Obituaries

Herbert Joyce, Jr.

Herbert Joyce, Jr.

Apr 28, 2015

Herbert Pruit (Pat) Joyce, Jr. passed away Tuesday, April 28th in his Roswell home. Pat's death is preceded by that of his parents, H. P. Joyce and Ruthe Keel Joyce, as well as that of his brother, Charles Joyce. He is survived by his wife, Kim Joyce, his four daughters their husbands, Valerie and Steve McKee, Debbie and Ben...

Guadalupe Hernandez

Guadalupe Hernandez

Apr 25, 2015

A funeral service is scheduled at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Ballard Funeral Home for Guadalupe "Lupe" Hernandez, 92, who passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Eastern Medical Hospital. Rev. Mario Hernandez will be officiating with burial to follow at South Park Cemetery with the Roswell Veterans Honor Guard conducting graveside service. Lupe was born December...

Leslie Mcpherson

Leslie Mcpherson

Apr 25, 2015

Leslie A. McPherson, age 93 of Roswell passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 25, 2015 with his long time dearest friend and caregiver Rosie Ginanni by his side. Les was born in La Donia, Missouri on August 19, 1921 to Samuel and Ona McPherson. He had a brother Vadis and two sisters Norma Jean and Nadine...

Demetrio Espinoza Jr.

Demetrio Espinoza Jr.

Apr 20, 2015

A rosary is scheduled at 6:00 PM, Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Ballard Funeral Home for Demetrio Espinoza Jr., 70, who passed away Monday, April 20, 2015 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. The family will be gathering at 1206 Highland Rd. following the rosary. Demetrio was born September 30, 1944 in Roswell, NM to Demetrio Espinoza and...

Guimel Vazquez

Guimel Vazquez

Apr 18, 2015

Un Rosario se llevara acabo a las 6:00 PM, el Martes, 21 de Abril, 2015 en la Funeraria Ballard para Guimel Salomon Vazquez, 21, que fallecio el Sabado, 18 de Abril, 2015 en Lubbock, TX. El servicio de funeral se celebrara a las 3:00 PM, el Miercoles, 22 de Abril, 2015 en la Parroquia Inmaculada Concepcion de Dexter, NM...

Maria Knudsen

Maria Knudsen

Apr 14, 2015

Memorial services for Maria Carmen Knudsen, 79, of Roswell, NM, who passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015, are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel with Fr. Paul Juniet of St. Peter's Catholic Church officiating. Interment of cremains will follow at South Park Cemetery. The family will be accepting visitation from 4:00 to...

Douglas Leach

Douglas Leach

Apr 3, 2015

Brett Leach, 67, of Roswell, NM passed away Friday, April 3, 2015. He was born November 21, 1947 in Portales, NM to Ernest J. and Veda Mae Leach who preceded him in death. He graduated from Portales High School in 1965 and from Eastern New Mexico University earning both bachelor and master's degrees in 1969 and 1971, respectively. He...

Alfred Valenzuela

Alfred Valenzuela

Apr 2, 2015

Alfred O Valenzuela Alfred Orosco Valenzuela 83, was born May 21, 1931to Juan and Manuela Valenzuela in Presidio, TX. Mr. Valenzuela passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015. A viewing will be held at Ballard Funeral Home on Wednesday April 8, 2015 from 2pm to 7pm. A rosary is scheduled for 9 am, Thursday, April 9, 2015 at St...

Ruby Gonzales

Ruby Gonzales

Apr 2, 2015

A funeral service is scheduled at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Church on the Move for Ruby Gonzales, 89, who passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2015 at her home. Pastor Richard Gonzales of Westover Hills Assembly of God Church in San Antonio, TX will be officiating with burial to follow at South Park Cemetery. Ruby Gonzales was...

Earsley Barnett Iii

Earsley Barnett Iii

Mar 30, 2015

A memorial service is scheduled at 1:00 PM, Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Earsley "Chico" Barnett, III, 36, who passed away Monday, March 30, 2015 at Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque, NM. Father Josh Duplissey, OFM of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church will be officiating. The family will be accepting visitation...

