Recent Obituaries

May 21, 2020

Harrison (Harry) Rose, 95, formerly of Erie, Pennsylvania and Roswell, New Mexico passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 of natural causes at the Manor House in Seaford, Delaware.

Harry was a vice-president of Charles B. Padden and Son, a well-known paint and wallpaper chain in the tristate area surrounding Erie, Pennsylvania.

During his over...

May 14, 2020

BRISCO, HARLIN- Harlin passed from this life to his heavenly home on May14, 2020.  He was born June 23, 1946. In Roswell, NM to Paul S. and Martha Jean Brisco.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patti (Boswell) Brisco, a son, Jonathan Brisco (Angie) of Odessa, Texas, five grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren of Odessa, Texas; two...

May 14, 2020

FLORES, JOHN E.-  John Eric Flores, age 57 of Roswell, NM passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020. John was born July 8, 1962 in Los Angeles, California. He has found heavenly peace and contentment after long illness.

John is survived by his mother, Arsenia; brother, Kenneth and sister-in-law Sharon, all of Roswell, NM. A favorite niece, Cindy and...

May 12, 2020

Ezra David Ikenberry, Jr., also known as "Ike" or "E.D." was called to his eternal resting place on May 12, 2020. He entered this world on September 17, 1930, in Springer, NM, born to Ezra David Ikenberry, Sr. and Mable Hixenbaugh Ikenberry. He is survived by his sons, David Ikenberry of Minneapolis, MN; Devin Ikenberry of Elk Grove, CA;...

May 11, 2020

RONDESTVEDT, TIMOTHY DEAN-  Timothy Dean Rondestvedt, 53 born June 16, 1966 to his parents, Bernard John Rondestvedt and Rhoda Dee Rondestvedt in Dallas Texas. Dean was called home to be with his Heavenly Father, Monday, May 11, 2020, Roswell, NM.

Dean developed his trade as a machinist and computer program starting in May 1993 with his brothers, Shon...

Apr 24, 2020

CRESS, MATTHEW- Our beloved brother Matthew Cress passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at the age of 62. Matt was born to Bob and Martha Cress in Roswell on Sept. 19, 1957. He graduated from Goddard High School in 1976 and later went through the oil field training program at ENMU-R. He worked in the oil fields from the...

Apr 15, 2020

ADAMS, JOYCE (FOX)- Joyce (Fox) Adams of Roswell, NM, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at her home with her son, Stephen and his wife, Nikki, caring for her.

Our Beloved mother also leaves her eldest daughter, Lori Pardo-Cole, of Nashville TN, her children, Phillip and Angela; daughter, Donna Fox, her children, Mark and Debbie; son, Michael...

Apr 14, 2020

Edith Marie Bizzell flew away to be with her Lord and Saviour, Tuesday, April 14, 2020.   Her body will be laid to rest at South Park Cemetery next to her loving husband, JD.  Marie’s greatest joy was her Christian faith and her family.  She was well known for her loving kindness and generosity.  In lieu of flowers please...

Apr 3, 2020

David Partain of Roswell, NM, passed away Friday, April 3, 2020. David’s loved ones are composing his obituary and will be posted as soon as possible.

Mar 28, 2020

Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, Rose Marcelle Gilbert, 94, went home to the Lord on Saturday, March 28.

Rose was born March 6, 1926 in Rumilly, Pas-de-Calais France to Laure Marcelle and Gaston Alexandre.  She was proceeded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph C. Gilbert Jr; son, William Michael Gilbert; two brothers, Robert and Robert; and...

Mar 18, 2020

GALLOWAY, DORIS- Doris Galloway, age 96, of Roswell, passed away in the early morning of March 18. She grew up in Waco, TX and graduated from Waco High School. After the death of her mother, she moved to Albuquerque, NM, where she met and married Sherman "Pinky" Galloway. A month after they were married, they moved to Roswell, where...

Mar 11, 2020

SOMMERVILLE, DAVID ALAN-  A memorial service for David Alan Sommerville will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 14, 2020 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel with Pastor Troy Grant of Berrendo Baptist Church officiating. Military honors will be rendered.

David passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 with his family at his side.

David was born...

Mar 8, 2020

DEETER, RUBY LOUISE-  Ruby Louise (Huddleston) Deeter, age 83, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 surrounded by family and friends at Mission Arch Center in Roswell, NM.

Ruby was born September 5, 1936 in Dexter, NM and spent most of her life in Roswell, NM.

Ruby married Kenneth Deeter Sr. and raised a family together until...

Mar 7, 2020

HILL, JEAN ELIZABETH MCGINNIS —Jean McGinnis Hill passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at age of 79. Her life was guided by her deep Christian Faith which was displayed in her everyday life. She was a very generous loving person. Jean was the elder of two daughters born to Fay and Harriet McGinnis October 6, 1940 in Norfolk, Nebraska. The McGinnis family...

Mar 6, 2020

Charles (Chuck) James Fry, 69, of Roswell, New Mexico passed away unexpectedly, March. 6, 2020.

Chuck was born in Seattle, WA on Nov. 28, 1950.  He moved to San Luis Obispo as a young child.  He attended Quintana Elementary School and the San Luis Obispo Junior and Senior school, graduating on June 13, 1969.  He loved working...

Feb 29, 2020

Delbert Nelson, a resident of Roswell, NM for nearly 70 years, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Delbert was born to Delbert Roy Nelson and Clara Estelle Nelson in the family house in Tucumcari, NM on December 2, 1925.

Delbert spent most of his younger years living...

Feb 25, 2020

Bill Bunch, age 86, beloved husband and father, passed away peacefully at home on February 25, 2020, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Dexter, NM, at the Doctors office to Ed and Myrtle Bunch on December 11, 1933. Bill was a New Mexico Historian and Ghost Towner.

The New Mexico sunsets and nature...

Feb 24, 2020

MORRIS, POLLY ANN STOCKARD- Polly Ann Stockard Morris, age 89, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at the family home in Roswell, NM.

A visitation for Polly will be held Friday, February 28, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. at LaGrone Funeral Chapel, 900 South Main Street, Roswell, N.M.  Graveside services will be held at South Park...

Feb 23, 2020

Judson Pruitt McKnight (Juddy) was born July 18, 1919 in Roswell, NM to Thomas Jud McKnight and Nannie Joyce Potts. He passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020 in Roswell, NM.

Juddy grew up on a sheep ranch in Picacho and in Roswell, where he graduated from Roswell High School in 1939. He married Beulah Lassiter in 1939...

Feb 21, 2020

Stephen Miko, 72, beloved Husband, Father & Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on Friday, February 21, 2020. He entered this world on April 18, 1947 in Mahanoy City, PA, born to Daniel and Suzanne Miko. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline Miko; son, Stephen Miko and his wife Suppy; son, Aaron Miko and his wife...