Obituaries

Jan 14, 2022

Leon Harvey

The youngest of four boys, Morris Leon Harvey was born January 15, 1937 in Muleshoe, TX to Eula Florence (Garth) Harvey and Robert Cecil Harvey. Leon died peacefully in the home he designed and built in Roswell, NM, with his wife Felecia at his side on Friday, January 14, 2022, 1 day short of his...

Jan 13, 2022

Paul Brant Sedillo, 46, passed away on January 13, 2022 in Roswell. A viewing will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 pm, Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home. Rosary will be held at 9:30 am, Friday, February 18, 2022 at St. Peters Catholic Church will mass to follow at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at South Park...

Jan 4, 2022

Joe “Lencho” Najar

Our beloved father, grandfather, brother and uncle was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. He entered this world on September 5, 1934 in Roswell, NM, born to Juan and Francisca Najar.

Lencho was a strong believer in God, very smart, strong, energetic, and hardworking man who always...

Dec 31, 2021

Tony S. Torres

In Loving Memory of Tony S. Torres, Loving Father, and Grandfather: Tony S. Torres passed away on Thursday December 30, 2021, he was 78 years old.

He is survived by 2 his sons that still reside in Long beach; Anthony Greg Torres (54) his wife Lani and their son Kai, and his...

Dec 30, 2021

Ernestine Harrison

2/20/1928 - 12/30/2021

Ernestine Harrison, age 93, went home to meet her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 30, 2021. In death, she joins AJ, her beloved husband of 72 years.

Born in Old Glory, TX, in 1928, Ernestine and her family moved to the Roswell area at an early age...

Dec 28, 2021

Lucina Ibarra

A viewing will be recited at 9:00 a.m., on Monday, January 3, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home, for Lucina Ibarra, 67, of Roswell who passed away on December 28, 2021 in Roswell, NM. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 3, 2022.

Lucina was born on July 19,...

Dec 26, 2021

Juanita Rosemary Sanchez Juanita Rosemary Sanchez, age 75, passed away at home after a long and brave battle with cancer, on December 26, 2021. She was born on March 1, 1946, in Manzano, New Mexico to Miguel and Raquel Sanchez. Rosemary grew up in Roswell, New Mexico.

Rosemary is survived by her sons, Nathan Carter (wife Krista),...

Dec 24, 2021

Joyce Mason, 90. Our beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother passed away on December 24, 2021. She passed peacefully at home. reuniting with her late husband Larry Mason and her son, Tim Mason who both passed many years before her, as well as her parents, her sister, and her late nieces & late nephews. Graveside service and Internment will be...

Dec 23, 2021

Bruno Cortez Matta Jr.

On December 23rd, 2021, God saw fit to bring Bruno Cortez Matta Jr into his heavenly kingdom. This is so that he may finally rest after having faced Stage IV Bladder Cancer. During this time, he faced all obstacles with the same work ethic, determination and courage that had carried him through in...

Dec 22, 2021

Alvis Peters of Roswell, New Mexico passed away on Dec 22, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 22, 2021

Thomas Slape of Roswell, New Mexico passed away on Dec 22, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 21, 2021

Cerilia Archuleta Soliz, age 93, went home on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at her home in Roswell, NM. From her birth in Arabela, NM on May 6, 1928 she nourished her family and people around her with love, faith, and food. As the matriarch of the Soliz family, Cerilia will be remembered for her strength, amazing work ethic, and...

Dec 21, 2021

On the morning of December 21, 2021, Barbara Jean Hurford received her Christmas wish, and joined her beloved husband in Heaven, to celebrate with Jesus.

Born on July 14, 1933 to Lester and Carrie Roper in Roswell, NM. On August 1, 1951 she married the love of her life, Royce W. Hurford. Together they had three children;...

Dec 19, 2021

Services will be held for Eva M. Cobos, 80, who passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021, in Roswell, NM. The rosary will be recited by Gloria Martinez at 1:30pm on Monday, December 27, 2021, at Ballard Funeral Home, followed by funeral service officiated by Pastor Sergio Tirado at 2:00pm. Burial will follow at McBride Veterans Cemetery. Eva was...

Dec 16, 2021

Elsie Dell Torres Gomez

Once again it is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce one of our beloved has passed. Our Angel on earth Elsie Dell Torres Gomez, a lady extraordinaire, has gone to be with her family in Heaven. She was the youngest of six children born to Jose and Josephina Torres but...

Dec 5, 2021

Mildred Imogene (Jean) Brooks

Mildred Imogene (Jean) Brooks 94 passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center in Roswell, NM.

Born to Claud & Nora Tumbleson on August 26, 1927 in Alma, Arkansas. She married on October 9, 1946 and is proceeded in the death of her husband Ira I. Brooks;...

Dec 4, 2021

Daniel Soto Jr.

Daniel Soto Jr. left this earth on Saturday, December 4, 2021 to rejoin his father, Daniel Soto Sr., mother, Josie Soto, sisters, Odelia Soto and Christina Ortiz, and daughter, Christy Soto.

Daniel was born September 27, 1954 in Lubbock, TX but was most recently a resident of Grapevine, TX. In his youth,...

Dec 4, 2021

Georgia Eleanor Amos (Dolly to all who knew her). Gained her heavenly wings Saturday December 4, 2021 at 78 years old in Roswell, New Mexico.

Mom was born to Annie Gray Bower Haley and Richard Ward Paul Haley on October 2, 1943 in Newport News, Virginia.

Mom met her soulmate, Timothy Amos Sr. in California...

Nov 27, 2021

Ricardo “Richard” A. Quintero, Sr.

Our beloved Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Great-Great Grandfather, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 27, 2021 in Roswell, NM. Was born February 7, 1925 to Felipe Rios Quintero and Amalia Alvarez Quintero in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico.

Richard liked working with his hands, doing carpentry, welding, and auto mechanic. He also liked...

Nov 23, 2021

Porfilio “Victor” Mendoza Jr

July 23, 1974 ~ November 23, 2021

Victor 46 was born and raised in Roswell, NM. He is preceded in death by his niece Azariah Gonzales; grandfathers Albino Coronado and Porfilio Mendoza Sr; uncles Richard “Rick” Coronado, Larry and Harry Mendoza; aunts Diane, Della and Carolyn Mendoza and Christina Portillo and...