Obituaries

Nov 6, 2022

Carole Ann (Bailey) Chambers

Carole Ann Chambers passed away unexpectedly at her home and went to her heavenly home on November 6, 2022. She was born on August 21, 1937. A viewing is scheduled from 2-5 p.m. Monday, November 21, 2022, at Ballard Funeral Home. A celebration of Life will be January 7, 2023 in Sparta, WI....

Nov 5, 2022

Laura Sue Kelly Read

Laura Sue Kelly Read passed away at her home on November 5, 2022, surrounded by her family.  She was born on February 26, 1934, in Birmingham, Alabama, to Agnes Bostwick and Jackson Lee Kelly and spent her childhood years in Atlanta, Georgia, which was the foundation for her true “Southern Belle” personality.

Oct 29, 2022

Vanessa Katherine York

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home for Vanessa Katherine York, 60, who passed on Saturday, October 29, 2022 surrounded by the love of her family.

Vanessa was born January 16, 1962 in Monahans, TX to Marvin Cutbirth and Alice Kirkes Cutbirth...

Oct 23, 2022

Rafael Rodriguez, age 77, was born October 24, 1944 to Fabian and Angela Rodriguez in Durango Mexico. Rafael passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022 in Roswell, NM.

Rafael, along with his family, immigrated to the United States in 1982 and eventually settling in Tucson, AZ. An entrepreneur who owned several businesses throughout his life up until his...

Oct 21, 2022

Valarie Melissa Betancur

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm, Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home for Valarie Melissa Betancur, 46, who passed away on Friday, October 21, 2022. She was born December 28, 1975 in Roswell, NM to Jerry Betancur and Vickie Serna Betancur.

Valarie graduated from Goddard High School...

Oct 18, 2022

Alma Ann Chambers

A gathering will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Monday, October24, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home for Alma Ann Chambers, 75, who passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, surrounded by the love of her family. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church...

Oct 5, 2022

Donna Jean Weitz

On Wednesday, October 5, 2020 our Angel on earth broke through the shackles of blindness and Alzheimer’s disease and arrived at the gates of Heaven to receive a new pair of wings and be reunited with family and friends in the kingdom of Heaven where they were anxiously waiting for her arrival and where...

Sep 20, 2022

Benito Apodaco On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, Benny Apodaca, 81 years old of Roswell, NM passed away at home with his loving family at his side. He is now with angels in Heaven. Benny was of the Catholic Faith. He was born on April 19, 1941, to Cruz and Frances Apodaca. Benny married Magdelena Alvarado on June 17, 1961,...

Sep 20, 2022

Shawn Lee Philip Flores Perry

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Friday, October 14, 2022, at Ballard Funeral Home for Shawn Perry, 29, who passed away on September 20, 2022, in El Paso, TX. He was born in Odessa, Texas on May 10, 1993, to Yvonne Jennings and William Perry.

He leaves behind his...

Sep 19, 2022

Raymond Sandoval Leyba

Raymond Sandoval Leyba, 63, passed away at home surrounded with family at his side on September 19, 2022, in Roswell, NM. He was born May 13, 1959, to Thomas and Consuelo Leyba in Hobbs, NM.

Raymond was survived by the love of his life of 24 years, Virginia (Ginger) Jaramillo;...

Sep 18, 2022

Elsie Kimbrell known to all her former students as “Miss Kimbrell” passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022 in Roswell, NM at the age of 100. She was born in Hondo, NM at the home of her maternal grandmother on July 31, 1922 to George Kimbrell and Guadalupe “Lupe” Romero. She was the oldest of four children...

Sep 1, 2022

Suzanne M. Oswald, 60, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2022, in El Paso, TX. A rosary will be held at 6:00 pm, Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Ballard Funeral Home with her funeral service being held at 10:00 am, Friday, September 9, 2022, at St. John’s Catholic Church.

Suzanne was born on April 19, 1962, in...

Aug 29, 2022

Joshua Paul McClain

Joshua Paul McClain was born January 16, 1984, in Houston, TX to Karen Clingman Kruschek and Paul McClain, JR. He moved to Roswell, NM at the age of 2 with his mom and brother until 1991, when they moved to Wisconsin. After finishing high school in Wisconsin, he traveled around the country before settling...

Aug 27, 2022

Deborah “Debi” Diann Skains of Roswell, NM passed away at the age of 62 on August 27,2022 in Lubbock, TX. Debi passed after a courageous battle against cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest; filled with love and hope. Debi was born May 18, 1960,...

Aug 26, 2022

Lupe Anaya Perez passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 in Roswell, NM of natural causes at age 90. She was a beloved mother of 5, grandmother of 13, great grandmother of 19 and great-great grandmother to one.

Lupe was born in Presidio, Texas on November 29, 1931. She moved to the Roswell area with her mother...

Aug 25, 2022

Jose Bernal Montoya

Jose Bernal Montoya known to most as “Joe” or “Coach Montoya” age 72, went home to the Lord on August 25, 2022. He was born on April 6, 1950, to Jose Montoya Sr. and Elena Bernal Montoya. He was a caring father, husband, and grandfather. He was lovingly known as “Poppy” to his grandchildren...

Aug 16, 2022

Grace Whitehead

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, August 26, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Grace Whitehead, 91, of Roswell, who passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022 in Arlington, TX. Pastor Scotty Smith of Cowboy Fellowship of Atascosa County will officiate. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held...

Aug 2, 2022

GOMEZ, DANIEL – Daniel Gomez passed away on August 2, 2022, in Rio Rancho, NM. He was born on a farm in Cottonwood, NM on September 5, 1937, to Fermin M. Gomez and Estella P. Gomez. Daniel was honored to be a brother to 8 brothers, Gilbert (Deceased) and Elsie (Deceased); Robert (Deceased) and Arcie; Fermin Jr (Deceased) and...

Jul 20, 2022

Tommy Gordon Valdez

On July 20, 2022, Thomas Gordon Valdez went to be with his Lord. Tommy was born to Bobby and Mary (Galvan) Valdez on December 10, 1958, in Roswell, New Mexico. He started his elementary years at St. Peter’s, where they said he was the nicest-dressed student each morning, but not so much by the...

Jul 13, 2022

Jennifer Flores

Our beloved Mother, Jennifer Flores has gone home to be with those who have gone before her. She was born to Roy and Tonita Flores on March 29, 1961, in Roswell, NM. Jennifer attended elementary and middle school in Roswell before moving to Santa Ana, CA., where she continued her High School education.

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