Recent Obituaries

Jan 9, 2023

Jaime (Jimmy) Alvarez passed away peacefully at the family home in Roswell, NM on Monday, January 9, 2023, at the age of 18, surrounded by those he loved most.

Jaime was born in Roswell, New Mexico on February 25, 2004 to Jaime (Jimmy) Alvarez and Ms. Chaves. Monica Montaño was present at birth and a mother figure...

Jan 6, 2023

Visitation for Bertha Moreno age 75, of Roswell, NM at 9:30 AM, followed with recitation of the Rosary at 12:00 PM, Friday, January 20, 2023 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. A Mass Celebration will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, January 20, 2023 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Bertha passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 in Rio Rancho,...

Jan 6, 2023

Nickolas de Jesus Acosta was born September 26, 2002 to Maria de Lourdes Rodriguez in Roswell, NM. Nickolas passed away Friday, January 6, 2023 in Roswell, NM.

Nickolas attended schools in Roswell, Artesia and Las Cruces. He enjoyed sports and excelled athletically in school, he participated in track and basketball while attending Organ Mountain High School in...

Jan 2, 2023

A graveside service for Elton Wayne Reed, age 69, of Dexter, NM., will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, January 6, 2023 at South Park Cemetery. Elton passed away Monday, January 2, 2023.

Elton was born June 30, 1953 to Burton DeOliver Reed, Sr. and Zelma M. ‘Sally’ Reed in Florence, Arizona. He graduated from Roswell High...

Jan 1, 2023

Betty Taylor King passed away peacefully on January 1, 2023, at the age of 85.  Betty will be remembered as a loving wife and mother, dedicated teacher, passionate civic leader, and the person who could always be counted upon to get the ball across the finish line.

Born in Marshall, Texas on January 12, 1937, to John...

Dec 31, 2022

Carolyn Marie Startzman Johnson went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 31, 2022 in Albuquerque, NM.

A viewing for Carolyn will be held 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, January 5, 2023 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel. A celebration of life service for Carolyn will be held 10:00 AM, Friday, January 6, 2023 at...

Dec 31, 2022

Jesus reached out his hand to our mother, grandmother, and great grandmother on New Year's Eve at the age of 86 and took her home with him. He knew she was tired and in a lot of pain. We are going to miss you so much. We know you are in Heaven and we will be with you again...

Dec 29, 2022

Delma Clara Jones Craig, 93, passed away December 29, 2022. Delma was the child of Daniel Clayborn Rickman and Annie Ada Penland. She was born in Lefors, Texas on December 26, 1929.

Delma and her husband, Rex Lee Jones, raised their three children at the Phillips 66 camp outside Pampa, TX until moving to Guymon, OK where...

Dec 27, 2022

Mary was born on June 9, 1923 in Roswell, New Mexico as the eldest child to James Clifford and Goldie Antram. She passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at age 99 with family at her side.

Mary was a lifelong resident of Roswell and was the eldest of JC and Goldie's eight children....

Dec 24, 2022

Loyd was born December 29, 1937 to Joseph Creamer and Winnie Battle Creamer in Dora, NM. A man of many trades and talents including salesman, auctioneer, sign maker, wood worker and barber, among others, even a published journalist. Loyd served his country in the United States Army from 1957 thru 1963. Proudly owned Creamer Western Wear in Deming, NM...

Dec 21, 2022

On December 21, 2022 there were only one set of footprints remaining when the Lord came and carried Joanne home to be with Him.

Joanne Blach passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family and husband Leonard of 65 years.

A Vigil Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM, Friday, January 13,...

Dec 19, 2022

James "Jim" Boswell of Dexter, New Mexico, passed away on December 19, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.  Graveside services are scheduled for 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at South Park Cemetery in Roswell, NM.  Burial services will be conducted by Hospice Chaplain Tim Arlett and Ruling Elder Larry Marshall.  A memorial for Jim is tentatively planned...

Dec 18, 2022

On Sunday Evening, December 18th, during a soft rain our Husband, Daddy, Papa and Grandpa passed away and went to be with his loving savior.

Billy was a “shepherd” his entire life. He was born on the family ranch they homesteaded in 1923. His family came from Texas in a covered wagon and settled on land east...

Dec 15, 2022

On December 15th, 2022 Jennifer Elaine Lewis closed her eyes to this world and opened then in Heaven where she was welcomed by her Heavenly Father.  Jennifer was living proof that God only sends his fiercest and most courageous warriors into battle.

Jennifer Elaine Lewis passed away peacefully at her family home surrounded by family and friends...

Dec 9, 2022

John Hugh King passed away peacefully on December 9, 2022 at the age of 89. John will always be remembered as a loving husband and father, dedicated civic leader and consummate gentleman.

Born in Sondheimer, Louisiana on September 29, 1933 to Hazel and Charles King, John was raised in Texarkana, Texas with his siblings, Charlene and Don....

Dec 6, 2022

Larry George Youngblood, age 77, was born July 1, 1945 to George Floyd and Carrie Ruth Youngblood in Talbotton, Georgia. Larry passed away surrounded by the love of his family Tuesday, December 6, 2022.

Larry had fun hunting with friends and his two sons, Robert and Steven. (Except the time he lost Robert, that was the scariest...

Dec 6, 2022

JANET CAROL LUSH MERLO

March 20, 1934 - December 6, 2022

Jan was born on March 20, 1934 to William R. Lush and Viola Soule Lush in Huntington, Long Island, New York, and passed into the loving arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on December 6, 2022.

Funeral services for Jan will be...

Dec 5, 2022

Janet Kathryn Chatman Guest, age 85, passed away at home surrounded by the love of her family on Monday, December 5, 2022.

Janet was born April 1, 1937 to Connie Joe Chatman and Lela Fay Naylor in Norman, OK.

Janet was a devoted wife and mother to her family, and presbyterian. She will be greatly...

Dec 1, 2022

Leslie Leon Lucart, age 81, died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on December 1, 2022.  He is survived by his wife of 58 years Sharon K. Lucart of Roswell, NM; son Allen D Lucart and wife Jaye of Grand Prairie, TX; daughter Janette I. Jerrell and husband Benjamin of Knoxville, TN; granddaughters Brittany L. Lucart of Roswell,...

Nov 26, 2022

On August 29th, 1935, Caroline (Lynn) Victoria Trigg was born in Las Vegas, NM and moved to Albuquerque when she was two.  To our loss, on November 26, 2022, Lynn passed away in Roswell, NM where she had lived and thrived since 1965 with her husband, Richard W. Waggoner, who predeceases her, and her two children Jolene Lynn Lilley,...