All Obituaries

Braulio Alvarado, 93, beloved Father, Grandfather, and Great-grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on November 17, 2022. Braulio entered this world on March 26, 1929 in Laredo TX, born to Rafael and Maria Alvarado. He is preceded in death by his Spouse, Sarah Alvarado; Son, Ralph Alvarado and daughter, Sylvia Barnes. Braulio is survived by his daughter, Veronica Hahn; daughter, Patricia Brown; daughter, Diane Smith; son, Anthony Alvarado; granddaughter, Stefanie Alvarado;...

Dixie "Penny" Thigpen of Roswell, NM passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022. Penny was born August 23, 1940 to parents Clarence and Grace Key. She was born in Artesia and resided there most of her life. She graduated from Artesia high school in 1958. She was proud and honored to be a cheerleader and a member of the class that won the first Artesia High School State Championship football game in 1957. Many of her classmates, players and fellow cheerleaders have remained cherished...

Linda Belle McCormack, age 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2022 joyfully looking forward to an Eternity in Heaven confident of her salvation. Linda was born April 9, 1938 to Merle and Gen Girard in Breckenridge, MN. Entering college in the fall of 1956, Linda quickly immersed herself in what would be her life’s work, Nursing. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing was obtained in March of 1962. Moving to CA in 1963, she worked in the ER for many years before returning to...

El señor Ricardo Valadez nació el dia 8 de febrero 1961 en Villa Union, Durango Mexico, sus padres fueron Abel Valadez y Socorro Dominguez. Con gran dolor y tristeza en nuestros corazones, la familia les informa el fallecimiento de Ricardo el Sabado, 12 de Noviembre 2022. Ricardo fue un joven muy trabajador en Mexico y desupes siguio en Colorado, Wyoming y al final en Roswell, NM. En Noviembre de 1990, Ricardo tuvo su accidente y quedo en silla de ruedas y apesar de eso, el...

On Wednesday November 9, 2022, our sweet little J’Angelo Ray Cobos came into this world a sleeping precious angel boy. His beautiful porcelain skin, his long lashes and his ruby red full little lips were perfection to our eyes. He made his mark in our hearts before and after in the arms of his loving mommy and daddy. His parents Mercedes Velasco, and Joseph Cobos Jr will cherish his memory forever. Those also left to cherish his memory are his maternal grandparents: Mireya Zapata,...

Billie was born September 1, 1927, to Bunyan Edward Hennigan and Grace George in Ada, Oklahoma. Billie retired as Business Affairs Secretary at New Mexico Military Institute. One thing Billie loved was to talk golf and football with her grandsons and great nephew.  Billie was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Proctor; daughter, Linda Jo Patrick; Ruby Barringer (sister), Ruth Floyd (sister), Marie Werner (sister) B.E. Hennigan (brother) and Tommie Meharg (sister). Those left to...

Martha Sue Castleman age 83, and known as “Momma Sue” passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022. Martha was born June 19, 1939 to James Aubrey Hill and Alma Grace Hill in Roswell, NM. As a child, she survived polio. She was a lifelong Roswell resident except for living in California a short while. Martha was a teacher at Missouri Avenue School and Military Heights Elementary School for 28 years. Martha loved traveling, spending time at the lake and crafting. For many years along...

Patrick Lee Thommarson, age 65, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022. A Memorial Service for Patrick will be held about 12:30 PM, Sunday, October 30, 2022 after the morning worship at Calvary Baptist Church. All of his many friends are invited to attend. Patrick was born August 15, 1957 to James and Susie Thommarson in Santa Ana, California. He proudly joined the Army and served his country in 1975. Patrick worked at TMC for 10 years and retired from Swift Freights. Those left to cherish...

A. Lynn Johnson, 80, beloved Father, Brother, and Grandfather, was called to his eternal resting place on October 13, 2022. Lynn entered this world on March 2, 1942 in Roswell, NM, born to Arvil Lee and Mineola Johnson. He was preceded in death by his son Michael Lynn. Lynn is survived by his brother Michael Lee Johnson; sister-in-law Judy Gray Johnson; daughter Christina D. Bailey, son-in-law Randle L. Bailey; grandson Sean P. Bailey; granddaughter Abigail S. Johnson; grandson Mason L....