Obituaries

Apr 22, 2020

William F. Kenney

William F. Kenney, 91, beloved son, husband and father, and brother was called to his eternal resting place on April 22, 2020. He entered this world on June 6, 1928 in Amherst, TX, born to Claud Vincent Kenney and Clyda Mae Bates Kenney. Bill has a living sister, Florence (known as Sis) who resides...

Apr 21, 2020

Fred Ervin Williams Jr.

Fred Ervin Williams Jr went onto glory on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Fred was born on Thanksgiving Day November 24, 1955. Oh, what A blessing he would be, every day we are thankful for him.

Fred was born and raised in Roswell, NM. He was a son, brother, uncle, business owner...

Apr 21, 2020

Evelyn Faye Swann

Evelyn Faye Swann (Callaway), 82, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

Evelyn was born the third of eleven children to Jack and Pluma Callaway on August 4, 1938 in Winser, OK. On December 13, 1955, Evelyn went on to marry the love of her life, William...

Apr 20, 2020

Renne (Nae-Nae) Nicole Duran

Renne (Nae-Nae) Nicole Duran, 46 went home to be with her Savior on Monday, April 20, 2020.

Renne was born to Armando Carrillo and Yolanda Duran on March 14, 1974 in Roswell, NM, was raised by her “Nana” Lupe Duran and Lelo Arias. She grew up right along with her aunt...

Apr 17, 2020

Doris H. Cuddy

Doris H. Cuddy was born on June 28, 1932 in Danbury, Connecticut and died on April 17, 2020 in Roswell, New Mexico.  She was raised in South Kent, Connecticut by her parents Reid and Lillian Hungerford.  She graduated in 1950 from New Milford High School, New Milford Connecticut and later married William “Bill” J....

Apr 11, 2020

Gilbert, 75, died in his sleep of natural causes on April 11, 2020. He was born July 6, 1943, to Prestinia Richardson in Hondo, NM. He was one of 7 siblings. Gilbert married Virginia (Virgie) Marie Lucero in 1965. They were married until she passed away in October 2015.

Gilbert was a lifelong resident of New Mexico...

Apr 7, 2020

Sylvian Margaret “Determan” Burden

Sylvian Burden left this world on April 7, 2020 at 12:53pm, at this time her husband Donald R. Burden, her son Donald R. Burden Jr, her granddaughter Sylvian Nicole Granado Burden and her sister-in-law Jo-an Newman all of Roswell were present..

Sylvian was born on July 16, 1937 in Enid, Oklahoma...

Mar 29, 2020

Geneva “Laverne” Stuart

Mother, grandmother, great grandmother.  She will be dearly missed by us all.  She was a devoted member of Midway Baptist Church for many years. She was a kind and loving person with a smile for everyone she met. She went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2020.

She worked at...

Mar 26, 2020

Joel Fresquez

January 5, 1992 – March 26, 2020

Joel Fresquez, 28, left this world, hand in hand, with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 26, 2020.  Joel was born to Eduardo Martinez and Debbie Fresquez on January 5, 1992 in Roswell. Joel was a quite but very sweet, giving and generous person. He...

Mar 20, 2020

Eloisa C. Reyes

Eloisa C. Reyes was called home to Jesus on Friday, March 20, 2020. She passed away peacefully in her home in Midway, NM at the age of 90.

Eloisa was born on September 10, 1929 in El Corazon, Durango, Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents Everardo Cano and Sotera...

Mar 16, 2020

Richard Lee Hughes

Richard Lee Hughes, born March 24, 1933 has left this world on March 16, 2020 and is riding beside our Lord and Savior in the heavenly prairies and arenas.  Richard, a long time native of Roswell, grew up on the family ranch northeast of Roswell in Chaves County.  Richard was a marvelous athlete and...

Mar 15, 2020

Jay D “Bullet” Standefer

April 30, 1932 - March 15, 2020

Services will be held at a later date.

Jay D “Bullet” Standefer, 87 years old, passed away at home in Roswell, NM on March 15, 2020.

He was born April 30, 1932 in Morton, TX to...

Mar 11, 2020

Editha P. Lovings

Editha P. Lovings was born on May 27, 1947 in Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines. Editha’s world ended on Wednesday, March 11, 2020.

Growing up in the Philippines she was the one person in the family that everyone went to for information or for help. She was Mommy Editha to everyone she touched....

Mar 6, 2020

Eva Servantez Olivares “Lovie”

Funeral services will be held 10 am, Friday, March 13, 2020 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Eugene De Los Santos of Iglesia Bautista el Calvario officiating. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3 pm to 7 pm, Thursday, March 12, 2020 also at Ballard Funeral...

Mar 5, 2020

Tyree Lamar Terry Williams

Tyree Lamar Terry Williams was 31 years old and born on March 26, 1988, in Sacramento, CA. Tyree lived in Sacramento until he was 30 years old. At age 30 he moved to Roswell, NM to live with John Terry. Tyree moved to Roswell for a better life. John helped Tyree get back...

Mar 3, 2020

Josefina Morones was born on April 11, 1956 to Roman Morones and Soledad Castaneda Morones in Juarez, Mexico.  She was the fourth of seven children.  Josefina attended Roswell schools graduating from Roswell High in 1974.  She worked at various places ENMMC, Roswell High, Community Home Care…retiring from the NM Rehabilitation Center in 2018.

Josefina was awesome at...

Feb 29, 2020

Donal A. Bunce, age 98, veteran, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on February 29, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Frieda M. Bunce, daughter Barbara J. (Bunce) LaRue, and great granddaughter Chloé LaRue. He is survived by his second wife Rosalie Bunce, grandson William "Jeff" LaRue, Jeff's wife...

Feb 19, 2020

Kenneth (Kenny) Cole, 63, passed away at his home in Roswell, N.M, on February 19, 2020.

Kenny was born to William D. and Elivra Cole on June 29, 1956.

Kenny grew up in and around Portales, NM where he attended school. Kenny knew at the age of 10 he wanted to be like his dad...

Feb 18, 2020

Gustavo Castillo, 59, went to be seated with our heavenly father on February 18, 2020.  He was born on March 12, 1960 to Pablo and Florentina Castillo in Del Rio Tx.  He will be lovingly remembered as a great brother, uncle and friend and as everyone’s #1 Fan. He was a lifelong Green Bay Packer fan, win or lose....

Feb 14, 2020

William K. Dougal – AKA Kent or Kenny 90, of Roswell, NM passed to be with his bride, Dora on February 14, 2020. Born in Van Wert, OH on August 21, 1929 and was the only son of Miles Edgar and Wanda (Moore). Kent graduated from Sugar Grove Ohio High School in 1948. That year he enlisted in the...