Recent Obituaries

Feb 1, 2021

WALKER, DAN “DANNY” H.- Danny passed away Monday, February 1, 2021, after an intense battle with cancer.

My husband and Josh's father will be missed in our lives more than we can guess, but he is now out of pain and talking hunting, fishing, and cars in heaven.

Dan started working for his Dad (Norman)...

Jan 26, 2021

CHRISMAN, JANIS MARIE-  Janis Marie Chrisman, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at her home in Roswell, New Mexico.

Janis was born to Paul Christian Paulson and Ellen Lisa Victoria Kristenson on October 18, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri. She married Joe Owen Chrisman on May 14, 1977. He preceded her in death on...

Jan 24, 2021

LEYVA, RODOLFO “FITO”-  Rodolfo “Fito” Leyva, age 57, of Dexter, NM passed on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Fito was born July 10, 1963 to Rodolfo Leyva Sr. and Maria Del Refugio Leyva Gomez in Mexicali, Baja California Mexico.

Those left to cherish Fito’s memory are, his wife, Guadalupe Leyva; son, Rodolfo Leyva; daughter, Claudia Leyva; daughter, Angelica Ruiz,...

Jan 21, 2021

A memorial service is scheduled for 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the First Baptist Church of Roswell for Arlen Linnell Turner, age 84 of Roswell, who passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 in his daughter’s home of Roswell.

Arlen was born September 19, 1936 in Wentworth Location, New Hampshire to Odian and Alice Linnell

Jan 16, 2021

Karin Zarges Mainello passed from this world to Heaven on January 16, 2021 in Roswell, New Mexico. This beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother was born in Frankenberg/Eder, Germany on November 21, 1939. She immigrated to the United States and married the love of her life, Joseph Mainello in Trinidad Colorado on May 3, 1958. She became a...

Jan 11, 2021

Hillary Ann Harty, age 62, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 in Roswell, NM.

Hillary Harty was a lover of animals and people alike. She was never one to turn someone away, human or fury. She loved camping and being in nature as a whole.

Hillary was born in Nashville, Tennesee to Bill and...

Jan 9, 2021

SONJA K. LIKENS- Our dear sweet aunt, Sonja K. Likens passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 in Roswell New Mexico.  Sonja was born in 1956 to Wilbur and Georgia Likens.

Sonja’s brothers, Wilbur “Junior” and Jerry Likens precede her in death.  She is survived by four siblings, Joan Hawkins, Max Likens Sr., Morris Likens and Patti...

Jan 8, 2021

On January 8, 2021, Christ’s faithful servant and our Dad, Pastor Billy Lee Jones Sr., was called home at the age of 88.

Our dad was faithful to God’s word and truly treated others as he wanted to be treated. Living a life of service to his Savior and family, he touched many on his journey.

Jan 6, 2021

JANICE ELAINE JOHNSON- Janice Elaine Johnson, 87, a longtime Roswell resident, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in Roswell, NM.

Jan was born on September 11th, 1933 at the home of Will M. and Elma Dulin Wood in Eastland Texas.  She moved to Abilene Texas when she was 3 years old and was a 1952 graduate...

Jan 6, 2021

Rudolph Lloyd Matta "Rudy"- God called one of his Angels to be with his lord Jesus Christ on January 6th at the age of 59 years old after his long battle with Cyclic vomiting syndrome.

Rudy was born on April 19, 1961 to Louis  and Frances matta. He met his wife while they were still teenagers and...

Jan 4, 2021

Artemio Ruiz (Art), age 44, went to be with the Lord, Monday, January 4, 2021.  Art was born November 20, 1976, to Elias and Maria Ruiz.  His mother precedes him in death.

Art is survived by wife, Claudia Orrantia; son, Artemio Ruiz Jr, daughter, Arianna Ruiz; father, Elias Ruiz; brothers, Adrian, David, Elias Alan, and Carlos and...

Jan 3, 2021

Carol Anne Cunningham, 80, of Roswell New Mexico went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, January 3, 2021.

A viewing for Carol, will be held from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at La Grone Funeral Chapel. A funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church in Roswell, New Mexico at 1:00...

Jan 1, 2021

AUSTIN, EVELYN-  A graveside service for Evelyn Austin age 96, will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, January 8, 2021 at South Park Cemetery with Pastor Tim Arlett officiating. Evelyn passed away Friday, January 1, 2021.

Evelyn was born July 17, 1924 to Paul and Janie Schoenemann in Brenham, TX. She married Leo F. Austin Jr. On January...

Jan 1, 2021

Mildred Nannette “Aunt Nannette” Arnold, age 71, passed from this life on April 2, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM.

Nannette is preceded in death by her parents “Bill” and Maurine Arnold, beloved brother-in-law Dale Robertson as well as 32 aunts and uncles.

Nannette worked in health care for most of her life. She worked with Community...

Dec 31, 2020

Private family services are planned for Marty, who went home to be with the Lord Thursday, December 31, 2020.

Martin Ross Gilliland was born on September 30,1950 in Roswell, NM to Joseph and Florance Gilliland, who preceded him in death.

From 1968-1972 Marty served his country as Chief Petty Officer First Class in the United...

Dec 31, 2020

MCGRAW, PATRICIA ANN – Patricia (Pat) Ann McGraw, age 71, went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2020 in Roswell, NM. She was born on November 16, 1949 to the home of Anthony Lawrence and Felicia (Barbachyn) Kotecki in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Pat is preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Felicia Kotecki,...

Dec 30, 2020

Estela C. “Cora” Hernandez was born to Crecenciano F. Gallegos and Senaida A. Gallegos on November 09, 1929. She passed peacefully into Heaven on December 30, 2020 at the age of 91.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Ruth Gallegos Archuleta, Chris Gallegos, Teresa Redwine, and Louise Brustle, Brothers in-law Larry Blanchard and Jim...

Dec 26, 2020

Byron Dillard Fannin, 96, beloved Father, was called to his eternal rest on December 26, 2020. He entered this world on November 8, 1924 in Birmingham, AL, born to Fred and Agnes Fannin. He is survived by his daughter, Vicky Kuruc; son, Fred Fannin; daughter, Susan Scribner and husband, Jeff; son, Michael Fannin and wife, Donna. He also leaves...

Dec 24, 2020

BYRNE, GEORGE P.- Gentle Giant from the Southeastern New Mexico whose smile and laughter was contagious! George P. Byrne, 71, died after a short battle with Cancer on Thursday, December 24, 2020. He passed calmly at home with family and friends nearby.

George was the only child of George and Charlotte Byrne of Roswell, NM. George proudly...

Dec 22, 2020

DUNN, MARY THERESE- Mary Therese Dunn was born January 13, 1933 to Mundun and Alma Rutter in Altoona, PA.

After graduating high school, Mary joined the Sisters of Charity as a Roman Catholic nun at Seton Hill, PA.  She was a nun for 20 years and obtained her master’s degree from Duquesne University in 1969. After leaving...