Obituaries

Joe Phillips

Oct 5, 2018

Joe Edgar Phillips was born in Roswell on April 19, 1924 to Mary Harriet (Hendricks) and Joel Edgar Phillips. They lived on a ranch at the foot of Capitan Mountain, and Joe went to first and second grade in a one room school house on Baca Canyon Road. When he was eight, the family moved to Capitan where he...

Crystal Sanchez Ii

Sep 28, 2018

Crystal Sanchez and Rudy Andrew Sanchez II Crystal Sanchez and her sweet baby boy Rudy Andrew Sanchez II were called to heaven together on Friday September 28, 2018. Crystal was born to Rosendo Dimas and Dollie Renteria on January 5, 1996 in Roswell NM. Rudy Sanchez II is the only son born to Rudy Sanchez and Crystal Sanchez on...

Socorro Balderrama

Sep 17, 2018

Visitation Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory 910 S. Main St. Roswell, NM  88203 Friday, September 21, 2018 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory 910 S. Main St. Roswell, NM  88203 Saturday, September 22, 2018 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Ballard Funeral Home & Crematory 910 S. Main St. Roswell, NM  88203...

Larry Selk

Sep 14, 2018

Larry Delbert Selk December 20, 1961 an angel was born on earth. He wasn't sent with words or a body that fully worked for him, but the purest of love radiated through his compassionate eyes. His heart shined a light, like a beacon that surrounded those in his path with warmth from his gentle soul. This angel had a...

Locretta Havener

Sep 7, 2018

LoCretta Havener passed away in Conroe, Texas while in the presence of her daughter Maria Jeanette (Havener) Henry. She is survived by her children Jeanette of Spring, Texas, son Pat (wife Jamie) Havener of Rapid City, SD, son John Paul (spouse Tamara) Havener of Calhoun Tennessee, seven grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her...

Rose Varela

Sep 4, 2018

Rose Domecinda Varela,77 of Broken Arrow, OK passed from this life at her residence in Broken Arrow, OK. She was born July 6th, 1941 in Roswell, N.M. the daughter of Leondro Ortega and Anne Biaza Ortega. Cindy was a graduate of Roswell High School, class of I960 and went on to receive her degree as Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)...

Alma West

Sep 2, 2018

Alma West, 77, passed away on September 2, 2018 in Roswell, NM. She was born on April 10, 1941 in Carlsbad, NM and grew up riding horses and playing fast pitch softball. She drove a school bus in Alamogordo, NM and was a real estate agent in Albuquerque, NM. She was proceeded in death by her father, Leo Weaver,...

Martina Bartlett

Aug 31, 2018

Martina Bartlett It is with great sadness that the family of Martina Bartlett announce her passing on Friday, August 31, 2018 at the age of 88. Martina was born on April 19, 1930 in Sunset, New Mexico, Lincoln County. She was the daughter of Eustaquio and Nestora Silva. Martina was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter....

Erica Alvarado

Aug 26, 2018

Erica Marie Alvarado A rosary will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 1, 2018 at St. Peters Catholic Church with the celebration of life to follow at 11:30 am. with Father Charlie Martinez, OFM officiating. Erica was an Angel here on earth. Anyone who knew her fell in love with her charismatic nature. She was always there when...

Mary Peck

Aug 24, 2018

On Friday August 24, Mary Herrera Peck passed peacefully in her sleep at the age of 98 at Sunset Villa. She was a Roswell resident for over 70 years, born to Luis Herrera and Benjamin Hernandez in San Patricio, New Mexico on November 1, 1919. She lived her life working as a housekeeper for many families in the Roswell...

Orlando Archuleta

Aug 19, 2018

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, August 23, 2018 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Ernesto Martinez of St. john's Catholic Church officiating. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at Ballard Funeral Home from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Burial of cremains will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, August 24,...

Iris Smothermon

Aug 8, 2018

Iris Ann Smothermon, 62, of Roswell, NM passed away surrounded by family on August 8,2018. Iris was born in Rantoul, Illinois to Harold and Phyllis Smothermon on March 18, 1956. Iris was loved by all who knew her. She was an amazing daughter, sister, aunt, friend, grandmother, and most importantly a wonderful mother to her three children. She was...

William Taylor

Aug 5, 2018

William Edward Taylor "Bill" of Ruidoso Downs, NM passed away on August 5, 2018 after a lengthy health issue. Bill was born on January 5, 1935 in Santa Rosa, NM to Rupert Dexter Taylor and Ella Florene Taylor. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Peggy Taylor. He is also survived by one brother Jimmy Taylor and...

Manuel Zapata

Aug 5, 2018

A viewing will be held for Manuel Oscar Zapata, 61, of Roswell at 9am-5pm on Thursday August 9,2018, at LaGrone Funeral chapel. A funeral service for Manuel will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 10th, 2018 at LaGrone Funeral chapel with Pastor Gene De Los Santos officiating. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. The Zapata's will be...

Martha Dennis

Aug 4, 2018

Martha Jane Dennis entered eternal life peacefully on Saturday, August 4, 2018 surrounded by her loved ones. Born, August 6, 1925 to Rue and Gladys Roberts, her life was full of adventure, hardships and fun. She always had an open-door policy to everyone, everything, that ever crossed her path, leaving nothing but love and encouragement Throughout her life she...

Dennis Quish

Jul 24, 2018

Dennis MacArthur Quish, 76, of Roswell, NM entered rest on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Born in Boston, Massachusetts on February 7, 1942. Dennis served in the United States Airforce at Walker AFB in Roswell, NM, retired from American Airlines after 30 years and received his doctorate in labor law from the University of Tulsa. Dennis is survived by his...

Jon Marshall

Jul 17, 2018

Jon, 84, of Roswell, NM, born December 3, 1934, departed this earth on July 17, 2018 Jon was a loving father, friend to all and generous beyond words. He loved his children above anything and was very proud of their accomplishments in life. He was also very proud to have served his country and to have spent the last...

Kristopher Cardona

Jul 10, 2018

Kristopher Cardona Kris 32 passed away in Santa Fe on Tuesday, July 10, 2018. He was born November 1, 1985 to Penney Goodall Cardona and Sammy Cardona. Kris is survived by his Mother, Penney Goodall Cardona; Fiance Michelle Egbert; Uncles: William R. Goodall, Ernest Cardona, and Gary Beatty; Aunts: Wilma Goodall, Sally Beatty, Clara Cardona and Bonnie Allen; Cousins;...

Geraldine Willoughby

Jun 23, 2018

Geraldine Willoughby was born July 28, 1919 in Ethel, Oklahoma and died June 23, 2018 in Roswell, New Mexico. She was the third of ten children born to Hallie and Earl Barnett of Snow, Oklahoma. She got married June 23, 1932 in Antlers, Oklahoma to Henry Eugene Willoughby, a World War I veteran and rancher from Pinon, New Mexico....

Judith Otero

Jun 17, 2018

Beside Your Bedside We sat beside you bedside, Our hearts were crushed and sore, We did our best to the end, Til we could do no more. In tears we watched you sinking We watched you fade away, And though our hearts were breaking, We knew you could not stay. You left some aching hearts, That loved you most...