Obituaries

Nov 9, 2021

J. Fidel Neria, 80

Born in Roswell, NM on February 4, 1941, Fidel died in Lubbock, TX on Tuesday, November 9, 2021.

Active in Music liturgy beginning in Elementary school at St. John’s Catholic Church and later at Assumption BVM Church.  He served as liturgical director at both parishes as well as Parish council member...

Nov 7, 2021

Harold Alan Newman

Harold was born October 17,1930 in Portsmouth, Ohio, the son of Alva Newman and Annis Spence.

His early years and education were in Detroit, Michigan where he entered the U.S. Air Force at the time of the Korean War and served for a total of 10 years. He was discharged from the...

Nov 6, 2021

Gilbert Gomez

It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce Gilbert Gomez, 95, of Hagerman, NM, passed on Saturday, November 6, 2021. He was the oldest of nine children born to Fermin and Estella Padilla Gomez. Gilbert admired his father and at an early age decided to become a farmer. To do so he...

Nov 5, 2021

Clara “Louise” Ford Lucas Blair passed away peacefully on November 5, 2021. She was born on March 5, 1924 in Bozeman, Montana to Lula B. and Albert Duane Ford, Sr. who proceeded her in death. Louise had two siblings, Albert Ford and Ruth Kendrick who also preceded her in death.

On August 28, 1943, Louise married Chester...

Nov 4, 2021

Carmen Barbe - 12/25/1924 thru 11/4/2021

Carmen Barbe was born to Houston Coulter and Mary Maddox in Lawton, Oklahoma. She and her husband, Kenneth Barbe moved to Roswell, NM in 1946

Carmen was a member of First Baptist Church, past president of Berrendo Cow Bells, past president of Roswell Assistance League, member of Roswell Chapter...

Nov 2, 2021

Tom Montoya, 57 of Roswell NM, passed away on November 2, 2021. In July of 1964, the world welcomed Thomas Joseph Montoya or Tommy Joe, to his longtime friends and family, a little boy full of life. Tommy Joe grew up in Tucumcari, NM a town he loved and called home. At a young age, he learned tough love....

Oct 26, 2021

Ruben “Pakson” Lascano

Pakson went to be with the Lord at the age of 63. He was born January 16, 1958 in Crane, Texas.

Pakson moved to Hagerman as a young child. Hagerman is where he met his “sweetheart” and raised his 5 boys. Pakson loved all sports, especially football. He was a lifetime Cowboys...

Oct 25, 2021

Frank Joe Meads Nunez Sr.

Viewing will be held on Monday, November 1, 2021, from 1 pm – 5 pm at Ballard Funeral Home. Service will be held at Ballard Funeral Home Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 10 am and followed by interment at Memory Lawn Memorial Cemetery located at 2605 E 19th St.

Frank...

Oct 24, 2021

Johnny Montgomery

Johnny Montgomery of Midway died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the age of 74. Johnny was born to Imogene and Calvin Montgomery in Roswell, NM on October 4, 1947.

Johnny joined the New Mexico National Guard right out of high school and served from...

Oct 23, 2021

William Arthur Harris - 06/22/1958 thru 10/23/2021

William started his life growing up in the tobacco fields of West Virginia with his parents Bessie and Arthur "Tubby" Harris. He was a kindhearted, loving hillbilly, a loving brother who would do anything for his children and grandchildren. He was the type of man that would give the shirt...

Oct 19, 2021

On Tuesday, October 19,  2021,  Billy (Bill)  Martin Rapp, father, educator, tennis player, referee, good friend and so much more, passed away at age 90.

Bill was born March 15, 1931 in Coffeyville, Kansas.

He was raised in Las Vegas, NM and was a 3 sport letterman - football, basketball, and tennis at Vegas High...

Oct 10, 2021

Oscar Jurado

A rosary will be held at 1:30 pm, Friday, October 15, 2021 at Ballard Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 2:00 pm, for Oscar Jurado, 59 of Dexter, NM with burial to follow at Hagerman Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Ballard Funeral...

Oct 10, 2021

Rodney Wayne Miller

April 2, 1956 - October 10, 2021

Rodney Wayne Miller was a loving son, brother and friend who passed away unexpectedly at home on October 10, 2021 and will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Rod was the second eldest of Percy and Joan Miller’s five children and...

Oct 7, 2021

Robert Hudson of Dexter, New Mexico passed away on Oct 7, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Oct 6, 2021

Frances Marion Goode

FRANCES MARION GOODE – The family of Frances Marion Goode would like to announce the passing of their mother, grandmother, Gi-Gi and sister.  Frances was born on October 14, 1940 and passed on October 6, 2021. She is preceded in death by husband, Billy Goode, parents Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Prouty, and brother, Robert...

Oct 2, 2021

Rosa Matta Chavarria

The family of Rosa Matta Chavarria is announcing the passing of their mother, grandmother, and sister. Rosa was born on July 7, 1950 and passed on October 2, 2021.

Rosa retired from the City of Roswell, NM. She was preceded in death by her son Jay Trujillo and her father and mother...

Sep 29, 2021

Laura Ruth Corn Nelson joined her Father in Heaven on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Born June 22, 1932 to Jesse William Corn and Ruth Edwina Huff, though she grew up at Eden Valley Ranch, Laura Ruth became a musician early in life. Laura Ruth studied vocals as well as piano and performed regularly for a number of events in New Mexico....

Sep 22, 2021

Derry Moore 1936-2021

Beloved husband, father, coach, educator, inspirational awardee and Sunday School teacher of more than fifty years, Derry Walton Moore, passed away in Roswell, New Mexico on September 22, 2021. He was a "man for all seasons" who always went the "extra mile".

Moore was born February 15, 1936 in Hodges, Texas, the...

Sep 20, 2021

Sharon Marie Hodges

Sharon Marie Hodges was born on September 13, 1943 and passed away on September 20, 2021.

Sharon is preceded in death by parents Roy Hodges and Marnaret Russell, Sibling Betty Lou Olsen, children Robert Hix “Bobby”, Patricia Everett, and one grandchild Robert Hix “Robbie”.

Those left to honor Sharon’s memory...

Sep 12, 2021

Eulalia “Lala” Flores Reyes

Eulalia "Lala" Flores Reyes, 94, has been reunited with our Lord in Heaven and many loved ones as she peacefully passed on September 12, 2021.

Lala was born to Mariano and Ventura Flores on December 10, 1926 in Roswell where she lived her entire life. Lala owned La Discoteca, a Mexican...