All Obituaries

Geneva “Laverne” Stuart Mother, grandmother, great grandmother.  She will be dearly missed by us all.  She was a devoted member of Midway Baptist Church for many years. She was a kind and loving person with a smile for everyone she met. She went to be with the Lord on March 29, 2020. She worked at ENMMC for years and was also a manager for Circle K. Geneva was born in Crane Texas on January 4, 1940 to George Henry Crawford and Maggie Irene Henson.  She married...

Joel Fresquez January 5, 1992 – March 26, 2020 Joel Fresquez, 28, left this world, hand in hand, with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 26, 2020.  Joel was born to Eduardo Martinez and Debbie Fresquez on January 5, 1992 in Roswell. Joel was a quite but very sweet, giving and generous person. He enjoyed his past time in cooking and baking for his family. One of his dreams was to become a Chef to study at Cordon Bleu Culinary Art School. He was also very knowledgeable with...

Eloisa C. Reyes Eloisa C. Reyes was called home to Jesus on Friday, March 20, 2020. She passed away peacefully in her home in Midway, NM at the age of 90. Eloisa was born on September 10, 1929 in El Corazon, Durango, Mexico. She was preceded in death by her parents Everardo Cano and Sotera Aguirre Cano; her husband Rosario O. Reyes; five sisters and one brother, she is survived by one brother. Part of her legacy she leaves behind are her six children, Fernando Reyes, Guerrero Reyes and...

Richard Lee Hughes Richard Lee Hughes, born March 24, 1933 has left this world on March 16, 2020 and is riding beside our Lord and Savior in the heavenly prairies and arenas.  Richard, a long time native of Roswell, grew up on the family ranch northeast of Roswell in Chaves County.  Richard was a marvelous athlete and a championship cowboy, winning many awards including All-Around Cowboy.  But Richard’s passion was horses.  He was very successful at breeding,...

Jay D “Bullet” Standefer April 30, 1932 - March 15, 2020   Services will be held at a later date.   Jay D “Bullet” Standefer, 87 years old, passed away at home in Roswell, NM on March 15, 2020. He was born April 30, 1932 in Morton, TX to the home of Faye and James Clayton Standefer. Bullet lost his father at the age of 12 years old.  He began working in the oilfields and ranches before joining the United States Air Force in February of...

Editha P. Lovings Editha P. Lovings was born on May 27, 1947 in Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines. Editha’s world ended on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Growing up in the Philippines she was the one person in the family that everyone went to for information or for help. She was Mommy Editha to everyone she touched. While working at Clark Air Force Base she chosen the love of her life, her husband Michael and their first daughter; and so started Editha’s world. Her world had a...

Eva Servantez Olivares “Lovie” Funeral services will be held 10 am, Friday, March 13, 2020 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Eugene De Los Santos of Iglesia Bautista el Calvario officiating. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3 pm to 7 pm, Thursday, March 12, 2020 also at Ballard Funeral Home. Eva passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 with her loved ones by her side in Albuquerque, NM. She was born May 31, 1965 in Roswell, NM to Richard...

Tyree Lamar Terry Williams Tyree Lamar Terry Williams was 31 years old and born on March 26, 1988, in Sacramento, CA. Tyree lived in Sacramento until he was 30 years old. At age 30 he moved to Roswell, NM to live with John Terry. Tyree moved to Roswell for a better life. John helped Tyree get back on his feet. In the last year, Tyree thrived and experienced some long-needed freedom and relief from problems and worries. He got his own place and had a steady income. Tyree was starting to...

Josefina Morones was born on April 11, 1956 to Roman Morones and Soledad Castaneda Morones in Juarez, Mexico.  She was the fourth of seven children.  Josefina attended Roswell schools graduating from Roswell High in 1974.  She worked at various places ENMMC, Roswell High, Community Home Care…retiring from the NM Rehabilitation Center in 2018. Josefina was awesome at crocheting and made many many afghans and other items.  She enjoyed spending time with family and...

Donal A. Bunce, age 98, veteran, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on February 29, 2020.  He was preceded in death by his first wife Frieda M. Bunce, daughter Barbara J. (Bunce) LaRue, and great granddaughter Chloé LaRue. He is survived by his second wife Rosalie Bunce, grandson William "Jeff" LaRue, Jeff's wife Leslie (Dunlap) LaRue, and their three daughters: Lauren, Ainsley, and Kylie. He is also...