Obituaries

Lois Dalton

Lois Dalton

Feb 25, 2008

Lois Lorene Dalton A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 29, 2008 at the Ballard Chapel for Lois Lorene Dalton, 89, of Roswell who passed away February 25, 2008 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Pastor Mel Suttle of First Assembly of God Church will officiate. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Lois was born...

Helen Barajas

Helen Barajas

Feb 23, 2008

Helen Sue Barajas A memorial service celebrating the life of Helen Sue Barajas is scheduled at 2:00, on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at Country Club Church of Christ, 700 W. Country Club, officiated by Doug Austin. Helen passed away on February 23, 2008 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born in Roswell on June...

Jack Keller

Jack Keller

Feb 20, 2008

Jack Harold Keller A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 22, 2008 at the Ballard Chapel for Jack Harold Keller, 69 of Roswell, who passed away February 20, 2008 at his home. Jack is being cremated according to his wishes. Jack was born on September 22, 1938 in Roswell, NM to Leland Keller and Ida Cleghorn...

Charles Mcgarrity

Charles Mcgarrity

Feb 18, 2008

Charles C. McGarrity The way that I am directing my blows is so as not to be striking the air; but I pummel my body and lead it as a slave, that after I have preached to others, I myself should not become disapproved somehow. 1Corinthians 9:26,27 Charles C. McGarrity was born in Smithsville, TX on October 20, 1928....

Benjamin Martinez

Benjamin Martinez

Feb 15, 2008

Benjamin Dotson Martinez The Lord has sent me to bind up the broken heartedto comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieveto bestow on them a crown of beauty crested of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of spirit of despair. Isaiah 61:1-3 A rosary service is scheduled for...

Stenson Andrus

Stenson Andrus

Feb 14, 2008

Stenson Austin Corky Andrus Stenson Austin Corky Andrus was born on Prairie View Ranch 12 miles north of Lovington, NM, June 4, 1918. Cork was united with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ February 14, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents James Perry and Eula Jack Andrus; brother, Jess Medlin, and sister Lillis Mai Conley Andrus....

Fernando Urquides Jr.

Fernando Urquides Jr.

Feb 11, 2008

Fernando Urquides Jr. Fernando Urquides Jr., 55, passed away at Eastern New Mexico Medical Cneter on February 11, 2008 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Fernando is survived in the family home by his loving wife of 32 years, Martha E. Urquides, daughter Martha D. Staab and Son- in- Law United States Marine PFC Jarrod B. Staab who...

Ernestine Williams

Ernestine Williams

Feb 10, 2008

Ernestine Chesser Williams 94, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and former resident of the Roswell, New Mexico, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2008 at the Prairie Grove Health and Rehab. She was born to August 2, 1913 in Roswell, New Mexico, the daughter of Dave and Lena Mae Yoes Chesser. Ernestine was the third of 10 children born...

Fred Williams Iii

Fred Williams Iii

Jan 30, 2008

A celebration of the life of Fred E. Williams III, better known as Boe, will be held on Monday February 4, 2008 at the Ballard Funeral Home chapel at 3: 30 pm. We were blessed with the gift of Boe on November 14, 1979 and he left us to be with his savior on January 30, 2008. Boe was...

Dorothy Wade

Dorothy Wade

Jan 28, 2008

Dorothy Z. Wade A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 31, 2008 at the Ballard Chapel for Dorothy Z. Wade, 93, of Roswell who passed away Monday, January 28, 2008 at Roswell Regional Hospital. Pastor Rick Hale of Grace Community Church will officiate. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Dorothy was born on October 10,...

Jose Lovato

Jose Lovato

Jan 24, 2008

Jose Isidoro Lovato A rosary is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Sunday, January 27, 2008 at St. Johns Catholic Church for Jose Isidoro Lovato, 71 of Roswell, who passed away January 24, 2008, at Roswell Regional Hospital. A funeral mass is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 28, 2008 at St. Johns Catholic Church. Burial will follow at South Park...

Joe Lara

Joe Lara

Jan 24, 2008

Joe F. Lara A memorial mass is celebrated at 10:00 a.m.,shy; Monday, January 28, 2007 , at St. Peters Catholic Church for Joe F. Lara, 77, of Roswell who passed away January 24, 2008 at his home. Father Paul Juniet O.F.M. of St. Peters Catholic Church will officiate. Joe was cremated according to his wishes. Joe was born on...

Mary Moynahan

Mary Moynahan

Jan 22, 2008

Mary Moynahan A rosary is scheduled for 9:00 a.m., Saturday, January 26, 2008 at Assumption Catholic Church for Mary Moynahan, 84, of Roswell who passed away January 22, 2008, at a local care center. A funeral mass is scheduled for 9:30a.m., Saturday, January 26, 2008, at Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Mary was born...

Adelaida Ontiveros

Adelaida Ontiveros

Jan 21, 2008

Adelaida Ontiveros A rosary is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Thursday, January 24, 2008 at the Ballard Chapel for Adelaida Ontiveros, 60, of Roswell who passed away, January 21, 2008 in Lubbock, TX. A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 25, 2008 at St. Johns Catholic Church. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Adelaida was...

Wanda Bridgford

Wanda Bridgford

Jan 17, 2008

Wanda Bridgford A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at South Park Cemetery for Wanda Bridgford, 76, formerly of Roswell who passed away Thursday, January 17, 2008 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene, Texas. Pastor Richard Smith of Highland Baptist Church will officiate. Wanda was born on March 26, 1931 in Roswell, New Mexico...

Oleta Rhodes

Oleta Rhodes

Jan 16, 2008

Oleta Bernice Rhodes Oleta Bernice Rhodes 90 joined her Heavenly Father on January 16, 2008 at a local care center. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great -grandmother, Oleta will be truly missed by family and friends. A funeral service is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Monday, January 21, 2008 at the First Baptist Church in Hagerman. Wayne Brasil...

Margie Spain

Margie Spain

Jan 15, 2008

Margie T. Spain No services will be held in Roswell for Margie T. Spain, 86, of Roswell who passed away January 15, 2008 at a local care center. She will be taken back to Hayti, Missouri for burial. Margie was born on June 28, 1921 in Hayti, Missouri to Lon Tohill and Nan Mitchell Tohill. Her parents have preceded...

Lloyd Worley

Lloyd Worley

Jan 14, 2008

Lloyd Eugene Worley A graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 18, 2008, at South Park Cemetery for Lloyd Eugene Worley, 86 of Roswell who passed away January 14, 2008 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Pastor Onsy Wicker and Geary Miller will officiate. Lloyd was born on June 12, 1921 in Blum, Texas to David Stratton...

Martha Cress

Martha Cress

Jan 14, 2008

Martha Cress A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m., Saturday, January 19th at St. Andrews Episcopal Church for Martha Cress of Roswell. Martha, 84, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 14th in Roswell. She lived a life full of purpose-leading by example, grace and humility Martha was born June 9, 1923, in Cokato, Minnesota to Nels and Mary Juusola...

Arthur Graven

Arthur Graven

Jan 13, 2008

Arthur Ernest Graven A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 17, 2008 at Highland Baptist Church for Arthur Ernest Graven, 83, of Roswell who passed away January 13, 2008 in Lubbock, TX. Pastor Richard Smith of Highland Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Roswell Veterans Honor Guard will conduct Military graveside...