Obituaries

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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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

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