Obituaries

Jun 27, 2023

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Jun 15, 2023

Deborah Kay Jenks, 52, one of God’s earthly angels was called to her rest on June 15, 2023, surrounded by family. Debi was born on October 28, 1970, in Atlanta, Georgia to Keith Surles and was raised by Keith and Rita Surles. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, cousin, friend, and her most favorite title was...

Jun 15, 2023

Mary Teresa Trujillo passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Roswell, New Mexico. Mary Teresa was born on December 1, 1957 in Roswell, New Mexico to Pete C. and Juanita Z. Trujillo. She was a lifelong resident of Roswell, New Mexico.

Mary Teresa worked at TMC and Nova Bus...

Jun 11, 2023

Diana “Denee” Lynn Gomez, 57, arrived in Heaven on Sunday, June 11, 2023. She was born on September 10, 1965 to Abel and Linda Gomez in Roswell, NM. Denee had two children, eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren who she loved beyond measure.

Denee was a devoted mother, daughter, grandmother, aunt, sister, cousin, and friend. She enjoyed...

Jun 5, 2023

Margie Nadine (Pilley) Ford, our Granny, went to Heaven surrounded by family on Monday, June 5,

2023. Margie was born June 13,1936 in Hagerman, NM to Ora Clyde Bogart and Herman L. Pilley.

Margie's grandmother Ethel Bogart was quite special to her and was considered a second mom. Margie met the love of her life,...

May 30, 2023

Rodney Dee Jeffers, 74, of Roswell passed away on May 30, 2023 at his home. Rod was born on November 27, 1948 in Brady, Texas to Dee Jeffers and Mary Helen Jeffers.

He was a member of the Army National Guard during the late 60's and early 70’s and worked in the lumber industry before becoming a...

May 25, 2023

Cynthia L. Collins passed away in Roswell, NM, Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the age of 74, just ten days before her 75th birthday. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, May 31, 2023, followed by a reception will be held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, at 505 North Pennsylvania, in Roswell, NM.

Cyndy...

May 24, 2023

Michael Anthony Carrasco

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Ballard Funeral Home for Michael Anthony Carrasco, 25, who passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Burial will follow at Memory Lawn Memorial Park.

Michael was born August 25, 1997 in Carlsbad, NM to Florence Nancy Carrasco Utter....

May 24, 2023

James Thomas Young

James Thomas Young, 72, of Roswell, NM passed away on May 24, 2023 in Roswell, NM. He was born on July 13, 1950 to George William Young and Dolores Gertrude Johnson Young in Chicago, Illinois.

Jim grew up in Chicago, IL, graduated from Marist High School then attended Illinois Institute of Technology...

May 23, 2023

Walter Roy Chavez

A rosary will be held at 9:30 am, Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at St. John’s Catholic Church with funeral service following at 10:00 am, for Walter Roy Chavez, 73 who passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Burial will follow at General Douglas L. McBride Veteran’s Cemetery.

Walter was born June 25,...

May 23, 2023

Joe Fatima Velasquez (59) passed away quietly in his Las Cruces home on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

Viewing will be held from 1:00 to 6:00 pm, Monday, June 5, 2023 at Ballard Funeral Home with a rosary to follow at 6:00 pm. Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at St. Peters...

May 22, 2023

Blanche Hortencia Ortega Stephens

I am Blanche Ortega Stephens, a pioneer of Roswell, New Mexico. I was born at 401 East Albuquerque Street on the East side of town. Due to illness of my mother we moved west of town to an area that was supposed to be out of town. Although our home was across from...

May 20, 2023

Betty Nell Miles

Lifelong Pecos Valley resident Betty Nell Miles of Hagerman, NM passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the age of 92. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 1:00 PM on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at First Presbyterian Church, 201 West 5th Street, Dexter, NM.

Betty Nell was born in Dexter on...

May 16, 2023

Matilde M. Casarez born March 14, 1927 in Dr. Arroyo Nuevo Leon, Mexico.  She passed at home on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 11:21 pm surrounded by family members. Matilde was the last survivor of her seven siblings.

She married Paulino Casarez on February 22, 1950 in Dr. Arroyo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Matilde became a naturalized citizen...

May 15, 2023

Martin Hernandez of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on May 15, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 6, 2023

JoAnn Nunez

11/30/1937-05/06/2023

On May 6, 2023, our beloved mother and grandmother was received into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father at the age of 85, where she was reunited with her loving husband. A viewing will be held at Ballard Funeral Home from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Monday, May 15, 2023. A rosary...

May 6, 2023

Veronica Marie Nunez

March 18, 1951 — May 6, 2023

With great sadness we announce the passing of Veronica Marie Nunez 72, of Roswell, New Mexico. A service will be held at Ballard Funeral Home Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 10:00 am. A procession will follow to South Park Cemetery.

Veronica was born...

May 6, 2023

Martha Dunaway, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 6, 2023. She was born in Lincoln, NE to A.C. and Margarete Norris on November 11, 1935. She attended elementary school in Reeves, LA and graduated from Pojoaque High School in 1954 in Santa Fe, NM. She married John H. Dunaway on August 1, 1964 in El...

May 1, 2023

Wanda Florene Johnson Brown

My beautiful amazing Mom, left this world on May 6th,  6:00 pm. 2023 at the age of 89.  I had to let her go, and it broke my heart. It broke all of our hearts. Mom’s family was close by her side.

Mom (Wanda Florene Johnson Brown) was born on November...

May 1, 2023

Judy Kay Pilley (Coats) passed away on May 1, 2023.  She was born November 3, 1942, in Dexter, NM, and was the oldest of the two children of J.W “Dobber” Coats and Betty Joan Coats (Clemens).  She graduated from Dexter High School in 1960 and married Jim Pilley that same year.  Jim and Judy made their family home in...