Obituaries

Jan 29, 2023

Carl Lee Porter

Carl Lee Porter, 69, of Roswell, NM was welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior, surrounded by family on Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was born in August of 1953 to Alfred and Betty Porter in Carlsbad, NM.

Carl was a member of the ROTC at Carlsbad High School and graduated...

Jan 27, 2023

Pablo Gallegos

Pablo Gallegos, 85, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2023.  A rosary will be held at 9:30 am, Saturday, February 4, 2023, with funeral service following at 10:00 am at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery.

Pablo was born January 13, 1938 in Captain, NM to Valentin Gallegos...

Jan 27, 2023

Christina C. Garcia, 77, beloved Spouse, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on January 27, 2023.

A rosary will be recited for Christina at 9:30 a.m. on Monday February 6, 2023, at St. Peter Church. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. immediately following the Rosary. Interment will follow at...

Jan 26, 2023

Ava Elizabeth Jauregui

1/22/2010-1/25/2023

Ava passed away on January 25, 2023, she passed peacefully in her home in San Antonio next to her mom and little sister.

A viewing will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Ballard Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:00 am, Friday,...

Jan 22, 2023

Joe Landry

10/24/66 – 1/22/2023

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, January 30, 2023, at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at South Park Cemetery for Joseph Lawrence Landry, age 56, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, January 22, 2023, in Roswell, NM.

Joe was...

Jan 20, 2023

Lloyd Molina Martinez

Lloyd was born in La Luz, NM to Daniel and Bonefacia Molina Martinez. He was preceded in death by his parents Daniel and Bonefacia Martinez; wife Henrietta Martinez; son Paul Cruz Martinez; siblings, brother Jerry Martinez and sister-in-law Mary Martinez, brother Frank Martinez, sister-in-law Amelia Martinez, Pete Martinez, Gilberto Martinez, Cecilia Oliva, Amanda Lopez...

Jan 18, 2023

Evelyn Sanchez

Evelyn Sanchez, 95, beloved Mother, Grandmother (23), Great Grandmother (41), Great-Great Grandmother (23), Spouse, and Daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. She entered this world on May 26, 1927, in La Luz, NM, born to Daniel and Bonificia Martinez. She lived a well and full life in Roswell,...

Jan 15, 2023

Clemente Guerra of Roswell, New Mexico passed away on Jan 15, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 21, 2022

Darel Dewayne Devenport passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, to be with our Lord and Savior.  He received the best Christmas gift of all.  He is now so free and limitless.  We know Jesus had a special horse saddled and ready for Darel to arrive.  He will be greatly missed by his wife, Genia, and son, Dustin....

Dec 16, 2022

Dora Lara Torres

October 19, 1947 - December 16, 2022

75 years old

Those left behind to cherish her memory are her granddaughter, Yvonne Saavedra; grandson Anthony Saavedra; great grandsons Gabriel Hernandez, Estevan Gonzales, Anthony Jr.; great granddaughters Raenette Saavedra, Jenesis Gonzales, Annizette Saavedra, Jessica Saavedra, Nicholette Saavedra, Destiny, and Eternity.

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Dec 10, 2022

Genia M. McPherson passed away December 10, 2022, surrounded by family.

Genia was born July 11, 1965 in Roswell, NM to Glinda and Gene McPherson. Genia was a very caring and loving person. Her family meant the world to her especially her children Micheal Dupree and Mariah McPherson. She also adored granddaughter Madrayh McPherson.

Genia...

Dec 10, 2022

Josefina Sanchez, age 89 passed away on December 5, 2022, after a long illness.  She was born on May 19, 1933, in San Antonio del Tule, Chihuahua Mexico to Manuel and Aurelia Sanchez.  She was the second of six children. She is survived by her siblings Antonia, Severo and Manuel.

In 1952 she married Carlos Sanchez, and...

Dec 8, 2022

Apolonio Orquiz

On Thursday, December 8, 2022 Apolonio Orquiz was reunited with his wife, in Heaven, a few weeks shy of would have been their 60th Wedding Anniversary.

He is survived in life by his son Daniel Orquiz and daughter-in-law Donna Orquiz. He is also survived by his loving grandchildren - Collette Orquiz and Kristina...

Dec 3, 2022

Muriel Jean Durham passed away on December 3, 2022 in Carson, NM. She was born on May 28, 1927 to Eph and Beatrice Griffith in Lovington, NM. She was the oldest of 8 children. She was raised on a farm between Dexter and Hagerman. She graduated from Dexter High School in 1947. She then went to beauty school, became a...

Dec 2, 2022

Frances Marjorie Matta

A rosary will be held at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home for Frances M. Matta who passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 at home surrounded by loved ones.  A funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, December 7, 2022 also at Ballard Funeral Home. Burial will follow...

Nov 22, 2022

Raul J Lucero

1951-2022

Raul James Lucero was born in Roswell, NM on April 29, 1951 to Samuel B. Lucero Jr and Celia Brady Lucero. He died peacefully in his home on November 22, 2022. He was the youngest of 7 children. He is preceded in death by both his parents and his siblings Samuel...

Nov 21, 2022

DeYonnia Lee Jaffe

DeYonnia Lee Jaffe, 51, of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away, at her home on November 21, 2022 from natural causes.  Her sister was with her.  A viewing will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home. Rosary will be held at 9:30 am Wednesday, November 30, 2022...

Nov 20, 2022

Philip Edward Deason Sr.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 7:00 pm, Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home for Philip Edward Deason Sr., 66, who passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, December 2, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home with burial to follow at South Park...

Nov 16, 2022

Dora Mendoza

Our Mom Dora passed away peacefully surrounded by all her children on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. She was born March 12, 1933 in Arabella, NM to Antonio and Plajeres Montoya Torrez who have preceded her in death. Dora is also preceded in death by her husband Joe Mendoza; brother Ralph Torrez; sisters Martha Chavez, Emma...

Nov 13, 2022

Virgie Mae Romero, 75, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2022, at her home. A viewing is scheduled from 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Ballard Funeral Home and a funeral service will be held at Church on the Move at 10 a.m. Friday, November 18, 2022. Burial will immediately follow at South Park Cemetery.

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