Obituaries

Anthony Ornelas

Anthony Ornelas

Sep 5, 2024

Anthony Ornelas 29

Anthony Ornelas, a beloved son, devoted father, and cherished friend, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, in his hometown of Roswell, New Mexico. Born on March 21, 1995, Anthony was a vibrant soul filled with bravery, humor, and a fearless spirit that endeared him to all who knew him, especially his family who he always put first....

Robert Sedillo Gutierrez

Robert Sedillo Gutierrez

Sep 4, 2024

Robert Sedillo Gutierrez

Robert S Gutierrez, known as "Uncle Bob," to all those who loved him, left his earthly home and entered heaven's gates on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. He was born to Joe and Lola Gutierrez on July 8, 1940 in Roswell, New Mexico.

Robert was raised in the Hondo Valley. As a young boy he spent his time climbing the...

Sharon Scott

Sharon Scott

Aug 31, 2024

Sharon Winn Scott

Sharon Winn Scott died peacefully in her sleep on August 31, 2024, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. A resident of Roswell for nearly seventy years, she leaves behind a large family over which she was the beloved matriarch. 

Sharon was born January 5, 1935, as the youngest of the five children of parents Kathryn Ellison Winn and Nat Warren...

Jason Bethany

Jason Bethany

Aug 30, 2024

Jason Darrell Bethany

Jason Darrel Bethany, 50, of Roswell, passed away from this life August 30, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, 6:00pm, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church Roswell, NM. A wake for family and friends will follow at The American Legion Post 28.

Jason was born to Darrel and Judy Milroy Bethany on January 2,...

Sherron Holmes

Sherron Holmes

Aug 14, 2024

Sherron F. Holmes

Sherron F. Holmes, age 83, was born in Knox City, Texas to Howard and Virginia Gilchrist who have preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her two daughters Andrea Sherfick and Gregi Reed.

Those left to honor and cherish her memory are her daughter Shalisa Heath and husband Michael and Shea Winchester and husband Michael;...

Bryttney Brito

Bryttney Brito

Aug 8, 2024

BRYTTNEY BRITO 

Bryttney Arialina Brito, 25, of Roswell, NM, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Bryttney was born on June 28, 1999, to Amanda Encinias and Hector Brito Jr. in Roswell, NM. She grew up in Roswell and graduated from University High School in 2017. Bryttney was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She loved spending time with her...

Antonina DeCoss

Antonina DeCoss

Aug 3, 2024

In loving memory of Antonina Gutierrez De Coss, a beloved and cherished daughter, mother, and grandmother who touched the lives of all who knew her. She was born on April 30, 1920, in Municipio de Cuzi, CHH, Mexico, and peacefully passed away on August 3, 2024, in Roswell, NM, surrounded by her loving family. Antonina was of White race and...

Danny McFadin

Danny McFadin

Aug 1, 2024

Danny Lee McFadin age 76 passed away August 1, 2024, in the VA nursing home in Bonham, Texas.

Danny was born in Graham, Texas on December 21, 1947. After living briefly in Post, Texas and Artesia, New Mexico, he moved to Roswell, NM and graduated from Goddard High School in 1966. After graduating he joined the US Marine Corp and served...

Michael Ernest Garcia

Michael Ernest Garcia

Jul 29, 2024

Mike Garcia

Mike Garcia, 81, beloved Father, Spouse, Son, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, July 29, 2024. He entered this world on January 31, 1943, in Roswell, NM, born to Mike and Arcelia Garcia.

Mike is preceded in death by his wife Christina Garcia and sons Manuel Garcia and Mark Garcia, his parents Mike and...

Nancy Santheson

Nancy Santheson

Jul 28, 2024

NANCY JANE WHITMAN SANTHESON Mrs. Nancy Jane Whitman Santheson, a resident of Roswell, NM passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024 at her home. Nancy was born in St. Charles, MO on August 18, 1929 to Scott and Dorothy Whitman. She was the oldest of three children. For several years of her childhood they lived in Dexter, NM near her paternal grandparents....

Peggy Joyce Enokian-Mason

Peggy Joyce Enokian-Mason

Jul 27, 2024

Peggy Joyce Enokian-Mason

Peggy Joyce Enokian-Mason age 75 years old, resident of Roswell, NM.

