Obituaries

Duane Bray

Duane Bray

Jan 15, 2016

Duane Bray July 1, 1948 to January 15, 2016 Duane Bray, age 67, of Roswell, NM went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 15, 2016, after a courageous fight with cancer. When asked when he wanted to be prayed for, he would say "fight". He passed peacefully at his home with his sweet family by his...

Hortencia Fajardo

Hortencia Fajardo

Jan 12, 2016

In the early morning of January 12, 2016, Hortencia Fajardo received a call, a sort of an offer she couldn't resist, for an appointment from which she wouldn't be returning. The assignment comes with a huge sign on bonus, a reunion with family and friends she has not seen in a long time. Hortencia, 90 years old, a longtime...

Maria Salinas

Maria Salinas

Jan 10, 2016

Maria Luisa Salinas, age 80, went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 15, 1935 to Jose and Cruz Escobedo in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico. She married Guadalupe Salinas, in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico and together they raised six children. She loved to garden and always had beautiful flowers. She,...

Nancy Christy

Nancy Christy

Jan 6, 2016

Nancy Jane Carrier Christy passed from her earthly home to her heavenly home early January 7, 2016, at the age of 91. Nancy was born March 18, 1924 in Lansing, Michigan to Ruth and Reno Carrier. On December 18, 1948 she married Simeon Bush Christy IV. They were married 50 years until his death in 1999. She earned her...

Madeline Barbe

Madeline Barbe

Jan 4, 2016

A private family service was held for Madeline Irene Barbe, 81, who passed away Monday, January 4, 2016 at Casa Maria Healthcare Center. Madeline was born November 4, 1934 in Roswell, NM to Edgar F. Ham and Bennie L. Fatheree. She is preceded in death by the love of her life Robert Barbe; her loving mother Bennie Lott and...

Pearl Mason

Pearl Mason

Jan 4, 2016

Pearl Louise Worley Mason: July 17, 1924 - January 4, 2016 Funeral Services for Pearl Louise Worley Mason will be held on Monday, January, 11, 2016, at the First Presbyterian Church of Hagerman. Pearl passed away peacefully, in her home, the morning of January 4, 2016. Viewing will be held in the church at 10:00 am and services begin...

John Lackey

John Lackey

Jan 3, 2016

A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date for John D Lackey, 87, who passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016 in Roswell, NM. John will be cremated according to his wishes. John was born May 24, 1928 in Ropesville, Texas to James Franklin Lackey and Mary Hackett who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in...

Robert Dollahon

Robert Dollahon

Dec 26, 2015

Paul Dollahon 3/10/25 - 12/26/15 Paul Dollahon, 90, died at his Roswell home on Saturday, Dec. 26, after a fulfilling life as husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Born Robert Paul Dollahon to Rob and Annie Dollahon on March 10, 1925, he was a proud Roswell native, going to school here and playing football at Roswell High for Coach...

Glen Craft

Glen Craft

Dec 25, 2015

Glen Norman Craft went to be with the Lord on December 25, 2015. Glen was born in LaPorte City, Iowa on January 20, 1936, son of Leslie and Mary Craft. He married the love of his life, Analee Atteberry, in Illinois on June 13, 1959 and they were happily married for 56 years. He is survived by his wife...

Tony Hernandez

Tony Hernandez

Dec 24, 2015

Tony V. Hernandez June 9, 1933-December 24, 2015 A funeral service is scheduled at 10:00 AM, on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Ballard Funeral Home for Tony V. Hernandez, 82, who passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Eugene De Los Santos will preside over the service. The burial will follow at...

Naomi Holbrook

Naomi Holbrook

Dec 22, 2015

A graveside service for Naomi Lee Holbrook, 82, is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Thursday, January 14, 2016 at South Park Cemetery. Naomi Lee Holbrook passed away December 22, 2015 in Roswell, NM. She was born January 14, 1933 to Cecil and Mildred Ledbetter in Roswell, NM. Naomi started painting at age 65 and would send pictures to everyone; they...

Norma Owen

Norma Owen

Dec 22, 2015

Norma D. "Doy" Owen passed away in her home on December 22, 2015 at the age of 75. She was born September 9, 1940 to John W. and Letha P. Long Midway, NM on her family's property, she attended Dexter Public Schools. In 1955 she met her teenage sweetheart, Charles B. Owen. They were married on February 13, 1957,...

Raymond Anaya

Raymond Anaya

Dec 21, 2015

Raymond "Babbo" Guajaca Anaya A rosary is scheduled for 6 pm, Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Raymond "Babbo" Guajaca Anaya, 64, who passed away Monday, December 21, 2015 in Roswell. A memorial service is scheduled for 10 am, Monday, December 28, 2015 at St. John's Catholic Church with burial to follow at South Park...

Alfred Deutsch

Alfred Deutsch

Dec 21, 2015

The Rev. Alfred David Deutsch It's time to honor our beloved father Al Deutsch, also known as husband, Pastor, friend, mentor, brother and grandfather... Al resided in Roswell nm and moved to heaven on Monday, December 21, 2015, where he is now reunited with his beloved wife of 57 years, Dolores (Dee) Deutsch, who preceded him 3 years ago....

Marshall Decker

Marshall Decker

Dec 19, 2015

A memorial service for Marshall N. Decker, 77 is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Immaculate Catholic Church in Dexter, NM, with Deacon Jesus Herrera officiating. Marshall passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 in Lubbock, TX with the love of his life, wife Marisela Decker, at his bedside. Inurnment of his cremated remains will be place...

Ryan Edemann

Ryan Edemann

Dec 19, 2015

A rosary is scheduled for 7 pm, Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Ryan Edemann, 38, who passed away Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. A mass is scheduled for 12:10 pm, Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Assumption Catholic Church with Father Joseph Pacquing officiating. Burial will follow at South Park...

Robert Naylor

Robert Naylor

Dec 15, 2015

Robert Burke Naylor A memorial service is scheduled for 11 am, Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Grace Community Church for Robert Burke Naylor, 82, who passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at Casa Maria Healthcare Center. Bob was born August 18, 1933 in Phoenix, AZ to William Naylor and Ione Casey Naylor who preceded him in death. He...

Consuelo Hernandez

Consuelo Hernandez

Dec 14, 2015

A funeral service is scheduled at 10:00 a.m. Thursday December 17, 2015 at Ballard Funeral Home for Consuelo "Connie" M. Hernandez, 87, who passed away on Monday, December 14, 2015 at her home. Pastor Eugene De Los Santos will be officiating with burial to follow at South Park Cemetery. Connie was born November 9, 1928 to Rafael and Amalia...

Evelyn Ohlinger

Evelyn Ohlinger

Dec 14, 2015

A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 am, Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Wesley United Methodist in Alamogordo, NM for Evelyn Lorraine Ohlinger, 94, who passed away Monday, December 14, 2015 in Roswell, NM. Evelyn will be cremated according to her wishes and will be laid to rest in Alamogordo, NM. Evelyn was born November 3, 1921 in Raton,...

Laura Montoya

Laura Montoya

Dec 11, 2015

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 am, Friday, December 18, 2015 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Laura Montoya, 51, who passed away Friday, December 11, 2015 in Lubbock, TX. Pastor Tim Aguilar of Church on The Move will be officiating with burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Laura was born June 27, 1964 in Roswell, NM to...