All Obituaries

On Tuesday, October 19,  2021,  Billy (Bill)  Martin Rapp, father, educator, tennis player, referee, good friend and so much more, passed away at age 90.   Bill was born March 15, 1931 in Coffeyville, Kansas. He was raised in Las Vegas, NM and was a 3 sport letterman - football, basketball, and tennis at Vegas High School.  He was a state champion in tennis, graduating in 1949. He then attended Hardin Simmons University on a football scholarship, then...

Oscar Jurado A rosary will be held at 1:30 pm, Friday, October 15, 2021 at Ballard Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 2:00 pm, for Oscar Jurado, 59 of Dexter, NM with burial to follow at Hagerman Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Ballard Funeral Home. Oscar was born in Fabens, TX on September 24, 1962 to Timoteo and Josefina Jurado. He is preceded in death by his father Timoteo; brother Jose Jurado and niece JoAnna Jurado....

Robert Hudson of Dexter, New Mexico passed away on Oct 7, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Frances Marion Goode FRANCES MARION GOODE – The family of Frances Marion Goode would like to announce the passing of their mother, grandmother, Gi-Gi and sister.  Frances was born on October 14, 1940 and passed on October 6, 2021. She is preceded in death by husband, Billy Goode, parents Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Prouty, and brother, Robert Prouty. Frances is survived by her son, Bobby W. Goode of Roswell, NM., her daughter, Patty S. Goode of Dexter, NM. Her Granddaughter, Staci...

Rosa Matta Chavarria The family of Rosa Matta Chavarria is announcing the passing of their mother, grandmother, and sister. Rosa was born on July 7, 1950 and passed on October 2, 2021. Rosa retired from the City of Roswell, NM. She was preceded in death by her son Jay Trujillo and her father and mother Daniel and Olivia Matta. She leaves behind her son Teddy Trujillo; grandchildren Joseph, TJ, Jay, Aaliya and Mariah Trujillo (Jay’s children) Michael, Brittany, Lenai, and Tre...

Laura Ruth Corn Nelson joined her Father in Heaven on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. Born June 22, 1932 to Jesse William Corn and Ruth Edwina Huff, though she grew up at Eden Valley Ranch, Laura Ruth became a musician early in life. Laura Ruth studied vocals as well as piano and performed regularly for a number of events in New Mexico. She graduated with 2 degrees, one from Colorado State Teachers College and the other from University of New Mexico. Laura taught in Albuquerque and...

Derry Moore 1936-2021 Beloved husband, father, coach, educator, inspirational awardee and Sunday School teacher of more than fifty years, Derry Walton Moore, passed away in Roswell, New Mexico on September 22, 2021. He was a "man for all seasons" who always went the "extra mile". Moore was born February 15, 1936 in Hodges, Texas, the 2nd of Edna and Leo Moore's "Lucky Seven". He graduated high school in O'Donnell, Texas, and went on to earn his...

Sharon Marie Hodges Sharon Marie Hodges was born on September 13, 1943 and passed away on September 20, 2021. Sharon is preceded in death by parents Roy Hodges and Marnaret Russell, Sibling Betty Lou Olsen, children Robert Hix “Bobby”, Patricia Everett, and one grandchild Robert Hix “Robbie”. Those left to honor Sharon’s memory are her children Donald Hix and wife Margaret “Margie”; grandson Donnie Hix; daughter Marlene Ward and husband Zilmer;...

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...