Obituaries
Michael Young
Feb 8, 2017
A memorial service will be held Saturday February 11, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church in Dexter, NM for Michael Young, 58 of Dexter. Mike passed away Wednesday February 8, 2017 with his family by his side after a yearlong battle with cancer. Neil Breedyke will be officiating the service. Mike was born July 2, 1958...
Miguel Anorve
Feb 6, 2017
Miguel Anorve, 20 years old, beloved Son, was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, February 6, 2017. He entered this world on February 8, 1996 in Los Angeles, CA, born to Miguel Anorve Sr. and Buonfilia Ortiz-Clemente. He is preceded in death by grandmother Josefa Clemente, cousin Juan Pablo Ortiz. He is survived by his Grandfather Amado...
Pamela Whitt
Feb 6, 2017
Pamela Jewel Whitt, 47 passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 6, 2017 at her home in Roswell. Pam was a loving mother, grandmother and friend and was loved by all who knew her. She loved to read and play games but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter Ruby Jewel. Pam had a love for animals,...
Bennie Kerr
Feb 1, 2017
Bennie Fay Kerr, 89, of Dexter, New Mexico passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Ben was born and raised on the family farm in Dexter. He received his basic education in the Dexter Public Schools where he excelled as an athlete. A four-year letterman in the only sports offered; basketball...
Avilia Apodaca
Jan 31, 2017
Avilia C. Apodaca, 81, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend; a long time resident of Roswell left her dwelling place on earth and entered eternal life to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 31, 2017. Avilia passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 22, 1935 to Salomon and...
Kenneth Primrose
Jan 31, 2017
Kenneth Presley Primrose passed away on Tuesday January 31, 2017 at home in Roswell, NM. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM February 10, 2017 in Roswell at the First United Methodist Church. Kenneth was born to Nugent and Leona Primrose in Logan, NM on April 14, 1928. He retired in Roswell in 1985 after 37 years working...
John Arias
Jan 31, 2017
A funeral service will be held at 10 am, Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Howard Herring of St. Peter Catholic Church officiating for John M. Arias, 84, who passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 in Roswell. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery with Roswell Veteran's Honor Guard providing military honors. John "Lelo"...
Terry Frost
Jan 29, 2017
Graveside services will be held at 3 pm, Friday, February 10, 2017 at South Park Cemetery for Terry Jack Frost, 70, who passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Heartfelt Manor. Chaplin Tim Arlett of Gentivia Hospice will officiate. Roswell Veteran's Honor Guard will provide military honors. Terry was born October 16, 1946 in Roswell, NM to Thomas...
Tillie Soto
Jan 28, 2017
Tillie Duran Soto, 93, was received in Heaven by her Savior Jesus Christ on January 28, 2017 at 12:55pm. Tillie accepted Jesus Christ as her savior in 1967. Tillie was born January 10, 1924 in Roswell, New Mexico. Mother led all of her children to the Lord which resulted in all of her grandchildren also accepting the Lord. Every...
Jesus Ortiz-Carrillo
Jan 28, 2017
Jesus went to the heavens on Saturday, January 28, 2017. He was an early riser and would say "Happy Day", was loved by so many. He enjoyed music and to dance, took pride in how he looked and always wore his cowboy hat and boots. Jesus was always happy, loved to laugh and eat (especially beans), loved life and...
Antonio Gonzales-Ramirez
Jan 27, 2017
Antonio "Indio" Gonzales-Ramirez, 74, was called to his eternal resting place on January 26, 2017. He entered this world on June 13, 1942 in Romita, Guanajuato, Mexico, born to Tranquilino and Carmen Gonzales. Indio came to the United States 50 years ago to pursue a better life. He was a hard worker and loved to travel, play cards (poker),...
Faustina Garcia
Jan 26, 2017
Faustina Garcia, 75, beloved Mother, Sister, and Wife, was called to her eternal resting place on, Thursday, January 26, 2017. She entered this world on February 25, 1941 in Romita, Guanajuato, Mexico, born to Tranquilino and Carmen Gonzales. Faustino came to the United States 40 years ago to pursue a better life. She attended St. John the Baptist Catholic...
Alvin Morro
Jan 25, 2017
Alvin Louis "Lou" Morro passed away on January 25, 2017, at the age of 75. Lou was born in Anadarko, Oklahoma on January 7, 1942 and moved to Roswell, New Mexico as a young child. He remained a Roswell resident for most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Caroline Morro; his brother,...
Josephine Hernandez
Jan 22, 2017
Josephine "Nina" Hernandez June 15, 1939 - January 22, 2017 Josephine "Nina" Hernandez, 77, our beloved Mother, was called to her eternal resting place on January 22, 2017 surrounded by her loved ones in Las Cruces, NM. She entered this world on June 15, 1939 in Carrizozo, NM born to Teodoro and Josefita Duran. Nina married the love of...
Jerene Bristow
Jan 20, 2017
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints. (Psalms 116:15) On Friday, January 20, 2017, at 3:05 P.M., the Lord rejoiced as he welcomed Jerene Hunt Bristow into heaven. She was met at the Gates of Heaven by her husband of 59 years, Roger Dee Bristow, Sr., who has been waiting for her since...
Salomon Vega
Jan 20, 2017
Salomon Moreno peacefully passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 at his home in Hagerman, NM. He was born May 9, 1923 to Vicente Moreno and Agapita Vega in Cuidad Mante de Tamaulipas, Mexico. He is predeceased in death by his wife, Josefina Moreno; daughter Bertha Moreno; son Mario Moreno; granddaughter Michelle Moreno; great grandsons Lorenzo Rivas and Freddie Moreno...
Carmen Garcia
Jan 15, 2017
Carmen J Garcia, 87, of Roswell, New Mexico passed into eternal life on Sunday, January 15, 2017. Carmen was born in Lincoln County, New Mexico on March 16, 1929 to Bartolo and Luz Jimenez. Carmen was devout Catholic and it showed in her unconditional love for God and her family. She instilled all of her belief to her children...
Linda Durham
Jan 14, 2017
Linda Durham, 66, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend was called to her eternal resting place on Saturday, January 14, 2017. She was born on December 6, 1950 in Turlock, CA. Born to the late John and Mary Borba. She is survived by her husband Carl Durham of Roswell; children Allen (Nora) Durham, Philippines, Tanya (Jared) Wright,...
Penrod Toles
Jan 13, 2017
J. Penrod Toles, a seventy plus year Roswell resident, businessman, former State Senator and community leader, died peacefully at his home January 13, 2017. He was born October 19, 1929 in Happy, Swisher County, Texas to John E. Toles and Audie Penrod Toles who predeceased him. He was also predeceased by his three sisters Charlotte Toles, Christine Toles Elliott...
Cathrine Norman-Tripp
Jan 12, 2017
Cathrine Lynn Norman-Tripp, 37, passed away on January 12, 2017 after her battle with stage V cancer. She was surrounded by her family and friends and all their love for her. A memorial service will be held in her honor on January 20, 2017, at 2 p.m. at Ballard Funeral Home where we will celebrate her life. A viewing...
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