All Obituaries

Cyloma Delores Durham, age 89 of Roswell, NM passed away at home on Friday, May 26, 2023. A funeral service for Cyloma will be held 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 1, 2023 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel, followed by internment at South Park Cemetery. Cyloma was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, her Bible hope was for resurrection in the earthly paradise to come PS. 37:11 Cyloma was born on August 21, 1933, to Melvin and Nora Durham of Roswell, NM. and was a lifelong resident of Roswell....

Manuel was called home by his Lord on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Manuel was born to Manuel Noriega and Maria Eulalia Mendoza on March 16, 1983 in Minillas, Genaro Cod., Zacaecas, Mexico. Manuel married Blanca Lerma on May 4, 2004 and was blessed with five beautiful children. He loved listening to music and dancing. He found any excuse to have a get together, and the more the merrier. Manuel lent a hand to anyone that needed it. He was funny (silly) and loved a good conversation. Manuel...

Valicia Benitez was born May 21, 1994 to Omar Benitez and Alicia Gomez in Roswell, NM.  Valicia was a beloved daughter, sister and mother. Valicia’s greatest love in this world was being a mother to her two beautiful daughters, Annalicia and Adalena. She enjoyed being around her family, especially her brothers and sister. There was never a dull moment with Valicia in the room, laughing, clowning on her siblings, or bonding over their shared interest. She was an avid reader, she...

Celia Quezada age 83 of Roswell, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Celia was born October 21, 1939  to Cruz Rodriguez and Ramona Lopez in McNary, TX. Our beloved Celia Quezada, wife, mother, sister, grandmother was a giving, loving whole hearted soul that enjoyed family time, music and dancing. Celia will be greatly missed by her loving family and everyone that had the pleasure of meeting her. Celia’s memory will be cherished...

Robert “Bob” Magnon Jr., 85, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at his home in Roswell, New Mexico after battling cancer for over three years. Bob was born in Little Falls, MN on September 27, 1937, to Alvin A. Magnon and Viola Bellefeuille. After graduation, Bob joined the US Air Force. He was stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, NM from 1955 to 1959 and served in the Korean War. Bob married Rita E. Herrera on Nov. 19,1957. They divorced years later. Bob...

Jeffrey Philip Huerta age 53 of Roswell, NM passed away Friday, May 19, 2023 in Artesia, NM. Jeffrey was born February10, 1970 to Philip J. Huerta and Susan J. Teague in Sidney, NE. Jeffrey enjoyed football, especially Nebraska Cornhuskers football team…. Go Big Red! He also had a strong affection for his Dogs. As well as passion for music, fishing, and motorcycle riding. Those left to cherish Jeffrey’s memory are, parents, Philip (Lori) Huerta of Roswell, NM and Susan (Paul)...

Evelyn Eudora Rodery went to her heavenly home on Friday, May 12, 2023. Evelyn was born on November 22, 1940, to Alva “Red” and Clarence Rodery. She was born at home in Clay County Arkansas. Her childhood years were spent in Arkansas, Missouri, and Flint Michigan where she graduated from high school. Evelyn later moved to Roswell NM with her parents and remained there. Throughout her life she would often reminisce about the wonderful times spent in her youth with parents,...

Barry was born December 24, 1968 to Norman and Alma (Schmitz) Mathison in Glenwood, MN. Barry grew up in rural Minnesota on the family farm, learning how to do just about anything. If he didn't know how to do something, he figured it out and that carried on throughout his life. Barry moved to Roswell, NM in 1984, his sophomore year of high school.  He attended Goddard High School and graduated in 1987.  He enlisted in the United States Army after graduation and served in the...

Jack Fisher, 89, was called home by his Lord on April 20, 2023. Jack was the cherished husband to Joyce for 69 years; the dear father of Paul Fisher, Carol (Mike) Clark, Nancy (Donald) Sullivan, Janet (Mike) Diehl; devoted grandfather of Shane Fisher; Daniel, Timothy and Andrew Clark; Christine (Trent) Davis and Margaret Sullivan; Kyle (Robyn) Householder, Mitchell Householder and Kevin Diehl; loving great-grandfather of Adalyn and Eleanor Householder and Elizabeth Davis. Jack was...