Recent Obituaries

Apr 27, 2025

Apr 27, 2025

Apr 6, 2025

Jerry Landrum Ison, 87, beloved son, husband, father, and friend was called to his eternal resting place on April 6, 2025 at home with his family. He entered this world on October 12, 1937 in Portales, NM, born to Joe Landrum Ison and Tulsa Jewel (McDonald) Ison. He is survived by his daughter Jerri Citty; stepdaughter Cheryl Lynn (Alexander) Johnson;...

Mar 31, 2025

George R. Swenson

February 3,1945 – March 31, 2025

Roswell, NM

George R. Swenson, 80, of Roswell, NM, passed away on March 31, 2025. Born in Chicago, IL, on February 3, 1945, George proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He later continued his service to the skies as the manager of the Roswell air traffic control tower,...

Mar 31, 2025

Virginia "Ginny" June Thoreson

May 1, 1931 - March 31, 2025

Virginia June Thoreson, lovingly known as Ginny, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, in Roswell, New Mexico, at the age of 93. Born on May 1, 1931, in Mobridge, South Dakota, Ginny lived a life full of love, warmth, and unwavering devotion to her family, friends, and community.

Ginny had a...

Mar 30, 2025

Gwen (Stark) Knight, beloved matriarch of the Knight family passed peacefully Sunday, March 30, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Gwen was born December 28,1932 in Trousdale, Oklahoma, the youngest of three children to much loved parents James Edward and Neva (Jones) Stark, who instilled in their children a strong work ethic and Christian values. Gwen was a member...

Mar 30, 2025

Melvin Montoya

March 23, 1950 – March 30, 2025

On Sunday March 30th, 2025, surrounded by loving family, our Lord called Melvin Montoya home.

Melvin was born on March 23rd, 1950, at St Mary’s Hospital to Samuel and Eufrasia Montoya.

He attended Hondo Public Schools and grew up in the Hondo Valley. He worked on multiple ranches before joining Rulon’s as a bartender. Melvin...

Mar 29, 2025

Dorothy “Dot” Mae Fuqua, 88, passed away peacefully in her home on March 29th 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy Mae Fuqua was born on January 20th, 1937 to Mack and Della Reynolds of Lake Aurthur. Dorothy had many jobs throughout her life from working at the Gas Co in Artesia, The office for H&J Grocery Store, Clovis Pump...

Mar 27, 2025

Arsenia Flores

February 14, 1930 – March 27, 2025

It is well with my soul – a beautiful song and the story of the life of Arsenia Flores (nee Zamora). Arsenia, 95, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Arsenia, affectionately known as Moma, Abuela, Grandma, Great Grandma, Tia, Prima and Arsie,...

Mar 8, 2025

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Feb 25, 2025

Thelbert Dale Rice

Thelbert Dale Rice, mostly known as Dale, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 25, 2025, at the age of 85. Dale was born on May 13, 1939, to his father Ted Rice and his mother Pauline Rice (Scott). Dale was born in a log cabin in Mayhill New Mexico, the same cabin his mother...

Feb 19, 2025

Albert Dale Alexander Jr.

In Loving Memory

Life well Lived

  With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Albert Dale Alexander Jr., affectionately known as Chip or Chipper, on February 19, 2025, at the age of 60. Albert finally met his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Albert was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend to so many. He leaves...

Feb 7, 2025

Linda Stockley Weiler was born in Roswell, New Mexico on December 16, 1939. Her parents, Albert and Ruby Stockley, were early pioneers in the Pecos Valley and have predeceased her. Linda lived in Roswell all her life and graduated from Roswell High School with the class of 1958. Linda was married to Roger Weiler for 34 years. He passed away...

Feb 6, 2025

Teresa McCreary passed into the presence of her heavenly father and savior, Jesus Christ on February 6, 2025, after a long battle fighting against Parkinson’s. Teresa is survived by her husband Perry McCreary; sons Keagan Burkhart, Preston McCreary and wife Emma, and daughter, Megan McCreary, all of Roswell, NM; her parents, Don & Aleen Jones of Roswell, NM; brother, Chris...

Feb 3, 2025

Justus E. Bowe Jr.

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Justus E. Bowe Jr., a devoted veteran, community servant, and cherished family man, who departed this life at the age of 91. Justus was born on April 20, 1933, in Cotton Plant, Arkansas, to Justus E. Bowe Sr. and Voree S. Bowe. Raised by his father...

Feb 1, 2025

Jan 30, 2025

Peggy June Montgomery 87, loving Wife and mother went to be with her Lord on January 30, 2025.

Peggy was born on January 11th, 1938, in Roswell NM. She is proceeded in death by her husband William (Bill) Montgomery, her parents Floyd and Dorthy Lorton and great-grandchild Issac Paul Montgomery.

Peggy is survived by three sons and their spouses, William D. Montgomery...

Jan 28, 2025

Longtime Roswell, NM resident, Hervey Joe Gilliland, went to be with his savior while at home surrounded by family on January 28, 2025.

Hervey was born in Guymon, OK on June 25, 1929, to Con and Vella Mae Gilliland. He attended the public schools of Guymon, graduating from Guymon High School in 1947. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration...

Jan 23, 2025

Phillip Joseph Kopp 

On Thursday, January 23rd, 2025. Phil went to sleep and woke up in Heaven.

Waiting at the gates were his parents, Robert Lavern and Johnnie Pauline Kopp to welcome him home.

Those left to carry on his legacy of love is his devoted wife, Gail Kopp. His children, Allison Gallen (Jon) of Anchorage AK, Colin Kopp of Baton Rouge LA,...