All Obituaries

Clifton Walker Sr. Clifton Walker Sr., age 72 died on July 15, 2021 in Pflugerville, TX.  He was born in Roswell, NM on July 19, 1948 to Eunice and Euburn Walker.  After Cliff Sr. graduated from Goddard high school in 1966, he became a Lineman for the Southwestern Bell phone company before retiring after 32 years of service with the company.  He married the love of his life Dee Fisher in July 1990 and they stayed together happily married until her death in 2016.  He is...

Eulalia “Lala” Flores Reyes Eulalia "Lala" Flores Reyes, 94, has been reunited with our Lord in Heaven and many loved ones as she peacefully passed on September 12, 2021. Lala was born to Mariano and Ventura Flores on December 10, 1926 in Roswell where she lived her entire life. Lala owned La Discoteca, a Mexican music and novelty store on Main Street, for many years. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Lala always had an open door and a meal prepared...

Mary Ibarra Memorial services will be held at 6:00 pm, Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Mary Ibarra who passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Pastor Eugene De Los Santos of Iglesia Bautista El Calvario-Calvary Baptist will officiate. Mary is survived by her children Tony Ibarra and wife Susie, Johnny Ibarra and wife Angela, Yolanda Chavez and husband Harold and Monica Hatch and husband Emmitt. Also surviving her are several grandchildren and great...

Jeannie M. Davis May 23, 1957-September 7, 2021 On September 7, 2021, Jeannie M. Davis passed away after a courageous battle with cancer she fought with both grace and dignity. She was born May 23, 1957 at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Roswell, NM to Milton “Matt” Matson and Sadie Matson.   The family moved to Artesia, NM in 1961 and subsequently returned to Roswell.  Jeannie was dedicated to law enforcement. In 1976, she began her career as a records...

Mary Sepulveda The Matriarch of the family gained her Angel wings on Monday Sept 6th at Good Life Assisted Living Facility in Artesia, NM, where she had been a resident since March 12, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Deming, NM to Hildefonso and Raquel Gamboa on October 2, 1928. Her parents pre-deceased her as well as husband Felix Sepulveda in 2011, brothers, Abraham and Henry Gamboa, sister Lola Trujillo and great-great grandchild, Baby Bree. She is survived by...

Albert Ortega of Roswell, New Mexico passed away on Sep 4, 2021. Albert’s loved ones are composing Albert’s obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Marlayne Milner Ribbach A memorial service will be held for Marlayne Milner Ribbach on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Roswell.  Marlayne went home to be with her Lord on Friday, September 3, 2021.   Emilee Marlayne was born December 20, 1934 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Roswell, New Mexico to Willis H. (Pete) and Millicent (Millie) Milner.  After graduating from Roswell High School in 1953 and from Western New Mexico...

Eva Aragon, our beloved sister, was called to her eternal resting place on Sunday, August 29, 2021 in Roswell, NM. Eva was born December 20, 1949 in Duran, NM to Jimmy and Nora Madril.  She was one of 9 children.  Eva married the love of her life, Benny Aragon on October 17, 1970 in Roswell, NM.  Although Benny and Eva never had any children, they both loved and cherished all their nieces and nephews as their own.  Eva was a kindhearted woman who thought of others before...

Anna R. Martinez 02/16/67-08/19/21 Anna Martinez born in Roswell, NM to her loving parents Gabriella and Eugene Rodriguez. Anna was the most caring, loving, warm hearted friend, mom, sister, aunt and grandma that anyone could ask for. She was the one we would go to if we needed advice, listening ear. Or just need someone to be there. Survived bye her loving husband Daniel G. Martinez; son Eric Martinez; daughters Amy and Destiny Martinez; grandkids Eric, Angelo, Nevaeh and Mika. Also...

Jean (Dalton) Camp passed peacefully at the Alzheimer care center in Las Cruces, NM on August 11, 2021 at the age of 87. A graveside remembrance will be held at South Park Cemetery in Roswell on Wednesday August 18, 2021 at 10 a.m. Arrangements are being handled by Ballard Funeral Home of Roswell, NM. She was born in Lubbock Co. Texas March 14th 1934 to Dan and Sallie Dalton, Jean was the youngest of 8 children. Shortly after her birth her family moved to Roswell where she grew up...