Recent Obituaries

Mar 7, 2023

Karen Mae Norris age 78, of Roswell, NM passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family.

Karen was born November 18, 1944, to Courtney Pecos Holstun and Lillie Mae Turner-Holstun in Roswell, NM. Karen was very involved with the community. She was employed as a Special Education Instructor with the Roswell Independent...

Mar 3, 2023

Mrs. Barbara M. Mayes, age 59, passed away Friday morning, March 3, 2023 in Mesa, AZ.

Barbara “Barbee” Marie Niec was born in Cleveland, OH on October 29, 1963 to Raymond and Vivian Niec. She had 6 older siblings and 1 younger sibling. In 1971, her family moved to Roswell, NM. She attended Monterrey Elementary School, Mountain...

Mar 3, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Lettisha Tifany Casados. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 15, 2023

James Ashabranner, age 88, beloved spouse, son, father, and grandfather entered Heaven Life on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. James was born in, as he would say, “The Promise Land of Texas,” to Ozell and Corena Ashabranner.

James is survived by his spouse, Connie; 3 daughters, 2 sons-in-law, 7 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, sister, Shirly, nephews and nieces....

Feb 14, 2023

Mildred "Joann" Blackmon Hall was born on October 26, 1938, in Rockdale, TX, to Floyd Edward Blackmon and Mildred Louvina Stockwell Blackmon and passed away on February 14, 2023 in Roswell, NM.

Visitation will be held at LaGrone Funeral Chapel & Crematory Friday, February 17, 2023 from 11:00 am -12:00 pm and again Saturday, February 18, 2023...

Feb 14, 2023

Gennean went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Feb 14, 2023, at the age of 75.   She was born on May 2, 1947 in Roswell, NM to Elgin and Betty Jean Rutledge Chesser.

Gennean married Lonnie Hendricks on June 12, 1968 in Roswell, NM.   They were involved in the farming industry in...

Feb 12, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Charlene Mae Peters. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 12, 2023

Doris was born July 6, 1940 to Tom and Ollie Ferguson in Carlsbad, NM.

Doris worked in a variety of places in Roswell, including the State Dept., her last work place was for the US Post Office. She loved all her dogs, sometimes too much if that is possible. To know Doris was to love her. She...

Feb 8, 2023

Betty Jean Sivertson of Roswell, NM  passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Betty was the wife of Noel Sivertson. For 60 years, they created beautiful memories which will be passed on to their loved ones.

Feb 4, 2023

Charles Edward Smith, age 73, of Roswell, NM passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Charles was born January 30, 1950 to Frank L. Smith and Mary Williams in Roswell, NM. He attended St. Peter School, Roswell High School and received his bachelor’s degree through New Mexico State University. Charles was owner of Smith Paint Company and a...

Jan 26, 2023

Bertha (Grammy) Roller, 88, of Roswell NM, passed away on January 26, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Bertha was born on August 31, 1934, in Mt. Wolf, PA, to Grace and Vincent Bostic. On October 14, 1950, she married John H. Roller SR. in Townsend Md. He proceeded her in death on Nov....

Jan 25, 2023

George Hopper passed away peacefully on January 25, 2023 surrounded by his family.

George Hopper was born in Santa Rosa California to G.C. and Wanda Hopper on August 22, 1954.

George fought a long battle with declining health. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend who was extremely...

Jan 21, 2023

Davis Bennett passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023 with his family surrounding him following a courageous battle with cancer.  He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend who was extremely dedicated to family, his Christian family and to his community.

Davis was born on September 17, 1957 to Dee and...

Jan 15, 2023

William “Bill” Ginanni age 90, of Roswell, NM, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023.

Bill was born December 22, 1932 to Olinto Ginanni and Mary Torres in Roswell, NM.

Bill grew up on a farm near the Berrendo River here in Roswell and was drafted into the Army in his early twenties. Bill returned to...

Jan 15, 2023

Robert Allan Cooley left this world early Sunday morning January 15, 2023, at the age of 86. He lived a long life full of adventure. Bob was born the youngest of seven children to Claude Monroe and Aimee Adele (Ricketts) Cooley in Chama, New Mexico on July 22, 1936. At the age of six, he became one of the...

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 9, 2023

Eulogy of : Peter Lewis Foskett

Peter Foskett, entered the United State Air Force on June 18th, 1963 at Oakland, California. Following his graduation from basic training, Peter was assigned to train as a Ground Radar Operator.

Upon completing his schooling for Ground Radar Operator, Peter was deployed to Vietnam and served 1 year and...

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 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 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...