Obituaries

David Therrien

David Therrien

Nov 14, 2014

Mr. Therrien lost his struggle with cancer on Friday, November 14, 2014 surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his loving wife Patricia of Roswell brother Fred and wife Eula of Colorado son Stephen and wife Nancy of Roswell daughter Elizabeth and fianc Michael of Roswell grandchildren Kelley and husband Dusty, Zack and wife Jennifer, Nathen and...

Faye Stevens

Faye Stevens

Nov 7, 2014

Faye Eva Von Hausen was born February 20, 1921 at the family farm home nine miles northeast of Aunora, NE in Hamilton County the third child of Arthur and Laura Fenster Von Hausen. In 1928 the family moved to York County, near Arboville. She attended Immanuel Parochial School and graduated from Polk High School in 1938. On December 30,...

Virgie Purcella

Virgie Purcella

Nov 5, 2014

Virgie Purcella went home to be with her Lord, Wednesday, November 5, 2014. Virgie resided in Odessa, TX at the time of her passing. She lived in Roswell for forty years and was a homemaker. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and making jewelry. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Virgie is preceded in death by...

Robert Whitehead

Robert Whitehead

Nov 2, 2014

Robert Gail Whitehead, of Roswell, NM, age 85 passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2014. Services will be held at Ballard Funeral Chapel, on Friday, November 7, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. Viewing will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2014 from 4:00 6:00 p.m. at Ballard Funeral Home. R.G. Gail is survived by his wife, Grace, four children, eleven...

Earl Worley

Earl Worley

Nov 2, 2014

Earl Red Louis Worley, 90, died after a brief illness on November 2, 2014 in Roswell, NM. On July 17, 1924 in Blum, Texas, Red was born to his parents, David S. and Pearl Edna Jenkins Worley. Red was one of 12 children. Red was preceded in death by his son, Ben Worley and wife of 66 years, Mary...

Salvador Jaramillo

Salvador Jaramillo

Oct 31, 2014

A rosary is scheduled for 6 pm, Monday, November 3, 2014 at St. Johns Catholic Church for Salvador Jaramillo, 79, who passed away Friday, October 31, 2014 at home surrounded by his love ones. A mass is scheduled for 10 am, Tuesday, November 4, 2014 also at St. Johns Catholic Church with Father Edwardo Espinosa, OFM officiating. Salvador will...

Angelita Chavez

Angelita Chavez

Oct 30, 2014

Angelita Chavez, 94, passed away Thursday October 30, 2014 at Landsun Home in Carlsbad, New Mexico surrounded by her loved ones. Angelita was born December 1, 1919 in Hondo, New Mexico to Mauro and Tonita Aldaz Sanchez who preceded her in death. Those left to cherish her memory are her sister Cecelia Booky of Hondo, New Mexico, brother Ernest...

Mary Brooks

Mary Brooks

Oct 27, 2014

Mary B. Brooks was born in Stringtown, Oklahoma on August 16, 1929. She entered Heavens gates on October 27, 2014. A loving MotherGrandmotherSisterWife, family owned grocery store proprietor, chef and homemaker. Mary was an excellent cook and enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends. Over the years she volunteered for the Soup Kitchen and fostered many children. She...

Bernardo Angel

Bernardo Angel

Oct 27, 2014

Bernard J. Angel passed away on October 27, 2014, at the age of 91. He was born on December 7, 1922, in Porter New Mexico. Bernie served in the United States Army during World War II. He was stationed in Italy and North Africa. He started his career as a car salesman at Tucumcari Motor Company where he worked...

James Hughes

James Hughes

Oct 27, 2014

Graveside services will be held for James Jim S. Hughes at South Park Cemetery on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 1:00pm. Jim passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014 in a family home peacefully surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on July 2, 1928 in Roswell, NM to Henry and Peggy Hughes who were married...

Robbie Hause

Robbie Hause

Oct 22, 2014

A celebration of life service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, at the New Mexico Military Institute Chapel for Robbie Lee Hause. Sean Lee will officiate. Rob passed away on October 22, 2014 at the age of 47. Immediately following the service, family and friends are invited to a gathering at 2809 Riverside Drive. Rob...

Carol Hervey

Carol Hervey

Oct 20, 2014

Carol Odell Hervey, age 93, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014 at Heartfelt Manor surrounded by her family. Carol will be buried alongside her husband and daughter in Tucson, Arizona. Carol was born June 19, 1921 in Wapello, Iowa to Harold McLean and Grace Odle McLean whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her...

Joseph Shamas, Jr.

Joseph Shamas, Jr.

Oct 19, 2014

Joseph Joe Bashara Shamas, Jr., 85, of RoswellNew Mexico passed away October 19, 2014. Joe was born to Joseph Bashara Shamas, Sr. and Almaza Dahtar Shamas on January 5, 1929 in Douglas, Arizona. Joe was preceded in death by his wife Janette Paul Shamas, four sisters, Mabel Shamas, Annie David, Martha Myers and Gloria Mize, one brother Ralph D....

Manuela Flores

Manuela Flores

Oct 18, 2014

Manuela Flores estaba en su casa rodeada de su familia cuando el Seor la llam a su Reino. Ella falleci tranquilamente el Sabado, 18 de octubre de 2014. Un rosario se llevara acabo el Lunes, 20 de octubre 2014 a las 7 pm en la Iglesia Catlica de San Juan. Una misa se celebrara el 21 de octubre 2014...

Arturo Ornelas

Arturo Ornelas

Oct 15, 2014

Ornelas, 63, who passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Pastor Alex Hernandez of Victory Life Fellowship in Artesia, NM will be officiating. Arturo will be cremated according to his wishes. Arturo was born January 15, 1951 in Artesia, NM to Sarapio Ornelas and Santiaga Loage who have preceded him in death. He is...

Manuel Matta

Manuel Matta

Oct 15, 2014

Manuel R. Matta was surrounded by his family when God called him to his eternal home on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. A rosary is scheduled for 9:30 am, Monday, October 20, 2014 at St. Peters Catholic Church and mass will follow at 10 am, Monday, October 20, 2014 also at St. Peters Catholic Church with Father Charlie Martinez officiating....

Odelia Rascon

Odelia Rascon

Oct 13, 2014

Funeral services are scheduled for 7 pm, Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Ballard Chapel for Odelia Rascon, 59, who passed away Monday, October 13, 2014 at Casa Maria Healthcare Center surrounded by the love of her family. Odelia will be cremated according to her wishes. Visitation will be held from 10 to 7 pm, Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at...

James Pilley

James Pilley

Oct 11, 2014

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 am, Wednesday, October 15, 2015 at Hagerman Community Center for James Leonard Pilley, 74, who passed away Saturday, October 11, 2014 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Jimmy Derrick will officiate with burial to follow at Hagerman Cemetery. The family request casual dress for services in colors of Bobcat green optional and jeans....

Marie Barajas

Marie Barajas

Oct 9, 2014

Marie Barajas passed from this life on October 9, 2014 in Roswell, NM. Born on January 3, 1914 in Denning, Arkansas, She lived in Arkansas and Oklahoma during her early years. She married Frank Barajas August 26, 1931 in Dewey, Oklahoma. They lived in Dewey until moving to Ruidoso, NM in 1942. A longtime resident of Ruidoso, Marie always...

Mickey Shafto

Mickey Shafto

Sep 27, 2014

Per her request no services will be held for Mickey Jeannette Shafto, 87, who passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2014 in Roswell. Mickey was born November 15, 1926 in Casper, WY to Cecil Morris and Clara Aikin whom preceded her in death. Those left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of fortyeight years Raymond Shafto whom...