Obituaries

Feb 26, 2019

Joe Davis Durand, age 87, peacefully passed away, on February 26, 2019, at home in the loving arms of his wife and surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Joe was born to Raymond and Earle Durand on July 1, 1931 in Dexter, New Mexico. He loved to share that he had never...

Feb 24, 2019

Steven Fairfield, 73, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019. Steve was born in Brooklyn, NY on June 9, 1945 to Oscar J. Fairfield and Theresa Margaret Giangiobbe Fairfield. He followed his father to New Mexico when he was young. Steve worked at Valley Glass in his younger years and later worked...

Feb 23, 2019

Roger Joseph Durand, 54, passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, February 23, 2019 at his home with his wife Sherry by his side. Roger was born in Roswell, NM to Joe and Martha Durand on December 10, 1964. He spent his entire 54 years in Dexter. Roger married Sherry Parriera September 12, 1985, and they had two sons, Taylor...

Feb 22, 2019

David Lamarr Reddoch passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019. He was born in Roswell, NM on May 15, 1948 to parents W.W. Reddoch and Pearlie Marie Reddoch who preceded him in death. As a teenager Dave enjoyed playing sports including baseball and football. He would later become an avid golfer as well. After graduating from Roswell High School...

Feb 21, 2019

Nina Martinez, a lifelong resident of Roswell, New Mexico passed away at UNM Hospital on Thursday, February 21, 2019. Her entire life she was a humble and faithful servant of our Lord Jesus Christ. She loved nothing more than spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father Pablino Casarez and her sister...

Feb 19, 2019

John A. Truett, 92, passed away on February 19,2019. He was born January 14,1927, at Artesia, New Mexico, to the parents of Jesse L. and Pearl Medlock Truett, who have preceded him in death along with brothers, Wayne S. Truett and Jesse L. Truett, Jr. Survivors include sister-in-law Wanda Truett of Pharr, Texas; nephews Richard Michael Truett of Lovington,...

Feb 18, 2019

. Connie Elizabeth Stuart, 61, born September 15, 1957 went home to be with Jesus after a lengthy battle with cancer February 18, 2019 in Lubbock, Texas. She had a long history in the Roswell Community starting at a young age. She attended Goddard High School, went on to San Jacinto College in Texas then transferred to ENMU in...

Feb 18, 2019

Betty Carol Meeks peacefully passed away on February 18, 2019 after a brief illness. Through all of Betty's 89 years of life, her strong faith and devotion to and from her family was her passion. Betty was born to William and Alice Rumbaugh on December 24, 1929 in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Feb 14, 2019

On Thursday, February 14, 2019, Elvira Orquiz, loving wife and mother, went to be with the Lord at age 77. Elvira was born on August 10, 1941 to Vicente and Antonia Quinones in San Bernardo, Durango in Mexico. On January 26, 1963, she married Apolonio Orquiz and together they raised their son, Daniel. She cared for many children throughout...

Feb 7, 2019

Aristeo V. Lucero was called to heaven on February 7, 2019. He was born on February 12, 1925 in Arabela, NM to Amarante and Rebecca Lucero. He is proceeded in death by his parents, his daughter Rebecca, and his eleven brothers and sisters He is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Elisa. He is also survived by his...

Feb 3, 2019

Sara Danner Carter was born in Tuskegee, AL. on April 3, 1914 to Sallie Canning Mayes Danner and Albert Stevens Danner and passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019 in Roswell, NM. She attended the local schools where her mother taught high school and Huntingdon College in Montgomery, AL., where her mother had also taught. In 1937 she moved...

Jan 30, 2019

Andrea Biecker, 54, beloved daughter, mother and grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on January 30, 2019. She entered this world on October 26, 1964 in Roswell, NM, born to Orlando Sanchez and Norma Robeck. She is survived by her husband Steve; three sons Matthew, Brian, and Shawn Biecker and her daughter Taylor Jones; mother Norma Robeck;...

Jan 26, 2019

María Luisa Luevano was born February 20, 1929 in Fabens, Texas to Alejandro and Ysidra Gonzalez. María passed away peacefully on January 26, 2019, at the age of 89 years. Her many years of life were always surrounded by family and lots of love. Ama, Grandma, Tia Licha married her one love, Margarito Luevano, on January 6, 1947 and...

Jan 11, 2019

Guadalupe Salas nació en Chimalhuacan Mexico en Enero 23 de 1933. Hija de Sr. † Pedro Meza y Sra. † Natalia Barajas que presidieron en muerte. La Sra. Lupe y el † Sr. Jose Salas fueron unidos en matrimonio el día 11 de Enero de 1956 y vivieron una vida feliz hasta quedar viuda en 1995. Durante esta unión...

Jan 11, 2019

Josefina was 89 years old who passed away at Sunset Villa Nursing Home on Friday, January 11, 2019 surrounded by her family. Viewing will begin Thursday, January 17, 2019 from 9 am to 7 pm at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Hagerman with a Rosary to follow at 7 pm. Viewing will continue at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in...

Jan 4, 2019

James L. "Jim" Byrd, 69, beloved father, brother and husband passed from this life on January 4, 2019 after a courageous six-year battle with renal cancer. He was the middle son of Marvin and Veva Byrd, born on September 16, 1949, in Carrolton, IL. He married Mary Ann Lathrop on July 29, 1972. Jim is survived by his sons:...

Jan 1, 2019

Jaunita of Roswell, New Mexico and Corona, New Mexico passed away, Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Jaunita was known for the beautiful jewel toned quilts she made and her love of the sheep they raised. Jaunita was born in Anadarko, Oklahoma to John Porter Leary and Ruby Flora Shahan Leary on December 17,1923. She had one sister, Ovada Cuthbertson, who...

Jan 1, 2019

Wilma J. Jenkins was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on May 1, 1939, to Jack and Vida Barrett.  She left this earthly home for a better life on December 28, 2019.

Jeani, as friends and family called her, married Robert L. Jenkins in 1956.  They shared 63 years together, through a few hard times and lots of good...

Dec 29, 2018

Luciano A. Ramirez entered in to rest on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. He was a resident of Mission Arch Healthcare Center and a member of the Roswell English Seventh Day Adventist Church. Luciano was preceded in death by his parents, sister and niece of Jimenez, Chi, Mexico. He is survived by his daughter...

Dec 29, 2018

Faustino "Tino" Barrera Nieto Tino was born to Jose and Guadalupe Nieto on September 6, 1954 in Roswell, NM. He married his beloved wife JoAnn Flores on June 19, 1982. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm, Friday, January 4, 2019 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel with Frankie Garcia officiating. Funeral service will be held at 10:00...