Obituaries

James Applegate

James Applegate

Nov 2, 2017

Brother Applegate entered the arms of his loving Savior on Thursday November 02, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. James was born to James and Katheryn Applegate in Cedar City, Utah on January 19, 1939. Both of his parents have preceded him in death. James Applegate was a wonderful man who always had a smile on his face and an...

Betty Worley

Betty Worley

Oct 30, 2017

Betty Sue Worley, 88, passed away at her home in Roswell, NM, on Monday, October 30, 2017. Her joyful spirit, her infectious smile, and her love for her family are the reasons she will be missed by so many. Betty Sue Morgan married Truett Worley on December 21, 1948, and began a lifetime journey of loving and nurturing her...

Nancy Hardcastle

Nancy Hardcastle

Oct 29, 2017

Nancy left this world for her eternal home on Sunday October 29, 2017 at the age of 63. She was born on August 21, 1954 in Roswell, New Mexico to Lester and Opal Burnes. Both of her parents have preceded her in death. Nancy was a unique blend of endurance, tenacity, and charisma. During her working years she found...

Joyce Hughes

Joyce Hughes

Oct 26, 2017

Joyce Hughes, known affectionately by her husband Max, as Amy, passed away at the family home on Thursday evening October 26, 2017 in Roswell, NM after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Max took great care of her all the time to keep her comfortable at home. She was born in Smackover, Arkansas on July 1, 1928 to Henry...

Crystal Vigil-Juarez

Crystal Vigil-Juarez

Oct 21, 2017

Crystal passed away on October 21, 2017 in Albuquerque NM. Crystal was born May 22, 1978 in Roswell NM and was 39 years old. She was born to David Vigil and Frances Horton, both of her parents have preceded her in death. Crystal lived a life that was uniquely all her own. For many people around her Crystals contribution...

Sammye Goldston

Sammye Goldston

Oct 19, 2017

On the morning of October 19, 2017 our mother Sammye Carrol Goldston passed away and went to be with our Lord in Heaven. She was born September 29, 1937 in Ada, OK. The only child of Virgil and Thelma Sorrels they were both from Ada OK. Over the years mom told us stories of growing up in rural southeastern...

William Mcteigue

William Mcteigue

Oct 16, 2017

A rosary will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, October 19, 2017 at St. Jude Catholic Church in San Patricio, NM with mass to follow at 3 pm also at St. Jude Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the Salcido Family Cemetery at Alamo Canyon. Bill, 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Alamo Canyon surrounded by his...

Cheryl Herrington

Cheryl Herrington

Oct 14, 2017

A graveside service will be held at 10 am, Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at General Douglas McBride Veteran's Cemetery for Cheryl Herrington, 66, who passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2017 in Roswell. Pastor Mike Green of Harvest Ministries will officiate. Cheryl was born August 27, 1951 in Jefferson City, MI. to Richard M. Bell and Betty A. White...

Rosella Trujillo

Rosella Trujillo

Oct 13, 2017

Rosella Faye Trujillo (67), became an angel on Friday, October 13, 2017. Rosella was born on September 22, 1950 to Abenico and Adela Lopez in Ray, Arizona. She married Johnny Trujillo on November 8, 1969. in Roswell, NM. Rosella spent many of her years taking care of their three boys, Jason, Ernie, and Jerry Trujillo. The family spent much...

Mary Duran

Mary Duran

Oct 12, 2017

A rosary will be recited for Mary L. Duran, 77, of Roswell, NM at 7:00 pm, Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will be celebrated at 10:00 am, Thursday, October 19, 2017 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. The family will be accepting visitation starting...

Adam Chavarria

Adam Chavarria

Oct 12, 2017

Adam "Nino" Chavarria of 2318 S. Texas St. Roswell New Mexico, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Eastern New Mexico University Medical Center in Roswell surrounded by family. There will be no visitation; cremation has taken place. A memorial service is pending at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Artesia. Adam Chavarria was born June 6th, 1945...

Adeline Hernandez

Adeline Hernandez

Oct 9, 2017

Adeline Hernandez passed away on October 9, 2017 at her home. She was born in Roswell, NM to Francisco Hernandez and Trinedad Navarrette. She was a big Denver Bronco fan. Those left to cherish Adeline's memory are, sons, Robert and Mike Hernandez, daughter Yvette and husband, Raul De La Rosa; adopted daughter, Annette and husband, Aldo Aguirre; grandchildren, Breanna,...

Dennys Cooney

Dennys Cooney

Oct 1, 2017

Dennys Cooney passed away in Roswell, NM, Sunday, October 1, 2017 in the late afternoon hours at the age of 76. Dennys is survived by one brother, Vance Cooney and his three sons, Scott Cooney of Roswell, NM and Nick and Steve Cooney of Aberdeen, WA and by several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by both his parents...

Debra Miller

Debra Miller

Sep 26, 2017

DAWN MILLER passed from this life to be with God on the morning of September 26,2017, after a brief, difficult battle with cancer. Take care of her, Lord! Dawn was born to Melvin L and Pauline Miller in Carlsbad, NM on April 21,1957, which happened to be Easter that year. She grew up in Carlsbad, Artesia, and Santa Fe,...

Dan Hillard

Dan Hillard

Sep 22, 2017

Dan Floyd Hillard, 74, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2017 at home with family. He leaves behind his wife, Sharon Hillard; and children Kelly Hillard of Pryor, Oklahoma; David Hillard and wife Dana and children Sophia and Luke of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; Dan Floyd Hillard II and sons Trey and Zach of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Shari Johnson and husband...

Andrew Madrid

Andrew Madrid

Sep 9, 2017

A rosary is scheduled for 7 pm, Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Andrew Madrid, 53, who passed on Saturday, September 9, 2017. A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 am, Thursday, September 14, 2017 at St. John Catholic Church with Deacon Ernesto Martinez officiating, burial following at South Park Cemetery. Andrew was born February...

Betty Bojorquez

Betty Bojorquez

Sep 8, 2017

On September 8, 2017, Betty Bojorquez recently passed into the hands of her Lord in Roswell. Betty was born in Abilene, Texas on September 5, 1926. She was married to Jacob (Jay) T. Bojorquez until his death in 2015. Betty and Jay lived in Roswell during the Seventies, and were residents of Temple, Texas in recent years. Her children...

Velda Tomsich

Velda Tomsich

Sep 4, 2017

Private graveside will be held for Velda Irene Tomsich, 74, who passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017 in Roswell, NM. A memorial service will be scheduled for a later date. Velda was born June 21, 1943 in Quincy, IL to Jefferson Morley and Minnie Ellen Russell Morley who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death...

Bennie Daubert

Bennie Daubert

Sep 4, 2017

A graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at the Hagerman Cemetery for Bennie Frances Daubert, 94, a resident of Dexter who passed away Monday, September 4, 2017. Jack Ferguson will officiate. Visitation will be scheduled for Friday, September 8, 2017 from 5:00 to 7:00pm at Ballard Funeral Home. Bennie was born March 31,...

Desiree Najar

Desiree Najar

Aug 30, 2017

Desiree (Desi) Lanay Najar A funeral Mass is scheduled for 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the Assumption Catholic Church for a beautiful soul who was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter, cousin and friend, Desiree Lanay Najar, 34, who passed away on August 30, 2017, in Roswell, New Mexico following a difficult illness. Interment will be...