Richard Jack McPherson
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 31, in South
Park Cemetery for Richard Jack McPherson, 59, of Roswell who passed away
Sunday, May 27, 2001, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. The Rev. Troy
Berg of the River of Life Church will conduct the services.
Richard was born June 1, 1941, to E.P. “Dick” and Rachel Mae Gilliland
McPherson and married Martha Turner July 12, 1959, in Roswell. Richard
and Martha moved away for a while, but returned to Roswell in 1989 from
Fort Worth. Richard worked as a heavy equipment operator in the construction
business and was a member of the River of Life Church.
His parents, Dick and Rachel McPherson, a son, Jack E. McPherson, and
two grandchildren, Justine McPherson and Tosha M. Dickey, preceded Richard
in death.
Richard is survived by his wife, Martha, of the home; a son, Ted B.
McPherson of Alvarado, Texas; two daughters, Rickie Jean McPherson Cassady
of Mansfield, Texas, and Venus K. McPherson Wooddell of Roswell; two sisters,
Catherine Graves of Roswell and Carolyn Wilson of Rio Rancho; seven grandchildren,
Jacob Richard McPherson, Brian Ted McPherson, Christina Cassady, James
Earl Wooddell, Tina M. Wooddell, Keisha N. McPherson and Terrie Jo McPherson
Paris.
Services are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and
Crematory.
Nellie J. Gallegos
CARRIZOZO — Visitation for Nellie J. Gallegos, 61, of Carrizozo will
be from 5-7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 31, at Santa Rita’s Catholic Church in
Carrizozo. Prayer service will be at 7:30 p.m. The funeral mass will be
at 10 a.m. Friday, June 1, also at Santa Rita’s Catholic Church. Burial
will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Officiating will
be the Rev. Dave Bergs.
Mrs. Gallegos died Sunday, May 27, 2001, at her home in Carrizozo.
She was born Jan. 1, 1940, in Capitan and lived in Lincoln County all her
life. She was a member of Santa Rita’s Catholic Church.
She married Carlos P. Gallegos April 16, 1960, in Carrizozo.
She is survived by her husband, Carlos P. Gallegos of Carrizozo; three
sons, Charley Gallegos of Las Cruces, Johnny Gallegos of Roswell and Ruben
Gallegos of Albuquerque; two daughters, Charlotte Rowin and Berline Clay,
both of Carrizozo.
Also surviving are seven brothers, Jesus Padilla of Roswell, Pete Padilla
of Carrizozo, Johnny “Merejilo” Padilla, Joe Day Padilla, Albert Padilla
and Fernando Padilla, all of Roswell and Bobby Padilla of Albuquerque;
three sisters, Beatrice Barreras, Virginia Padilla and Mabel Fuentes, all
of Roswell; and seven grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Andrew Gallegos, in 1993.
Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel of Ruidoso.
Joseph O. Gawn
No services are scheduled at this time for Joseph O. Gawn, 77, of Roswell
who passed away May 28, 2001, at a local nursing home.
Joseph was born July 31, 1923, in Elyria, Ohio, to Harry and Marie
Schultz Gawn. Both parents preceded him in death. His wife, Edna Gawn,
also preceded him in death.
Survivors include two daughters, Jodi Scott of Bainbridge, Ga., and
Kay Lynn Martin of Springfield, Va.
Mr. Gawn had been employed with Florida law enforcement for many years.
He served his country during World War II in the U.S. Marines in the South
Pacific.
Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.
Larry Brian Mitchell
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at the Gallup
Christian Center for Larry Brian Mitchell, 23, of Gallup who passed away
Wednesday, May 30, 2001. The Rev. Jeff Symonds will officiate. Visitation
is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. today at Rollie Mortuary.
Larry was born Sept. 27, 1977, in Roswell. He graduated from Hobbs
High School. Larry was employed with the Gallup City Police Department
as a corporal at the time of his death.
He was preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Anna Marie Summers;
maternal grandfather, Foye Summers; paternal grandfather, Doy Mitchell.
