All Obituaries

Magdalena Fernandez arrived in heaven on November 18, 2020. She was born on August 20, 1951 to Jose and Alta Gracia Chairez in San Ignacio, Zacatecas, Mexico. Nena met her childhood sweetheart, Manuel Fernandez, at twelve years of age and they have been together ever since. Together they had 3 children, 10 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. After 20 years at Transit Accessories Nena retired and devoted her time to taking care of her grandchildren making sure they and her children...

Traci Dianne Fairfield was born on August 4, 1973 to T. Dale and Joyce Ann Ware in China Lake, California. Traci passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 in Roswell, NM at the age of 47. Traci loved teaching English and taught for 23 years. She also loved doing anything outdoors: going for motorcycle rides, kayaking, fishing, and playing with her dogs to name a few. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dale and Joyce, along with her grandparents, RC & Mabel Ware and George &...

Mary Jane was born on May 26, 1951 is Roswell, NM to Luis Flores and Dometilia Humphreys. Mary Jane lived a long, beautiful life. She traveled the U.S. due to being a military spouse. She had 4 wonderful children, 14 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 1 great grandchild on the way. Mary Jane lived her life for her family. She had such a huge, wonderful heart that she would help anyone in need. She was not a selfish woman at all. She was a woman of faith that would say leave it in...

Anthony Ray Rodriguez (Tony) was called home on the morning of November 16, 2020, at the age of 67 in the company of his wife who continued to give him care, love and support until the end. Tony was born in Roswell, NM on March 2, 1953 to Carmel and Pauline (Sandoval) Rodriguez who have preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his brother Andrew and sisters, Connie Perez and Delores Rodriguez. Left to cherish and carry on his memory is his best friend and soulmate Rosella...

Jimmy Don Pack was born in Roswell, New Mexico on April 25,1934. He was the ninth of thirteen children born to Jesse Elick and Vada Ellen Pack, better known as "Daddy and Mama Pack". He left this life and entered peacefully into his eternal reward on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Jimmy was a lifelong resident of Roswell and grew up farming with his family. He continued farming, mainly cotton, wheat, corn, and alfalfa, for all of his life. At the peak of his career he farmed around...

Jacob Joseph Varela Loving husband, brother, Pop’s, and uncle.  On Thursday, November 5, 2020 Jesus called Jacob Joseph Varela 66 of Roswell NM home.  He left this world surrounded by his family.  Jacob was born to Jacob and Gloria Varela on July 15, 1954 in Hollywood, CA.   He attended high school at Artesia High in Lakewood, CA where he graduated in 1972.  Jacob moved to Roswell in 1991 he met Rose De Los Santos in 1996 and were later married on July...

Stanley A. Goldman (October 27, 1927-November 5, 2020) Stanley A. Goldman, age 93 of Roswell passed away on November 5, 2020. Visitation will take place Wednesday, November 11, 2020 from 10 am to 3 pm at Ballard Funeral Home. Graveside services will take place at South Park Cemetery on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 11 am. Stan was born to Martin and Clara Goldman on October 27, 1927 in Belpre, Kansas. The family moved to the Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge where Martin was the...

Margaret (Peggy) Pickering 5/24/1944 - 11/5/2020 Our souls shifted when Peggy, 76, peacefully crossed eternity’s threshold, ending 6 years of Dementia.  Her life will be privately celebrated.    Peggy’s passion and joy were her pets.  She stopped traveling years ago when an innocent dog-sitter reported her adored Shiatsu had not eaten, so Peggy never took her long-awaited Alaskan retirement cruise or even another overnight trip.  However, the dog ate...

William F. Kenney William F. Kenney, 91, beloved son, husband and father, and brother was called to his eternal resting place on April 22, 2020. He entered this world on June 6, 1928 in Amherst, TX, born to Claud Vincent Kenney and Clyda Mae Bates Kenney. Bill has a living sister, Florence (known as Sis) who resides in Redding, CA and four brothers and one other sister that preceded him in death. He also leaves fourteen grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild who...

Scotty Don Butts Scotty Butts, a lifelong resident of Roswell, passed away in his home on Saturday, October 31, 2020. He was reunited with both of his parents, and his best friend, Bill Adams, who all preceded him in death. Scotty was born to Clifford & Mable (Bristow) Butts on December 12, 1947.  His parents raised Scotty to love others by example. Scotty is a graduate of Roswell High School. Scotty is survived by his wife of 14 years, Belinda Butts; his daughter, Jennifer...