Recent Obituaries

Jun 12, 2025

Jun 8, 2025

Edward K. Crossman (1938-2025)

Ed Crossman passed away on June 8, 2025, at the age of 86 in Roswell, New Mexico where he lived for many years.

Ed was a native of Nashville, Tennessee and graduated from Hillsboro High School. He attended DePauw University in Indiana for his undergraduate degree and received his Master’s in Experimental Psychology from Arizona State University.

He was a...

Jun 8, 2025

Jun 6, 2025

Marvin Kenneth Zylstra was called home to Jesus on June 6, 2025. Born on August 13, 1932, in Alamosa, CO, Marvin was the beloved son of Gerben and Marguerite Zylstra. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother Cora Zylstra, siblings Gerald Zylstra, Bertha Tencate, Gertrude Verburg, stepbrother Lambert Steen, grandson Billy Sarris, and his loving spouse Gertrude Zylstra,...

Jun 5, 2025

Services are pending at this time.

May 27, 2025

Sherlea Taylor, 86

September 16, 1938 – May 27, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Sherlea Taylor, a pioneering New Mexican businesswoman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and civic leader. She passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, at the age of 86, surrounded by her loving family.

Sherlea was born on September 16, 1938, in Roswell, New...

May 26, 2025

John Bejarano, 68, of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away on May 26, 2025. He was born on February 6, 1957, in Roswell, where he spent the majority of his life surrounded by family and friends.

John was a proud graduate of Goddard High School, Class of 1975. A talented athlete, he played football at Mesa Middle School and continued on to...

May 21, 2025

Dennis E Crockett

June 3, 1944 - May 21, 2025

Dennis Earl Crockett, age 80, of Roswell, NM, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

Dennis was born on June 3, 1944, to Earnest E. Crockett and Juinta Y. Blundy in Roswell, NM.

Dennis was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra J. Crockett, his parents, and both of his...

May 9, 2025

Jennie Louise (Hughes) Mays, affectionately known as "Jennie Lou," passed away on May 9, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on November 24, 1929, in Roswell, New Mexico, Jennie Lou led a remarkable life characterized by warmth, love, and unwavering support for her family.

Her professional journey began at the age of 45, where she dedicated over 20 years of...

May 6, 2025

Jerry Joe Castillo

Jerry was born July 26, 1958, in Roswell, NM and passed on May 6, 2025, in Roswell NM. Jerry is the son of Delia Cardona and Adam Castillo. Jerry worked as a mason and was a seasoned mountain man chopping firewood. Jerry enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, cruising and going to car shows and spending time with family, friends...

May 5, 2025

Apr 27, 2025

Ruth Alice Casados

September 12, 1937 – April 27, 2025

Our beloved mother, 87, was called home by the Lord peacefully, surrounded by her family in her home in Roswell, NM- just as she wished.

She was a beautiful, loving, and devoted mother, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister.

Ruth grew up in Santa Fe, NM. In her youth, she attended Loretto Academy. She enjoyed...

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,...