Obituaries

Jul 22, 2021

David Jul Baumann (“Davey” to his family, “Gravy” to his great-grandchildren), greatly beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died peacefully at home in Roswell, NM on July 22, 2021.  David was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on April 30, 1936, to Jul and Etoile Baumann who both predeceased him. David is survived by his beloved and steadfast wife of...

Jul 22, 2021

Alfred Joe Sedillo Jr.

Alfred Joe Sedillo Jr. was born March 28, 1987, to Marianne Lara and Alfred Sedillo in Roswell, NM. Alfred passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021, at home.

Alfred started working at the age of 17 in Merced, California. He was loved by his entire family, he was a loving son, brother,...

Jul 17, 2021

Valentin Avila Jr., 51, beloved father and caretaker passed away peacefully and in comfort on 17 July 2021 at the Eastern New Mexico Medical Center in presence of his family.

Valentin was born on 18 December 1969 in New Mexico.  He was elected high school class clown and graduating to mischievous golfer, his quick wit, free spirit...

Jul 15, 2021

Clifton Walker Sr.

Clifton Walker Sr., age 72 died on July 15, 2021 in Pflugerville, TX.  He was born in Roswell, NM on July 19, 1948 to Eunice and Euburn Walker.  After Cliff Sr. graduated from Goddard high school in 1966, he became a Lineman for the Southwestern Bell phone company before retiring after 32 years of...

Jul 11, 2021

Willadene C. Barnes

Willadene entered her eternal heavenly home on July 11, 2021.

She was born April 26, 1925 in San Patricio, New Mexico, to Candido and Estella Chavez.  Her parents preceded her in death as well as her brothers Candido Chavez, Jr., Johnny Chavez and Clifford Chavez and sisters Cecelia Romero, Viola Stinnett, Elizabeth...

Jul 2, 2021

Avis Emery Wright

Avis Emery Wright was born August 26,1920 to Mamie Ferguson Emery and Ben Emery in Red River County, Texas. She grew up there on a farm and early learned how to work in the cotton fields and milking cows. She finished high school at the age of 15. Attended Paris Junior college near her...

Jun 30, 2021

ROBERT J. “BOB” DAVIS

Robert J. “Bob” Davis passed away on June 30, 2021, at Avamere Memory Care Center in Roswell, New Mexico, just a week after his 74th birthday. He was born on June 23, 1947, in New Burnside, Illinois to Robert Davis and Wanda Tyler Davis. He was raised in Karnak, IL and attended schools...

Jun 29, 2021

Judith Carol Armstrong

Judith Carol Armstrong passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, age of 77 as a result of a long-term illness. She was residing at Heartfelt Manor at the time of her death. Judi was born in Roswell, NM on Christmas Day in 1943 to Billie B. and Betty Ellen Armstrong.

Judi attended...

Jun 17, 2021

Michael Lane Watson

During a drive through Ventura County one time, Mike can be remembered saying, “Oxnard? Who’d ever want to live in Oxnard?!” And then ironically buying a condo and living there for the majority of his life. He always wondered if it would be God’s sense of humor to have him die in Oxnard, but now...

Jun 15, 2021

Doris Murial Taylor

Doris Murial Taylor, 88, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. She was born Doris Murial Wimberly to Lela Opel and Porter Wimberly in Austin, TX on October 5, 1932. Graduated from Austin High School in May 1952 and married Buford Taylor the same month. Doris and Buford moved to Roswell...

Jun 9, 2021

Max Clinton Tomlinson was born on June 21, 1933, to Andrew Clinton and Ella Christine (née Green) Tomlinson in Corsicana, Texas. The family moved to Hobbs, New Mexico in 1939 to escape the heat and pollen of Central Texas and for Andy to work in the oil fields for Humble Oil. Max graduated from Hobbs High School in 1951...

Jun 4, 2021

James Matthew Jones

James Matthew Jones, 52, slipped into heaven June 4, 2021. He was born 6 March 1969 at Ellsworth AFB, Meade Co., South Dakota. James was the youngest child of Emmett Robert (Bob) Jones and Phyllis Jean Crawford Jones.

James and his family moved to Roswell, NM in 1974 where James and his...

Jun 1, 2021

Raul “Roy” Flores

Roswell resident, Raul “Roy” Flores, is reunited with his wife Tonita, as he peacefully slipped into heaven on June 1, 2021 while surrounded by family. He was 89 years old.

Roy was born to Ventura and Mariano Flores, on September 9, 1931, in Roswell. He attended Roswell public schools and was often...

May 26, 2021

Sylvester Parsons “Buzz” Johnson III

1931-2021

Sylvester Parsons “Buzz” Johnson III passed away May 26 at the age of 89.  He was born in Roswell, New Mexico on November 11, 1931 to S. P. “Syl” Johnson Jr. and Geraldine Ogle Johnson.  He attended schools in Roswell and graduated from the New Mexico Military Institute in...

May 24, 2021

John Charles Laney was a 40 year plus resident of Roswell, New Mexico.  He passed away unexpectedly on May 24, 2021.

John was born on October 31, 1957 in Artesia, NM to Earl and Jewell Laney.  He was a voracious reader who loved to read books about galaxies far far away as well as books on various...

May 22, 2021

Lorenzo Lopez Baca

Lorenzo Lopez Baca, a custodian for the Roswell Independent School District, and lifelong resident of Roswell NM, was called to be with our Father in Heaven Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the age of 50. Lorenzo is survived by his parents; John and Alvina Prudencio and his children; SueAllen, Shampane, Lorenzo...

May 22, 2021

James Edward Baird, escaped this mortal realm on May 22nd, 2021 at the age of 75.  He is preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Edith Baird. He is survived by his wife Reba Baird; his children: Danielle and Jeff Brock, Tamara Montgomery, Chandler and Shauna Montgomery, and Candice and Tommy Rincon; and amazing grandchildren: Ale and Ben...

May 19, 2021

William “Bill” Earl Swann Jr

Bill Swann Jr went home to be with the Lord and the love of his life Evelyn on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 in the comfort of his home surround by his family and ones that loved him.

Bill was born the first of four children to William Swann Sr and...

May 9, 2021

Marta “Martha” Gutiérrez Martínez Cadena

On Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 9, 2021, Marta “Martha” Gutiérrez Martínez Cadena passed away from complications of a chronic illness. She was 91 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband of more than 60 years, Henry Márquez Cadena. On the day of her passing, he, her parents, Florian “Annie”...

May 6, 2021

Edmund “Eddie” John Chapin Jr.

Edmund (Eddie) John Chapin Jr., 40 passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 in Roswell with loved ones by his side. Eddie was born in a US Navy hospital in Okinawa, Japan on November 18, 1980. Eddie grew up in Roswell, but did spend time in Berlin and Augsburg, Germany with his...