Obituaries

Milton Herrington Sr.

Apr 24, 2018

Milton George Herrington Sr., 65, of Yukon, Oklahoma, formerly of Roswell New Mexico passed away on April 24, 2018. Milt loved traveling the road less traveled in and around Oklahoma City and state. He took great pleasure in sitting at a lake, talking and watching nature. Throughout his fight with cancer, he never complained about the pain or the...

Margarito Luevano

Apr 22, 2018

Margarito Luevano was born on February 22, 1928, in Fort Quitman, TX to Librado and Luz Luevano. He passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018, at his home in Dexter, NM surrounded by family. 90 years of life cannot be summed up in a short narrative, but he truly lived a memorable and purpose filled life surrounded by love....

Luisa Martinez

Apr 20, 2018

I'm Free Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free I'm following the path God laid for me. I took his hand when I hear him call; I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay for another day, to laugh, to love, to work and play. Tasks left undone must stay that way; I found...

George Smith Jr.

Apr 20, 2018

George, 87 of Roswell, NM, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2018. George was born to George R. Smith Sr. and Wanette Johnson on May 14, 1930. George was born and raised in Roswell, NM. George graduated from Roswell High School in 1948 and afterward he attended NMSU of Las Cruces from 1948 to 1952 where he obtained his...

Rosemary Preston

Apr 14, 2018

Rosemary Martin Preston, longtime resident of Roswell, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, April 14, 2018 in Las Cruces NM. Rosemary was a native New Mexican born in Dexter, NM on August 1, 1923, the third daughter of Learue and Zella Bost Martin. Her love of singing began as a young child and she continued to enjoy...

Noel Beasley

Apr 12, 2018

Noel Ruth Beasley, 34, of Roswell, NM passed away suddenly on April 12, 2018. Noel was a loving aunt, sister, cousin, daughter, and friend. Noel was born November 14, 1983 in Roswell, NM. She graduated high school from Goddard in 2002. Noel will be remembered for her love of animals especially her dogs Brooklyn and Sage and cat Cassia....

Helen Herbert

Apr 3, 2018

Helen M. Herbert, A long-time resident of both Roswell and Ruidoso, N.M. passed away on April 3, 2018. She was 97 years old her daughters, son and some of her many grandchildren were with her. Helen was born in Sedan, Kansas on January 11,1921 and moved to Roswell as a young girl. She married the love of her life,...

Barbara Chenoweth

Mar 28, 2018

Barbara Jean Chenoweth On March 28, 2018 our sweet Barbara Jean Chenoweth left this earth in peace to be reunited in heaven with her husband Bill and daughter Barbara. A graveside celebration of her beautiful life will be held on Friday April 6, 2018 at 2pm at South Park Cemetery in Roswell, NM. Her family will be honoring her...

Henry Lucero

Mar 26, 2018

Henry R. Lucero Henry, 59 of Roswell, NM, went on to meet our Lord Jesus Christ on March 26, 2018. Henry was born to Antonio B. Lucero and Estela Reyes on June 19, 1958. Henry was born and raised in Roswell, NM. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. Henry attended NMSU of Las Cruces. Henry enjoyed...

Keilah Renteria

Mar 25, 2018

Keilah Nicole Renteria Keilah was born January 26, 2001 & she left us to soon on March 25, 2018. She always had a smile on her face, an infectious laugh and her next adventure on her mind. Keilah was a very witty, sometimes smart mouthed, talented young woman. She never knew a stranger and loved making new friends. Her...

Veda Storey

Mar 20, 2018

Veda Josephine (Jo) Jenkins Storey Jo Storey, 86, was born February 13, 1932 in Hagerman, NM and went to heaven to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 20, 2018. She was the tenth child of William Houston Jenkins and Alla Anna (Hoover) Jenkins of Hagerman, NM, both of whom preceded her in death. She was the...

Carmen Barraza

Mar 16, 2018

A rosary will be held at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Dexter, NM for Carmen Barraza, 71, who passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 in Lubbock, TX. Mass will be held at 12:00 pm, Wednesday, March 21, 2018 also at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am...

Veronica Matta

Mar 13, 2018

Veronica Martina Matta God sent an Angel to live with us, and although He sent her with broken wings, she taught us so many things. She taught us how to love people who are different -- to love them if they act different or even if they look different. Our Angel taught us patience for those around us who...

Patricia Chrisman

Mar 12, 2018

Pat was called up to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday March 12, 2018 in Roswell NM. She was born January 11, 1936 in Longview Texas to Travis Amos and Dorothy Bryant Amos; both of whom have preceded her in death. Patricia was truly a genuine woman of God. Her love for her Lord and Savior could...

Daniel Madrid

Mar 12, 2018

Visitation Ballard Funeral Home 910 S. Main St. Roswell, NM  88203 Thursday, March 15, 2018 9:00 am to 7:00 pm Service Rosary Ballard Funeral Chapel 910 S. Main St. Roswell, NM  88203 Thursday, March 15, 2018 7:00 pm Mass of the Ressurrection St. Peters Catholic Church 109 E. Deming Roswell, NM...

Marilyn Fightmaster

Mar 12, 2018

Gloria Varela

Mar 9, 2018

Loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. On Friday March 9, 2018 Jesus called our loving Gloria Ann Varela, 84 of Roswell New Mexico home. She left this world surrounded by her loving family. Gloria was born to Seraipo Nunez and Ermina Armenta on February 7, 1934 in Lincoln New Mexico. She married Jacob Varela in California on...

Christina Diebert

Mar 4, 2018

Christina Ann Diebert (Fry) Born January 14th, 1958 in Barnes City, Iowa. Passed away March 4th 2018 in Roswell, New Mexico peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones after a short battle with cancer. She was proceeded in death by her parents Philip A. Fry and, L. Cathrine Fry (Shipman) of Barnes City, Iowa. Brothers Donny Fry and, Georgie...

Irene Barela

Feb 27, 2018

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, March 8, 2018 at South Park Cemetery for Irene B. Barela who passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018. She was born March 15, 1953 to Manuel and Mary Artiaga in Ruidoso, NM. Irene is survived by her husband David Barela of 43 years; son Xavier Barela and fiancée Vanessa Reyes;...

Kathleen Johnson-Zukowski

Feb 24, 2018

Kathleen (Kitty) Mabe Johnson Zukowski (1/1/1921 - 2/24 /2018) Kathleen (Kitty) was born in Crosbyton, TX on January 1, 1921 and died in Roswell, NM on February 24, 2018 at the age of 97. In 1936, due to the disastrous results of the dust bowl, Kitty moved to Roswell, NM with her parents, sister, Marguerite (17) and brother, Bill...