All Obituaries

David Jul Baumann (“Davey” to his family, “Gravy” to his great-grandchildren), greatly beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, died peacefully at home in Roswell, NM on July 22, 2021.  David was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on April 30, 1936, to Jul and Etoile Baumann who both predeceased him. David is survived by his beloved and steadfast wife of 61 years, Rose Marie Baumann of Roswell.  He is also survived by his brother Julius Baumann...

Alfred Joe Sedillo Jr. Alfred Joe Sedillo Jr. was born March 28, 1987, to Marianne Lara and Alfred Sedillo in Roswell, NM. Alfred passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021, at home. Alfred started working at the age of 17 in Merced, California. He was loved by his entire family, he was a loving son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, so many who will miss him greatly. Those left to cherish his memory are his mother, Marianne Lara; brother, Angel Camacho; 2 sisters, Nadine and Veronica Lara. He...

Valentin Avila Jr., 51, beloved father and caretaker passed away peacefully and in comfort on 17 July 2021 at the Eastern New Mexico Medical Center in presence of his family. Valentin was born on 18 December 1969 in New Mexico.  He was elected high school class clown and graduating to mischievous golfer, his quick wit, free spirit and devotion to his family will be missed dearly by his surviving children Abrianna, Joseph, Angel (of CO), Robert and Xavier Avila and grandchildren...

Willadene C. Barnes Willadene entered her eternal heavenly home on July 11, 2021.   She was born April 26, 1925 in San Patricio, New Mexico, to Candido and Estella Chavez.  Her parents preceded her in death as well as her brothers Candido Chavez, Jr., Johnny Chavez and Clifford Chavez and sisters Cecelia Romero, Viola Stinnett, Elizabeth Mackey and Ethel Maes.  She married Ernest Lee Barnes on March 22, 1947 in Roswell and he also preceded her in death.  She was a...

Avis Emery Wright Avis Emery Wright was born August 26,1920 to Mamie Ferguson Emery and Ben Emery in Red River County, Texas. She grew up there on a farm and early learned how to work in the cotton fields and milking cows. She finished high school at the age of 15. Attended Paris Junior college near her home for one year. Then enrolled in what was then East Texas Teacher's College. She graduated with a degree in Elementary Education and taught 10 years in Detroit and Avery, Texas. On...

ROBERT J. “BOB” DAVIS Robert J. “Bob” Davis passed away on June 30, 2021, at Avamere Memory Care Center in Roswell, New Mexico, just a week after his 74th birthday. He was born on June 23, 1947, in New Burnside, Illinois to Robert Davis and Wanda Tyler Davis. He was raised in Karnak, IL and attended schools in Perks and Karnak, IL. He joined the United States Army in 1966 at 19 years of age and served as a crew chief on a CH-47 Chinook helicopter. He was assigned to...

Judith Carol Armstrong Judith Carol Armstrong passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, age of 77 as a result of a long-term illness. She was residing at Heartfelt Manor at the time of her death. Judi was born in Roswell, NM on Christmas Day in 1943 to Billie B. and Betty Ellen Armstrong. Judi attended schools in Roswell and graduated in 1964 from St. Peter High School. She graduated from Concordia Teachers College in Seward Nebraska. She then attended an Episcopal Convent. While there she...

Michael Lane Watson During a drive through Ventura County one time, Mike can be remembered saying, “Oxnard? Who’d ever want to live in Oxnard?!” And then ironically buying a condo and living there for the majority of his life. He always wondered if it would be God’s sense of humor to have him die in Oxnard, but now he can rest in peace knowing that he passed away in Camarillo instead. Michael Lane Watson was born to the late Farrell Watson and Jo Ann de Bruin...

Doris Murial Taylor Doris Murial Taylor, 88, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. She was born Doris Murial Wimberly to Lela Opel and Porter Wimberly in Austin, TX on October 5, 1932. Graduated from Austin High School in May 1952 and married Buford Taylor the same month. Doris and Buford moved to Roswell in 1961 where she raised their three sons. Two sons born in Austin and third in Roswell. Doris loved art and was a avid watercolor painter, including miniatures and even as...

Max Clinton Tomlinson was born on June 21, 1933, to Andrew Clinton and Ella Christine (née Green) Tomlinson in Corsicana, Texas. The family moved to Hobbs, New Mexico in 1939 to escape the heat and pollen of Central Texas and for Andy to work in the oil fields for Humble Oil. Max graduated from Hobbs High School in 1951 then attended college at New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM. There he met and fell in love with a local ranching family’s daughter, Polly McKnight. He...