Survivors include his wife, Erica Mitchell, of Gallup; father, Larry
D. Mitchell, of Gallup; mother, Kathy A. Mitchell, of Gallup; a son, Dylan
Erick Mitchell, of Gallup; a brother, Robert Buck Mitchell, of Gallup;
a sister, Jennifer Whitcamp, of Roswell; paternal grandmother, Charlene
Mitchell, of Roswell; father-in-law, Jose Torrez, of Gallup; and mother-in-law,
Maria Torrez, of Gallup.
Pallbearers include Evan Gasparich, Alex Hinson, Jim Lehner, Michael
Mitchell, Robert Mitchell and Raymond Mulligan. Honorary pallbearer is
Terry Leet.
Arrangements are under the direction of Rollie Mortuary.
Jack Harry Kennard
Graveside services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 2, at
South Park Cemetery for Jack Harry Kennard, 66, who passed away Saturday,
May 26, 2001, at his home.
The Rev. Rod Foster of Apostolic Bible Church will officiate.
Jack was born Aug. 8, 1934, in Elkton, Md., to Clarence and Mary Kennard,
both of whom have preceded him in death. Jack came from a large family
of 13 brothers and sisters. Jack married Shirley May Might in 1953, who
preceded him in death in 1976.
Survivors include his six sons, Freddy and wife, Becky, of Roundrock,
Texas, Jackie and wife, Ann, of Albuquerque, Dale and wife, Tami, of Roswell,
Tony and wife, Kim, of Roswell, Tim and wife, Marlene, of Broken Arrow,
Okla., Steven and wife, Teresa, of Pasadena, Texas; grandchildren, Eric
(who preceded him in death), Scott, Michelle, Michael, Brittney, Justin,
Casey, Wendy, Lauren, Nathan, Jared, Ashlyn, Joshua, Zachary, John, Dusty,
Clay, Brett, Zachary, Aubrey, Blake and Brooke; and four great-grandchildren.
Jack was the owner of a successful sign company, Dalco Electric, in
Roswell for many years. Jack later moved to Austin, where he proceeded
in the electric business until he chose to move back to Roswell for health
reasons. Jack was a member of Apostolic Bible Church.
The family will receive friends at 1 p.m. Saturday at Jack’s home.
Jack was a great friend and a loving father and truly will be missed.
Marian Lum
Marian Lum, 78, a resident of El Castillo, passed away May 25, 2001,
due to an extended illness and cancer.
Marian was born in Colorado Springs, Colo., in 1922. She graduated
from the University of Colorado and was a member of Alpha Chi Omega. She
married William B. Lum Jr. in 1946 and lived in Roswell, where she was
a housewife, bookkeeper and school teacher. She was married for 35 years
until his death in 1979.
She then returned to Colorado Springs and married Rush L. Young in
1983. Being retired, she pursued her interests in poetry and painting.
Upon her husband’s death in 1995, she chose to move to Santa Fe.
She is survived by her son, Terry Lum; her niece, Paula Hales; her
nephew, Jerry Woodard; and the Bond family, Dow, Gail, Benton and Dow Jr.
of Taos. Special thanks to the Manuel Martinez family of Roswell.
Marian has many friends at El Castillo whom she loved dearly.
A remembrance service for Marian will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June
2, at El Castillo, 250 E. Alameda, in the community center.
Lee Edward Webb
Services are scheduled for Lee Edward Webb at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June
6, in the Anderson-Bethany Funeral Chapel with Brother Early Cannon, minister
of Elm Street Church of Christ, officiating. Lee passed away Thursday,
May 30, 2001, in Springfield, Mo.
Lee was born June 12, 1966, to Edward and Vera Reese Webb here in Roswell.
Lee attended school in Roswell and Las Cruces. His favorite things to do
were hang out with his friends and listen to music. He had moved to Springfield
and worked as a maintenance repairman.
