Recent Obituaries

Jan 7, 2022

Andrew John Caramanica age 68 of Roswell, NM passed away on Friday, January 7, 2022. “My brother, you save a place for me with our Lord God. I will always keep you in my heart, Love, your sister Frances.” Andy’s family knew him as “Drew”, that was his nickname.

ON September 1st, 1953, Andrew was born to...

Jan 6, 2022

James "Jim" McKie Cameron

James was the only son of Scottish immigrants Mary and Robert Cameron. Born in Belleville, New Jersey in 1933, he demonstrated the qualities that would define him as a man: a strong sense of right and wrong inherited from his parents, self-reliance, a desire to accomplish positive goals, and a sense of humor....

Jan 3, 2022

Russell Cain, 56, beloved husband, father, brother, and son, went to be with our Lord January 3, 2022. He entered this world December 27, 1965, to Donald and Gloria Cain who preceded him in death. Russell is also preceded in death by his grandparents Juan and Efren Silva, and brother Alan Cain. Russell is survived by his wife Rebecca...

Dec 30, 2021

Barbara Jean Morris, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at her residence in Roswell, NM. She was born March 14, 1930 in Bouie, TX to Marvin and Millie Garrett and was 1 of 8 children. Barbara moved to New Mexico around the age of 5 and graduating from Roswell High School. She...

Dec 28, 2021

Judith Wesch Larson joined the Lord on Friday, December 28, 2021.

Judith was born in Denver, Colorado on January 17, 1943 to Gustav and Anne Wesch. She attended Emmaus Lutheran school from 1st Grade through 9th Grade, then attended North Denver High School, and in 1960 graduated 10th in a class of 540 students. Judith was then...

Dec 24, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Julie Ann Rackler. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 23, 2021

Mike Joy went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, December 23, 2021.  Mike was born to Tom and Mary Joy on June 12, 1958, in Artesia, NM.  His parents proceeded him in death.

Mike and his family lived and worked on various ranches in Lincoln, Lea, Eddy and Chaves County. They also lived 2 years...

Dec 18, 2021

Known lovingly by her family as "Mema", Jane was born Betty Jane Fisher on December 15th, 1938 in Lovington, New Mexico and peacefully passed away on December 18th, 2021 at the age of 83. Jane is preceded in death by her parents Felton and Eunice (Glascock) Fisher, husband Thomas Milton Kincaid, older sister Ethel Mae (Fisher) Crocket, and daughter...

Dec 14, 2021

Daniel Woods is now resting in the arms of his Heavenly Father. Daniel passed from this life to heaven Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Daniel was born December 18, 1954, to Helen and Cavenaugh Woods in Tempe, Arizona. He graduated from Goddard High school and attended ENMU-R. Daniel married Sharron Butler on June 15,1973. They have one daughter Crystal Klopfer,...

Dec 10, 2021

(Hedy) Diana Charley passed peacefully on to Heaven Friday, December 10, 2021. Diana was born in Tucson Arizona on October 16,1944. She is preceded in death by her mother, Vallie Rea-Boone-Haney;  father, Loy Rea;  stepfather, Ken Haney and brother, Jerry Bolin; nephew, Loy Henrie and best friend Jane McClain. Diana is survived by her sister, Donna Henrie,...

Nov 30, 2021

Shirley Ann Scott, 85, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place Tuesday,  November 30, 2021. A memorial service for Shirley will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, December 11, 2021 at First Baptist Church, 500 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Roswell, New Mexico 88201. Shirley entered this world on February 25, 1936 in Floydada, TX,...

Nov 24, 2021

Jose Genaro Acosta was born in Delicias Chih, Mexico to Benita S. Acosta.

"No te amo con el Corazon porque el Corazon se detiene; te amo con el alma porque el alma es eternal."

A viewing for Jose will be held from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, and a rosary will be recited at 6:00 PM,...

Nov 24, 2021

Gloria F. Andrus was born in Iota, Louisiana on June 2, 1935 to Andrew and Lillie Mae Frey and raised on a rice farm in South Louisiana.

Gloria passed away at the age of 86 in El Paso, Texas Saturday, November 20, 2021.

Gloria was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

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Nov 9, 2021

On Tuesday, November 9, 2021, Kyle Ward Stokes, passed the gates of heaven and the entered the arms of Jesus.

A celebration of life for Kyle will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, November 13, 2021 at First Baptist Church.

Kyle Ward Stokes was born on February 15, 1977 in Dodge City, Kansas to Larry...

Nov 6, 2021

At the turn of the century, a determined saleswoman went to work for a perfume company which many know as AVON. She became the first “Avon Lady”.

Clarence started her career with AVON in Michigan and in 1961 a move to Roswell would welcome her as Roswell’s Avon Lady. Her customers looked forward to her weekly visits...

Nov 5, 2021

Pierre Alonso, age 32, of Roswell, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021.

A public viewing for Pierre will be held on Monday, November 15, 2021, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at LaGrone Funeral Chapel in Roswell, NM....

Nov 5, 2021

Donald (Don) Richard Lawson passed away on November 5, 2021 in Roswell, New Mexico at the age of 69.

Don is survived by his three daughters and their partners: Kara Mendez and Guadalupe Mendez of Spring, TX, Dana Lawson and J Laramie of Damascus, OR and Gena Lawson Christian Newman of Albuquerque, NM; one son, Viktor Lawson...

Oct 30, 2021

Scott Lane Goodpasture, 64, beloved husband, was called to his eternal resting place on Saturday, October 30, 2021.

A memorial service for Scott will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, November 11, 2021 at First Baptist Church, 500 N. Pennsylvania Avenue, Roswell, NM 88201.

Scott was born on March 21, 1957, in Tulsa, OK, to...

Oct 19, 2021

Michael John Hillman passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at home in Roswell, NM. He was born July 15, 1936 in Los Angeles, CA to John Newton Hillman and Diane (Wagner) Hillman.

Mike grew up in Southern California, developing a lifelong love of sailing while living on Balboa Island and developing a love of ranching on the Valley...

Oct 16, 2021

Joan M. Nealis passed away Saturday, October 16th, 2021, at 99 years young.

Mema, as we all knew her, was a feisty good person who did it her way for so very long. From being a WAVE in the Navy during World War II up to driving until she was 96 years old, no task was too...