Obituaries

Sep 26, 2023

 

Dolphus Realan Burns

1961 – 2023

Dolphus Realan Burns of Roswell, NM passed away on September 26, 2023 due to heart disease. He was surrounded by his loved ones at the time of his passing.

Realan was born on November 28, 1961 in Fort Stockton, TX and went on to have a successful career in the Automotive Industry as...

Sep 22, 2023

 

Delmer Dwayne Nicholas Chambers

Delmer Dwayne Nicholas Chambers, age 87, of Hagerman, New Mexico, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 22, 2023.

Delmer was born on June 8, 1936, on a farm south of Tomah to James LeRoy and Agatha (Gottsacker) Chambers. Delmer was the second youngest of thirteen children. At the age of three, Delmer...

Sep 22, 2023

 

Sister Mary Juanita of Our Lady of Guadalupe

A Poor Clare nun of the Monastery of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Roswell, Sister Mary Juanita was born in San Antonio, Texas, on June 5, 1942. She was named Guadalupe after her father, Guadalupe Almanza; he worked as a plumber; her mother, Angelita, was a homemaker.

After graduating from high...

Sep 16, 2023

 

Mary Dawn Terpening

Mary Dawn Terpening was born June 10, 1952 in Artesia New Mexico. Mary passed away peacefully in El Paso Texas on September 16, 2023.

 

Shortly after she was married, she came to know Jesus of Nazareth as her Lord and Savior. As a child, she had done the Baptistry thing by walking to the front...

Sep 10, 2023

 

Andres R. Olivares

Andres R. Olivares “Andrew” born March 3, 1950 of Houston, TX, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2023. Born in Torreon, Mexico, he grew up in Roswell, NM and graduated from Roswell High School. He enlisted in the United Stated Army where he served one tour in Vietnam.  He then joined the Roswell National Guard.  After...

Sep 8, 2023

 

 

Dorothy Hawkins Peterson

Dorothy Hawkins Peterson, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, artist, and educator, passed away on September 8, 2023.  Dorothy was born on March 14, 1932, to Ernest and Ethel Hawkins and grew up in Moriarty.  Her artistic ability emerged early and her father, a mercantile manager, encouraged her by supplying her with Walter T. Foster art books which she...

Sep 7, 2023

 

James Clark Summersgill

Lifelong resident James Clark Summersgill peacefully passed away last Thursday morning at Goodlife Assisted Living facility in Artesia, NM. James (98) was born October 18, 1924. The fifth child of John and Fearn (McGranahan), one sister Elizabeth (Shores) and four brothers John, Steven, Ray and Paul, all preceded him in death. And his adult son, Stephen.

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Sep 4, 2023

 

Ernesto (Ernie) Daniel Martinez Jr.

In loving memory of Ernesto (Ernie) Daniel Martinez Jr. who passed away September 4, 2023, at the age of 52 surrounded by his loved ones.

Ernesto was born on July 12 ,1971 in Roswell, NM to Ernesto Daniel Martinez Sr. and Carolina Martinez. He grew up in Roswell and attended Roswell High School where...

Aug 31, 2023

 

Larry Lynn Waggoner

Oh Larry! There was never a dull moment when you were around. You were the absolute best at remembering jokes and had an ornery smile on your face all the time. 

Larry Lynn Waggoner was born on Christmas Eve, 1942 and passed into glory on August 31, 2023! He lived a beautiful life, full of fun,...

Aug 29, 2023

 

Maria Lisa Miles

Maria Lisa Miles was born on April 11, 1973 in Richmond, Virginia to John Early Miles Sr. and Enidena Nadia Rodriguez. Maria passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023 in Roswell, NM at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center with all her family by her side.

She is preceded by her loving parents, Enidena Nadia Rodriguez of...

Aug 29, 2023

 

Emilio Amaya-Trejo

A viewing will be held from 2:00 to 6:00 pm, Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Ballard Funeral Home for Emilio Amaya-Trejo, 82, who passed on Tuesday, August 29, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, September 1, 2023 also at Ballard Funeral Home with burial to follow at South Park Cemetery.

Emilio was born...

Aug 26, 2023

 

Robert (Bob) Williams

My dad, my hero, my friend went to be with Jesus and his heavenly family on August 26, 2023.

My dad was a wonderful, kind, generous (to a fault), amazing man. He was always smiling and always had a positive attitude.

He treated everyone with respect. He genuinely cared for every person he came in contact...

Aug 26, 2023

Nancy Bridge

Nancy Bridge, 82, beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on August 26, 2023. She was born on December 16, 1940 in, Chicago, Il, to Joseph & Lauretta Brinka. Both parents preceeded her in death, as well as son, Michael John Bridge. She graduated from the school of nursing at Little Company of Mary Hospital, in...

Aug 24, 2023

 

Ambrocio De La Rosa Encino “YaYa” 

 July 15, 1943 – August 24, 2023  

 

Ambrocio passed away peacefully in his home in the loving care of his daughter Eileen.   

 

Ambrocio was born in Chihuahua, Mexico to Tomasa Encino and Ambrocio De La Rosa on July 15, 1943.  

  

Ambrocio met and married his love Christina in Pecos...

Aug 15, 2023

Becky Jean Taute

March 15, 1956 - August 15, 2023



With family by her side, Becky Jean Taute peacefully returned to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023. Becky was born in Roswell, NM to Roy G. Taute and Elizabeth Ruth (Greene) and was the third of seven siblings; Jeanette Smith (Dan), Harry Taute (Sam), Kevin Taute (Angel),...

Aug 14, 2023

 

Marilyn Sue “Susie” Connell

A viewing will be held from 2:00 to 6:00 pm, Thursday, August 24, 2024 at Ballard Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Friday, August 25, 2023 at Ballard Funeral Home with burial to follow at South Park Cemetery for Susie Connell, 65, who passed away Monday, August 14, 2023 in Las Cruces,...

Aug 13, 2023

 

Matilde Linares

On August 13, 2023, Matilde Linares, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great grandmother, was granted eternal peace.

 

She is remembered as a woman of faith who enjoyed shopping, exploring new places, collecting, listening to music ranging from boleros by Agustin Lara to country music and more. She also enjoyed reading books on history and art. In...

Aug 13, 2023

Aug 12, 2023

 

James Robert Hartman

It is with great sadness that we announce that Jim Hartman peacefully departed this earth for Heaven on August 12, 2023 at the age of 91 years, 4 months and 3 days.

James Robert Hartman was born April9, 1932, in Benton, PA to George and Mabel Hartman. He entered the United States Air Force in 1949...

Aug 11, 2023

 

Noel “Pat” ChildressCelebration of life is scheduled on September 16, 2023, at Tumbleweed Bowling Alley from noon till 5 PM. Come and go.

Pat passed away Friday August 11, 2023 at Eastern NM Medical Center. Cremation took place at Ballard Funeral Home.

Pat was born on December 20, 1953 in Carlsbad, NM to Don Childress and Peggy Smart. He...