Obituaries

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Edward Osborne

Edward Osborne

Sep 28, 2025

Services are scheduled for 11 a.m. October 17, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1405 N. Sycamore Ave., for Edward Arthur Osborne, 94, who passed away peacefully in Roswell on September 28, 2025.

Ed was born on July 2, 1931, in Hillsdale, Michigan, to Cassel Oliver Osborne and Florence (Salzmann) Osborne, the youngest child and brother to Evadean and Dorothy. His father worked...

Charles Thompson

Charles Thompson

Oct 2, 2025

Charles A. Thompson of Roswell, NM, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Charley was the oldest son of Allen and Betty Thompson. He was born on January 10, 1951, in Cascade, Idaho.

Charley’s father served in the Air Force, and after being stationed in various locations across the United States and England, the family arrived at Walker...

Rafael Perez

Rafael Perez

Oct 3, 2025

Services are pending at this time. 

Michael Richard Mealand

Michael Richard Mealand

Sep 29, 2025

Mike Richard Mealand, 66, passed away on September 29, 2025, in Alamogordo, NM. Mike was born on November 2, 1958, to his father Richard Albert Mealand, and his mother Imogene Adams in Roswell, NM.

Mike spent most of his life as a police officer in Roswell, NM. After 27 years, he retired as one of the last motorcycle police officers in...

Walter Dennis Costello

Walter Dennis Costello

Sep 24, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Walter Dennis “Dennis” Costello, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, and friend, who left us on September 24, 2025, at the age of 62.

Dennis was born on June 10, 1963, in Tucson, Arizona, to Walter D. Costello and Barbara L. Williams. He grew up with a strong sense...

Patrick Foster Magill

Patrick Foster Magill

Sep 7, 2025

Patrick Foster Magill

Patrick (Pat) Foster Magill was born in McNary, Arizona on July 4, 1949 to Sidney Moffit and Victoria Allen Magill. Pat passed away September 7, 2025.

Pat was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Sidney and Michael Magill and great granddaughter Rosalyn Petersen.

He is survived by fiancé Sue Price, sisters, Sandra Petersen, Kathryn Robinson and Ione Heine,...

Beverly Thorp

Beverly Thorp

Aug 23, 2025

Beverly June Thorp (Peek) moved on to her next adventure on August 23, 2025, in Roswell, NM. She was born on March 23, 1939, in Big Spring, Texas to James D. Peek (Known as JD) and Bonnie Ruth Peek (Shortes).

Beverly graduated from Artesia High School in 1957. She was a proud “Bulldog” and stayed loyal to her team throughout her...

Ronald Earl Biggers

Ronald Earl Biggers

Aug 18, 2025

Ronald “Ron” Earl Biggers was born in St. Mary’s Hospital in Roswell, NM, on September 22, 1946. He passed away on August 18, 2025 at Casa Maria in Roswell. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nancy H and John O Biggers. He graduated from Roswell High School in 1965, and was one of the first graduates of the...

Romelio Garcia

Romelio Garcia

Aug 15, 2025

Romelio S. Garcia

Romelio S. Garcia (Melo), age 78, passed away on August 15, 2025, in his hometown of Roswell, New Mexico. Melo was born on February 11, 1947, to his father Eulalio Garcia and his mother, Esefrofia Samora.

Melo attended Roswell High School as a teenager, before enlisting in the United States Army in his early 20’s, were he served his...

Margaret Choat

Margaret Choat

Aug 14, 2025

Margaret Louise Michelet Choat

June 20, 1929 – August 14, 2025

Margaret Louise Michelet Choat was born to James (Jim) & Jeannette Jacobson Michelet on June 20, 1929, in Hagerman, New Mexico. She graduated from Hagerman High School in 1947 before marrying her lifelong husband, R. Roy Choat on June 20, 1947, in Hagerman, New Mexico.

Margaret spent many wonderful years in her...

Helen Jane Ferrell

Helen Jane Ferrell

Aug 9, 2025

Helen Jane Ferrell

September 20, 1928 – August 9, 2025

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00am, Friday, August 15, 2025, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Helen Jane Ferrell, aged 96, who passed away on August 9, 2025. Reverend Pigott will officiate. In addition, a viewing is scheduled for Thursday, August 14, 2025, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

Helen was born...

William Glen Mask

William Glen Mask

Aug 3, 2025

William G. Mask, 87, was born in Roswell, NM to Howard and Ruby Mask on August 19, 1937 and went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was a lifelong resident of Roswell.

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, William lived a life marked by...

Dani Elizabeth Hilton

Dani Elizabeth Hilton

Jul 26, 2025

Dani Elizabeth Hilton May 28, 1993 – July 26, 2025

Dani Elizabeth Hilton was unexpectedly yet joyfully welcomed into the world on May 28, 1993, in Lynwood, California, by her loving parents, Bill and Christine Hilton. The youngest of seven children, Dani brought light and laughter into her family from the very beginning.

From an early age, Dani showed a deep love...

Robert Bruce Hamby

Robert Bruce Hamby

Jul 18, 2025

Robert “Bobby” Bruce Hamby was born September 10, 1946, in Miami, Arizona. On July 18th, 2025, Bobby left his earthly home in Roswell, New Mexico for his heavenly home.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Jim and Eva Massey; his parents, Thomas Hamby and Mary Lille Flister; his two lifelong best friends, Lonnie Lee and Howdy Geurin; the love...

Lawrence William Taylor

Lawrence William Taylor

Jul 17, 2025

Lawrence William Taylor passed to Glory on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Private Burial has taken place at South Park Cemetery in Roswell, New Mexico. His celebration of life memorial will take place at 10:00am on Saturday, September 27 at LaGrone Funeral Chapel, 900 S Main ST, Roswell, New Mexico. All are welcome. Reverand Darrell Kelley (son in-law), associate pastor of...

Dawn Desiree Scott

Dawn Desiree Scott

Jul 15, 2025

Dawn Desiree Scott (July 27, 1960 – July 15, 2025), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2025, just days before her 65th birthday.

Born on July 27, 1960, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Dawn was the daughter of Matt and Olivia Matthews (preceded in death). Alongside her siblings, Sherry and Russell Matthews, Dawn spent...