He is survived by two daughters, Rose and Lisa Hinijos of Las Cruces;
his mother, Vera L. Allen of Roswell; his father, Edward Webb of Hobbs;
one sister, Rebecca Maxwell of Roswell; three brothers, Floyd Reese of
Fort Worth, James Webb of Roswell and Edward Webb Jr. of Springfield; and
numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Nathan Brook, George Rabb, Rudy Andazola, Jack
Williams Ill, George Rodrigues and Anabal Boquiaz.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Willie Andazola, Antwone Williams and
Jackie Williams.
Services are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and
Crematory.
Roy Avis Peyton Sr.
Services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, at Bethel Baptist
Church for Roy Avis Peyton Sr., 82, of Bethany, Okla., formerly of Roswell,
who went to be with his Lord Thursday, May 30, 2001, in Bethany. The Rev.
Don Hayhurst of Bethel Baptist Church will officiate, assisted by the Rev.
Butch Neal of Bethel Baptist Church. Interment will follow at South Park
Cemetery.
Roy was born Jan. 30, 1919, in Fayette County, W.Va., to Joseph Herman
and Nellie Raynes Peyton. They preceded him in death.
He married Margie Hale March 31, 1945, in Roswell. She survives him
at the family home.
Survivors include one son, Roy A. Peyton Jr. of Bethany; one daughter,
Karen Blasdel of Akron, Ohio; one brother, W.R. Peyton of Charleston, W.Va.;
two sisters, Edith Mauterer of GulfPort, Miss., and Eula McLaughlin of
Lake City, Fla.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Roy had been a Roswell resident for 39 years before moving to Oklahoma.
He had been employed for 16 years by Chaves County as advalorum tax appraiser
and tax assessor. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Bethany,
the American Legion Post No. 28 and the RAAF.
Pallbearers will be Ruben Briseno, Jerry Luck, Andy Edwards, Stan Cunningham,
Gaylon Martin, Gene Neff, O.C. Ray and Bob Slavens.
Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.
E.A. ‘Bud’ Baehl
E.A. “Bud” Baehl died Saturday, June 2, 2001. Mr. Baehl was born June
21, 1905, in Leavenworth, Kan., to Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Baehl.
He was married June 30, 1934, in Milwaukee to Geneva V. Muldowney who
died Nov. 21, 1999.
Bud graduated form Marquette University in 1930 as a civil engineer
and was a registered professional engineer in the state of Wisconsin. He
had 37 years of service with Wisconsin Bell Telephone Co. in various engineering
and management assignments. He retired and moved to Roswell in 1969 and
was active in the affairs of AARP for 10 years. He was also a board member
of the local Roswell library.
He is survived by his son, Robert Baehl of Charlotte, N.C.; daughter,
Anne Gaydos of San Antonio; eight grandchildren, Deborah Klein of
Woodbridge, Va., Krystyn Hargrave of Federal Way, Wash., Laurie Vandenbush
and Douglas Ensinger of Waukesha, Wis., Noel Black of Minneapolis, Robert
E. Baehl of Millington, N.J., Kelly Baehl and Michael Baehl of Charlotte;
eight great- grandchildren, Jessica and Angela Chapman, Dean Hargrave,
Breanna and Emily Vandenbush, Mary Kate, Brendan and Bridget Baehl; and
two sisters, Mrs. Frances Johnson of Hemmet, Calif., and Mrs. Charlotte
Balusek of San Antonio.
A memorial mass will be held at 9 a.m., Tuesday, June 5, at The Assumption
of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Bud will be cremated.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Assurance Home at
1000 E. 18th St., Roswell, NM 88201.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ballard Funeral Home.
Elias Guajaca
A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today June 5, at St. John the
Baptist Catholic Church for Elias Guajaca, 71, who was called to Heaven
by his Savior Saturday, June 2, 2001. A funeral mass will be celebrated
at 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 6, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church with
Father Juan Montoya O.F.M., officiating. Burial will follow at South Park
Cemetery.
Viewing will be from 3-6 p.m. today, June 5, at Anderson-Bethany Funeral
Home and Crematory.
Elias was born in Hagerman Nov. 30, 1929, to Federico and Louisa Delgado
Guajaca. Elias moved to Roswell from the Hagerman-Lake Arthur area 51 years
ago. He and his wife of 51 years, Patricia Hernandez Guajaca, were married
Dec. 18, 1949, at St. John’s here. Elias retired from the city of Roswell
after many years of service to the community.
