Obituaries

Mar 11, 2023

Alfredo Chavez

Alfredo Chavez, 74, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM. He was born October 28, 1948 in Zacatecas, Mexico to Jose Chavez and Maria DeJesus Longoria his father preceded him in death. Alfredo is also preceded in death by his wife of 47 years Janie Chavez and his baby girl Chavez.

Feb 28, 2023

Gilbert A. Sedillo

Gilbert A. Sedillo, of Dexter, NM, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM. Gilbert was born July 30, 1935 in Hondo, NM to Petro Sedillo, and Idalia Sanches.

He joined the military in 1955. Gilbert was stationed in North Korea between 1955 to 1958. He was a...

Feb 25, 2023

William David Herndon

William David Herndon was born on June 27, 1951, in Clovis, New Mexico, to his father, Royce Herndon and mother, Loyce Herndon. He passed from this life on February 25, 2023, in Roswell. His family called him “Bill.”  Bill leaves behind a brother, Robert (Randy) Herndon, of Aurora Colorado, and a sister, Cynthia Herndon,...

Feb 22, 2023

Aileen Sterrett Butts went to Heaven on Wednesday, February 22 to joyfully meet her Lord and Savior and join a host of beloved family and friends.

Aileen was born October 30th, 1931, the middle of three daughters to Cecile Gordon and George Melvin Sterrett.  She lived her entire life in Dexter, the small community she loved.  Aileen...

Feb 22, 2023

Matthew Ross Ortega

Oh, Matthew Ross Ortega, yes, your middle name is being used. You are in so much trouble! You left us behind to remember you, to carry your name in our hearts, to always remember your craziness. Your birth date is July 19th of 1985 and you left us on February 22nd of 2023.

Feb 14, 2023

Mary McCarter Ritter

September 12, 1946-February 14, 2023

Mary Ritter was born on September 12, 1946 and went to be with her Heavenly Father on February 14, 2023, at the age of 76 in Rio Rancho, after her long battle with Alzheimer’s. Mary was born in Roswell, NM to her parents Henry “Pete” and Corrine...

Feb 5, 2023

Juan Aguirre Saldivar nacio el 18 de agosto, 1923  en Piedras Negras, Chihuahua Mexico a Jesus Aguirre y Paula Saldivar. Juan fallecio el domingo, dia 5 de febrero, 2023.

Juan se caso con Virginia Tavarez y tuvieron 9 hijos: Santos (Eva), Jesus Manuel (Cristina),  Maria Elena, Jose Luis, Raul Francisco (Alicia),Yolanda (David), Anglelica (Santiago), Guadalupe (Miguel), Paula...

Feb 1, 2023

Charles Dewey Carmichael, 83 of Artesia New Mexico passed away February 1, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Charles (Chuck) was born in southern Ohio in 1939 to Ralph and Maxine Carmichael. The Carmichaels moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico for the dry climate. In a sense of duty to serve his country Chuck left his senior...

Jan 29, 2023

Carl Lee Porter

Carl Lee Porter, 69, of Roswell, NM was welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior, surrounded by family on Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was born in August of 1953 to Alfred and Betty Porter in Carlsbad, NM.

Carl was a member of the ROTC at Carlsbad High School and graduated...

Jan 27, 2023

Christina C. Garcia, 77, beloved Spouse, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on January 27, 2023.

A rosary will be recited for Christina at 9:30 a.m. on Monday February 6, 2023, at St. Peter Church. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. immediately following the Rosary. Interment will follow at...

Jan 27, 2023

Pablo Gallegos

Pablo Gallegos, 85, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2023.  A rosary will be held at 9:30 am, Saturday, February 4, 2023, with funeral service following at 10:00 am at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery.

Pablo was born January 13, 1938 in Captain, NM to Valentin Gallegos...

Jan 26, 2023

Ava Elizabeth Jauregui

1/22/2010-1/25/2023

Ava passed away on January 25, 2023, she passed peacefully in her home in San Antonio next to her mom and little sister.

A viewing will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Ballard Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:00 am, Friday,...

Jan 22, 2023

Joe Landry

10/24/66 – 1/22/2023

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, January 30, 2023, at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at South Park Cemetery for Joseph Lawrence Landry, age 56, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, January 22, 2023, in Roswell, NM.

Joe was...

Jan 20, 2023

Lloyd Molina Martinez

Lloyd was born in La Luz, NM to Daniel and Bonefacia Molina Martinez. He was preceded in death by his parents Daniel and Bonefacia Martinez; wife Henrietta Martinez; son Paul Cruz Martinez; siblings, brother Jerry Martinez and sister-in-law Mary Martinez, brother Frank Martinez, sister-in-law Amelia Martinez, Pete Martinez, Gilberto Martinez, Cecilia Oliva, Amanda Lopez...

Jan 18, 2023

Evelyn Sanchez

Evelyn Sanchez, 95, beloved Mother, Grandmother (23), Great Grandmother (41), Great-Great Grandmother (23), Spouse, and Daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. She entered this world on May 26, 1927, in La Luz, NM, born to Daniel and Bonificia Martinez. She lived a well and full life in Roswell,...

Jan 15, 2023

Clemente Guerra of Roswell, New Mexico passed away on Jan 15, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 21, 2022

Darel Dewayne Devenport passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, to be with our Lord and Savior.  He received the best Christmas gift of all.  He is now so free and limitless.  We know Jesus had a special horse saddled and ready for Darel to arrive.  He will be greatly missed by his wife, Genia, and son, Dustin....

Dec 16, 2022

Dora Lara Torres

October 19, 1947 - December 16, 2022

75 years old

Those left behind to cherish her memory are her granddaughter, Yvonne Saavedra; grandson Anthony Saavedra; great grandsons Gabriel Hernandez, Estevan Gonzales, Anthony Jr.; great granddaughters Raenette Saavedra, Jenesis Gonzales, Annizette Saavedra, Jessica Saavedra, Nicholette Saavedra, Destiny, and Eternity.

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Dec 10, 2022

Genia M. McPherson passed away December 10, 2022, surrounded by family.

Genia was born July 11, 1965 in Roswell, NM to Glinda and Gene McPherson. Genia was a very caring and loving person. Her family meant the world to her especially her children Micheal Dupree and Mariah McPherson. She also adored granddaughter Madrayh McPherson.

Genia...

Dec 10, 2022

Josefina Sanchez, age 89 passed away on December 5, 2022, after a long illness.  She was born on May 19, 1933, in San Antonio del Tule, Chihuahua Mexico to Manuel and Aurelia Sanchez.  She was the second of six children. She is survived by her siblings Antonia, Severo and Manuel.

In 1952 she married Carlos Sanchez, and...