All Obituaries

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 Center family ranch where he participated in FFA. Mike was awarded the CA state farmer award his sophomore and junior years. He started his college career at...

Lynnette Powell Wakefield passed away peacefully October 11th, 2021. She now joins her husband, sister, parents, and many other family and friends in her new Heavenly Home. Born on October 11th, 1945 to Stanley and Clara Powell, she was the youngest of three children. She was raised in Price, Utah and met her eternal companion, Wendell, at a college class. A conversation that got started in that class resulted in being married for eternity in the Manti, Utah temple on August 25th, 1965....

Dan Parsons went home to be with Jesus the evening of Saturday, October 9, 2021.  Dan was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan on May 24, 1953. He grew up in Belleville, Michigan. Then moved to Bethel, Ohio where he went to High School and met and then married, Kathy his wife of 49 years. He spent his life as a pastor moving as God directed. Dan is survived by his wife, Kathy Jane Trisler Parsons, his 2 daughters, Dangela Parsons and Nyla Parsons and his precious granddaughter,...

Jose Ernesto Salas, age 57, joined the Lord on October 2, 2021. Jose Ernesto was born in Tlalnepantla, Mexico on November 7, 1963, to †Jose Salas and †Guadalupe Salas. Ernesto married Tana Salas on December 2, 2020, who survives him in the family home. He is survived by his daughters; Joanna Carrasco, Sara Salas, Rebecca Salas and his grandchildren; Ian, Pricilla, Nayomee, Arian and Daven. He is also survived by his siblings 2 brothers and 5 sisters Enrique Salas, Teresa Serrano, Rosa...

Carroll Johnson Curry was born in Portales, NM on November 20, 1938 to Homer Carroll Johnson and Christine Lovorn Johnson.  Carroll’s father was killed serving our country during World War II in Luzon in May of 1945 and her mother passed away after living many years in Santa Fe and Portales.  Carroll was the oldest of seven children.  She is survived by her siblings, Tom Johnson, Don Bilberry, Monty Bilberry, Ted Bilberry and Debra Mayhon.  She was preceded in death...

Rose Marianne Tardiff was born July 14, 1963 to Mattie Estella Johnson Tardiff and Andrew Joseph Tardiff in Roswell, NM. Rose, age 58, of Roswell, NM, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021.  Rose Graduated from Roswell High School. She attended Tabernacle Baptist for most of her life. Rose was lover of animals; she was known for taking care of the stray cats and feeding the birds. She was a gentle soul and always had a kind word for everyone. Rose was a big Dallas Cowboys, Arizona...

Anne Worthington Huff died peacefully at age 89 on October 1, 2021 Anne is preceded in death by parents Alphonsine and Dr. William Worthington, husband Hugh Marc Huff Ill. Survived by daughters Kathryn Huff Samuelson and husband Scott, Sara Huff Hall and husband Steve. Grandchildren Annie Sturtevant (Jacob), Kaylee Anne Hall (Angela) and Anthony Hall (Ashton) and great grandchildren Lauren, Colton, Alia, Mara and Tessa. Survived by her sister Linda Packard and husband Frank and brother...

Jesse Ray Snyder, age 37, was born on December 13,1983 in Ridgecrest California to Stephen Snyder and Lucia Bennett.  Jesse joined our heavenly father on September 30, 2021.  Jesse was a very loving, caring, compassionate husband and father.   Jesse was a very strong hearted giving man who was always there to lend a helping hand with any big or small projects. He was very handy and was known for his phenomenal wood working skills. He loved the outdoors especially when...

In Loving memory of James (Jimmy) Frank Woody who was “Promoted to Glory” on September 22, 2021 at age 83. He was born to James Paul Ashley Woody and Bessie Irene (Hagar) Woody on May 08, 1938. He was married to Charlotte Joy (Cox) Woody on April 8, 1961.                             He is survived by his son James E. “Bo” Woody and...

Don Bartlett, business owner and life-long resident of New Mexico, passed away peacefully at his home in Roswell on September 22,...