Obituaries

Sep 8, 2021

Mary Ibarra

Memorial services will be held at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Mary Ibarra who passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Pastor Eugene De Los Santos of Iglesia Bautista El Calvario-Calvary Baptist will officiate.

Mary is survived by her children Tony Ibarra and wife Susie, Johnny...

Sep 7, 2021

Jeannie M. Davis

May 23, 1957-September 7, 2021

On September 7, 2021, Jeannie M. Davis passed away after a courageous battle with cancer she fought with both grace and dignity. She was born May 23, 1957 at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Roswell, NM to Milton “Matt” Matson and Sadie Matson.   The family moved to Artesia,...

Sep 6, 2021

Mary Sepulveda

The Matriarch of the family gained her Angel wings on Monday Sept 6th at Good Life Assisted Living Facility in Artesia, NM, where she had been a resident since March 12, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Deming, NM to Hildefonso and Raquel Gamboa on October 2, 1928. Her parents pre-deceased...

Sep 4, 2021

Albert “Peedy” Ortega

On September 4, 2021 Peedy went up to Heaven. He was born on September 4, 1967 to Albert Herrera and Alice Ortega in Roswell, NM.

Peedy was a wonderful and loving Dad, Pampo, Brother, Uncle, Cousin, and friend. He enjoyed and loved spending time with grandkids, he looked forward to picking them...

Sep 3, 2021

Marlayne Milner Ribbach

A memorial service will be held for Marlayne Milner Ribbach on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Roswell.  Marlayne went home to be with her Lord on Friday, September 3, 2021.

Emilee Marlayne was born December 20, 1934 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Roswell,...

Aug 29, 2021

Eva Aragon, our beloved sister, was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, August 29, 2021 in Roswell, NM.

Eva was born December 20, 1949 in Duran, NM to Jimmy and Nora Madril.  She was one of 9 children.  Eva married the love of her life, Benny Aragon on October 17, 1970 in Roswell, NM.  Although...

Aug 19, 2021

Anna R. Martinez

02/16/67-08/19/21

Anna Martinez born in Roswell, NM to her loving parents Gabriella and Eugene Rodriguez. Anna was the most caring, loving, warm hearted friend, mom, sister, aunt and grandma that anyone could ask for. She was the one we would go to if we needed advice, listening ear. Or just need someone...

Aug 13, 2021

Jean (Dalton) Camp passed peacefully at the Alzheimer care center in Las Cruces, NM on August 11, 2021 at the age of 87. A graveside remembrance will be held at South Park Cemetery in Roswell on Wednesday August 18, 2021 at 10 a.m. Arrangements are being handled by Ballard Funeral Home of Roswell, NM.

She was born...

Aug 4, 2021

William David Moffitt

William David Moffitt was born in Fort Monroe, Virginia May 25, 1948 to William Doc and Mary Virginia Brinkley Moffitt. He passed away August 4, 2021 in the Albuquerque Veteran's Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Bill enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, August 1966 3 months after he graduated from Ysleta...

Aug 1, 2021

Gene Martin Soliz

Gene Martin Soliz went to be with the Lord on August 1st, 2021 while in his home in Roswell, NM surrounded by friends and family.

Gene was born in Silver City, NM to Cerilia Archuleta Soliz and Ramon Baca Soliz on November 11, 1957. He was raised in Roswell, NM and lived...

Jul 30, 2021

Johnny Severo Peralta was born February 20, 1985 in Roswell, NM to Richard Rick Peralta and Rachel Serna Peralta, he passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021.

Those left to cherish his memory are his mother Rachel Peralta; father Richard Rick Peralta; grandfather Rudy Sedillo Sr.; grandmother Elia Serna; his children Richard Peralta (Angelica), Marissa Guevara (Angelo),...

Jul 29, 2021

Pauline “Polly” Hunt

Our Angel went to her cabin in her Heaven waiting for the love of her life Snuff to climb their mountain with all their loved ones that are there and many more to come.

This is from my heart to each and every one of you that I love very much and...

Jul 22, 2021

David Jul Baumann (“Davey” to his family, “Gravy” to his great-grandchildren), greatly beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died peacefully at home in Roswell, NM on July 22, 2021.  David was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on April 30, 1936, to Jul and Etoile Baumann who both predeceased him. David is survived by his beloved and steadfast wife of...

Jul 22, 2021

Alfred Joe Sedillo Jr.

Alfred Joe Sedillo Jr. was born March 28, 1987, to Marianne Lara and Alfred Sedillo in Roswell, NM. Alfred passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021, at home.

Alfred started working at the age of 17 in Merced, California. He was loved by his entire family, he was a loving son, brother,...

Jul 17, 2021

Valentin Avila Jr., 51, beloved father and caretaker passed away peacefully and in comfort on 17 July 2021 at the Eastern New Mexico Medical Center in presence of his family.

Valentin was born on 18 December 1969 in New Mexico.  He was elected high school class clown and graduating to mischievous golfer, his quick wit, free spirit...

Jul 15, 2021

Clifton Walker Sr.

Clifton Walker Sr., age 72 died on July 15, 2021 in Pflugerville, TX.  He was born in Roswell, NM on July 19, 1948 to Eunice and Euburn Walker.  After Cliff Sr. graduated from Goddard high school in 1966, he became a Lineman for the Southwestern Bell phone company before retiring after 32 years of...

Jul 11, 2021

Willadene C. Barnes

Willadene entered her eternal heavenly home on July 11, 2021.

She was born April 26, 1925 in San Patricio, New Mexico, to Candido and Estella Chavez.  Her parents preceded her in death as well as her brothers Candido Chavez, Jr., Johnny Chavez and Clifford Chavez and sisters Cecelia Romero, Viola Stinnett, Elizabeth...

Jul 2, 2021

Avis Emery Wright

Avis Emery Wright was born August 26,1920 to Mamie Ferguson Emery and Ben Emery in Red River County, Texas. She grew up there on a farm and early learned how to work in the cotton fields and milking cows. She finished high school at the age of 15. Attended Paris Junior college near her...

Jun 30, 2021

ROBERT J. “BOB” DAVIS

Robert J. “Bob” Davis passed away on June 30, 2021, at Avamere Memory Care Center in Roswell, New Mexico, just a week after his 74th birthday. He was born on June 23, 1947, in New Burnside, Illinois to Robert Davis and Wanda Tyler Davis. He was raised in Karnak, IL and attended schools...

Jun 29, 2021

Judith Carol Armstrong

Judith Carol Armstrong passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, age of 77 as a result of a long-term illness. She was residing at Heartfelt Manor at the time of her death. Judi was born in Roswell, NM on Christmas Day in 1943 to Billie B. and Betty Ellen Armstrong.

Judi attended...