Obituaries

Nov 16, 2021

Judith “Judy” Chase Lascano

Judy was called to her eternal life on November 16, 2021 at the age of 64. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska on October 16, 1957.

Judy moved to New Mexico in the early 70’s. She met the love of her life “Pakson” got married and had 5 children. Her sons...

Nov 15, 2021

Albert Victor “Big Vic” Montoya

Victor Montoya, 51, passed away on November 15, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM.

Victor was born on June 4, 1970, to Louis and Rose Ann Montoya in Albuquerque, NM. He enjoyed being around family and friends and drinking beer. Victor was always willing to help others who needed it.

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Nov 15, 2021

Shirley Annette Stephenson 12/27/1935 -11/15/2021

Shirley was born in Roswell, NM to Fred and Zala B. Van Doren on December 27,1935.

On July 29, 1954 she married the love of her life, Billy Jack Stephenson, on the family farm in East Grand Plains. They made their home in Roswell, NM after Billy Jack completed his...

Nov 15, 2021

Ofelia G. Montanez

Ofelia G. Montanez age 83 went to be with our Lord on Friday, November 15, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at her bedside at her residence.

Mass for Ofelia Montanez will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, November 22, 2021 at St. Peters Catholic Church in Roswell, NM at 10:00 directly...

Nov 14, 2021

Carl Andrew Dennis

Carl Andrew Dennis, 95, left his earthly home to be with the Lord November 14, 2021. He was the oldest of seven siblings. Carl was born September 30,1926 in Wichita Falls, TX, to Delburt and Opal (Lard). He is survived by his wife, of 69 years Maxine (Bland), who he married August 9, 1952,...

Nov 14, 2021

Mary Varela of Ruidoso, New Mexico passed away on Nov 14, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Nov 11, 2021

Imogene Rowin Lee

April 13, 1925 – November 11, 2021

Imogene Lee, age 96, died at her home with Janie and Gene at her side.  The middle child of 11, she was born in Spur, TX to James Abraham and Alma Elizabeth (Spencer) Rowin.  Her family had left Angelina County and begun the share-croppers’ trek...

Nov 10, 2021

Lowell Edmund Davina

Lowell Edmund Davina passed away on Wednesday November 10, 2021. He was born in Weatherford, OK in 1931 to Orville and Esther Davina. At a very young age he and his parents moved to Weslaco, TX. During that time, he raised and sold pigeons, had a paper route, and attended school as well. While...

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...