Recent Obituaries

Jul 21, 2022

Eloy and his wife, Dominga P. Prieto had married in June 12, 1972 and had recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Eloy was born to Elias Prieto Avila and Josefina Delgado in Satevo Chihuahua, Mexico on December 1, 1949. He was the eldest of 6 children. Eloy was known as a hard worker, employed at Dean Baldwin...

Jul 20, 2022

With her palms raised to the heavens, Victoria S. Escobedo passed peacefully into grace on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Roswell, New Mexico, with her children by her bedside.  O merciful and gracious Father God we are eternally thankful you have called your faithful and loving servant home as we look forward with joy to the day we will...

Jul 7, 2022

General Gerald “Jerry” Childress passed peacefully in his sleep on July 7, 2022.

Jerry was known to many across the nation and locally as a leader, mentor, educator, volunteer and avid supporter of many community groups. His contagious work ethic and positivity will be greatly missed.

Born August 11, 1930, Jerry started his life in...

Jul 6, 2022

Lawrence Joseph O’Meara, 68, gained his angel wings on July 6, 2022 in Roswell, NM.

Lawrence was born on October 1, 1953 in Roswell, NM; the son of Charles and Beverly O’Meara.

He married his one and only true love Susan McGuire on December 17, 1988.

He enjoyed being a Junior Olympic Champion...

Jul 4, 2022

Mildred Rita Miles Mobley, 96. Our beloved Mother passed away Monday, July 4, 2022 in her home in Roswell, New Mexico. She was born October 4, 1925 in St. Louis, Missouri to Joseph Edward Miles and Henrietta Louise Blandford . She had three brothers John Edward, William Henry and Joseph Harrold.

On May 30, 1943, she married...

Jul 2, 2022

Chieko Miyamoto Reineman passed away in her Roswell home on Saturday, July 2, 2022.

Chieko was born to Tokugoro and Kiyo Miyamoto on August 10, 1935, in Kanto, Manchuria.  She received her education in Hokkaido Japan.  Chieko married Frank Reineman while he was stationed in Sendai Japan during the Korean Conflict.  She and Frank were married in...

Jun 22, 2022

Gladys Doris Parker, 99.  It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Gladys, she was a devoted mother, passionate teacher, faithful servant, committed woman of God, loving wife, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend.

The Parker family will be welcoming family and friends from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Thursday, July 7, 2022 at LaGrone...

Jun 21, 2022

David Frank Macha was born to Pete and Joyce Macha in Wharton, Texas in 1953. He went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

David was a warm, thoughtful, gentle, caring person who loved God, his family, church family, and friends. He was genuinely a kind person with a big heart, and he was...

Jun 16, 2022

Betty Jo Schwartz passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022, in Roswell, NM, at the age of 94.

Betty was born on April 30, 1928, in Ballinger, TX to Lewis and Ollie Millsap.  Betty had 2 sisters, Thelma and Billie, and 4 brothers, Lewis Jr., Weldon, Roy, and Eddie.  She grew up in Hagerman, NM, and over...

Jun 15, 2022

Blanca E. Gamboa, 66, passed away on June 15, 2022 in Monroe, WA.

Blanca was born February 28, 1956 to Jesus and Josefina Gamboa in Zacatecas, Zac., MX.

Blanca lived in Roswell, NM for 25 years. Her passion was to help at St. John Catholic Church in which she was an active member. She is...

Jun 5, 2022

Billy Ray Pease was born January 5, 1941 to Bill and Lela Pease in Fresno, California. Billy was born into a large family of siblings.

Billy met and married his first wife, Irene and they had 5 boys together. He spent his younger years in the California area before adventuring east to Texas. Billy tried his hand...

May 29, 2022

Nada Mae Heard was born August 29, 1926, in Haskell, Oklahoma to Gertrude Richardson and Luther Palmer. She was the oldest of five children. Her family moved from Oklahoma to New Mexico and settled in Roswell.

She often shared memories of her school years at Carver School where she graduated from high school. She was a member...

May 28, 2022

Lucy Elizabeth Wilbur was born in Holyoke, MA on September 25, 1924, the daughter of Perry Frederick Zwisler and Elizabeth Sterling (Spear) Zwisler. Lucy passed quietly at home on Saturday, May 28, 2022. Her husband of 70 years, Alfred, passed away in February 2017. She is survived by her brother, John Zwisler of Massachusetts. Lucy was preceded in death...

May 21, 2022

James Murl Lester passed away peacefully at the age of 64, Saturday, May 21,2022 at his home in Roswell, NM.

James was born in Elk City, OK on September 29, 1957 to James and Nellie Lester. When he was seven years old he moved to Roswell, NM where he spent the remainder of his life. James was...

May 19, 2022

Stella Ann Brandt passed away Thursday, May 19, 2022, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, at the age of 84.

Stella was born on March 17, 1938, in Richland Center, Wisconsin to George Wesley Myers and Flossie Belle Myers.  Stella was baptized at the Methodist Church in Richland Center on October 30, 1949, and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran...

May 16, 2022

Jamie Sue Johnson Franchini, passed away peacefully in hospital May 16, 2022, in Lubbock, TX.  She was born in Dexter, NM, February 1, 1933, to the late Thyra James McVicker Johnson and Cecil James Johnson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Robert David McGee and her husband Remo J. Franchini, her sister,...

May 14, 2022

Ophelia Smith, 103 years of age, transitioned peacefully from this life into eternal rest on May 14th, 2022.

Ophelia was born August 30th, 1918 in Tyler, Texas to Birl Smith and Roberta Cheeks.  She has a brother, Joe Birl Smith and step-sisters, Mercy Jean Cook and Shelia Cook. She was raised in Colorado City, TX. She was...

May 14, 2022

Robert Edward Zink, Sr., passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 peacefully in his sleep, in Roswell, New Mexico where he had resided since his retirement.

Robert was born in Clinton, Massachusetts the son of Harry and Dorothy (Rollins) Zink and resided for most of his life in Bolton, Mass.

Survivors include a son, Robert Zink...

May 13, 2022

Ted Cruz, of San Patricio NM, passed away on May 13, 2022. He was born on March 12, 1947, to George and Ersilia Cruz. Ted grew up in Pueblo, CO. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Ted earned a Bachelor degree in accounting. He later became a real estate broker and owned his own firm in Phoenix AZ. Ted...

May 4, 2022

Wayne Claud Ruzek was born in West Branch, Iowa to Francis and Vera Ruzek on June 27, 1943, before his twin brother Robert Ruzek.

His childhood years were spent on the family farm causing mayhem and mischief as only twin boys can do. Wayne and his twin brother Robert then enlisted in the United States Marines for...