Obituaries

Jul 7, 2016

Julia G. Harris, 83, of Roswell, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016. She will be laid to rest with her husband Major Byron D. Harris, USA, DVM, at the Fort Stanton National Cemetery during a private graveside service. Julia was born June 19, 1933, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Angelo and Saladine Ramis Garcia. She married Byron D. Harris February...

Jul 6, 2016

Beloved husband of 45 years to Patsy Cates. Father to Arlie A. Cates and Patrice J. Barnett. Grandfather to 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He delivered newspapers to most of the northern part of Roswell for 23 years. Sonny was a member of the Trinity House of Praise and a faithful Christian, ensuring that his family was well...

Jul 5, 2016

Rumalda Green went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at her home in Hagerman, NM. She was 76 years old. Rumalda (Rummy) was born in Redford, Texas to Elias and Nicolasa Martinez. She was a beloved wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Calixto...

Jul 4, 2016

Ms. George passed away on the 4th of July, 2016 in Roswell, NM. She was born to her parents Cleveland and Evelena Pitts in Hutchinson, Kansas on November 02, 1928. Both of her parents have preceded her in death. Jeannette George was a long time resident of Carlsbad, NM, settling there in 1970. She loved the arid desert of...

Jul 2, 2016

Everett H. Gilbert, age 93, passed away at his home in Roswell, NM on July 2,2016. He was born on February 8,1923 in Boston, Massachusetts and raised in Farmington, NH. During WWII he served with the 10th Mountain Division as a military ski instructor and ski trooper. Following the war he married Ruth Clark and raised their two children....

Jul 1, 2016

Martha Redding Murphy, daughter of Velma Ruth Redding and Frank Allen Redding, died on July 1, 2016, with her loving family at her bedside. She was born in San Gabriel, California on September 1, 1927. Martha believed that education and strong reading skills paved the road to better futures for our children and security for our country. She dedicated...

Jun 29, 2016

Derek Weikel passed away on June 29, 2016 in Austin TX at the age of 26. He was born to Sandra Weikel and Paul Weikel on September 23, 1989 in Roswell, NM. Derek was a vibrant and amazing young man who radiated creativity and compassion from his very core. Derek grew up as a local boy attending Gateway Christian...

Jun 27, 2016

Jun 27, 2016

A memorial service for Wanda June Rhodes, 85, will be at 10:00 am, Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel. Wanda passed away Monday, June 27, 2016 in Roswell, NM. She grew up on a farm in Hagerman, NM and graduated from Hagerman High School. Wanda drove a school bus for about 20 years in Hagerman. Wanda...

Jun 25, 2016

Elvira Baca Purcella age 71 passed away on June 25, 2016 at 10:30 AM She was the wife of Arturo Purcella. They shared 11 years of marriage Together. Elvira Baca Purcella was born in Roswell New Mexico She was the daughter to Eliseo Baca and Agapita Benavidez Baca Both deceased residents of Roswell New Mexico. She was a member...

Jun 25, 2016

On Saturday, June 25, 2016 a very special lady went on her path to walk the streets of gold, to join her beloved family and friends, with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Hazel who was lovingly known as "Fuddie" was born in Clayton, NM on Saturday, April 10, 1948 to her parents Jose Rubel and Maria (Martinez) Trujillo...

Jun 22, 2016

Mr. Frank Morgan of Artesia, NM was welcomed into the arms of his Savior on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. Frank was born to William and Ola Mae Morgan in Artesia, NM on October 06, 1952 and was a lifelong resident of the area. Both of his parents have preceded him in death. Frank Morgan was an intensely funny man,...

Jun 21, 2016

A rosary will be recited at 7 pm, Thursday, June 23, 2016 at St. Peter's Catholic Church for Carmen Aguilar, 68, who passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 in Hagerman, NM. A funeral mass will be at 11 am, Friday, June 24, 2016 also at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Father Charlie Martinez, OFM. Burial will follow at...

Jun 20, 2016

Jeremy Lane Deason, loving family member and loyal friend was born in Roswell on November 16, 1982 and deceased from a motor vehicle accident on June 20, 2016. Jeremy was 33 years young with a life time of living already behind him. Funeral Service will be held in his memory at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel, 910 South Main, Roswell,...

Jun 18, 2016

A rosary is scheduled for 7 pm, Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home for Rosa Dutchover, 64, who passed Saturday, June 18, 2016 in Roswell. A funeral mass is scheduled for 10 am, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at St. John's Catholic Church with Father Eduardo Espinoza officiating. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Rosa was born...

Jun 18, 2016

Mildred Morris November 3, 1932 - June 18, 2016 Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 am, Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at First Baptist Church in Hagerman for Mildred Morris, 83, who passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Casa Maria Healthcare Center. Pastor Herb Gage will be officiating. Burial will follow at Hagerman Cemetery. Mildred was born November...

Jun 18, 2016

A rosary will be recited at 7 pm, Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Hector Daniel Hernandez, 55, who passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2016 in Las Cruces, NM. A funeral service will be at 10 am, Friday, June 24, 2016 also at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow at South Park...

Jun 15, 2016

Aurelia passed away on Monday, June 15, 2016 at the age of 81. Aurelia was born on April 1, 1935 in Santa Rosa, New Mexico to Julia and Juan Sena. Here in Roswell she attended Berrendo, Pueblo and Yucca schools before moving to Corpus Christi, Texas to attend a Baptist College there for one year. Returning to Roswell, she...

Jun 14, 2016

Margie D Valenzuela 82, was born September 17, 1934 to Elonercio and Manuela Dominguez in Redford, TX. Mrs. Valenzuela passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at her home in Roswell, NM. A viewing will be held at Ballard Funeral Home on Friday, June 17th from 2pm to 6pm with a Rosary immediately following. Services will be held at St....

Jun 13, 2016

David Robinson, 87, beloved Husband, father, and friend, was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, June 13, 2016. He entered this world on May 27, 1929 in St. Petersburg, FL. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Lois Robinson; daughter Kristin Robinson; son James Robinson; sisters Pixie (Ben) Wilkinson and Skipper (Gary) Ashdown, good friends...