Obituaries

Dec 23, 2021

Bruno Cortez Matta Jr.

On December 23rd, 2021, God saw fit to bring Bruno Cortez Matta Jr into his heavenly kingdom. This is so that he may finally rest after having faced Stage IV Bladder Cancer. During this time, he faced all obstacles with the same work ethic, determination and courage that had carried him through in...

Dec 22, 2021

Alvis Peters of Roswell, New Mexico passed away on Dec 22, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 22, 2021

Thomas Slape of Roswell, New Mexico passed away on Dec 22, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 21, 2021

Cerilia Archuleta Soliz, age 93, went home on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at her home in Roswell, NM. From her birth in Arabela, NM on May 6, 1928 she nourished her family and people around her with love, faith, and food. As the matriarch of the Soliz family, Cerilia will be remembered for her strength, amazing work ethic, and...

Dec 21, 2021

On the morning of December 21, 2021, Barbara Jean Hurford received her Christmas wish, and joined her beloved husband in Heaven, to celebrate with Jesus.

Born on July 14, 1933 to Lester and Carrie Roper in Roswell, NM. On August 1, 1951 she married the love of her life, Royce W. Hurford. Together they had three children;...

Dec 19, 2021

Services will be held for Eva M. Cobos, 80, who passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021, in Roswell, NM. The rosary will be recited by Gloria Martinez at 1:30pm on Monday, December 27, 2021, at Ballard Funeral Home, followed by funeral service officiated by Pastor Sergio Tirado at 2:00pm. Burial will follow at McBride Veterans Cemetery. Eva was...

Dec 16, 2021

Elsie Dell Torres Gomez

Once again it is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce one of our beloved has passed. Our Angel on earth Elsie Dell Torres Gomez, a lady extraordinaire, has gone to be with her family in Heaven. She was the youngest of six children born to Jose and Josephina Torres but...

Dec 5, 2021

Mildred Imogene (Jean) Brooks

Mildred Imogene (Jean) Brooks 94 passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center in Roswell, NM.

Born to Claud & Nora Tumbleson on August 26, 1927 in Alma, Arkansas. She married on October 9, 1946 and is proceeded in the death of her husband Ira I. Brooks;...

Dec 4, 2021

Daniel Soto Jr.

Daniel Soto Jr. left this earth on Saturday, December 4, 2021 to rejoin his father, Daniel Soto Sr., mother, Josie Soto, sisters, Odelia Soto and Christina Ortiz, and daughter, Christy Soto.

Daniel was born September 27, 1954 in Lubbock, TX but was most recently a resident of Grapevine, TX. In his youth,...

Dec 4, 2021

Georgia Eleanor Amos (Dolly to all who knew her). Gained her heavenly wings Saturday December 4, 2021 at 78 years old in Roswell, New Mexico.

Mom was born to Annie Gray Bower Haley and Richard Ward Paul Haley on October 2, 1943 in Newport News, Virginia.

Mom met her soulmate, Timothy Amos Sr. in California...

Nov 27, 2021

Ricardo “Richard” A. Quintero, Sr.

Our beloved Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Great-Great Grandfather, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 27, 2021 in Roswell, NM. Was born February 7, 1925 to Felipe Rios Quintero and Amalia Alvarez Quintero in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

Richard liked working with his hands, doing carpentry, welding, and auto mechanic. He also liked...

Nov 23, 2021

Porfilio “Victor” Mendoza Jr

July 23, 1974 ~ November 23, 2021

Victor 46 was born and raised in Roswell, NM. He is preceded in death by his niece Azariah Gonzales; grandfathers Albino Coronado and Porfilio Mendoza Sr; uncles Richard “Rick” Coronado, Larry and Harry Mendoza; aunts Diane, Della and Carolyn Mendoza and Christina Portillo and...

Nov 16, 2021

Judith “Judy” Chase Lascano

Judy was called to her eternal life on November 16, 2021 at the age of 64. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on October 16, 1957.

Judy moved to New Mexico in the early 70’s. She met the love of her life “Pakson” got married and had 5 children. Her sons...

Nov 15, 2021

Albert Victor “Big Vic” Montoya

Victor Montoya, 51, passed away on November 15, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM.

Victor was born on June 4, 1970, to Louis and Rose Ann Montoya in Albuquerque, NM. He enjoyed being around family and friends and drinking beer. Victor was always willing to help others who needed it.

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Nov 15, 2021

Shirley Annette Stephenson 12/27/1935 -11/15/2021

Shirley was born in Roswell, NM to Fred and Zala B. Van Doren on December 27,1935.

On July 29, 1954 she married the love of her life, Billy Jack Stephenson, on the family farm in East Grand Plains. They made their home in Roswell, NM after Billy Jack completed his...

Nov 15, 2021

Ofelia G. Montanez

Ofelia G. Montanez age 83 went to be with our Lord on Friday, November 15, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at her bedside at her residence.

Mass for Ofelia Montanez will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, November 22, 2021 at St. Peters Catholic Church in Roswell, NM at 10:00 directly...

Nov 14, 2021

Carl Andrew Dennis

Carl Andrew Dennis, 95, left his earthly home to be with the Lord November 14, 2021. He was the oldest of seven siblings. Carl was born September 30,1926 in Wichita Falls, TX, to Delburt and Opal (Lard). He is survived by his wife, of 69 years Maxine (Bland), who he married August 9, 1952,...

Nov 14, 2021

Mary Varela of Ruidoso, New Mexico passed away on Nov 14, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Nov 11, 2021

Imogene Rowin Lee

April 13, 1925 – November 11, 2021

Imogene Lee, age 96, died at her home with Janie and Gene at her side.  The middle child of 11, she was born in Spur, TX to James Abraham and Alma Elizabeth (Spencer) Rowin.  Her family had left Angelina County and begun the share-croppers’ trek...

Nov 10, 2021

Lowell Edmund Davina

Lowell Edmund Davina passed away on Wednesday November 10, 2021. He was born in Weatherford, OK in 1931 to Orville and Esther Davina. At a very young age he and his parents moved to Weslaco, TX. During that time, he raised and sold pigeons, had a paper route, and attended school as well. While...