All Obituaries

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

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 creating artwork. He also spent time working with grain silos. When Henry wasn’t working, you could find him fishing, hunting, and hiking in the great outdoors. He also...

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 survived by his wife, Thelma Harwell-Evans; sons: Monnie “Smitty” Smith (Rita - Wife, Sheri – daughter), James D. Evans Jr. (Valerie – Wife,...

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 had plenty to eat by making him breakfast, lunch, and dinner and on occasions would share her special meals with her husband’s co-workers. The thing she...

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 survived by her sister, Jackie Lee Tanner; daughter Peggy and son-in-law Charles McDonald;...

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, she enjoyed spending time, cooking and taking care of her family. Connie and her husband, George owned “George’s Little Valley Club” in Dexter, NM. She...

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 war ended in 1945.He saw 541 days of combat in North Africa, Italy, France and Germany. He was awarded the bronze star for bravery, and many...

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

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 years. His last words were to “try, try, try.” Mike is survived by his mother, Anita Hartley; sister and brother-in-law, Debbie and Van Blessing; stepbrother, Ricky...

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 Major with WW2 already begun. Inspired by family, she enlisted in the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) in June 1944 after D-Day. During her Army service, after the war ended, she traveled all over...