Recent Obituaries

Jun 25, 2020

Wayland passed away peacefully Thursday, June 25, 2020 in Artesia, NM surrounding by the love of his family.

Left to cherish Wayland’s  memories are his wife, Joan Ellen Gilchrest; daughter, Tina Wint; son, terry Gilchrest; daughter, Tejay Zuniga; son, Randy Gilchrest

Jun 24, 2020

Henry Harrison Shepard, age 81 of Roswell, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 4, 1939 in Fort Lupton, Colorado to the home of George and Cynthia Shepard.

Henry was a welder by trade and enjoyed using his talent not only for repairs and manufacturing, but also for...

Jun 23, 2020

EVANS, JAMES “JIM”-  Jim was born August 20, 1938 in Hobbs, New Mexico. At the age of 18, he joined the United States Air Force and proudly served for 24 years, retiring as Master Sergeant. After retirement, Jim went to work with Lockheed Martin in the Space Program. He was respected and loved by many.

Jim is...

Jun 20, 2020

RODRIGUEZ, VIOLA A.- Viola A. Rodriguez, age 60 passed away peacefully in her home in Midway, Saturday, June 20, 2020. Viola married the love of her life Simon Rodriguez on April 21, 1990.

Viola was home maker by profession. She loved working with her hands including sewing, cooking and making jewelry. She always made sure her husband...

Jun 17, 2020

TERRY-MOCK, LAURA “JACKIE”- Laura “Jackie” Terry-Mock, 92, beloved Mother, wife, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother was called to her eternal resting place on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, passing away peacefully at home with her family.

Jackie entered this world on February 2, 1928 in Crowell, TX, born to Jasper and Virgie Tanner.

Jackie is...

Jun 15, 2020

FLOREZ, CONNIE-  Connie Florez age 91, of Roswell, NM passed away Monday, June 15, 2020.

Graveside service for Connie will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Memory Lawn Memorial Park.

Connie was born March 13, 1929 in Roswell, NM to Julian Garcia and Guadalupe Gonzalez.

Connie was a great homemaker,...

Jun 11, 2020

HUGHES, LOWELL B.-  Lowell B. Hughes a proud member of ‘The Greatest Generation" passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the age of 100 at home.

Lowell was born October 12, 1919 in Poteau, Oklahoma to James Williams Hughes and Jennie Burnes.

He served in the 45th Infantry Division 120th Combat Engineers from Jan.1941 until the...

Jun 8, 2020

David J. Cooper Sr., Age 72, of Roswell, NM passed away on June 8, 2020 with his wife, Janis Cooper, at his side. David was born on July 3, 1948 to Leon David Cooper and Marion Young Cooper.

David served in the US Army for 4 years, then enlisted in the US Air Force where he received...

Jun 3, 2020

Ambert (Andy) Olaus Olson Norton, born June 26, 1924 in Bowman, ND, passed away June 3, 2020, at Sunset Villa Care Center, Roswell, NM. He was the son of Thomas & Mary Olson. After his father's death, his mother married Harry Norton, who adopted the 3 Olson children.Following graduation from Archer, Iowa High School in 1943, he served in the...

May 31, 2020

Jackie Alsup passed away on May 31, 2020. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 30, 2020

LINDSEY, MICHAEL ALLEN- Michael Allen Lindsey (Mike) passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the age of 59 due to Mytonic Dystrophy at his home. He was born in Deming, New Mexico on January 6, 1961 to Steve and Anita Lindsey. Mike had a great attitude of never giving up on hope and not complaining over all the...

May 25, 2020

After a life fully lived, on Memorial Day 2020 Marion Elaine Senteno went to join the Lord with family at her side. In 1923, Marion was born to Anna and Olaf Carlson in a Minnesota Iron Range town. The fifth of six sisters, her family moved to Grand Rapids where she led her high school band as a Drum...

May 24, 2020

MANNING, ROGER JOHN- Roger John Manning, born March 19, 1939 to Earl and Virginia Manning in Niagara Falls, NY, slipped the surly bonds of earth on Sunday, May 24, 2020 quietly at his home in Roswell, NM.

Rog was a lifelong farmer, starting as a four-year-old sitting for hours on the side of a field, watching his...

May 24, 2020

Mary Lucy Romero, 79 of Roswell, NM went to be with her beloved Savior on May 24th, 2020. She was born on December 12, 1940 in Valiadero, New Mexico to Felix and Beatrice Anaya. Mary grew up in Santa Rosa where she attended school.

Mary Lucy was employed by Sunset Villa Nursing home for many years and...

May 21, 2020

Harrison (Harry) Rose, 95, formerly of Erie, Pennsylvania and Roswell, New Mexico passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020 of natural causes at the Manor House in Seaford, Delaware.

Harry was a vice-president of Charles B. Padden and Son, a well-known paint and wallpaper chain in the tristate area surrounding Erie, Pennsylvania.

During his over...

May 14, 2020

BRISCO, HARLIN- Harlin passed from this life to his heavenly home on May14, 2020.  He was born June 23, 1946. In Roswell, NM to Paul S. and Martha Jean Brisco.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Patti (Boswell) Brisco, a son, Jonathan Brisco (Angie) of Odessa, Texas, five grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren of Odessa, Texas; two...

May 14, 2020

FLORES, JOHN E.-  John Eric Flores, age 57 of Roswell, NM passed away Thursday, May 14, 2020. John was born July 8, 1962 in Los Angeles, California. He has found heavenly peace and contentment after long illness.

John is survived by his mother, Arsenia; brother, Kenneth and sister-in-law Sharon, all of Roswell, NM. A favorite niece, Cindy and...

May 12, 2020

Ezra David Ikenberry, Jr., also known as "Ike" or "E.D." was called to his eternal resting place on May 12, 2020. He entered this world on September 17, 1930, in Springer, NM, born to Ezra David Ikenberry, Sr. and Mable Hixenbaugh Ikenberry. He is survived by his sons, David Ikenberry of Minneapolis, MN; Devin Ikenberry of Elk Grove, CA;...

May 11, 2020

RONDESTVEDT, TIMOTHY DEAN-  Timothy Dean Rondestvedt, 53 born June 16, 1966 to his parents, Bernard John Rondestvedt and Rhoda Dee Rondestvedt in Dallas Texas. Dean was called home to be with his Heavenly Father, Monday, May 11, 2020, Roswell, NM.

Dean developed his trade as a machinist and computer program starting in May 1993 with his brothers, Shon...

Apr 24, 2020

CRESS, MATTHEW- Our beloved brother Matthew Cress passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at the age of 62. Matt was born to Bob and Martha Cress in Roswell on Sept. 19, 1957. He graduated from Goddard High School in 1976 and later went through the oil field training program at ENMU-R. He worked in the oil fields from the...