Obituaries

Jul 11, 2022

Adrian D. Martinez

Adrian D. Martinez, AKA Dre 42, of Roswell passed away Monday, July 11, 2022. A visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 am on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, followed by, a rosary at 11:00 am. Mass will follow at 11:30 am.

Adrian was born in Roswell,...

Jul 9, 2022

Kathy Sue Jorgensen

Kathy Sue Jorgensen, 76, of Roswell, NM passed away after a long illness on July 9, 2022.

Kathy grew up in California and retired from American Airlines.  She thoroughly enjoyed her life in Roswell.  She loved golf, cards, vacations with friends and spending time with her pets. She loved laughing and bringing...

Jul 3, 2022

A rosary will be held at 7pm on July 7th, 2022 at St. Catharine’s Catholic Church for Roberto M. Romero who passed away at the age of 88 on July 3rd, 2022.  A funeral Mass will be held at 2pm on July 8th, 2022 at St. Catharine’s Catholic Church with interment to follow at Hagerman Cemetery.

Robert...

Jul 2, 2022

Mary Eve Whalen passed away on July 2, 2022 in Roswell, New Mexico at the age of 78 at the Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Mary was the eldest of Michael and Evelyn (Hogie) Lentsch’s four children, born in Cooperstown, North Dakota on June 28, 1944. She began her career in nursing in 1967, working as a CNA at...

Jun 29, 2022

Kayla Anne Melnyk

November 15, 2002 – June 29, 2022, Age 19

“As I Sit in Heaven” by Anonymous

As I sit in Heaven

And watch you everyday

I try to let you know with signs

I never went away

I hear you when you’re...

Jun 22, 2022

Salomon Apodaca

A rosary will be held at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Ballard Funeral Home for Salomon Apodaca, 67, who passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Mass will be held at 2:00 pm, Wednesday, June 29, 2020, at St. John’s Catholic Church with burial to follow at South Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held...

Jun 21, 2022

Iris Dilldine Miller

Iris Dilldine Miller went home to Heaven on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, on a rare rainy morning in Roswell!

She was born in a sod house near Elsmere, Nebraska on April 25, 1924, to Miriam and Clarence Clark.  She was the 4th of 5 children born to them in 7 years. Iris...

Jun 5, 2022

Gabe Stanley Martin

On June 5, 2022, Gabe Stanley Martin passed away at the age of 92 surrounded by his family and loved ones. Gabe never met a stranger without extending a friendly greeting, and through his journey in life, every person he met he always called them “friend”. Gabe was born in Minco, OK, on February...

Jun 2, 2022

Marlene "Lenny" Jonckheer Bateman

April 14, ~ June 2, 2022

It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, eldest daughter of Lygia and August Damian "AD" Johckheer.

She is survived by her children: John and Gail Bateman (North Carolina),...

May 27, 2022

Patricia "Pat" Ann Dones, 66, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend was called to her eternal resting on May 27, 2022. She entered this world on March 26, 1956 in Tenaha, TX, born to George Dones and Patrie Wilson.

In 1974 Patricia moved from Tenaha, TX to Amarillo, TX at age 17. She later traveled and...

May 27, 2022

Patricia Ann Marquez, 76, passed peacefully surrounded by her love ones on Friday, May 27, 2022 in Roswell, NM. She was born on November 7, 1945 in Roswell, NM to Wilfred Brady and Mary Archuleta Brady.

Patricia retired from Pollard School Bus Co., where she drove as a bus driver for the Roswell Independent School District. She...

May 26, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Emma Emma. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

May 20, 2022

Maria Luz Martinez

Maria Luz Martinez was born May 30, 1937 in Chihuahua, Mexico to Francisco and Pilar Valenzuela, she was reunited with her husband Hilario G. Martinez on Friday, May 20, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM with her loved ones by her side.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 6:00 pm, Monday, May 30,...

May 19, 2022

James Michael Elmore, 41, our beloved Son, Brother, Nephew, Husband, Father, Stepfather, and Friend was called to his eternal resting place on Thursday, May 19, 2022.

James is survived by his parents, Michael and Vicky; sister Trish; aunt Judy; wife Samantha; daughter Madison; stepchildren Steven, Ryan, and Kirsten.

James will forever be missed and loved. Our heavenly Father, we pray...

May 12, 2022

Phyllis Jean Jones

A funeral service for Phyllis Jean Jones will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, May 20, 2022 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel with burial to follow at South Park Cemetery. She went to meet her Lord and Savior on Thursday May 12, 2022 surrounded by friends and family. Pastor Lonnie Owens will be officiating. Visitation...

May 9, 2022

Phyllis Marianne Zumwalt passed away at the age of 91 in Roswell, NM.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, May 13, 2022, at Nogal Community Church in Nogal, NM. Minister Mel Gnatknowski of Nogal Community Church will be officiating.

Phyllis was born in Mosquero, NM on November 17, 1930, to Millard...

May 6, 2022

Jim Garmatz

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, May 16, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for James John Garmatz, 68, who passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 in Roswell, NM. Pastor Susan Torres of Neighborhood Nazarene Church and Pastor Brett Hoyle of Friona First Baptist Church will be officiating.

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Apr 29, 2022

Peggy Jean Lindsay

The youngest of three children, Peggy was raised in the small, Eastern New Mexico ranch town of Kenna, NM. She would graduate from Elida High School in 1956. She would later graduate from Eastern New Mexico University. Peggy had a long business career at the New Mexico Military Institute as well as Eastern New...

Apr 20, 2022

Stella Luevano Cano De La Torre, 70, left this world surrounded with family and friends at her bedside in the family home in Roswell, NM. She was born in Las Cruces, NM, October 1, 1951, to Cruz Luevano. Throughout her childhood life, she was welcomed in several foster homes and experienced Girl School in Albuquerque, NM. She would reminisce...

Apr 11, 2022

Arturo Mario Franco went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 11, 2022, at the age of 41.  Mario is preceded in death by his father, Arturo Mario Franco, Sr. and brother James Rivera.  He is survived by his mother Frances Franco; siblings Ramona Beene, Janice Franco Carriaga (Paul), and John Franco (Tessa);...