Obituaries

Feb 10, 2021

Michael Moritz Sr. “Mike”

1952-2021

Michael Moritz Sr.  “Mike” passed away on February 10th at the age of 68.    He was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma June 14, 1952 to Melvin Moritz and Florence Halfmoon Moritz.  After the passing of his parents in Oklahoma, he relocated to Roswell, New Mexico at the age of nine...

Feb 9, 2021

Tommie Sue Dunnahoo

Tommie Sue Dunnahoo 87, lifelong Roswell resident gained her wings on February 9, 2021.  Tommie spent most of her life keeping the State Engineers office running and joyfully singing in the choir at First Presbyterian Church.  Tommie was a sister, favorite aunt, and loyal friend to all who were lucky enough to know her....

Jan 28, 2021

Kathy Jo (Grady) Brown

Kathy Jo (Grady) Brown, age 70, passed away January 28, 2021 at Mission Arch Care Center after a long battle with cancer. Kathy Jo was born in Hobart, Oklahoma, September 13, 1950 to Joan (Flurry) Grady and Tom Grady Jr.

The family moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where Kathy Jo attended...

Jan 26, 2021

Benjamin S. Lara

With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Benjamin Lara, our devoted and beloved FATHER, Grandfather, and Great Grand Father, on Tuesday January 26, 2021.  He was 87 years old.  Our FATHER will join in heaven our Dearest Mother, Edna who recently passed away on December 17, 2020.  Rest in eternal...

Jan 24, 2021

Jose Luis Lozano 07/24/1951 - 01/24/2021

Jose Lozano (69 yrs.) passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 in Roswell, NM. A rosary will be held at 1:30pm, Friday, February 5, 2021 at the Ave Maria Center, 401 E. Bland St., Roswell with mass to follow at 2:00pm. Burial will follow at the Lozano Ranch.

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Jan 22, 2021

Johnny Pacheco Jr.

Heaven gained another angel, Johnny Pacheco Jr., 26, on Friday, January 22, 2021. Johnny was born March 4, 1994 in Plainview, TX to Johnny Lee Pacheco Sr. and Christina Renee Barrios.

A visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Ballard Funeral Home. Rosary will be...

Jan 22, 2021

Bentura "Connie" Gutierrez, 76, beloved Wife, Mother, and Nana was called to her eternal resting place on January 22, 2021. She entered this world on October 27, 1944 in Saragosa, TX, born to Ramon and Gilberta (Merjil) Brijalba, who proceeded her in death, along with two brothers, Joe, and Abel Brijalba.

Connie graduated from Hagerman High School in 1964 and...

Jan 19, 2021

Mrs. Vivian R. Niec R.N., age 90, of Roswell, entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday evening, January 19, 2021, at home.

Vivian “Vee” Rosanne Minarek was born in Cleveland, OH on September 30, 1930 to John and Anne (Kleban) Minarek. She had one younger sibling, Robert Minarek. While living in Cleveland, she graduated from St. Alexis...

Jan 16, 2021

Steven Gil Ray Roldan

On Saturday, January 16, 2021 in Roswell, NM, Steven Gil Ray Roldan, 43, entered the gates of Heaven. Steven was born August 25, 1977 in Denver, CO to Mary Roldan. He was a loving father to his four children who miss him terribly. Amanda, Jennifer, Mathew and Andrew love their father and will...

Jan 10, 2021

Carmen Emilia Frances Trujillo

Carmen Emilia Frances Trujillo, a proud Dominican, who loved the United States, was a dedicated mother, first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced her culture in every moment with them. In the early days of watching the Army marching parade in Roswell, N.M, her children witnessed her proudly yelling in broken...

Jan 9, 2021

Nona Lorraine Graves Carpenter

Nona Lorraine Graves Carpenter went to be with the Lord on January 9, 2021 at her home with her family at her bedside in Roswell, NM. Funeral services will be held on January 13, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 115 West 11th Street, Roswell, NM with interment to follow at...

Jan 6, 2021

Rosendo (Ross) Gonzales Jr.

Heaven gained another angle known by his family and friends as Ross passed away on January 6, 2021. He was a loving and caring man; he was always there to help anyone in need. Ross had a kind heart and big smile. He loved spending time with family and friends. He loved coaching...

Jan 5, 2021

Margaret Elaine Wakefield Teague

Margaret Elaine Wakefield Teague passed from this life Tuesday, January 5, 2021. She was born in Clovis, NM, August 14, 1947 to Milton E. Wakefield and Otero Pate Wakefield. She moved with the family to Roswell when the airbase at Clovis was closed. Her dad, a barber went to work at Walker Airforce...

Jan 4, 2021

Renee De Los Santos

Renee De Los Santos was born on September 14, 1965 in Roswell, NM to Gloria Torrez and Estevan M. De Los Santos. On Monday, January 4, 2021 Renee departed this life.

Renee loved music especially her dads, she was always there helping him with his gigs. Renee enjoyed hanging out with...

Jan 3, 2021

Rudolph Najar

It is with deep sadness and the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Rudolph Najar on January 3, 2021 at the age of 90. He was born on August 18, 1930 to Antonio Najar and Ramona Carrillo. He was a longtime member of St. John’s Catholic Church. He was a very spiritual...

Jan 3, 2021

Scot David McKay

Scot McKay, son, husband, father, uncle, and friend passed away suddenly in his home on January 3, 2021 in Artesia New Mexico. He was born the third child of Carolyn Sanders and Robert Douglas McKay, December 15, 1963 in Manchester New Hampshire.

He was raised in Manchester.  After he graduated from high...

Dec 28, 2020

Granvel (Gene) Vick On Monday, December 28, 2020, Granvel (Gene) Vick, A loving Father of seven children, passed away at the age of 59. Gene was born on December 28, 1961 in Belen, NM to Howard and Emma Vick. Gene was a truck driver for Wild West Express in Las Cruces NM for 30 plus years and loved every minute of...

Dec 26, 2020

Richard Drew Henson

Known by his family and friends as Drew, he passed away December 26, 2020. Drew was born March 10, 1990 and was 30 years old at his passing. He graduated from Dexter High School in the class of 2008. He had just become a father to a radiant baby boy, named Asher Drew Henson,...

Dec 26, 2020

Juanita (Neta) Burns

Born September 25, 1942 to John T. and Rutonse Burns in Pittsburg, OK. She went home to be with our Lord on Saturday, December 26, 2020.

First and foremost, she was a Lady devoted to the Lord and read her Bible every day. After graduation she moved along with family to Roswell,...

Dec 26, 2020

Josefa Soto

On Saturday, December 26, 2020, Josefa (Josie) Soto, loving Mother of seven children, passed away at the age of 84 surrounded by her family.  Josefa was born on November 30, 1936 in Lubbock, TX to Manuel H. and Luisita Olguin

Josefa was a strong, independent woman who was a loyal and fierce supporter...