He was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, the Cursillo
Movement, Los Crusados, a Eucharistic Minister, a member of a small Bible
study group and a past member of the Holy Name Society.
Elias never met a stranger, he had a kind word for everyone, loved
the Lord, continually served Him and will be greatly missed by all who
knew him.
Elias leaves behind his wife, Patricia of the home; three sons, Freddie
Guajaca of Elk Grove, Calif., Richard Guajaca of Roswell and Anthony Guajaca
and his wife, Kathy, of Roswell; four daughters, Miquela Rue, Frances Lucero
and her husband, Bob, Patricia Coronado and her husband, Rick, and Lydia
Guajaca, all of Roswell; and four brothers, Frank Guajaca and his wife,
Violeta, of Miami, Ariz., Fred “Lico” Guajaca and his wife, Barbara, of
Torrance, Calif., Emilio Guajaca and his wife, Carmen, of Long Beach, Calif.,
and Reyes Guajaca and his wife, Mary, of Carson, Calif.
He is also survived by 16 grandchildren, Mario Rue, Melissa Rue, Jeremy
Ramirez, Jonathan Ramirez, Gabriel Lucero, Mary Ann Lucero, Yvette Lucero,
Camille Coronado, Nick Guajaca, Richard Guajaca Jr., Chris Guajaca, Matthew
Guajaca, Vincent Guajaca, Izaak Guajaca, Izaiah Guajaca, Jessi Hernandez;
four great-granddaughters, “his little china dolls”, Mercedes Rue, Anissa
Rae Munoz, Arianna Sanchez and Annelise Guajaca; and many, many loving
friends and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Elena Anaya; and
a brother, Hilario Guajaca.
Pallbearers will be Rick Coronado, Bob Lucero, Mario Rue, Nick Guajaca,
Gabriel Lucero, Richard Guajaca Jr. and Chris Guajaca.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jesus Montes, Ben Lara, Fred Lujan, George
Flores, Joe “Popo” Herrera, Danny Castro and Dr. Reynaldo Martinez.
Services are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and
Crematory.
A Letter Home
Dear Family, I am writing a special letter just to you.
I want to tell you not to cry, I’ve made it safely through.
Please know that I am happy sitting here at Jesus’ knee where all
the hosts of heaven sing and worship God with me.
It’s so beautiful in heaven and so peaceful here I know that even
if I could come back, I wouldn’t want to go.
The street is paved with purest gold, the trees forever green; there’s
a river flowing from God’s throne that’s crystal clear and clean.
I have a mansion of my own, I’m filled with joy and praise; I listen
to sweet music and my voice in anthems raise.
My vision’s 20/20 and my ears hear every sound; I see feet that
once were crippled now walk firmly on the ground.
The old are young and lively; there’s no tears to fill my eyes...
all the glories God has promised have come true beyond the skies.
I have everything I need now so dear family, don’t feel blue.
I’m writing you this letter just to say ... I still love you.
I’ll be waiting here in Heaven for us to meet again someday and
I pray that you’ll stay ready to be quickly caught away.
But until the trumpet’s sounding and the sky is opened wide, please
don’t cry for me, my loved ones ... I am safe by Jesus’ side.
Robert Henderson Thomas
A military graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Wednesday, June
6, at South Park Cemetery for Robert Henderson Thomas, 88, of Roswell who
passed away June 2, 2001, at his home. Dr. Onsy Whicker of Tabernacle Baptist
Church will officiate assisted by Robert V. Thomas. Military rites will
be conducted by the Roswell Veteran’s Honor Guard.
Robert was born July 7, 1912, in Pittsburg, Texas, to Ruben and Samantha
Thomas. In 1941 he married Zola Thomas in Roswell. She preceded him in
death as well as both parents.
Robert was a World War II veteran with the 101 St Airborne division.
He was a retired fireman and a member of the Tabernacle Baptist Church
as well as a member of the V.F.W.