Ralph Knight

Ralph Knight

Mar 23, 2015

Ralph Knight, 100, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2015 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born on November 6, 1914 in Valpariso, Nebraska, the son of Henry & Ida Knight who preceded him in death. Ralph Married Frances Sita on November 1, 1938 in Hillside, Maryland. They were residents of Roswell since 1946. Fran and Daughter, Elizabeth preceded him...

Thomas Pearson

Thomas Pearson

Mar 22, 2015

Thomas L. Pearson passed away on March 22, 2015 after living a full and happy life. A memorial service will be held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 505 N. Pennsylvania Ave., on Wednesday April 1, at 10:00 a.m. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his best friend and loving wife Betty Ward Pearson, two children Michelle and...

Carl Speegle

Carl Speegle

Mar 20, 2015

Graveside services are scheduled for Carl "Mike" Speegle, 62, on Wednesday March 25, 2015 at 1 PM at South Park Cemetery with Pastor Timothy Arlet officiating. Mike was born November 14, 1952 in Murray, Kentucky to Carl Jack and Dolores Taylor Speegle. Mike was a produce manager for 20 years with the Food Lion Grocery chain. After his retirement,...

Connie Creswell

Connie Creswell

Mar 18, 2015

A funeral service is scheduled for 1 pm, Monday, March 23, 2015 at Grace Community Church for Connie Lynn Creswell, 60, who passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at ENMMC. Pastor Rick Hale of Grace Community Church will officiate with burial to follow at South Park Cemetery. Connie will lie in state on Saturday, March 21, 2015 from 9...

Daria Perez

Daria Perez

Mar 17, 2015

Daria Prieto de Perez went to be with her Lord on March 17, 2015 after a long battle with Cancer. Daria was born to Francisco C. Prieto and Ysabel S. Prieto on December 19, 1945 in San Antonio del Rio Bravo, Chih, Mexico. She spent her childhood in the rural communities of Lake Arthur, Hagerman, and Dexter, NM. Daria...

Bruce Bailey

Bruce Bailey

Mar 12, 2015

A rosary is scheduled for 7:00 pm Monday, March 16, 2015 at St. Catherine's Catholic Church in Hagerman, NM for Bruce Bailey, 45, who passed Thursday, March 12, 2015 at home. Funeral mass is scheduled for 10:00 am, Tuesday, March 17, 2015 also at St. Catherine's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hagerman Cemetery. Bruce was born November 10,...

Greg Hanson

Greg Hanson

Mar 9, 2015

A memorial service is scheduled for 1 pm, Friday, March 20, 2015 at First United Methodist Church for Greg Hanson, 52, who passed Monday, March 9, 2015 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Rev. Monty Leavell of First United Methodist Church will officiate. Greg was be cremated according to his wishes. Greg was born June 22, 1962 in Clovis,...

Nemesia Olaguez

Nemesia Olaguez

Mar 9, 2015

A rosary is scheduled for 7 pm, Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Nemesia Olaguez, 86, who passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. A funeral mass is scheduled for 10 am, Thursday, March 12, 2015 at St. John's Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Hagerman Cemetery. Nemesia was...

Walter Mcteigue

Walter Mcteigue

Mar 8, 2015

A rosary is scheduled for 9 am, Thursday, March 12, 2015 at St. Jude's Catholic Church in San Patricio, NM for Walter McTeigue, 57, who passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral mass will follow at 9:30 am with Fr. Juan Carlos Ramirez will officiate. Burial will follow at the Salcido Family...

David Pottle

David Pottle

Mar 3, 2015

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 am, Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at First United Methodist Church for David Keith Pottle, 54, who passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2015 with his loved ones by his bedside after a yearlong battle with cancer. Dr. Doug Mills of First United Methodist Church will be officiating. David was cremated according to his...