Obituaries

Sep 21, 2024

Vera DiNapoli Mein-Taormina

Vera DiNapoli Mein-Taormina, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 21, 2024.

Vera went to be with our beloved Lord early Saturday morning, surrounded by her children. She was born December 25, 1938 in Roswell, New Mexico and raised by John and Mary Anderson. Vera was wife to Henry Mein, whom she met in New York and spent 44...

Sep 16, 2024

Arturo Rodriguez Ornelas, 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024, in Lubbock Tx, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 7, 1945, in Delicias, Chih, Mexico, to Alberto and Josefina Ornelas. He married Elodia Ornelas on November 19, 2009, in Roswell, NM. He worked as a welder for Nova Bus. Arturo was an avid gardener...

Sep 15, 2024

 Letty Lea Bagwell (LaRue), formerly of Capitan NM, age 49, passed away on September 15th, 2024, in Lubbock, TX. She was born in Albuquerque, NM on May 23rd, 1975.

She graduated high school from Capitan High School, home of the tigers. She got her bachelor’s degree from South Plains College in Levelland, TX, and went on to earn her associate's degree...

Sep 14, 2024

Donald Ray Burden

Donald Ray Burden left this world on Saturday, September 14, 2024 to be with his beloved wife Sylvian Margaret Burden, and two sons Robin and Christopher Burden.

Don was born on February 10, 1933 in Sayre, OK to HL “Skeet” Burden and Myrtle Willie Burden who have also preceded him in death. 

Those left to treasure his memory are his...

Sep 14, 2024

Virginia Gomez Gibson

Virginia Gibson, 81, beloved Mother, Sister, Daughter, and Grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on Saturday, September 14, 2024, in Gulfport, MS surrounded by the love of family. She entered this world on June 25, 1943, in Barstow, TX, born to Trinidad and Pauline Carrasco Gomez who have preceded her in death. She is also preceded...

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Sep 5, 2024

Anthony Ornelas 29

Anthony Ornelas, a beloved son, devoted father, and cherished friend, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, in his hometown of Roswell, New Mexico. Born on March 21, 1995, Anthony was a vibrant soul filled with bravery, humor, and a fearless spirit that endeared him to all who knew him, especially his family who he always put first....

Sep 4, 2024

Robert Sedillo Gutierrez

Robert S Gutierrez, known as "Uncle Bob," to all those who loved him, left his earthly home and entered heaven's gates on Wednesday, September 4, 2024. He was born to Joe and Lola Gutierrez on July 8, 1940 in Roswell, New Mexico.

Robert was raised in the Hondo Valley. As a young boy he spent his time climbing the...

Aug 31, 2024

Sharon Winn Scott

Sharon Winn Scott died peacefully in her sleep on August 31, 2024, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. A resident of Roswell for nearly seventy years, she leaves behind a large family over which she was the beloved matriarch. 

Sharon was born January 5, 1935, as the youngest of the five children of parents Kathryn Ellison Winn and Nat Warren...

Aug 30, 2024

Jason Darrell Bethany

Jason Darrel Bethany, 50, of Roswell, passed away from this life August 30, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, 6:00pm, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church Roswell, NM. A wake for family and friends will follow at The American Legion Post 28.

Jason was born to Darrel and Judy Milroy Bethany on January 2,...

Aug 14, 2024

Sherron F. Holmes

Sherron F. Holmes, age 83, was born in Knox City, Texas to Howard and Virginia Gilchrist who have preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her two daughters Andrea Sherfick and Gregi Reed.

Those left to honor and cherish her memory are her daughter Shalisa Heath and husband Michael and Shea Winchester and husband Michael;...

Aug 8, 2024

BRYTTNEY BRITO 

Bryttney Arialina Brito, 25, of Roswell, NM, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Bryttney was born on June 28, 1999, to Amanda Encinias and Hector Brito Jr. in Roswell, NM. She grew up in Roswell and graduated from University High School in 2017. Bryttney was a devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She loved spending time with her...

Aug 3, 2024

In loving memory of Antonina Gutierrez De Coss, a beloved and cherished daughter, mother, and grandmother who touched the lives of all who knew her. She was born on April 30, 1920, in Municipio de Cuzi, CHH, Mexico, and peacefully passed away on August 3, 2024, in Roswell, NM, surrounded by her loving family. Antonina was of White race and...

Aug 1, 2024

Danny Lee McFadin age 76 passed away August 1, 2024, in the VA nursing home in Bonham, Texas.

Danny was born in Graham, Texas on December 21, 1947. After living briefly in Post, Texas and Artesia, New Mexico, he moved to Roswell, NM and graduated from Goddard High School in 1966. After graduating he joined the US Marine Corp and served...

Jul 29, 2024

Mike Garcia

Mike Garcia, 81, beloved Father, Spouse, Son, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on Monday, July 29, 2024. He entered this world on January 31, 1943, in Roswell, NM, born to Mike and Arcelia Garcia.

Mike is preceded in death by his wife Christina Garcia and sons Manuel Garcia and Mark Garcia, his parents Mike and...

Jul 28, 2024

NANCY JANE WHITMAN SANTHESON Mrs. Nancy Jane Whitman Santheson, a resident of Roswell, NM passed away peacefully on July 28, 2024 at her home. Nancy was born in St. Charles, MO on August 18, 1929 to Scott and Dorothy Whitman. She was the oldest of three children. For several years of her childhood they lived in Dexter, NM near her paternal grandparents....

Jul 27, 2024

Peggy Joyce Enokian-Mason

Peggy Joyce Enokian-Mason age 75 years old, resident of Roswell, NM.

She was born in Chicago, IL where she graduated from Lindblom Tech Hich School and studied at University of Illinois Champaign -Urbana. Peggy was a former life insurance underwriter.

She is preceded in death by her parents John and Peggy Enokian and her beloved husband Robert Mason. She is...

Jul 27, 2024

Caliana Dream Ceballos Aguilera

Our sweet little angel Caliana Dream Ceballos Aguilera received her wings on Saturday, July 27, 2024 surrounded by the love of her family.

Those left to cherish her memory are her parents Jacob D. Ceballos and Jasmine A. Aguilera; great grandparents Kristina Ortega Roque and Esteban Roque; great grandmother Roseann Najar; grandparents Rebecca and Oscar Aguilera and Erica...

Jul 23, 2024

William J. Adams Jr.

William J. Adams Jr., passed peacefully in his home on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. He was born in Roswell, New Mexico, to William J. Adams Sr., and Shirley F. Whitten on January 27, 1949. 

William worked for US Foods in Phoenix, Arizona, as well as Sysco for several years in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He specialized as a Sales...