Obituaries

Jan 28, 2025

Frank M. Sánchez

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 7, 2025 at Ballard Funeral Home for Frank M. Sánchez, 91, who passed on Tuesday, January 28,2025. Family only viewing will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

Frank was born on August 5, 1933 to Teodoro Sánchez and Margarita Mendoza Sánchez in Redford, Texas. Both parents preceded him...

Jan 27, 2025

Ernest Joe Rivera Jr. (Spooker)

Ernest Joe Rivera Jr. 50 of Hobbs, New Mexico entered his eternal rest on January 27, 2025, at the home of his sister Hope Dominguez in Hobbs, New Mexico.

Ernest was born in Pampa, Texas on May 13, 1974, to Ernest Rivera Sr. and Hermida Olivas Rivera. Ernest was a loving father, grandfather, uncle, brother, son and...

Jan 27, 2025

The day before her death Mom sat up and declared, “My names are Margaret, Maggie, Pudgie, Mom, and Mimi.” Margaret Ellen Phillips passed away January 27, 2025, with her family by her side. Mimi was born in Bixby, Oklahoma, on December 28th, 1923, to Rissie James Porter and Willie B. Porter. She married Joe E. Phillips on November 6, 1942,...

Jan 23, 2025

                                                                                             Grace Pauline Carman

Grace Pauline Carman

Grace Carman, age 104, of San Angelo, Texas passed away...

Jan 22, 2025

Howard Charles Peterson, age 66, a beloved figure of Roswell, NM, sadly left our world on January 22, 2025, after a life richly lived in service and kindness. 

Born in Roswell on May 18, 1958, he grew up in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Ellet High School. Howard later returned to Roswell where he worked and retired from the New Mexico...

Jan 16, 2025

Maria De La O- Bouslaugh, 1, beloved Daughter, Granddaughter, Sister, and Great-granddaughter, was called to her eternal resting place on January 16, 2025. She entered this world on December 26, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM, born to Gabriel and Marivel De La O- Bouslaugh. She is survived by her father Gabriel Bouslaugh; mother Marivel Delao-Hernandez; grandmother Modesta De La O; step-mother...

Jan 16, 2025

Loreto Lara Guevara Garza was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

She was born December 10, 1933, in Carrizal, Chihuahua, Mexico, the daughter of Alberto Lara Sr. and Cayetana Cervera, and was a lifelong resident of Hagerman, New Mexico.

 She is survived by her children John (Berta) Guevara, Betty Guevara, Jim (Carol) Guevara, Ben (Thom) Guevara, Reynaldo Garza Jr.,...

Jan 15, 2025

December 25,1973 - January 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Jose “Joe” Arturo Hernandez. Joe passed away peacefully in the early morning of Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in El Paso, TX.

Joe was born on December 25,1973, in Roswell, NM to Igancio Hernandez and Martha Ortiz. He was raised in Hagerman, NM...

Jan 13, 2025

Our Mother, Pearl, was born on June 25, 1938 in Reader AR to Joe and Melissa Bland and went to be with her Lord on January 13, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Frank Moser; her sister, Artie Baysinger; her son-in-law, Ron; her grandson, Jonathan; her great-grandson, Nathan; her granddaughter, Vanessa.

Pearl lived in Lovington, NM at...

Jan 9, 2025

Rosario Solis Quezada, age 61, passed peacefully at her home in Roswell, NM, on January 9, 2025 surrounded by family. 

Rosario's life began on December 29, 1963, in Aldama, Chihuahua, Mexico, to her mother, Teodora Rubio, moving to the U.S. and later settling in Roswell, NM, with her husband, Jesus Manuel Quezada.

Rosario is remembered as a loving wife, sister, grandma, "tia-...

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Jan 7, 2025

Reyes S. Duran

Our beloved mother, Reyes S. Duran, passed away January 7, 2025 at the age of 95. She was born at home in Dexter to Ysidro and Manuelita Sisneros.

She is survived by her children, Henry (Maria) Alaniz; Jackie (Jim) Angelos and Teresa Duran. And grandchildren, Dennis Alaniz; Valerie Elmore, Eric Alaniz, Rita Dickenson;

Nicole Jurado-Gonzalez, Kellie Ann Jurado-Simoni and Jimmie...

Jan 5, 2025

Delia Barbosa Bailey

Sunrise: August 17, 1934 in McAllen, Texas

Sunset: January 5, 2025 in Fresno, California

Delia is preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Bailey, and her son Bruce R. Bailey Sr. along with her father Guadalupe Barbosa, her mother Maria De La Luz Barranco, and brothers Perfecto Barbosa Sr. and Francisco Barbosa.

She is survived by her eldest son Robert...

Jan 5, 2025

Anita Lenoir Guilez passed away Sunday January 5,2025 in El Paso Tx. Anita was born on January 30,1971 in roswell nm to Florentino Guilez and C

Jan 5, 2025

Juana Martinez, a beloved mother and grandmother, peacefully departed this world on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the age of 83, in Roswell, New Mexico. Born on July 13, 1941, in Camargo Chihuahua, Mexico to Leonidez and Juana Martinez. Juana was known for her unwavering love, kindness, and remarkable sense of humor that warmed the hearts of all who knew...

Jan 1, 2025

Cruz Albarez Smolky

Cruz Albarez Smolky, age 99, peacefully departed from this world on January 1, 2025. A cherished mother, grandmother, great-great grandmother, devout woman of faith and follower of Jesus Christ, aunt, cousin, and dear friend. Cruz profoundly impacted the lives of numerous individuals. She dedicated her life to sharing the teachings of God and Jesus Christ with both nonbelievers,...

Dec 28, 2024

Sobreviviente hijos son Hugo Omar Quezada Rios, Raquel Quezada Rios, y Moncerrat Carolina Quezada Rios; Nietos Jose Alejandro Perez Quezada, Eduardo Muñoz Quezada, Emilio Muñoz Quezada, Carolina Muñoz Quezada, Alana Quezada Fernandez y Leonardo Quezada Fernandez; hermano Martin Quezada y hermana Lucia Quezada.

Precede en la Muerte by father Eulogio Quezada y mother Eulalia Baca; hermano Nickolas Quezada y hermana Soleda...

Dec 20, 2024

Eleanor Young was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, great-great-great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, peacefully passed away on December 20, 2024. Eleanor attended the Assumption Catholic Church. 

God has called our mom, a beautiful soul on earth, to an eternity in heaven. She left behind a beautiful family that will continue to celebrate her life. Eleanor lived to see six...

Dec 17, 2024

Lucas Trujillo 

Our beloved Son, Brother and Uncle Larry, Lucas Trujillo passed away peacefully in his sleep Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in his hometown of Roswell, New Mexico.

He served in the Army during Vietnam war era. He was honorably discharged in the early 1970’s. After serving in the US Army, he resumed his career in Cosmetology. He moved to Plano, TX...