Obituaries

Nov 30, 2023

 

Joaquin Serrano, 95 years of age, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on Thursday, November 30, 2023. He entered this world on August 16, 1928 in Villa Guerrero, Jalisco, Mexico, born to father Antonio Serrano and mother Benita Escobedo.

 

Joaquin is loved by SOOO many! He taught his family that...

Nov 29, 2023

 

Phyllis Starr

Phyllis Starr, a beloved member of the Roswell community, passed away on November 29, 2023, in her hometown, surrounded by her loved ones. Her 82 years of life were marked by an unwavering dedication to serving others, her deep faith, and her close-knit family ties.

Phyllis was born on June 18, 1941, in Roswell, New Mexico to...

Nov 27, 2023

 

 

Maria Raquel Platt

Maria Raquel Platt passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, she was born May 5, 1938 in El Encinal, Durango, Mexico to Salvador Cabrales and Rebecca Herrera. Maria married Kenneth H. Platt on December 19, 1968. They had one daughter, Lorraine, and decided to make Dexter, NM their lifelong home. She was a member of...

Nov 24, 2023

Benito Cedillo

Benito Cedillo passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at the age of 77. He has left a wife of 54 years, Adeliada Cedillo; 3children Erasmo Cedillo, Eddie Cedillo and Elizabeth Cedillo; 19 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

He was a loving, funny, hardworking man, who was cherished by so many. You can always got to him in time...

Nov 20, 2023

 

Lois M. Hendrix

Lois M. Hendrix passed away on November 20, 2023 at the age of 91, at her home in Roswell of natural causes. Lois had a long life with its share of joy and disappointments.

Lois was born in Summers, AR. On December 1, 1931 to David Lee Covey and Ruth Covey. She was the youngest of...

Nov 19, 2023

 

Donald Lee Dalton, aged 85, of Newnan, GA passed away on August 2, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. 

He was born in Roswell, NM to Grady Lee Dalton and Avinel Beswick on December 15, 1936. He grew up in San Diego, CA and Roswell, NM. He was a US Navy veteran, serving four years on active duty...

Nov 14, 2023

 

Daniel “Danny” Ortega, 72, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, friend and proud member of the United States Army was called to his eternal resting place on November 14, 2023.

 

He entered this world on September 19, 1951 in Roswell, NM, born to Eloy and Oralia Ortega Sr.  

 

A lifelong member of St. John’s...

Oct 28, 2023

 

Sylvia G. Schwartz

Sylvia G. Schwartz, 62 years of age, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Mission Arch Care Center, Roswell, NM.

Born November 16, 1960, to the late Silvio and Mary (Valencia) Sanchez. She graduated from West Mesa High School in 1978.

Sylvia married Willaim (Bill) Schwartz in 1984, had two children Roseann and Harry...

Oct 27, 2023

 

Xavier Josias Robles “X” , 16, joined our Heavenly Father on October 27,2023. His loss has created a hole in hearts of those who knew and loved him. Xavier was born in Odessa, TX to Adrian Robles and Shada Reyes on January 5th, 2007. Although we were his parents he was blessed to have several parent figures in his...

Oct 25, 2023

 

Ricardo “ Cardz” Nuñez

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Ricardo J. Nuñez. Ricardo was born on July 7, 1958, to Antonia and Raymond Nuñez in Roswell N.M. Ricardo was a special friend to many.

He was an awesome father, the best Papo ever and a great father figure to all his nieces and nephews. He...

Oct 24, 2023

 

Maria Peralta

Maria went home on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at the age of 78. Maria was born on October 5, 1945 in Santa Rosa, NM to Eligio and Olympia Romero.  Her parents proceeded her in death. She was also proceeded in death by her sister Lucille Romero; brother Ignacio Romero; nephew Reggie Romero and grandson Joey Dunnahoo. 

 

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Oct 22, 2023

 

David Andrew Kann Jr.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, November 3, 2023 at Ballard Funeral Home for David Andrew Kann Jr., 38, who passed on Sunday, October 22, 2023.

David was born October 2, 1985 to David Kann and Margarita Sanchez in Dallas, TX. He was a very loving and charismatic person. His family will...

Oct 22, 2023

 

In memory of wife, mother, and grandmother Epifania (Pefe) Martinez. Epifania age 61 at the time of her death on Sunday, October 22, 2023. She lived in Hagerman, NM.

Epifania is survived by her husband Benito S. Martinez; daughters Jesuscita T. Iglesias, and Adriana E. Martinez; son Benito A. Martinez, and grandchildren Alonzo D. Iglesias, and Zackery M....

Oct 21, 2023

 

Trey Michael Gray

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Church on The Move for Trey Michael Gray, 20, who passed away, Saturday 21, 2023.

Trey was born and lived the early part of his life in Grand Junction, Colorado. When he was 12 years old, he moved with his family to...

Oct 18, 2023

 

Jesus Muñoz Marquez

Jesus Muñoz Marquez passed on October 18, 2023 in Roswell, NM at the age of 84. Jesus was born on June 16, 1939 to Jose Marquez and Consuelo Muñoz in Madera, Chihuahua. Jesus worked for Policia Federal en Chihuahua, Chih; Ferrocarrilero en La Junta, Chih; Truck driver for Schrimcher Brothers and retired with Jimmy Montoya Trucking....

Oct 10, 2023

Oct 7, 2023

 

Melissa Gayle North

Melissa North, 60 was called to her eternal resting place on October 7, 2023. Melissa Gayle North was a wonderful wife to Anthony, daughter to William and Gwen Baldwin, sister to Mark and Cari, aunt to Alysha McCreedy and Ethan Baldwin and great friend to many. Her heart belonged to her precious children Shay, Elizabeth, Jonathan,...

Oct 3, 2023

 

 

Betty Farlow

August 15, 1936, to October 3, 2023

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Betty Farlow.  Betty passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by members of her loving family.

She was born on August 15, 1936, in Estancia, New Mexico, to Cecil and Mildred Ledbetter. 

Betty was a long-time employee of...

Oct 3, 2023

 

Correnia Cody Drummond Baker

Correnia Cody Drummond Baker passed on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 in Lubbock, TX surrounded by her loved ones. She was born May 5, 1936 in Shawnee, OK to John and Bessie Drummond who have preceded her in death, along with her husband Kenneth Baker.

Cody loved her husband, sons, grandkids and great grandkids, but most...

Sep 28, 2023

 

Katherine Jane Lucero

Katherine was born May 17, 1956, in Roswell to Gliserio Lucero and Beatrice Dominquez Lucero and lived there until 1999 when she moved to Portales to pursue her education at Eastern New Mexico University. Here she found her liking to clay work, creating sculptures, cups, and many bowls. She worked as a cosmetologist and loved the...