Obituaries

Oct 15, 2024

Kelly Levina Hays, age 59, passed away on October 15, 2024 in Roswell, New Mexico. Some of her favorite pass times were hanging out with her two cats and helping her friend Jeanette around her farm feeding and taking care of the animals. Kelly was a very infectious person. She always made sure to say hi to everyone she came...

Oct 14, 2024

Rachel Margaret Martinez, 91

Rachel Martinez was born on April 2, 1933, to Francisco Perez Salazar and Rosie Duran in Roswell, New Mexico, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, in her home in Roswell. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Rachel was a woman that raised many children and adopted one. She LOVED her family; she was...

Oct 9, 2024

Amanda Najar Rodriguez

October 9, 1984 – October 9, 2024

Amanda Najar Rodriguez was born on October 9, 1984, to Bernadino & Grace Rodriguez in Carlsbad, NM. At the age of nine months, Louis “Dad” Najar came into Amanda’s and Mom’s Grace Najar lives. Amanda regarded Dad’s house as “home”. She came “home” in 2021 to start working in Roswell again. Back...

Oct 8, 2024

Joe W Burke Sr., 90, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, in Roswell, NM. Please take a moment and share a kind thought or memory with Joe's family at www.BallardFuneralhome.com.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, October 14, 2024, at South Park Cemetery at 2:00pm. The viewing will be from held at Ballard Funeral Home on Monday from 9...

Oct 4, 2024

Oct 3, 2024

Celestino Horton Baca 

February 4,1943- October 3, 2024 

Celestino Horton Baca 81, passed away in his home October 3, 2024. He was born in Roswell, NM.

He was a heavy mechanic of all sorts. Self-employed painter. He was a faithful man of God. He loved the Lord with all his heart and soul. He loved going to Church on the Move with his...

Oct 3, 2024

Jean Willis

On October 3, 2024, Jean was ushered into heaven peacefully in her sleep with her dear cat Finn by her side. She was 97. She was cremated according to her wishes and there will be no service. Family and friends will gather later to celebrate her life and spread her ashes.

Jean was born July 25, 1927, at 808 South...

Oct 3, 2024

Thelma Marie Moss

Mom gained her wings on Thursday, October 3, 2024, born to Elsie R. Popp and John Sherwood on September 21, 1936, in Concord, OH. She loved her family and friends. She lived her life to the fullest and raised ten children to the best of her ability. She was a hard worker and did everything with all her...

Oct 2, 2024

Manuela Salgado Anaya

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, October 25, 2024 at Ballard Funeral Home for Manuela Salgado Anaya, 93, who passed on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 in Riverside, CA. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery.

Manuela was born March 31, 1931 to Manuel and Natividad Salgado who have preceded her in death. She is also preceded...

Sep 28, 2024

James Lee Seely

James Lee Seely, a devoted husband, father, and respected member of the Roswell community, passed away on September 28, 2024, at the age of 67. James was born to James Seely and Ada May Browning on December 2, 1956, in Roswell, NM, he dedicated his life both to his family and to his career.

James enjoyed a long and...

Sep 25, 2024

Eddie Reyes Franco

Eddie Franco, 53, of Roswell, NM sadly passed away on September 25, 2024. Eddie was born to Elias and Carolina Franco on January 25, 1971.

Eddie is survived by his loving parents, Elias and Carolina Franco. As well as his wonderful children, Austin Deatherage, Syra and Alexandr Franco. His grandchildren, Nevaeh, A.J., Emerald, Aleksandr Jr., and Auriella. His brother,...

Sep 24, 2024

Ben Marley Smith

Ben (Benny) Marley Smith, age 75, passed away on September 24, 2024, at his home in Ruidoso, NM. He was born on March 6, 1949, at St. Mary's Hospital in Roswell, NM, to parents Charles Frederick Smith and Pauline Francis Crossen Smith. 

Ben spent his childhood in Roswell, residing with his parents and three sisters at three different homes,...

Sep 21, 2024

James David Little

James David Little, 58, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024. He was born January 4, 1966 in Detroit, MI to John and Judy Little.

James was a faithful member of Church on The Move. He played on a pool league, was a Nascar fanatic a huge Denver Bronco fan and he loved to work building anything with his...

Sep 21, 2024

Vera DiNapoli Mein-Taormina

Vera DiNapoli Mein-Taormina, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Vera went to be with our beloved Lord early Saturday morning, surrounded by her children. She was born December 25, 1938 in Roswell, New Mexico and raised by John and Mary Anderson. Vera was wife to Henry Mein, whom she met in New York and spent 44...

Sep 16, 2024

Arturo Rodriguez Ornelas, 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024, in Lubbock Tx, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 7, 1945, in Delicias, Chih, Mexico, to Alberto and Josefina Ornelas. He married Elodia Ornelas on November 19, 2009, in Roswell, NM. He worked as a welder for Nova Bus. Arturo was an avid gardener...

Sep 15, 2024

 Letty Lea Bagwell (LaRue), formerly of Capitan NM, age 49, passed away on September 15th, 2024, in Lubbock, TX. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on May 23rd, 1975.

She graduated high school from Capitan High School, home of the tigers. She got her bachelor’s degree from South Plains College in Levelland, TX, and went on to earn her associate's degree...

Sep 14, 2024

Donald Ray Burden

Donald Ray Burden left this world on Saturday, September 14, 2024 to be with his beloved wife Sylvian Margaret Burden, and two sons Robin and Christopher Burden.

Don was born on February 10, 1933 in Sayre, OK to HL “Skeet” Burden and Myrtle Willie Burden who have also preceded him in death. 

Those left to treasure his memory are his...

Sep 14, 2024

Virginia Gomez Gibson

Virginia Gibson, 81, beloved Mother, Sister, Daughter, and Grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Gulfport, MS surrounded by the love of family. She entered this world on June 25, 1943, in Barstow, TX, born to Trinidad and Pauline Carrasco Gomez who have preceded her in death. She is also preceded...

Sep 9, 2024

Sep 8, 2024