Survivors include his son, Robert E. Thomas; daughter, Jennifer Michelle
McCoy, sisters, Vivian, Aline and Pearl; seven grandchildren; and three
great- grandchildren.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ballard Funeral Home.
Savanah Leigh Fletcher
Private family memorial services will be held at a later date for Savanah
Leigh Fletcher, newborn infant daughter of Sean and Danielle Martin Fletcher,
who passed away June 3, 2001, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center.
Savanah was born June 3, 2001, in Roswell to Sean and Danielle Fletcher
who survive her at the family home.
Other survivors include a brother, Joseph Fletcher of Roswell; and
a sister, Alexis Fletcher of Roswell.
She is also survived by her paternal grandparents, Don and Judy Fletcher
of Roswell and paternal great-grandmother, Geneva Adams of Roswell; maternal
grandparents, Ed and Barbara Martin of Artesia and maternal great-grandparents,
Martin and Joyce Gardner of Artesia.
Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.
Cynthia Lucia Perez
A visitation is scheduled from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, at Ballard
Funeral Home for Cynthia Lucia Perez, 39, of Roswell who passed way June
3, 2001, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Services will be held at
a later date in Mexico.
Cynthia was born Dec. 12, 1961, in Durango, Mexico, to Anecleto Perez
and Manuelita Chavarria. Both parents preceded her in death.
Cynthia had been a resident of Roswell for the past 13 years and worked
at Levis and Nova BUS for a number of years. Cynthia was currently a homemaker,
a loving wife and mother who will be dearly missed.
Survivors include her husband, Luis Coronado of Roswell; son, Ivan
Yanez Perez of Mexico; daughters, Clarisa lsela Perez of Mexico, Mariasol
Coronado and Tania Mayte Coronado, both of Roswell; and one grandchild,
Erick Rangel of Mexico.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ballard Funeral Home.
Edward T. Chatman
A military graveside service is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June
7, at South Park Cemetery for Edward T. Chatman, 79, of Roswell who passed
away June 4, 2001, at a local nursing home. The Roswell Veteran’s Honor
Guard will perform military rites.
Edward was born April 12, 1922, in White City, Texas, to John Chatman
and Clementine Kennedy Chatman. Both parents preceded him in death.
February 24, 1967, Edward married Senona Balencia. She survives him
at the family home.
Edward had been a resident of Roswell for the past 51 years and worked
as a maintenance man for the city of Roswell until his retirement. He loved
to hunt and fish and was well known for his barbecue. Edward took his recipe
with him.
Survivors include his wife, Senona Chatman of Roswell; sons, Steve
Chatman of Las Cruces and Evat Thomas Chatman of Texas; daughter, Clementine
Harvey of Houston; brother, Elbert Chatman of Oakland, Calif.; sisters,
Emma Jenkins of Dallas, Olivia Davis of Dallas and Vivian Wright of Houston;
and several grandchildren.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ballard Funeral Home.
Martha Carpenter Collins Cotey
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Services will be held at Ballard Funeral home
at 11 a.m. Friday, June 8, for Martha Carpenter Collins Cotey, 81, who
passed away at St. Alexius Hospital in Hoffman Estates, Ill., June 3, 2001.
Martha was born in Lebanon, Tenn., to the daughter of William Hugh
and Mattie Seay Carpenter Aug. 13, 1919. During infancy Martha and her
family moved to Roswell where they resided in the “old family home” at
Third and Orchard.
At that time, Mr. Carpenter began a vegetable truck farm business in
Roswell that is currently known as Carpenter Nursery.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, William
Seay and Daniel E. Carpenter; a sister, Ann Elizabeth Entrop; her sister-in-law’s,
Dorothy Carpenter and Elissa Reifsteck; her granddaughter,
Mary Diane Collins; and her late husbands, Jack Collins Sr. and Marvin
Cotey.
She resided her last eight years with her son, Jack and his wife, Paula,
in Wheeling, Illinois.
