All Obituaries

Carl Lee Porter Carl Lee Porter, 69, of Roswell, NM was welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior, surrounded by family on Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was born in August of 1953 to Alfred and Betty Porter in Carlsbad, NM. Carl was a member of the ROTC at Carlsbad High School and graduated in 1972. After graduation, Carl served in the military as a mechanic and was stationed in Germany. During his service, Carl was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. Carl enjoyed music and...

Pablo Gallegos Pablo Gallegos, 85, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2023.  A rosary will be held at 9:30 am, Saturday, February 4, 2023, with funeral service following at 10:00 am at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Pablo was born January 13, 1938 in Captain, NM to Valentin Gallegos and Refugia Lucero.  He grew up in San Patricio, NM.  Pablo was a truck driver for 30+ years and retired from Groendyke Transport in the early...

Christina Garcia of Roswell, New Mexico passed away on Jan 27, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Ava Elizabeth Jauregui 1/22/2010-1/25/2023 Ava passed away on January 25, 2023, she passed peacefully in her home in San Antonio next to her mom and little sister. A viewing will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 pm Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Ballard Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:00 am, Friday, February 3,2023 at Christ Church with burial at South Park Cemetery  Ava was a ray of sunshine, she had an adorable sense of style, a beauty unmatched, the sweetest heart with...

Joe Landry 10/24/66 – 1/22/2023 A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, January 30, 2023, at Ballard Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow at South Park Cemetery for Joseph Lawrence Landry, age 56, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, January 22, 2023, in Roswell, NM. Joe was born in New Iberia, LA on October 24, 1966, to Arthur and Evelyn (Mabry) Landry. He lived in Roswell most of his life, attending Goddard. He later married his high school sweetheart and had...

Lloyd Molina Martinez Lloyd was born in La Luz, NM to Daniel and Bonefacia Molina Martinez. He was preceded in death by his parents Daniel and Bonefacia Martinez; wife Henrietta Martinez; son Paul Cruz Martinez; siblings, brother Jerry Martinez and sister-in-law Mary Martinez, brother Frank Martinez, sister-in-law Amelia Martinez, Pete Martinez, Gilberto Martinez, Cecilia Oliva, Amanda Lopez Martinez, Margaret Acevedo, brother-in-law Gilbert Acevedo and Evelyn Sanchez, brother-in-law Tam...

Evelyn Sanchez Evelyn Sanchez, 95, beloved Mother, Grandmother (23), Great Grandmother (41), Great-Great Grandmother (23), Spouse, and Daughter, was called to her eternal resting place on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. She entered this world on May 26, 1927, in La Luz, NM, born to Daniel and Bonificia Martinez. She lived a well and full life in Roswell, New Mexico. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.    She is survived...

Darel Dewayne Devenport passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, to be with our Lord and Savior.  He received the best Christmas gift of all.  He is now so free and limitless.  We know Jesus had a special horse saddled and ready for Darel to arrive.  He will be greatly missed by his wife, Genia, and son, Dustin.  We have been so blessed by the love and support shown to us by family, friends, community members, and others that knew and loved Dad. ...

Dora Lara Torres October 19, 1947 - December 16, 2022 75 years old Those left behind to cherish her memory are her granddaughter, Yvonne Saavedra; grandson Anthony Saavedra; great grandsons Gabriel Hernandez, Estevan Gonzales, Anthony Jr.; great granddaughters Raenette Saavedra, Jenesis Gonzales, Annizette Saavedra, Jessica Saavedra, Nicholette Saavedra, Destiny, and Eternity. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Victor and Lucy Lara; three sons: Salvador Saavedra, Anthony...

Josefina Sanchez, age 89 passed away on December 5, 2022, after a long illness.  She was born on May 19, 1933, in San Antonio del Tule, Chihuahua Mexico to Manuel and Aurelia Sanchez.  She was the second of six children. She is survived by her siblings Antonia, Severo and Manuel.  In 1952 she married Carlos Sanchez, and they were blessed with five children and 11 grandchildren.  Family and faith were the focus of her life. She was a woman strong in her faith which...