She was born in Chicago, IL where she graduated from Lindblom Tech Hich School and studied at University of Illinois Champaign -Urbana. Peggy was a former life insurance underwriter.

She is preceded in death by her parents John and Peggy Enokian and her beloved husband Robert Mason. She is...

Caliana Dream Ceballos-Aguilera

Caliana Dream Ceballos-Aguilera

Jul 27, 2024

Caliana Dream Ceballos Aguilera

Our sweet little angel Caliana Dream Ceballos Aguilera received her wings on Saturday, July 27, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family.

Those left to cherish her memory are her parents Jacob D. Ceballos and Jasmine A. Aguilera; great grandparents Kristina Ortega Roque and Esteban Roque; great grandmother Roseann Najar; grandparents Rebecca and Oscar Aguilera and Erica...

William Adams

William Adams

Jul 23, 2024

William J. Adams Jr.

William J. Adams Jr., passed peacefully in his home on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. He was born in Roswell, New Mexico, to William J. Adams Sr., and Shirley F. Whitten on January 27, 1949. 

William worked for US Foods in Phoenix, Arizona, as well as Sysco for several years in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He specialized as a Sales...

Jimmy Dale Serna Sr.

Jimmy Dale Serna Sr.

Jul 22, 2024

Jimmy Dale Serna Sr. 67, a beloved member of the Roswell community, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at his home. Jimmy will be leaving behind a legacy filled with kindness and a booming voice that resonates with all who knew him. Born on May 3, 1957, Jimmy grew up on a small farm on Urton Road in Roswell,...

Jackie Vaughn

Jackie Vaughn

Jul 11, 2024

Jackie Ilean Vaugh, a devoted bookkeeper at several different banks, has passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Roswell, New Mexico. She was born on February 13, 1948, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Johnny Culpepper and Evelynn Hickman.

In her career as a bookkeeper, Jackie exhibited diligence precision in her work at many different places. Her contribution and commitment to her...

Dixie Summersgill

Dixie Summersgill

Jul 5, 2024

Dixie Lea Summersgill

Lifelong resident Dixie Lea Summersgill peacefully passed away on Friday morning July 5, 2024 at Heartfelt Manor assisted living facility. Dixie (94) was born January 17,1930 the fourth child of Walter and Opel (Pilgrim) Thornton.

Preceding her in death was her husband of 74 years James, who passed last fall, her parents and her sisters, Mary Alice (Corn) and...

Josephine Ortiz-Maes

Josephine Ortiz-Maes

Jul 5, 2024

Josephine Ortiz-Maes

February 6, 1947 - July 5, 2024

Josephine (Fita) Ortiz-Maes was born February 6, 1947, to Ignacio C. Ortiz and Arcenia Salcido-Ortiz. She was survived by sisters: Victoria, Cecilia, Olivia, Sophie, and brothers: Robert, Juan, Manuel, and Faustino. Shortly after graduating from Roswell High School, she married and moved to Denver, Colorado to start her own family. She lost her...

Michael Citty

Michael Citty

Jun 15, 2024

MICHAEL STUART CITTY

June 8, 1939 – June 15, 2024

“Grief is the price we pay for love.”

Michael Stuart Citty, our beloved Father, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024, in Roswell, NM. He was surrounded in love by Mark Citty, his son and best friend, and Mary McGee, his first love and lifelong friend.

Dad will be remembered for his sense of...

Ignacia Natera

Ignacia Natera

Jun 14, 2024

Ignacia Perez Natera 87 went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 14, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Ignacia was born on July 15, 1936, in Roswell, NM to Benjamin and Concha Perez. She loved to spend as much time as possible with her family, when family would come to visit, she always had...

Stanley Lair

Stanley Lair

Jun 3, 2024

Stanley Lowell Lair

Stanley was born and raised in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on November 30, 1932, to Charles and Blossom Lair. He married Marilyn Brown on August 22, 1953, daughter of Fred and Dorothy Brown. He was the sole survivor of four siblings, William, Blaine, Keith and Janice Lair.

 

Stanley excelled at sports Bartlesville High School and attended Oklahoma Baptist University on a...