Obituaries

Dec 29, 2023

 

Pete Mendiola

Peter, better known as Pete Mendiola, was born September 5, 1934, and passed away December 29, 2023. Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather was received into the loving arms of our heavenly father at the age of 89 where he was reunited with his loved ones who passed before him. Pete was born in El...

Dec 29, 2023

Hope (Esperanza) Gabaldon Luna was born on April 14, 1941, to Manuel and Trinidad Luna-Tarrango in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico. Surrounded by her loved ones, Hope peacefully passed away at her home on December 29, 2023. Her parents precede her in death.

Hope was kind and loving to all those who knew her. Although she didn't finish grade school, she attended...

Dec 18, 2023

 

Pete Mitchell DeGroot

Dairyman and story-teller Pete DeGroot peacefully passed away at his home in Roswell, NM, on December 18, 2023, to be with his Creator.

Born in Artesia, CA, on February 11, 1950, Pete was the son of Pier and Faye DeGroot, the fifth-born of seven, with four sisters and two brothers. A multi-generational dairy family, they moved...

Dec 17, 2023

 

Renesmee “Rene” Divas Donis

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Renesmee “Rene” Divas Donis, who passed away on December 20, 2023 in Amarillo, TX. She was born on March 23, 2022 in Lincoln, NE to parents Greg Isaac Martinez and Areli Divas Donis. Rene left this earth a true hero as she...

Dec 17, 2023

 

Barbara A. Brandt

Barbara A. Brandt (Penland) passed away at the age of 91 years old on Sunday, December 17, 2023 in her home surrounded by her family.

 

She was a long-time nurse who graduated in the first nursing class at ENMUR in 1969 earning her RN. She then began working at Saint Mary's until the facility...

Dec 17, 2023

 

Richard Ansel Goodwin

June 25, 1932 — December 17, 2023

 

Richard (Dick) A. Goodwin passed away peacefully on December 17, 2023, at the age of 91, in El Paso, Texas.  Memorial services will be held Friday, December 29, 2023 at 10:30 am at First United Methodist Church in Roswell.

 

Dick was born June 25, 1932 in New...

Dec 13, 2023

 

Kimberly Dean Martinez

Kimberly Dean Martinez 52, of Carlsbad, NM passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 in Roswell, NM. Kim was born November 8, 1971 to Bill and Barbara George. Kim spent a portion of her childhood growing up in Weed, NM.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents (Barbara and Bill)She is survived by her...

Dec 13, 2023

 

Frank Gustamantes

Frank Gustamantes, 74, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and brother, was called to his eternal resting place on December 13, 2023. He entered this world on November 11, 1949 in Roswell, NM. Frank was born to Albert and Caroline Gonzales and was raised by his loving parents, Francisco and Reducinda Gustamantes who preceded him in death. Also preceded...

Dec 10, 2023

 



Gloria Maria Lucero

Gloria Marie Lucero, age 73, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2023. A viewing will be held Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Ballard Funeral Home from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm.  The Rosary will be at 6:00 pm immediately following the viewing. The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at...

Dec 5, 2023

 

Ramon Jaramillo

Ramon Jaramillo, 66, beloved Father, Brother, Grandfather and Friend, was called to his eternal resting place on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. Ramon passed away at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm on Friday, December 15, 2023 at Ballard Funeral Home, with a memorial service to...

Dec 5, 2023

 

 

 

Louie Clark Cobos Sr.

Louie Clark Cobos Sr., 70, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in El Paso, TX. He was born to Jesse Cobos Sr. and Dora Tarin Cobos on March 14, 1953 in Roswell, NM.

Family and work were his passion. His love for music and fast cars was passed down to his children,...

Dec 4, 2023

Nov 30, 2023

 

Joaquin Serrano, 95 years of age, beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather was called to his eternal resting place on Thursday, November 30, 2023. He entered this world on August 16, 1928 in Villa Guerrero, Jalisco, Mexico, born to father Antonio Serrano and mother Benita Escobedo.

 

Joaquin is loved by SOOO many! He taught his family that...

Nov 29, 2023

 

Phyllis Starr

Phyllis Starr, a beloved member of the Roswell community, passed away on November 29, 2023, in her hometown, surrounded by her loved ones. Her 82 years of life were marked by an unwavering dedication to serving others, her deep faith, and her close-knit family ties.

Phyllis was born on June 18, 1941, in Roswell, New Mexico to...

Nov 27, 2023

 

 

Maria Raquel Platt

Maria Raquel Platt passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, she was born May 5, 1938 in El Encinal, Durango, Mexico to Salvador Cabrales and Rebecca Herrera. Maria married Kenneth H. Platt on December 19, 1968. They had one daughter, Lorraine, and decided to make Dexter, NM their lifelong home. She was a member of...

Nov 24, 2023

Benito Cedillo

Benito Cedillo passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at the age of 77. He has left a wife of 54 years, Adeliada Cedillo; 3children Erasmo Cedillo, Eddie Cedillo and Elizabeth Cedillo; 19 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

He was a loving, funny, hardworking man, who was cherished by so many. You can always got to him in time...

Nov 20, 2023

 

Lois M. Hendrix

Lois M. Hendrix passed away on November 20, 2023 at the age of 91, at her home in Roswell of natural causes. Lois had a long life with its share of joy and disappointments.

Lois was born in Summers, AR. On December 1, 1931 to David Lee Covey and Ruth Covey. She was the youngest of...

Nov 19, 2023

 

Donald Lee Dalton, aged 85, of Newnan, GA passed away on August 2, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. 

He was born in Roswell, NM to Grady Lee Dalton and Avinel Beswick on December 15, 1936. He grew up in San Diego, CA and Roswell, NM. He was a US Navy veteran, serving four years on active duty...

Nov 14, 2023

 

Daniel “Danny” Ortega, 72, beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, friend and proud member of the United States Army was called to his eternal resting place on November 14, 2023.

 

He entered this world on September 19, 1951 in Roswell, NM, born to Eloy and Oralia Ortega Sr.  

 

A lifelong member of St. John’s...

Oct 28, 2023

 

Sylvia G. Schwartz

Sylvia G. Schwartz, 62 years of age, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Mission Arch Care Center, Roswell, NM.

Born November 16, 1960, to the late Silvio and Mary (Valencia) Sanchez. She graduated from West Mesa High School in 1978.

Sylvia married Willaim (Bill) Schwartz in 1984, had two children Roseann and Harry...