Obituaries

Jul 22, 2024

Jimmy Dale Serna Sr. 67, a beloved member of the Roswell community, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at his home. Jimmy will be leaving behind a legacy filled with kindness and a booming voice that resonates with all who knew him. Born on May 3, 1957, Jimmy grew up on a small farm on Urton Road in Roswell,...

Jul 11, 2024

Jackie Ilean Vaugh, a devoted bookkeeper at several different banks, has passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Roswell, New Mexico. She was born on February 13, 1948, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Johnny Culpepper and Evelynn Hickman.

In her career as a bookkeeper, Jackie exhibited diligence precision in her work at many different places. Her contribution and commitment to her...

Jul 5, 2024

Dixie Lea Summersgill

Lifelong resident Dixie Lea Summersgill peacefully passed away on Friday morning July 5, 2024 at Heartfelt Manor assisted living facility. Dixie (94) was born January 17,1930 the fourth child of Walter and Opel (Pilgrim) Thornton.

Preceding her in death was her husband of 74 years James, who passed last fall, her parents and her sisters, Mary Alice (Corn) and...

Jul 5, 2024

Josephine Ortiz-Maes

February 6, 1947 - July 5, 2024

Josephine (Fita) Ortiz-Maes was born February 6, 1947, to Ignacio C. Ortiz and Arcenia Salcido-Ortiz. She was survived by sisters: Victoria, Cecilia, Olivia, Sophie, and brothers: Robert, Juan, Manuel, and Faustino. Shortly after graduating from Roswell High School, she married and moved to Denver, Colorado to start her own family. She lost her...

Jun 15, 2024

MICHAEL STUART CITTY

June 8, 1939 – June 15, 2024

“Grief is the price we pay for love.”

Michael Stuart Citty, our beloved Father, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024, in Roswell, NM. He was surrounded in love by Mark Citty, his son and best friend, and Mary McGee, his first love and lifelong friend.

Dad will be remembered for his sense of...

Jun 14, 2024

Ignacia Perez Natera 87 went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 14, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Ignacia was born on July 15, 1936, in Roswell, NM to Benjamin and Concha Perez. She loved to spend as much time as possible with her family, when family would come to visit, she always had...

Jun 3, 2024

Stanley Lowell Lair

Stanley was born and raised in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on November 30, 1932, to Charles and Blossom Lair. He married Marilyn Brown on August 22, 1953, daughter of Fred and Dorothy Brown. He was the sole survivor of four siblings, William, Blaine, Keith and Janice Lair.

 

Stanley excelled at sports Bartlesville High School and attended Oklahoma Baptist University on a...

Jun 3, 2024

Juan "John" Elizondo 

Juan “John” Elizondo, 64, passed away on June 3, 2024, at his home in Roswell, NM. He was the husband of Elizabeth “Betty” Elizondo. They would have shared 46 years of marriage together in July 2024. 

Born on July 12, 1959, in Littlefield, TX he was the son of Paz and Nolverta “Bert” Elizondo. He graduated from Spade High...

Jun 2, 2024

Grant M. Smith

Our kindly, dignified, gentle father, Grant M. Smith, 101 years old, passed away June 2, 2024 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He had lived with his daughter’s family for the past 10 years. 

 

Grant was born on January 2, 1923 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada to Clarence Bolen Smith and Kate Lee Smith. He was the seventh of nine children,...

May 31, 2024

Juan Eduardo Laris-Vasquez

Juan Eduardo Laris-Vasquez, a dedicated Heavy Machine Operator in the Oilfield, has left this world on May 31, 2024, in Roswell, New Mexico. Born on March 28, 1974, in Conchos, Chihuahua, Mexico, Juan's journey on this earth has been cut short.  His craftsmanship and skills as a Heavy Machine Operator were known far and wide, earning him respect...

May 21, 2024

Mary Torres Salcido, born on May 29, 1954, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2024, just shy of her 70th birthday. A devoted mother and grandmother, Mary is survived by her two sons Michael Salcido-Hamrick and Louis Salcido, as well as her cherished grandchildren Annjeantte Salcido, Raina Salcido, Pedro Salcido, Bella Salcido, Lizette Salcido, Lovette Salcido, and Louis Salcido Jr....

May 21, 2024

                                                          D. Barry Stone

 

Douglas Barry Stone was born February 2, 1938 in Portales, NM to Douglas Beasley and Dona Locke Stone.

 

Barry passed into Eternal Glory on May 21, 2024, with his characteristic courage,...

May 18, 2024

Lawanna Burress-Holland went home to be with the Lord on May 18, 2024. She was born on November 29, 1953 to J.W. and Clovia Harlan in Brownfield, Texas. She is survived by her husband, William Shipp Holland of Roswell, three children; daughter, Rebecca Duncan of Denver, CO; son Larame Burress of Abilene, TX, and stepdaughter Candra Inman of Panhandle, TX;...

May 15, 2024

Duwain Brack Bullock

A lifetime dedicated to the love of his family was the greatest earthly reward for Duwain Brack Bullock for whom the gates of Heaven opened on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Duwain was born in Portales, New Mexico on February 8, 1938. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Houston and Ruth, and his brothers Art,...

May 8, 2024

Henry Stefhon, age 62, passed away on May 8, 2024, unexpectedly at his home in Comfort, Texas. Born on March 3, 1962, in Roswell, New Mexico, Henry was the son of Dudley and Delfina Stefhon. After living in Delaware for a short time, he was raised in Hagerman, New Mexico, and graduated from Hagerman High School in 1980.

 Henry was well-known...

May 7, 2024

Ray Pino Peralta

Ray went home on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the age of 85. Ray was born on November 25, 1938, in Carrizozo, NM to Doroteo and Tomasita Peralta.  His parents proceeded him in death. He was also proceeded in death by his wife of 60 years Maria; brothers Emiterio, Jose, Patricio and Benny; sisters Trina, and Flora; son...

Apr 23, 2024

FRANCES CANTU

Frances Gonzales Cantu, life-long resident of Roswell, NM departed this world peacefully in Los Gatos, CA on April 23, 2024, just four days prior to her 94th birthday. Frances was born in Roswell, NM, on April 27, 1930, to Adelina Montoya Gonzales and Santiago (Jim) Gonzales. 

On March 14, 1950, Frances married William (Bill) Cantu. She was a dedicated homemaker...

Apr 23, 2024

Apr 22, 2024

Pedro (Pete) Lorenzo Melendez 96, a retired elder from the United States Air Force, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2024, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. He was born to parents Regino Melendez and Remedios Marrufo on June 29, 1927, in Deming, New Mexico.



Having devoted 20 years to military service, Pedro was a decorated veteran who received accolades such as...

Apr 18, 2024

Lorrie Simmons (Née White) passed away in her home on April 18, 2024, at the age of 60 in Roswell, New Mexico surrounded by her family. Lorrie was born on July 14, 1963, in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Lorrie was a loving wife to RB Simmons and a devoted mother to Kimberly Valenzuela, Timothy Breck, Brian Simmons, and Tasha Ortega. She...