Recent Obituaries

Sep 13, 2026

Marie Lombardozzi Whaley passed away September 13, 2026, in Roswell, New Mexico

Marie was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 4, 1936, to Alfred and Carolina (Zampella) Lombardozzi. Her parents had immigrated to New York from Italy.

Preceded in death by the love of her life Theodore J. Whaley and her parents. Marie is survived by children (spouses) / grandchildren // great...

Sep 20, 2026

Theda G. King Staeden

Theda was born in Roswell, NM, on December 28, 1937. She was the daughter of Lawrence Henry King and Hazel Dell Pirtle- King and was raised in the farming community of East Grand Plains and attended East Grand Plains Elementary School. Theda graduated from Roswell High School in 1955 and obtained an associates degree from Assemblies of...

Sep 12, 2026

Tommy Orosco Sanchez Sr. of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away on September 12, 2026, in Roswell. He was born on May 28, 1963, in Artesia, New Mexico to parents Danny and Elidia Sanchez.

Tommy will be remembered as a hardworking man who spent his career as a truck driver. Through that work, he built a life marked by dedication and perseverance,...

Sep 7, 2026

Thomas A. Shideler, a beloved husband, brother, uncle and friend, went peacefully to be with the Lord on September 7, 2026, during a hospital stay in Las Cruces, NM. He was 75 years old and was born on February 20, 1951. He married Sharon Titus on August 14, 1971.

He worked as a plumber and communications technician. After many bouts with...

Sep 5, 2026

Laura Patrice Franklin, of Roswell, NM, passed away on September 5, 2026. 

There are no services scheduled at this time. 

Aug 24, 2026

Brenda Buckelew was born on September 14, 1957, in Roswell, New Mexico, to Guy “Buddy” McPherson and Billie McPherson. Roswell was more than the place Brenda was born—it was home. She loved her community, her hometown, and the people and memories that made it special to her.

On January 22, 1977, Brenda married the love of her life, Windle “Doug” Buckelew....

Aug 19, 2026

Lester Joe Bross was born on August 3rd, 1933 in Buckholts Texas and passed away peacefully on August 19th, 2026 in Las Cruces, NM. Lester is preceded in death by his mother Marguerite (Shelton) Bross and father Hinche Augustus (Gus) Bross, sister Patty Marlene (Bross) Whitebody, and his wife of 55 years Marijo (Hart) Bross.

Lester is survived by his two...

Aug 13, 2026

Raymond Lopez

September 7, 1943 – August 13, 2026

Raymond Lopez, 82, passed away on August 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on September 7, 1943, to Savina Lopez and Pablo Alvarado, Raymond was a beloved father of 16 children and a cherished grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather.

Raymond was a strong fighter with a great sense of humor. He was...

Aug 9, 2026

Aug 6, 2026

Helga Cooley

January 22, 1940 – August 6, 2026



Helga Cooley, 86, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, in Roswell, New Mexico.

Helga was born on January 22, 1940, in Michelob, Czechoslovakia, to Eduardo and Frieda Kultscher. She was born into a German family living in a region that had formerly been part of Germany. Following World War II, her family was...

Jul 28, 2026

Helen Jean Lopez, of Artesia New Mexico, passed away on July 28, 2026. Helen was born in Artesia, NM on August 2, 1958, and remained there all her life. She will be welcomed in Heaven by her father, Anacleto Lopez, and her mother Luciana Delgado; by both of her brothers, Johnny J. Lopez and Luis Lopez; as well as her...

Jul 20, 2026

Randle Easley, 67, a beloved son and brother, passed away on July 20, 2026. Randle was born on January 21, 1959, to his father Randle Sammy Easley II and his mother Betty June Coffey. Randle enjoyed reading, and football, but most of all he loved having fun with friends and family. Randle was a high school valedictorian and an All...

Jul 12, 2026

In Loving Memory of Our Mother

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Micheale Kelly who passed away on July 12, 2026. She was a source of comfort, strength, wisdom, and unconditional love to all who knew her.

Our mother lived her life with kindness, grace, and a generous heart. She had a way of...

Jul 10, 2026

The world has lost a truly amazing soul, Tammy Lynne Larsen. She was born April 28th 1969 and passed away in her home on July 10th 2026. She lived to love her family. She became a nurse, a model and proudly an extra in several film's, also recently achieved her dream of becoming an author of children's books. She loved...

Jun 28, 2026

Sandra (Sandy) Grant, 66, beloved, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Aunt, was called to her eternal resting place on June 28, 2026. She entered this world on February 8, 1960 in Garden City, MI, born to Allyn and Mary Grant.

She is survived by her daughter Barbara Ellerd; son Dominick Grant; Brother Stanley Grant; nieces Tara Coffing and Tracy Clements; granddaughters...

Jun 28, 2026

A star has dimmed with the passing of Joyce Darrough on June 28th, 2026, whose life was defined by an unwavering faith in God, a boundless devotion to family, a proud connection to her local ranching heritage, and service to her community. She passed away peacefully June 28, 2026, with family at bedside.

Joyce Mary Darrough was born in Evansville, Indiana...

Jun 21, 2026

Everyday you did a good “deed”.

If it were you, we would all succeed.

You hardly ever complained.

Even towards the end, a smile on your face.

Was it hard to pretend? Or were you just that tough?

My kind of man.

You never even hardly shed a tear;

Maybe at church a couple of times.

You were always there right by my side,

To see me through all...

Jun 17, 2026

Grant Dean Newlin

Born March 5, 1948, in Roswell, NM to parents Clarence Bernie Newlin and Naomi Mary (Kidder) Newlin, Grant Newlin was the oldest of five children and was raised on the family cattle ranch 40 miles northeast of Roswell. Their family was a foster home to many children over the years. Grant was baptized into the Kenna Community Church....

Jun 17, 2026

Irene Ritchie passed away in the presence of family on June 17, 2026, in Roswell, NM. She was 93 years old.

Irene was born on March 15, 1933, in Youngstown, Ohio. Her parents, Pasquale and Mary Cello, were hard-working and resourceful immigrants from Northern Italy. Irene and her numerous siblings were raised in church, and many, including Irene, began a relationship...

Jun 17, 2026

Ardist Allen February 23, 1942 – June 17, 2026 Roswell

Our loving father and grandfather, Ardist Allen, departed his family on Wednesday, June 17th at BeeHive Homes of Roswell in Roswell, New Mexico, where he was cared for with kindness and compassion.

Ardist was born in Hagerman, New Mexico on February 23rd, 1942, to Ned Allen and Inez (Wright) Allen. He graduated...