Obituaries

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...

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...