Obituaries

Apr 13, 2021

Clifford Alan Sandoval

Clifford Alan Sandoval entered eternal life on April 13, 2021 at the age of 57.  Cliff was diagnosed with metastatic brain cancer on December 25, 2020 and passed away peacefully at his home in Roswell with his family and 4-legged friend, Sadie, by his side. During his hard-brief battle with cancer, he would often...

Apr 11, 2021

Ruby Pearl Montgomery

God has called another angel home, Ruby Pearl Montgomery earned her angel wings on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at the age of 40. She was born to Leona and Charles Montgomery in Roswell, NM on January 10, 1981.

Ruby was affectionately called “Scooby” by her mother Leona. She loved to watch tv...

Apr 9, 2021

Frank M. Martinez

Frank M. Martinez of Roswell, NM was born on February 3, 1925.  Late Friday night on April 9, 2021 at the age of 96, surrounded by his loving family, he went home to be with our Savior Jesus Christ.

Frank was born in Cloudcroft, NM to Daniel and Bonifacia Molina Martinez who...

Mar 28, 2021

Robert Darrell Turner Robert Darrell Turner of Roswell, NM, left this world for his Heavenly home on March 28, 2021. He was born in Houston, TX, on April 2, 1958. He was raised in Houston and Cypress, TX, and was a part of a large loving family. Bobby graduated from CyFair High School in 1976 and attended Sam Houston...

Mar 28, 2021

Javier Molina was born on February 16th, 1967. He passed away on March 28th, 2021 at the age 54 surrounded by his loving family. He is now with our Celestial Father.

Javier was born in Huejotitan, Chihuahua Mexico to Jesus Molina and Maria del Rosario Chalaca.

He is preceded in death by his father Jesus...

Mar 24, 2021

Eva Garcia Fresquez

Eva Garcia Fresquez 85 years of age passed peacefully at her home on Wednesday morning March 24, 2021. Eva stated that she was ready to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whom she had served for over 30 years. Eva enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, great granddaughter, brother, and sisters. Eva...

Mar 24, 2021

Marilyn Dianne Latimer Andress

Dexter resident, Marilyn Dianne Latimer Andress, 86, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 in Roswell, NM of natural causes.

Dianne was born November 26, 1934 in Dexter to Earl A. Latimer and Johnnie Parks Latimer. She graduated from Dexter High School in 1952 and married Ottie L. Andress, her husband...

Mar 24, 2021

Mary Davinia Gonzales

Mary D. Gonzales passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 in Las Cruces, NM surrounded by her family. A rosary will be held at 1:30 pm, Monday, March 29, 2021 with memorial service following at 2:00 pm, at the Ave Maria Center, 410 E. Bland St., Roswell, NM. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery....

Mar 24, 2021

Ricardo Garcia Lopez, 54, of Coon Rapids was peacefully called home to his heavenly father on March 24, 2021 after his courageous battle with glioblastoma (brain cancer).

Ricardo was born on August 12, 1966 to R.G. & Rafaela Lopez in Austin, Texas. He graduated from Travis High School and shortly after met the love of his life,...

Mar 21, 2021

Jacobo “Jake” Baca

Jacobo “Jake” Baca, went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ peacefully on Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Roswell, NM at the age of 83.

Jake is survived by his children Tina Anita Hidalgo of San Antonio, TX, Jake Eliseo Baca of Albuquerque, NM, Eliseo “Ray” Baca of Chama, NM;...

Mar 17, 2021

Daniel Padilla Mendoza

A Rosary will be recited at 10:30 am, Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at St. Peters Catholic Church with funeral mass to follow at 11:00 am, for Daniel Mendoza, 83, who passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, Tuesday, March 23 at Ballard Funeral Home. Daniel...

Mar 15, 2021

Steve Frank Berry

Former owner of Schlotzsky’s Deli and Berry Wall Covering passed away at his residence in Roswell, NM on Monday, March 15, 2021. Steve was born November 16, 1950 in Roswell and graduated from Roswell High School.

Steve is survived by his son Heath Berry; grandson Hunter Berry; former wife of 35 years Gwen Berry; sister...

Mar 10, 2021

Luis Ramiro Hernandez

3-18-1975 ~ 3-10-2021

Luis was born on March 18, 1975 in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico to Jesus and Martha Hernandez. He grew up in Chihuahua where he lived a wonderful life in Ojo Laguna, Chihuahua up until he came to Roswell with his parents.

Luis enjoyed the outdoors, cook-outs with his...

Mar 5, 2021

Mary “Blondie” Sharp

August 6, 1948 ~ March 5, 2021

Mary ”Blondie” Sharp was born August 6,1948 to Howard Buckner & Grace Long. She married Hubert Sharp and had three daughters Judy Sharp, Jannie Peralta and Janet Sharp.

Mary worked a short time for Quality Liquors and Comfort Keepers Healthcare, but she spent...

Feb 18, 2021

Raymond E. Anaya,

Raymond E. Anaya was born on August 8, 1927 in Clayton, New Mexico to Reymundo Anaya and Aroma Overbay Anaya. He peacefully passed away at his home on February 18, 2021 at the age of 93 surrounded by his wife, Debbie Anaya, and daughters, Charlene and Connie.

He served honorably in the...

Feb 18, 2021

LaVerne Walter Brandt

LaVerne Walter Brandt passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at the age of 85. He was born March 20, 1935 in Hillpoint, Wisconsin to Herman and Emma Brandt. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Barbara (Penland Patterson) Brandt.

LaVerne was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church...

Feb 15, 2021

Gladys (Gladi) Lynch

Gladys (Gladi) Lynch passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021, at Avamere Memory Care in Roswell, NM. She was born September 30, 1924.

She is survived by her 3 children, Amy Jo English (Lynch) and husband Bobby with their daughter Sarah English, all of Roswell; Andy Lynch and wife Bonnie with their...

Feb 15, 2021

Gail Louise Price

Gail Louise Price passed away on February 15, 2021.  She was born in Roswell, NM on April 29, 1952 to Ray and Patsy Ruth (Godby) McLeod.  Gail married Sammy King Price on November 22, 1982 in Midland, TX.

She is survived by her brother, Greg McLeod & wife Sherepta; son Dustin Martin...

Feb 12, 2021

Carl Richard Padilla Sr.

Carl Richard Padilla Sr. age 65, gained his wings Friday, February 12, 2021 at his home in Roswell.

He was born July 13, 1955 in Roswell, NM to Felix and Bertha Padilla who preceded him in death. Also preceded in death by his brother Roger Padilla.

Carl loved hunting,...

Feb 10, 2021

Clifford Earl Stone

Clifford Earl Stone, 72, passed away peacefully at his home on February 10, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his sons Robert Stone and Anh Nguyen, father Willie Stone, mother Oliver Kinder, brothers Harry Osborne and Neil Osborne, and nephew Joey.

He will be sorely missed and is survived by his...