Obituaries

Nov 29, 2020

Christine Ruminer Batley, 84, took her final trip on Sunday, November 29, 2020, our tears and prayers carried her to the other shore where we know she was greeted with open arms by God and her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ along with all those she had loved and had already made the journey. She is no longer in...

Nov 28, 2020

Letha Powell Jay, beloved Mother, was taken to be with her Lord on November 28,2020. She was born to James Walter and Rosie Powell on September 23,1926 in Stamford, Texas.

She was a charter member of Service League of Chaves County and remained active for many years. One of the first projects of Service League, that she...

Nov 27, 2020

Christina Marie Bolanos, daughter of Benjamin Dotson Martinez and Emma Matta Martinez, was born in Roswell, NM on June 21, 1963, and passed on Monday, November 30, 2020.

Christine, as she was called by many grew up as a joyful mischievous child, at a young age of 10 years old she lost her mother after which she...

Nov 23, 2020

Dorothy Cave Aldrich passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 93 from natural causes on November 23, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Dorothy Cave and her husband Jack Aldrich. She is survived by her son Ralph Izard and wife Kathy of Albuquerque and her daughter Kate Henningsen and...

Nov 22, 2020

Susan Elaine Haley

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Susan Elaine Haley on November 22nd, 2020 at the age of 66 years old from complications related to COVID-19.

Susan was born in Deming, New Mexico on October 20th, 1954, to Joe and Betty Peters in her childhood...

Nov 21, 2020

Jose De La Cerda-Olivares, 70, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday, November 21, 2020. He entered this world on January 8, 1950 in Torreón, Coahilla, Mexico born to Guillermo De La Cerda and Nemecia Olivares-De La Cerda.

He is survived by his son Orlando De La Cerda and wife April and his...

Nov 20, 2020

In the early hours of November 20, 2020 John Patrick Halfmann had his life tragically taken from him in a senseless act of violence at the age of 43. The grief of our loss is compounded by the circumstances of his death.

John lived as he chose and accepted all he knew without judgment.  He was a...

Nov 18, 2020

Magdalena Fernandez arrived in heaven on November 18, 2020. She was born on August 20, 1951 to Jose and Alta Gracia Chairez in San Ignacio, Zacatecas, Mexico. Nena met her childhood sweetheart, Manuel Fernandez, at twelve years of age and they have been together ever since. Together they had 3 children, 10 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

After...

Nov 17, 2020

Traci Dianne Fairfield was born on August 4, 1973 to T. Dale and Joyce Ann Ware in China Lake, California. Traci passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 in Roswell, NM at the age of 47.

Traci loved teaching English and taught for 23 years. She also loved doing anything outdoors: going for motorcycle rides, kayaking, fishing,...

Nov 16, 2020

Anthony Ray Rodriguez (Tony) was called home on the morning of November 16, 2020, at the age of 67 in the company of his wife who continued to give him care, love and support until the end. Tony was born in Roswell, NM on March 2, 1953 to Carmel and Pauline (Sandoval) Rodriguez who have preceded him in death....

Nov 16, 2020

Mary Jane was born on May 26, 1951 is Roswell, NM to Luis Flores and Dometilia Humphreys.

Mary Jane lived a long, beautiful life. She traveled the U.S. due to being a military spouse. She had 4 wonderful children, 14 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 1 great grandchild on the way. Mary Jane lived her life for...

Nov 11, 2020

Jimmy Don Pack was born in Roswell, New Mexico on April 25,1934. He was the ninth of thirteen children born to Jesse Elick and Vada Ellen Pack, better known as "Daddy and Mama Pack". He left this life and entered peacefully into his eternal reward on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.

Jimmy was a lifelong resident of Roswell...

Nov 6, 2020

Our beloved Anita Lidy passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents Glen and Alma Thurman and brother David Thurman.

Anita was born March 19, 1958 in Butler, Mo and moved with her family to Roswell, NM in 1969.

Anita was a dedicated mother, grandmother and great grandmother....

Nov 5, 2020

Stanley A. Goldman (October 27, 1927-November 5, 2020)

Stanley A. Goldman, age 93 of Roswell passed away on November 5, 2020.

Visitation will take place Wednesday, November 11, 2020 from 10 am to 3 pm at Ballard Funeral Home. Graveside services will take place at South Park Cemetery on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 11...

Nov 5, 2020

Margaret (Peggy) Pickering

5/24/1944 - 11/5/2020

Our souls shifted when Peggy, 76, peacefully crossed eternity’s threshold, ending 6 years of Dementia.  Her life will be privately celebrated.

Peggy’s passion and joy were her pets.  She stopped traveling years ago when an innocent dog-sitter reported her adored Shiatsu had not eaten, so Peggy never...

Nov 5, 2020

Jacob Joseph Varela

Loving husband, brother, Pop’s, and uncle.  On Thursday, November 5, 2020 Jesus called Jacob Joseph Varela 66 of Roswell NM home.  He left this world surrounded by his family.  Jacob was born to Jacob and Gloria Varela on July 15, 1954 in Hollywood, CA.

He attended high school at Artesia High in...

Oct 31, 2020

Louie Hoekstra

Louie Hoekstra, 82 of Roswell, New Mexico went home peacefully to be with his Lord on Saturday morning, October 31, 2020.  Louie was the son of George and Grace Hoekstra.  Born on his family’s farm in Wirdum Friesland, the Netherlands on March 9, 1938.

Louie came to America in 1947 at the age...

Oct 31, 2020

Scotty Don Butts

Scotty Butts, a lifelong resident of Roswell, passed away in his home on Saturday, October 31, 2020. He was reunited with both of his parents, and his best friend, Bill Adams, who all preceded him in death.

Scotty was born to Clifford & Mable (Bristow) Butts on December 12, 1947.  His parents...

Oct 26, 2020

Elizabeth (Liz) Jeanette Austin Kenney

Elizabeth (Liz) Jeanette Austin Kenney was born June 8, 1930 in Newburyport, MA to Benjamin and Lena Grenier Austin, she passed from this world on October 26, 2020.

Mom raised six children; daughters Fae Harper and husband Bobby, Inez Johnson and husband Jerry Johnson, Brenda McKnight and husband Dr. Cyrus...

Oct 21, 2020

Devette Renne Archuleta

Our beloved Devette R. Archuleta went to be with our Lord on October 21, 2020 surrounded by her loved ones.

On March 18, 1980 Devette was born to Olivia (Libby) Archuleta in Roswell, NM, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death are her brothers Alex Chris Archuleta and Sammy...