Obituaries

Oct 10, 2021

Rodney Wayne Miller

April 2, 1956 - October 10, 2021

Rodney Wayne Miller was a loving son, brother and friend who passed away unexpectedly at home on October 10, 2021 and will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

Rod was the second eldest of Percy and Joan Miller’s five children and...

Oct 7, 2021

Robert Hudson of Dexter, New Mexico passed away on Oct 7, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Oct 6, 2021

Frances Marion Goode

FRANCES MARION GOODE – The family of Frances Marion Goode would like to announce the passing of their mother, grandmother, Gi-Gi and sister.  Frances was born on October 14, 1940 and passed on October 6, 2021. She is preceded in death by husband, Billy Goode, parents Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Prouty, and brother, Robert...

Oct 2, 2021

Rosa Matta Chavarria

The family of Rosa Matta Chavarria is announcing the passing of their mother, grandmother, and sister. Rosa was born on July 7, 1950 and passed on October 2, 2021.

Rosa retired from the City of Roswell, NM. She was preceded in death by her son Jay Trujillo and her father and mother...

Sep 29, 2021

Laura Ruth Corn Nelson joined her Father in Heaven on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Born June 22, 1932 to Jesse William Corn and Ruth Edwina Huff, though she grew up at Eden Valley Ranch, Laura Ruth became a musician early in life. Laura Ruth studied vocals as well as piano and performed regularly for a number of events in New Mexico....

Sep 22, 2021

Derry Moore 1936-2021

Beloved husband, father, coach, educator, inspirational awardee and Sunday School teacher of more than fifty years, Derry Walton Moore, passed away in Roswell, New Mexico on September 22, 2021. He was a "man for all seasons" who always went the "extra mile".

Moore was born February 15, 1936 in Hodges, Texas, the...

Sep 20, 2021

Sharon Marie Hodges

Sharon Marie Hodges was born on September 13, 1943 and passed away on September 20, 2021.

Sharon is preceded in death by parents Roy Hodges and Marnaret Russell, Sibling Betty Lou Olsen, children Robert Hix “Bobby”, Patricia Everett, and one grandchild Robert Hix “Robbie”.

Those left to honor Sharon’s memory...

Sep 12, 2021

Eulalia “Lala” Flores Reyes

Eulalia "Lala" Flores Reyes, 94, has been reunited with our Lord in Heaven and many loved ones as she peacefully passed on September 12, 2021.

Lala was born to Mariano and Ventura Flores on December 10, 1926 in Roswell where she lived her entire life. Lala owned La Discoteca, a Mexican...

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...