Obituaries

Aug 30, 2016

Steve Looney passed away into the comforting arms of his Savior August 30, 2016 at the age of 71. He was born to Charles and Inez Looney in Roswell NM on January 22, 1945. Both of his parents have preceded him in death. Mr. Looney was a lifelong local who loved Roswell and made this community his home. Steve...

Aug 29, 2016

Joanne Williamson McCombs, 90, of Roswell, New Mexico, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, August 29, 2016, at home. Joanne was born on June 30, 1926 in Clovis, NM to Ruth Maddux Williamson Denton (1905-1989) and Paul Alexander Williamson (1899-1964). In Joanne's early years, her Mom and Dad ran the H & H Grocery Store in Clovis. Mom...

Aug 28, 2016

Kodi Rilynn Buckner Funeral services are scheduled for 10 am, Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Kodi Rilynn Buckner, 39, who passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2016 in Greenbrier, AR. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 from 9 am to 7 pm at Ballard...

Aug 24, 2016

Otto Speth Jr. Graveside services are scheduled for 10 am, Friday, September 2, 2016 at South Park Cemetery for Otto Speth, 89, who passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Mission Arch Care Center. Visitation will be held from 9-11 am and 5-7 pm, Thursday, September 1, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home. Otto was born May 13, 1927 in...

Aug 23, 2016

Jose (Simon) H. Mendoza passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Jose was born to Jorge and Luz (Hinojos) Mendoza on August 20, 1933 in Presidio, Texas. He was the oldest of three children. Jose moved from Presidio to Pecos, TX with his parents then later moved to Artesia, NM where as...

Aug 20, 2016

Audrey Mae Hill Longtime Roswell. NM resident Audrey Mae Hill passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016 in Fountain Hills, AZ. She was 85. Audrey, who was preceded in death by husband, Ray, is survived by three children, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A devoted wife, mother and mentor, her wide-ranging influence was inspired by an unwavering commitment to...

Aug 20, 2016

James Irvin Grassie was born on May 13, 1931 to George Lee and Opal Baker Grassie at the family home one mile south of Dexter, New Mexico. In 1932, George married Lizzie Ward, who raised Jim. He departed this life on August 20, 2016 surrounded by the love of his family at his home, one fourth of a mile...

Aug 18, 2016

Councilman José Luis Aguilar or Artesia, NM passed into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 18, 2016 in Lubbock Texas. José was born in Carlsbad, NM on March 4, 1944 and adopted to Luis Sosa Aguilar and Vencerlada Librada Riojas Aguilar of Artesia. José's father, born in Terlingua, Texas and his mother, born in Sabiasinte,...

Aug 16, 2016

Adna LaVerne Saylor Smith passed away into the arms of her heavenly father on August 16, 2016. She was born on August 24, 1929 to Alice Myrl Miller Saylor and John Adna Saylor Jr., in Clovis, New Mexico. LaVerne's father died before she was born, and her mother later married Forrest Wade. The two of them provided a loving...

Aug 14, 2016

Marion Clingman The family of Marion Clingman will be excepting family and friends on Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. Marion passed on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Mission Arch Care Center. She will be cremated according to her wishes. Marion was born August 8, 1930 in Weleetka, OK to Marion Taylor...

Aug 9, 2016

Leo "Freddie" Gonzales was born on March 30, 1941 to Phyllis Gonzales and was raised by his mother and step-father Ramon Barrera. Leo served in the National Guard as a communication specialist (Wireman), from 1964 to 1969, Honorable Discharge. He went to work in Sanger, Texas in a mobile home factory in the early 70's. Leo then went to...

Aug 8, 2016

Graveside service for Loretta Ann Montoya of Roswell, will be at 10:00 am, Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at South Park Cemetery, Loretta went home to be with our Lord on Monday, August 8, 2016. Loretta was born on October 21, 1951 in Roswell and adopted by Sophie and John Montoya, an event for which Loretta was eternally grateful. Loretta...

Aug 6, 2016

Corine, 62 of Roswell NM, went on to meet our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday August 6, 2016. Corine was born to Abraham Gamboa and Helen Gamboa on November 24, 1953. Corine was born and raised in Roswell NM. She received her GED. She went on to receive her Nurse's aide certificate and work at St Mary's Hospital and...

Aug 2, 2016

Arthur Eugene Carroll Passed into eternal life on August 2, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife of almost 64 years, Mildred Carroll, of Roswell. He is survived by his daughter Mary Munkelwitz, of Albuquerque; grandchildren Brian Munkelwitz and wife, Mary; Jennifer Wilkerson and husband, Timothy; and Kevin Munkelwitz, all of Albuquerque; and Allison Jordon and husband,...

Jul 28, 2016

Beloved Father, Son, and Friend left our world on Thursday, July 28, 2016. Isaac had just celebrated his 24th birthday, sadly it would be his last. Isaac is survived by the angels of his life, his 2 children Audrina Montes and Isaac Montes both of Roswell; father and best friend Ralph A. Tellez and companion Amy McVay-Davis of Roswell;...

Jul 26, 2016

Mark left this world, hand in hand, with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 26, 2016 in Las Cruces, NM at the age of 60. Mark was an only child, born to O.C. "Pete" and Marie Stansell on October 31, 1955 in Clovis, NM. Mark was a tender and big hearted man. He truly would do...

Jul 24, 2016

On Sunday, July 24, 2016 Mary J. Ramirez Gonzales, 70, closed her eyes and woke up in Gods arms. Mary was a lifelong resident of Roswell, NM. She graduated from RHS in 1964. She went on to receive three licenses in Cosmetology, CNA and Social Work. Mary was married to Andres H. Gonzales in September 1968. Mary worked as...

Jul 23, 2016

A rosary has been scheduled for 7:00 pm Friday, July 29, 2016 at St. Peter's Catholic Church for Henry J. Ogas Jr., 73 who passed away July 23,2016 at UMC Hospital in Lubbock, Texas surrounded by his family. Mass of the resurrection will be recited at 10:00 am Saturday, July 30, 2016, also at St. Peter's Catholic Church Fr....

Jul 23, 2016

A rosary is scheduled for 10:30 am, Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Assumption Catholic Church for Domitila Duran, 96, who passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Mission Arch Care Center. Liturgy of the Word service will follow. Father Joe Riley will be officiating. Domitila was born May 13, 1920 in Norman, OK to Manuel Tafoya and Bruna...

Jul 20, 2016