Obituaries

Feb 11, 2022

Jewel Ina Ratliff, 99, of Las Cruces, NM, formerly of Roswell, NM. Born December 14, 1922. Passed after brief illness on Friday, February 11, 2022.

Jewel was preceded in death by husband Walter Ratliff and a daughter Sally Hatley, four of her husband's sons, Edward Ratliff, Jess Ratliff, Russell Ratliff, and Jack Ratliff; grandson Jimmy Hatley, and...

Feb 7, 2022

Rita M. Martinez, a devoted mother, grandmother and lifelong resident of Roswell, NM passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, February 7, 2022 at the age of 83.

Born October 14, 1938 in Bandera, Mexico to Jose and Francisca Marquez who preceded her in death. As well as her three sons...

Feb 6, 2022

Glen Ray Freeman, loving husband, dad, stepdad, and grandparent, passed away on February 6, 2022, at the age of 85.

Glen was born in Roswell, NM on December 30, 1936 to Eva Glenn and Austin R. Freeman.  He graduated from Roswell High School and built a career in Roswell.  Glen was the store manager of Piggly Wiggly...

Feb 5, 2022

Manuel T. and Emma M. Sanchez

June 29, 1946 – June 4, 1945

February 4, 2022 – February 5, 2022

Manuel at the young age of 75 passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, and Emma at the young age of 76 passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, both were surrounded by the love...

Feb 4, 2022

After a long battle with COPD and dementia, Kenneth O'dell Ward departed this life on February 4, 2022. Known for his gentle good humor and kindness, Ken never met a stranger. Although he left the Hagerman area for several years to pursue schooling and careers in electric sales, he returned in the 90's and established a successful and much-loved...

Feb 4, 2022

Manuel T. and Emma M. Sanchez

June 29, 1946 – June 4, 1945

February 4, 2022 – February 5, 2022

Manuel at the young age of 75 passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, and Emma at the young age of 76 passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, both were surrounded by the love...

Feb 3, 2022

Guy Knight, 79 passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side from complications due to a stroke on Thursday, February 3, 2022.

Guy was born in El Paso, TX on December 8, 1942, to his mother Margaret Burnham and his father Leonard William Knight. In the early years growing up Guy lived in El...

Jan 25, 2022

Markus (Mark) Ray Hamilton

Markus (Mark) Ray Hamilton, 69, passed away on January 25, 2022 after a short illness brought on by pneumonia surrounded by loving family members. Mark's ashes will be placed in the General Douglas L. McBride Veteran Cemetery in Roswell, NM, no services will be held.

Mark was born in Yuma, AZ...

Jan 25, 2022

Daniel Benito Martinez came into this world on November 1, 1976, and he left this world on January 25, 2022, he was born to Mary and Jerry Martinez the youngest of 14 children. Daniel was a lifelong New Mexican, residing in the family home built by his father in Midway. Daniel attended the RISD and Dexter Schools and graduated...

Jan 22, 2022

Michael Dean Barajas “Chewy”

Michael Dean Barajas aka “Chewy”, 66, of Roswell, NM, passed away at 4:48 (which was his Transwestern Pipeline radio number) on January 22, 2022. Mike was surrounded by family and friends that loved him dearly.

Mike was born on July 8, 1955, to Johnnie and Helen Sue Barajas in Ruidoso, NM....

Jan 20, 2022

Lupe Beatrice Rico Moreno Carrasco

Our beloved and cherished mother, Lupe Beatrice Rico Moreno Carrasco, joined our beloved father, Eliseo Gomez Carrasco, in heaven in the early morning of January 20th, 2022.

She was born on April 4, 1952 to Braulio Moreno and Anita Rico Moreno Marrufo, in the family home in Greenfield, NM.

Jan 17, 2022

Dennis James Ryan, beloved husband and brother, age 69, of Roswell, New Mexico, (formerly of Tuscola, IL) passed away on January 17, 2022. He was born December 21, 1952 in Urbana, Illinois, the son of James and Mary Kay Ryan. He married Michele Mazzella on January 26, 1980 in Virginia Beach, VA. His parents and a brother preceded him...

Jan 14, 2022

Leon Harvey

The youngest of four boys, Morris Leon Harvey was born January 15, 1937 in Muleshoe, TX to Eula Florence (Garth) Harvey and Robert Cecil Harvey. Leon died peacefully in the home he designed and built in Roswell, NM, with his wife Felecia at his side on Friday, January 14, 2022, 1 day short of his...

Jan 13, 2022

Paul Brant Sedillo, 46, passed away on January 13, 2022 in Roswell. A viewing will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 pm, Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home. Rosary will be held at 9:30 am, Friday, February 18, 2022 at St. Peters Catholic Church will mass to follow at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at South Park...

Jan 4, 2022

Joe “Lencho” Najar

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. He entered this world on September 5, 1934 in Roswell, NM, born to Juan and Francisca Najar.

Lencho was a strong believer in God, very smart, strong, energetic, and hardworking man who always...

Dec 31, 2021

Tony S. Torres

In Loving Memory of Tony S. Torres, Loving Father, and Grandfather: Tony S. Torres passed away on Thursday December 30, 2021, he was 78 years old.

He is survived by 2 his sons that still reside in Long beach; Anthony Greg Torres (54) his wife Lani and their son Kai, and his...

Dec 30, 2021

Ernestine Harrison

2/20/1928 - 12/30/2021

Ernestine Harrison, age 93, went home to meet her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 30, 2021. In death, she joins AJ, her beloved husband of 72 years.

Born in Old Glory, TX, in 1928, Ernestine and her family moved to the Roswell area at an early age...

Dec 28, 2021

Lucina Ibarra

A viewing will be recited at 9:00 a.m., on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home, for Lucina Ibarra, 67, of Roswell who passed away on December 28, 2021 in Roswell, NM. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 3, 2022.

Lucina was born on July 19,...

Dec 26, 2021

Juanita Rosemary Sanchez Juanita Rosemary Sanchez, age 75, passed away at home after a long and brave battle with cancer, on December 26, 2021. She was born on March 1, 1946, in Manzano, New Mexico to Miguel and Raquel Sanchez. Rosemary grew up in Roswell, New Mexico.

Rosemary is survived by her sons, Nathan Carter (wife Krista),...

Dec 24, 2021

Joyce Mason, 90. Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother passed away on December 24, 2021. She passed peacefully at home. reuniting with her late husband Larry Mason and her son, Tim Mason who both passed many years before her, as well as her parents, her sister, and her late nieces & late nephews. Graveside service and Internment will be...