Obituaries

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);...

Apr 5, 2022

Joan Marie Young "Nana" was born January 20, 1932, in Ithaca, NY. She passed away on April 5, 2022, in her home surrounded by loved ones.

Joan loved animals, any animal but especially cats and dogs, she’s never owned just one animal, always a cat haven at her house and she loved every single one of them...

Apr 5, 2022

Lori Ann Lucero Lopez, 51, of Albuquerque New Mexico, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer.

Lori was born on July 2, 1970, to Ignacio (Nacho) Lucero and Evie Lucero Gonzales in Roswell, NM. After graduating from Roswell High School in 1988, Lori began her journey as a young mother...

Apr 4, 2022

Claudio “Papa” Andrade

Claudio Andrade, 70, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on April 4, 2022. He entered this world on November 4, 1951 in Alton, IL, born to Peat and Vera Dickerson. He is survived by his wife Kay Lyn Chappell; daughters Melissa Gonzalez and Jennifer Dickerson; grandchildren William...

Mar 31, 2022

Lance McLeod, 32, born October 19, 1989 passed into glory on March 31, 2022.

Lance was born and raised in Roswell, NM. He was a member of First Baptist Church since birth and was saved and baptized there on April 21, 2000. He attended Military Heights Elementary School, where he was surrounded by wonderful friends, teachers, coaches,...

Mar 28, 2022

Madie Felix Sansoucie, Age 89, went to be with his Lord on March 28, 2022.  Madie was born on May 27, 1932 in DeSoto, Missouri to Benjamin Madie Sansoucie and Tina Luellea Parker Sansoucie. He was one of five sons and three daughters. Madie graduated from Boys Town High School.  He enlisted in the US Airforce May 24, 1951...

Mar 26, 2022

Michelle Rene (Shellie) Rhodes recently passed away at her home in Lubbock, TX. Shellie was born to Frank and Linda Rhodes on April 4, 1966. Shellie was raised in Hagerman, NM where she attended school through her Junior year. She then transferred to Goddard High School her Senior year, where she graduated in 1984. After graduating high school Shellie...

Mar 24, 2022

Our beloved Father and Grandfather James Dowe Belt 86 (Jimmy Belt, Shorty) passed away at his home with his family by his side on March 24th, 2022. Because His address has changed to Heaven, he will be with the Love of his life, Carolyn Sue Belt. Memorial services are scheduled for 2PM on Tuesday March 29th at Crossroads Assembly...

Mar 23, 2022

Nick Dean Brisco

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved husband, uncle and grandpa (pop pop)  Nick Dean Brisco on Wednesday March 23, 2022 after a short but tough battle with brain cancer. Nick passed away surrounded by his loved ones peacefully at his home including his beloved wife Cheri Brisco of...

Mar 19, 2022

Alice Gail Croom

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home for Alice Gail Croom, 76 with Pastor Nate Bienhoff officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery.

Gail was born May 1, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland to James Wollert Croom and Juanita...

Mar 16, 2022

Amy Leeann Martinez

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, March 25, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home for Amy LeeAnn Martinez, 31, who passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in Las Cruces surrounded by the love of her family. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Amy was born on...

Mar 14, 2022

Robert Hernandez Valenzuela of Roswell, New Mexico passed away on Mar 14, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Mar 4, 2022

Phillip James Gonzales, Sr.

August 30, 1964-March 4, 2022

On Friday, March 4, 2022, Phillip James Gonzales, Sr. (57) of Roswell, New Mexico surrounded by his family gained his angel wings and went to be with our Lord and Savior.  A Memorial will be held in Phillip’s honor at Midway Assembly of God in Midway...

Mar 3, 2022

Frankie Lee “Mutt” Jones: the man, the myth, the legend, passed from this earthly plain at 97 years young on March 3, 2022, at home, comforted by his daughter, Patti, and their canine companion, Lily.

Mutt was born October 2, 1924, to Francis and Opal (Gass) Jones in Roswell, NM. He was married to the love his...

Mar 2, 2022

John Wesley Needham Jr. 64, of Roswell, NM passed away at ENMMC on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.  A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, 10AM at South Park Cemetery with Andy LaRue of Highland Baptist Church officiating.

Wesley Needham was born in Artesia, NM to John Wesley Needham Sr. and Dorothy...

Feb 23, 2022

Zilmer Ray Ward Sr. passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 in Roswell.  He was born May 19, 1953 in Kermit, TX to Coy Zilmer Ward and Dorothy Davis Ward who have preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his son Zilmer Ray Ward Jr.

Zilmer was a very loving husband, father, grandfather...

Feb 20, 2022

Virginia Lea Sansoucie, age 80, of Roswell, NM entered eternal rest with her Lord on Sunday, February 20, 2022. Virginia, better known by her friends as Ginger, was born on October 5, 1941, in Lovington, NM to Kenneth and Vergie Scoggin. Ginger grew up in Lovington where she graduated from Lovington High School in 1959.  She spent many years...

Feb 16, 2022

Marilyn Tringes of Roswell, NM passed away on February 16, 2022. Marilyn was born on August 22, 1935, to Ruben Wetherall and Dorothy Eckles Wetherall in Mansfield, Ohio.

She worked as a parts assembler for TMC Nova Bus for 20 years and then Benny’s Café for 20 years. Marilyn loved fishing with family and friends, flying airplanes...

Feb 16, 2022

Marvin Claude Gross

Our beloved Dad, Papaw, brother, and uncle, Marvin Claude Gross, 97, passed away at the age of 97 on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at his home of 60 years in Roswell, NM. We are all incredibly blessed to have lived our lives with a kind and loving father and grandfather. He was an inspiration...