Obituaries

Jimmy Shaw

Jimmy Shaw

Jun 11, 2016

Private family services will be held at a later date for Jimmy Charles Shaw, 86, who passed away in Roswell, NM, Saturday, June 11, 2016 surrounded by the love of his family. JC was born September 22, 1929 to Otis Shaw and Sue French in Ropesville, TX. JC began working as a fireman at the Roswell Fire Dept. in...

Renee Villarreal

Renee Villarreal

Jun 4, 2016

Renee Villarreal, 70, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on Saturday, June 4, 2016. She entered this world on January 17, 1946 in Peralta, NM, born to Tony Gonzales and Mary Marquez. She is survived by her sister Christine Marquez; sister Arcelia Cervantez; daughter Angie Griego; daughter Ruth Hoskins; son Bert...

Alice Imburgia

Alice Imburgia

Jun 2, 2016

Alice M. Imburgia passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 in Lubbock, TX. A rosary will be recited for Alice at 9:30 AM at Assumption Catholic Church, 2808 North Kentucky, Roswell, NM, followed by a funeral mass at 10:00 AM with Fr. Josh Duplissey officiating. Alice was born in Waukon, Iowa to Elmer and Myrtle White on May 1,...

Cherri Gentry

Cherri Gentry

May 31, 2016

My name is Lisa Chambers and my brother Shawn Gentry and I want to tell you about our mother, Cherrie Gentry. She is a wonderful mom and friend with a loving and caring spirit. We love her more than words could ever express. She passed away on Tuesday May 31, 2016 here in Albuquerque NM. Shawn and I want...

Laura Markl

Laura Markl

May 30, 2016

A memorial service will be held Friday, June 3, 2016 at 10 am at the Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Laura Lee Markl who passed away Monday, May 30, 2016 at home. Laura, better known as Lolly, was born May 23, 1925 to Lee and Lulu White in Farmington, New Mexico. When Lolly was a child her family moved...

Florence Stubbs

Florence Stubbs

May 29, 2016

A Remembrance Celebration is scheduled for 2:00 pm, Sunday, June 5, 2016 at #1 Brazos Circle for Florence Caryl Stubbs, 93, who passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016 at Mission Arch Care Center. Florence was born December 30, 1922 in Dexter, NM to Charles Sterrett and Vesta Pershing Sterrett who preceded her in death. She is also preceded...

Diane Weed

Diane Weed

May 25, 2016

Diane Jordan Weed of Roswell NM passed away on Wednesday May 25, 2016 at the age of 85. She was born to Raymond and Mathilda Jordan on April 28 1931, both of whom have preceded her in death, in Bronxville NY. Ms. Weed was a hardworking and character driven mother and wife. She was married to Richard Weed on...

Roy Daly

Roy Daly

May 25, 2016

Roy F. "Popeye" Daly Mr. Roy Daly of Roswell NM passed peacefully at his home on Wednesday May 25, 2016. His beloved granddaughter and caretaker Robbie Rogers was at his side when he met his Lord Jesus. Roy was born to Earl and Bernice Daly in Neches, TX, on May 4 1917. Both have preceded him in death, Roy...

Anthony Castillo

Anthony Castillo

May 23, 2016

Baby Anthony Raymond Castillo passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus from the comfort of his mother's womb on May 23, 2016 at Lovelace Regional Hospital Roswell, NM. He never drew a breath in this world as he entered it at 7:25 P.M. on May 23, 2016. The following day his loving father Ricardo Tomas Castillo and his Loving...

Rafael Arias

Rafael Arias

May 15, 2016

A funeral service is scheduled for 12 pm, Saturday, May 21, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Rafael M. Arias, 84, who passed Sunday, May 15, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. Deacon Ernesto Martinez of St. John's Catholic Church will be conducting the services. Visitation will be held from 9 am to 5 pm,...

Patricia Cooper

Patricia Cooper

May 13, 2016

Ms. Tish Cooper of Roswell NM passed away on May 13, 2016 in the love and presence of her precious family. She was a lifelong resident of Roswell and was a strong community supporter by creating job opportunities through her business ventures. Tish was a strong and vehemently independent woman who sought opportunity and tenderly loved and cherished her...

Ralph Pichardo

Ralph Pichardo

May 9, 2016

A prayer service is scheduled for 7:00pm, Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Ralph Pichardo, 34, who passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 in Roswell, NM. A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00am, Monday, May 16, 2016 also at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Savino Sanchez of Church on The Move officiating with...

Perry Ortega

Perry Ortega

May 8, 2016

A memorial service for Perry Ortega, 55, will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home. Burial of Perry's cremains will follow at South Park Cemetery; family and friends will be received at 707 S. Heights after the services. Perry passed away on May 8, 2016 at his home in Roswell, NM. Perry was...

Sharon Berry

Sharon Berry

May 6, 2016

A funeral service for Sharon Gail Berry, 74, will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at Christ Church with Rev. Rheuben Dixon Sr. of God's Messenger Church officiating, burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Family will be accepting visitation Tuesday, May 10, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Ballard Funeral Home. Sharon was born...

Dollie Dooley

Dollie Dooley

Apr 29, 2016

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 am, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Dollie Ray Dooley, 91, who passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 at Mission Arch Care Center. Pastor Harry Tacket of the Church of Christ will be officiating with burial to follow at South Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1 to...

David Moreno

David Moreno

Apr 24, 2016

A rosary for David Moreno, 59, will be recited at 2:00 pm, Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel. David passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016. David was born December 6, 1956 to Jose B. Moreno and Maria Perez in Roswell, NM. He enjoyed being outdoors, was a very considerate person of others and a jokester to...

George Rizzo

George Rizzo

Apr 22, 2016

George Paul Rizzo was born in the Bronx, NY on August 28, 1935 to George Rizzo and Stella Boccalino Rizzo. The youngest of four children, he grew up on Long Island in Valley Stream, NY. He graduated from Valley Stream Central High School in 1953 and served in the US Army. George is survived by his wife, Barbara Watkins...

Martha Corn

Martha Corn

Apr 21, 2016

Martha Jo Corn, 87, passed away peacefully at Mission Arch Care Center on Thursday, April, 21, 2016. A lifelong Roswell resident, she was the daughter of L.A. and Willie Mae Watson Carson, who both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her son, Rodney D. Corn. She was born February 26, 1929 at the old...

Josephine Torrez

Josephine Torrez

Apr 21, 2016

Josephine F. Torrez, age 87, of Albuquerque, NM, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Vincent Espinosa. She was born in Carlsbad, NM September 3, 1928; she was the daughter of Cosme and Casimira Flaco. Josephine is survived by her husband, Manuel "Sil" Torrez of 68 years, 3 brothers: Johnny Flores, Jose...

Edward Kruse Jr.

Edward Kruse Jr.

Apr 18, 2016

Edward C. Kruse, Jr. died peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2016 in Roswell, NM. He was born in Ft. Worth, TX to Edward C. Kruse and Augusta Landgraf Druse on June 5, 1927. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 11:03 am at First Presbyterian Church in Roswell. Ed graduated from Texas A&M University...