Obituaries

Glenda Hoogestraat

Feb 5, 2024

Glenda English Hoogestraat

With heavy hearts we announce the death of Glenda English Hoogestraat, 76 who passed away on February 5, 2024 surrounded by family.

Glenda was predeceased by her parents, Delbert and Elva English as well as her siblings Wynona Morgan, Bill English, Kenneth English, James Truman English, and Evelyn Grissom. Her son Bryan Fowler and her grandson Christopher Hamilton have...

Mary Archuleta

Jan 23, 2024

Maria "Lil Mary" Archuleta passed on to her eternal home on January 23, 2024, in Roswell, NM. Maria was born November 8, 1957 in Gallup, NM to Clovis O. Archuleta and Leticia Padilla. She was one of 13 children. Maria met her lifelong partner Juan "Popo" Romero in the early 70's in Carlsbad, NM.

 

Maria was a follower of Christ, as any follower of Christ...

Joseph Purcell

Jan 21, 2024

JOSEPH PATRICK PURCELL

December 10, 1982-January 21,2024

Joseph (Joe) Purcell was born December 10, 1982 to Charles Purcell and Vicki (Janecka) Purcell in Roswell, New Mexico. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church. He attended religious education classes and received all his sacraments at St. Peter Church. He was educated at Roswell schools and graduated from Goddard High School in...

Lora Fritz

Jan 21, 2024

Lora Lee (Wallace) Fritz, 63

Lora was born to Leo Wallace and Dorothy (Starr) Wallace on June 15, 1960, in Council Bluffs, IA. She was the youngest of 4 children. Carl, Lynnette, and Lisa. Lora graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs; she was in the class of 1978.

Lora grew up in Council Bluffs, and as she got older,...

Denver McMillan

Jan 14, 2024

Denver B. McMillan passed on to his eternal home on January 14, 2023, in Roswell, Chaves County, New Mexico.

He was born September 9, 1941, in Gunton Park, Wythe County, Virginia, son of Retta Plumer Jones and H. Otis McMillan. He grew up in and lived in Pulaski, VA until his retirement. From an early age he began...

Jack Price

Jan 13, 2024

Jack Farrell Price 

July 26, 1932 – January 13, 2024

Services for Jack will be held Friday, January 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM, Lake Arthur Cemetery

 

Age:                    91

Residence:         Roswell, NM

Occupation:       Retired Self-Employed Carpenter, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend

Date of death:   January 13, 2024

Place of death:  At home with family

Date of...

Lorena Kimbrell Miscavage

Jan 8, 2024

Lorena Kimbrell Miscavage born on December 3,1925 in Picacho, NM, was called home on January 8,2024. Services will be held at St. Peter Church, 805 S. Main Roswell, NM, on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Rosary will be held at 9:30 AM and the funeral mass will follow at 10 AM. Lorena will be laid to rest alongside her parents and...

Nathan Lewis

Jan 6, 2024

Nathan Lewis, 61, beloved Husband, Brother, and Father, was called home to God on January 6, 2024.

Preceding him in death was his parents Burl and Lorene Lewis. He is survived by wife Stephanie; brother James; daughter Lacy and many friends.

When not working, he enjoyed to hunt, fish and make jewelry.

A celebration of...

Pete Mendiola

Dec 29, 2023

 

Pete Mendiola

Peter, better known as Pete Mendiola, was born September 5, 1934, and passed away December 29, 2023. Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather was received into the loving arms of our heavenly father at the age of 89 where he was reunited with his loved ones who passed before him. Pete was born in El...

Hope Luna

Dec 29, 2023

Hope (Esperanza) Gabaldon Luna was born on April 14, 1941, to Manuel and Trinidad Luna-Tarrango in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico. Surrounded by her loved ones, Hope peacefully passed away at her home on December 29, 2023. Her parents precede her in death.

Hope was kind and loving to all those who knew her. Although she didn't finish grade school, she attended...

Pete DeGroot

Dec 18, 2023

 

Pete Mitchell DeGroot

Dairyman and story-teller Pete DeGroot peacefully passed away at his home in Roswell, NM, on December 18, 2023, to be with his Creator.

Born in Artesia, CA, on February 11, 1950, Pete was the son of Pier and Faye DeGroot, the fifth-born of seven, with four sisters and two brothers. A multi-generational dairy family, they moved...

Renesmee "Rene" Divas Donis

Dec 17, 2023

 

Renesmee “Rene” Divas Donis

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Renesmee “Rene” Divas Donis, who passed away on December 20, 2023 in Amarillo, TX. She was born on March 23, 2022 in Lincoln, NE to parents Greg Isaac Martinez and Areli Divas Donis. Rene left this earth a true hero as she...

Barbara Brandt

Dec 17, 2023

 

Barbara A. Brandt

Barbara A. Brandt (Penland) passed away at the age of 91 years old on Sunday, December 17, 2023 in her home surrounded by her family.

 

She was a long-time nurse who graduated in the first nursing class at ENMUR in 1969 earning her RN. She then began working at Saint Mary's until the facility...

Richard Goodwin

Dec 17, 2023

 

Richard Ansel Goodwin

June 25, 1932 — December 17, 2023

 

Richard (Dick) A. Goodwin passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023, at the age of 91, in El Paso, Texas.  Memorial services will be held Friday, December 29, 2023 at 10:30 am at First United Methodist Church in Roswell.

 

Dick was born June 25, 1932 in New...

Kimberly Martinez

Dec 13, 2023

 

Kimberly Dean Martinez

Kimberly Dean Martinez 52, of Carlsbad, NM passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 in Roswell, NM. Kim was born November 8, 1971 to Bill and Barbara George. Kim spent a portion of her childhood growing up in Weed, NM.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents (Barbara and Bill)She is survived by her...

Frank Gustamantes

Dec 13, 2023

 

Frank Gustamantes

Frank Gustamantes, 74, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on December 13, 2023. He entered this world on November 11, 1949 in Roswell, NM. Frank was born to Albert and Caroline Gonzales and was raised by his loving parents, Francisco and Reducinda Gustamantes who preceded him in death. Also preceded...

Gloria Lucero

Dec 10, 2023

 



Gloria Maria Lucero

Gloria Marie Lucero, age 73, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2023. A viewing will be held Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Ballard Funeral Home from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm.  The Rosary will be at 6:00 pm immediately following the viewing. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at...

Ramon Jaramillo

Dec 5, 2023

 

Ramon Jaramillo

Ramon Jaramillo, 66, beloved Father, Brother, Grandfather and Friend, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Ramon passed away at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Friday, December 15, 2023 at Ballard Funeral Home, with a memorial service to...

Louie Clark Cobos Sr.

Dec 5, 2023

 

 

 

Louie Clark Cobos Sr.

Louie Clark Cobos Sr., 70, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in El Paso, TX. He was born to Jesse Cobos Sr. and Dora Tarin Cobos on March 14, 1953 in Roswell, NM.

Family and work were his passion. His love for music and fast cars was passed down to his children,...

Esteban Campos Iturralde

Dec 4, 2023