All Obituaries

Benito Apodaco On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, Benny Apodaca, 81 years old of Roswell, NM passed away at home with his loving family at his side. He is now with angels in Heaven. Benny was of the Catholic Faith. He was born on April 19, 1941, to Cruz and Frances Apodaca. Benny married Magdelena Alvarado on June 17, 1961, at St. John's Catholic Church. They were married for 58 years. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving daughters Gracie Salcido and her husband Danny, Esther...

Raymond Sandoval Leyba Raymond Sandoval Leyba, 63, passed away at home surrounded with family at his side on September 19, 2022, in Roswell, NM. He was born May 13, 1959, to Thomas and Consuelo Leyba in Hobbs, NM.   Raymond was survived by the love of his life of 24 years, Virginia (Ginger) Jaramillo; his children, Veronica and Manny Garcia, Joseph Leyba, Valerie and Omar Zaragoza, Roxanne Leyba and Joseph Castillo, Jesse Leyba and Iris Ibarra, Anthony and Janeh Martinez, Joey and...

Suzanne M. Oswald, 60, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2022, in El Paso, TX. A rosary will be held at 6:00 pm, Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Ballard Funeral Home with her funeral service being held at 10:00 am, Friday, September 9, 2022, at St. John’s Catholic Church.  Suzanne was born on April 19, 1962, in Joliet, IL to Ken and Inez Oswald. She is survived by her two brothers, Kenny, and Troy Oswald. Her daughters Nychole, Mackenzie, and Erika. Her 7 grandchildren and...

Joshua Paul McClain Joshua Paul McClain was born January 16, 1984, in Houston, TX to Karen Clingman Kruschek and Paul McClain, JR. He moved to Roswell, NM at the age of 2 with his mom and brother until 1991, when they moved to Wisconsin. After finishing high school in Wisconsin, he traveled around the country before settling in Roswell.  From the day he was born he had the most incredible energy and fun personality! He was one of a kind and people were drawn to him because of his...

Deborah “Debi” Diann Skains of Roswell, NM passed away at the age of 62 on August 27,2022 in Lubbock, TX. Debi passed after a courageous battle against cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest; filled with love and hope. Debi was born May 18, 1960, in Lubbock, TX to Barbara and Douglas Skains. She is a graduate from Central Union High School in El Centro, CA. She completed college classes at Eastern New...

Lupe Anaya Perez passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022 in Roswell, NM of natural causes at age 90. She was a beloved mother of 5, grandmother of 13, great grandmother of 19 and great-great grandmother to one.  Lupe was born in Presidio, Texas on November 29, 1931. She moved to the Roswell area with her mother and siblings at age 16. She met and married Manuel (Mele) Alvarez Perez in 1951 and they raised their family together in the Roswell area among a large extended family of aunts,...

Jose Bernal Montoya Jose Bernal Montoya known to most as “Joe” or “Coach Montoya” age 72, went home to the Lord on August 25, 2022. He was born on April 6, 1950, to Jose Montoya Sr. and Elena Bernal Montoya. He was a caring father, husband, and grandfather. He was lovingly known as “Poppy” to his grandchildren and great-grandchild. Joe was raised in Tortugas, NM where he had many childhood memories with his cousins, sisters, and brothers. The family...

Grace Whitehead Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, August 26, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Grace Whitehead, 91, of Roswell, who passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2022 in Arlington, TX. Pastor Scotty Smith of Cowboy Fellowship of Atascosa County will officiate. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 pm, Thursday, August 25, 2022 at Ballard Funeral Home. Grace was born in Texico, NM on June 17, 1931 to Mr. and Mrs....

GOMEZ, DANIEL – Daniel Gomez passed away on August 2, 2022, in Rio Rancho, NM. He was born on a farm in Cottonwood, NM on September 5, 1937, to Fermin M. Gomez and Estella P. Gomez. Daniel was honored to be a brother to 8 brothers, Gilbert (Deceased) and Elsie (Deceased); Robert (Deceased) and Arcie; Fermin Jr (Deceased) and Elia (Deceased); Clancy (Deceased) and Jimmi (Deceased); Edward and Minnie (Deceased) and Maria; his twin brother, David and Phyllis; Joe (Deceased) and Mony;...

Tommy Gordon Valdez On July 20, 2022, Thomas Gordon Valdez went to be with his Lord. Tommy was born to Bobby and Mary (Galvan) Valdez on December 10, 1958, in Roswell, New Mexico. He started his elementary years at St. Peter’s, where they said he was the nicest-dressed student each morning, but not so much by the end of the day.  He then went to Highland and Flora Vista Elementary Schools; he continued to Yucca and Mountain View Middle Schools, and then Roswell High School. His...