Obituaries

May 20, 2023

Betty Nell Miles

Lifelong Pecos Valley resident Betty Nell Miles of Hagerman, NM passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at the age of 92. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 1:00 PM on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at First Presbyterian Church, 201 West 5th Street, Dexter, NM.

Betty Nell was born in Dexter on...

May 16, 2023

Matilde M. Casarez born March 14, 1927 in Dr. Arroyo Nuevo Leon, Mexico.  She passed at home on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 11:21 pm surrounded by family members. Matilde was the last survivor of her seven siblings.

She married Paulino Casarez on February 22, 1950 in Dr. Arroyo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Matilde became a naturalized citizen...

May 15, 2023

Martin Hernandez of Albuquerque, New Mexico passed away on May 15, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 6, 2023

Martha Dunaway, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 6, 2023. She was born in Lincoln, NE to A.C. and Margarete Norris on November 11, 1935. She attended elementary school in Reeves, LA and graduated from Pojoaque High School in 1954 in Santa Fe, NM. She married John H. Dunaway on August 1, 1964 in El...

May 6, 2023

JoAnn Nunez

11/30/1937-05/06/2023

On May 6, 2023, our beloved mother and grandmother was received into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father at the age of 85, where she was reunited with her loving husband. A viewing will be held at Ballard Funeral Home from 4:00 to 7:00 pm, Monday, May 15, 2023. A rosary...

May 6, 2023

Veronica Marie Nunez

March 18, 1951 — May 6, 2023

With great sadness we announce the passing of Veronica Marie Nunez 72, of Roswell, New Mexico. A service will be held at Ballard Funeral Home Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 10:00 am. A procession will follow to South Park Cemetery.

Veronica was born...

May 1, 2023

Judy Kay Pilley (Coats) passed away on May 1, 2023.  She was born November 3, 1942, in Dexter, NM, and was the oldest of the two children of J.W “Dobber” Coats and Betty Joan Coats (Clemens).  She graduated from Dexter High School in 1960 and married Jim Pilley that same year.  Jim and Judy made their family home in...

May 1, 2023

Wanda Florene Johnson Brown

My beautiful amazing Mom, left this world on May 6th,  6:00 pm. 2023 at the age of 89.  I had to let her go, and it broke my heart. It broke all of our hearts. Mom’s family was close by her side.

Mom (Wanda Florene Johnson Brown) was born on November...

Apr 27, 2023

Richard Grant Patton Jr.

Richard Grant Patton Jr went home on April 27, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. He was born in Flagstaff, Arizona on December 29, 1961 to Richard Grant Sr and Jacqulin Rue (Austin) Patton.

Richard was raised in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas where he learned to work hard from his parents....

Apr 24, 2023

Samuel Lee Grayer age 74, of Roswell, NM passed away Monday, April 24, 2023.

Samuel was born February 7, 1949 to Charles and Sadie Grayer in Peoria, IL. He attended Jesus Soul, Saving Mission, Apostolic Faith Church, Milwaukie WI, at age 32, Samuel received Jesus Christ as Savior, was saved according to Acts 2:38 and called to...

Apr 20, 2023

Michael A. Lovings was born on December 30, 1953, in Corbin, Kentucky.  On April 20, 2023, he joined Editha’s World up in heaven.  Michael grew up in Kentucky and Indiana as a country boy.  From there he joined the United States Air Force right out of high school. Being in the Air Force was one of the best decisions...

Apr 19, 2023

Anna Mae Marrujo

On April 19, 2023, our beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend left to be in the arms of our loving Father. A viewing will be held Tuesday, April 25, 2023 from 2 - 6pm. A rosary will be held Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 9:30 am. The funeral mass will be immediately...

Apr 19, 2023

Duane Edgar Evans, 87, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 in Flagstaff, AZ. He was born January 13, 1936 in Carrizozo, NM to Joe and Bess Evans.

Duane graduated from Roswell High School and received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree at Sul Ross State University. Duane served in the United States Army from 1961 to 1963....

Apr 16, 2023

Allen Tice, 63, beloved father, husband, and grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on April 16, 2023. He entered this world on February 12, 1960, in Marysville, CA, born to Alton and Artie Tice. Allen was a resident of Artesia, NM, where he was a truck driver for Groendyke Transportation.

He is survived by his...

Apr 5, 2023

Viewing for Willora Bryant will be held at Hagerman Cemetery on April 6, 2023, at 3:00PM with Graveside Services to follow at 3:30 PM.

Apr 1, 2023

On March 31st, 2023, Isabel Romero Flores was called home to be with the Lord. Our beautiful Isabel "Bella" is survived by her loving sons John Flores and spouse Debi Flores of Albuquerque, NM, Joseph Flores of San Diego, CA, her daughter Marcella Kerwin and spouse Jason Kerwin of Los Angeles, CA, her brother Ferman Romero and spouse Huberta...

Mar 26, 2023

Brandon Lee Revell

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Brandon Lee Revell on March 26, 2023 at the age of 46. Brandon was a beautiful and warm soul with a love for music and family.  He was a loving brother, son, uncle and an amazing talented musician whose light shone bright. His life ended much...

Mar 26, 2023

Louis Sundstrom

On March 26, 2023, Louis Sundstrom, (Papa) beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away at the age of 95 years young. Louis was born in Hayward, WI to Arthur and Louise. He joined the Army at the age of 17, which had taken him all over the world including meeting the Queen of England....

Mar 24, 2023

William “Bud” Merchant

William “Bud” Merchant, 83, of Lubbock, TX passed away March 24, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Dexter, NM to Earl and Violet Merchant on August 19, 1939. He grew up in Dexter with his siblings Darrel, Carolin, Jackie, and Mike. His parents, Darrel, Jackie, and Mike have proceeded...

Mar 16, 2023

Kenneth Irvin

12-15-37 --------- 03-16-23

85 years old

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Kenneth was born in Roswell, New Mexico to Hap and Agnes Irvin and was one of six children.  Kenneth married Mary, the love of his life June 26, 1957, and they were married for sixty-three and a half years. He and Mary...