter, Colombus Carter, Edgar Carter, and Jim Carter. She now rests among those loved ones who went before her and remained an important part of her life.

Those honored to serve as Pallbearers are Damien R. Gamboa, Nickolaus Gottlieb, Kyle A. Nava, Andrew Sigala, Raymond M Contteras Jr, Santino Sigala and Daniel M. Gamboa.  Honorary Pallbearers are Danny R. Gamboa, Anthony C. Sigala, John C. Gamboa, Cipriano "Cippi" Anaya Jr., Joey Carter, John "Sport" Cribbs, John "Jonathan" Walker and Joshua A. Lucero.

Family and friends are invited to remember and honor Louise at a public viewing on Monday, August 31, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Ballard Funeral Home & Crematory, 910 S. Main, Roswell, New Mexico 88203. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Ballard Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial will follow at 11:00 a.m. at South Park Cemetery, 3101 S Main St, Roswell, New Mexico 88203.

A special thank you to Eileen Andazola & Gentiva Hospice for taking care of our beloved Mama Louise.

Louise M. Gamboa will be remembered with love by her family and by all who gather to celebrate her life. May her memory bring comfort and peace to those who knew her.