Obituaries
Frutoso Joe Herrera
Dec 22, 2025
Frutoso Joe Herrera, of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away December 22, 2025. Services are pending with Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory, and a further announcement will be made once arrangements have been finalized.
Alfonso Marrufo
Dec 16, 2025
Alfonso Marrufo Espinoza of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away December 16, 2025.
A Memorial Rosary will be held at Ballard Funeral Chapel, 910 S. Main St., Roswell, NM, on January 31, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
A full obituary will follow at a later date.
Babe McClain
Dec 7, 2025
Babe, or as many of you knew him BA, is my little brother. I was 12 years old when he was born, so I have always claimed I helped raise him. I have never dreamed I would be doing his Obituary. It should be the other way around. So here I am telling you about my dear Brother and I...
Gene Paul Moore
Dec 4, 2025
Gene Paul Moore, 88, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather known for his dedication to family, hard work, deep faith, and enjoyment of simple pleasures, passed away peacefully at his Roswell home on Thursday, December 4, 2025.
Born on August 23, 1937, in Borger, Texas, Gene carried a strong work ethic throughout his life. He served his country with honor in...
Adelia Velos
Nov 30, 2025
Our Matriarch " Mama Lilly" passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Adelia worked at St. Mary's Hospital for 17 years as a laundry attendant, contributing to the overall well-being of the hospital and its patients. When she wasn't working, she devoted her time to family-helping raise and enriching the lives of her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and even...
Arnold Bejarano
Nov 21, 2025
Arnold Ortiz Bejarano passed away at his home Friday, November 21, 2025, at the age of 95 surrounded by his family.
Graveside services will be held at South Park Cemetery, at 2 pm, on December 3, 2025.
Arnold was born December 28, 1929 to Juan and Lillie Bejarano in Del Rio, Texas.
Arnold served in the National Guard for 8 years and the...
Lionel Mendoza
Nov 20, 2025
Lionel Mendoza, a cherished member of the Roswell community, passed away on November 20, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on February 26, 1960, in Artesia, New Mexico, Lionel's life was a testament to hard work, family values, and a deep appreciation for the simple joys that life has to offer.
For a decade, Lionel dedicated himself to Levi Strauss,...
Godfrey Chavez
Nov 19, 2025
With heavy hearts, our family share the news, of our Dad, Joe & Lala Chavez, only son, Godfrey Joe Chavez, who passed away peacefully with family at his side on November 19, 2025, at the age of 77, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center at Roswell NM. He was surrounded by hospice medical staff and also his sisters Gloria, Albina,...
Peggy Fay Montgomery
Nov 13, 2025
Peggy Fay (Johnson) Montgomery, age 72, passed away Thursday evening, November 13, 2025, in Plano, Texas with her husband Danny, her son Justin, and daughter-in-law Angela by her side.
Peggy was born in Roswell, NM to Henry Oliver and Wilmoth Fay (Newton) Johnson on April 27, 1953. In 1962 at nine years of age, Peggy and her family moved to the...
Phillip Jay Wilmore
Nov 13, 2025
Phillip J. Wilmore, 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025, in Roswell, NM. Please take a moment and share a kind thought or memory with Phillip’s family at www.service@ballardfuneralhome.com.
Services will be held at Assumption Catholic Church in Roswell, NM on the 21st of November 2025. Viewing at Assumption Parish will begin at 1:30PM to 2:00PM. Rosary will be...
Benita Sedillo
Nov 12, 2025
Benita Romero Sedillo, of Dexter, NM, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 in Dexter, NM.
Benita was born May 23, 1942 in Balmorhea, TX to Joseph Romero, and Paula Chacon.
Benita married the love of her life Gilbert Sedillo in 1958.
Benita ("Bennie") worked in the cosmetology industry for the majority of her life. She found great...
Katie Hudson
Nov 9, 2025
Katie Florence Hudson
On November 9th, 2025, Katie left this earth to be with her loved ones that have passed on and the Lord. Born to Clinton and Pauline Laymon August 1931 in Roswell, NM.
Katie married the love her life Beauford “Bob” Hudson in March 1952. Together they raised four boys between Roswell and Artesia New Mexico. Katie talked about in...
Bonnie Grassie
Nov 3, 2025
Bonnie Baker Grassie
December 25, 1931 - November 3, 2025
Bonnie Baker Grassie, 93, of Dexter, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at her home on November 3, 2025. She was born on December 25, 1931, in Culver City, California, to Willeta Wheeler Baker and Harold Andrew Baker.
Bonnie learned to be independent and resilient early in life. She spent her early childhood in...
Lendon York
Nov 2, 2025
In Loving Memory ofLendon "Charlie Brown" Charles York
October 4, 1960 - November 2, 2025
Lendon Charles York, lovingly known as Charlie Brown, age 65, of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025.
He was born on October 4, 1960, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Charles Douglas York and JoAnn Miller.
Lendon dedicated his life to hard...
Owaissa Fallwell
Oct 27, 2025
Owaissa Lu Fallwell, passed away peacefully at her home, on October 27, 2025, at the age of 73. She was born on June 14, 1952, to Ben and Colleen Kerr, in Roswell, N.M.
Owaissa was an accomplished pianist. She didn't just play the music; she inhabited it. New life was brought to every piece. She was its master. Music was...
Fita Padilla
Oct 18, 2025
Fita Padilla, age 93, passed peacefully in Brighton, Colorado, on October 18, 2025, surrounded by loving family. Fita's life began on August 15, 1932, in San Patricio, NM, to her parents, Petra & Diego Salcido, who preceded her in death. Fita is remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, grandma, great & Great-Great Gremo, aunt, cousin, God-mother & friend. She...
Elizabeth Morris
Oct 7, 2025
Betty Elizabeth Elaine Engel Morris departed this life on October 7, 2025, when she was welcomed into the loving arms of her savior, the Lord Jesus.
Born in Roswell on October 14, 1952, Betty was a devoted family member, a cherished member of several Christian churches in Roswell, and a loyal friend to many.
Betty will be remembered for her kindness, generosity,...
Marvin Bramblett
Oct 5, 2025
Marvin Lee Bramblett died peacefully on October 5th, 2025, in his home in Dexter, NM, surrounded by his loving family. Marvin was born November 5th, 1928, in Hagerman, NM, to Leo Isaac Bramblett and Mattie Marsella (Fletcher) Bramblett. His mother died in 1932, leaving Marvin and his sister Modene. Marvin lived off and on with his Dad and different family...
Lupe Najar
Oct 4, 2025
Lupe Flores Najar October 27, 1932 – October 4, 2025
Lupe Flores Najar peacefully passed away at her home on October 4, 2025, at the age of 92. She was born on October 27, 1932, to Pedro and Guadalupe Flores. A devoted Catholic, she prayed her rosary daily and was a longtime member of St. John the Baptist Church.
Her gentle spirit,...
Michael Barrett
Oct 3, 2025
Michael Lynn Barrett, of Roswell, NM, passed away October 3, 2025 at the age of 63 in Las Cruces, NM surrounded by his family.
He was born October 27, 1961 to John and Joy Barrett in Roswell, NM. He grew up on Sunny Side Farm located east of town in Roswell, NM, where he learned a strong work ethic and how...
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