Martha is survived by one son, Jack Collins Jr. and his wife, Paula,
and their five children, Diane, Keith, Jack III, Vince and Patty; one brother,
Joseph Franklin Carpenter; five nieces, Kathleen Griffin, Patty Brandt,
Joyce Malley, Jan Barnett and their spouses and Sue Ann Carpenter; two
nephews, William H. Carpenter and Daniel Carpenter and their spouses; three
step-children, Judy Sellick, Jim Cotey and their spouses and Joan Cotey;
two grandchildren; and 13 great-nieces and nephews.
She attended Roswell public schools with her brothers and sister, and
grew up here knowing many people who she considered her lifelong friends.
Martha began her nursing career during her 40s and was known for her great
care and giving to others, her artistic talent in quilting, her gift for
story telling and her wonderful sense of humor.
She was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, aunt, wife, grand-mom and
friend. Martha took great pride in her family heritage and always considered
Roswell her “home.”
Dear Auntie Sue ... Mom ... Martha ... friend, we will miss you.
Local arrangements by Ballard Funeral Home.
Cesar Rodriguez
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today, June 6, at St. John Catholic
Church for Cesar Rodriguez, 11, of Roswell who passed away Sunday, June
3, 2001, at his home.
A mass is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday, June 7, at St. John Catholic
Church. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Fr. Juan Montoya O.F.M.
will officiate.
Cesar was born March 17, 1990, in Roswell to Miguel Rodriguez and Rafaela
Rivera Rodriguez. Both parents survive him at the family home.
Other survivors include his brother, Gerardo Rodriguez; sister Adriana
Rodriguez; and grandparents Carmen Zamarripa De Rivera, Rafael Rivera Paniaqua,
and Teresa Payande Rodriguez.
Pallbearers will be Alfredo Galvan, Eloy Rodriguez, Isabel Macharigui,
Rafael Feliciano, Carlos Meza and Ruben Palomino.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ballard Funeral Home.
Helen Buffum Frederick
A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 7, at
Highland Baptist Church for Helen Buffum Frederick, 98, of Roswell who
passed away June 4, 2001, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. The Rev.
John Ogden will officiate.
Helen was born April 4, 1903, in Parsons, Kan., to Charles Albert Buffum
and Anna Boatright Buffum.
Sept. 30, 1944, Helen married Morris P. Frederick in Roswell. He preceded
her as well as both parents in death; one brother, Charles Buffum; and
two sisters, Francis Buffum and Edith Buffum.
Helen has been a resident of Roswell since 1929. She was a homemaker,
wife and mother. Helen was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church. She
was also a member of the Odd Fellows as well as Rebecka and Pythian Sisters.
Survivors include her sons, William A. Frederick and his wife, Jimmie,
of Signal Hill, Calif., Frank B. “Corky” Frederick and his wife, Patti,
of Albuquerque and Charles Albert Frederick and his wife, Kathy, of Roswell;
five grandkids, Roy Frederick, Robert Frederick, Virginia Frederick, Lee
Frederick and Cory Frederick; and two great-grandkids, Kayley Frederick
and Ridge Frederick.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Odd Fellow Lodge.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ballard Funeral Home.
Oza Gentry Holcomb
Memorial services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Friday, June 8, at Pinon
Church of Christ for Oza Gentry Holcolm, 90, of Pinon who passed away Saturday,
June 2, 2001, at a Roswell nursing home. Ralph Skelton of Pinon Church
of Christ will officiate. Interment will be in the Avis Cemetery.
Oza was born July 30, 1910, near Weed to Elmer Whit and Edith Margaret
Strang Atkins. They preceded her in death, as did her husbands, John W.
Gentry and Basil Holcomb and two brothers, Charlie and Frankie Atkins.
She is survived by her daughters, Dinnie Tosh; her husbands, Charles
of Belen and Frankie Lacer of Roswell; one step-daughter, JoAnn Stringfield
of Weed; one sister, Pearl Daughtery of Chinese Camp, Calif.; four grandchildren,
Janice Kendall of Clovis, Steven Tosh of Aledo, Texas, Sue Bennink of Lubbock
and Mike Lacer of Saginaw, Mich.; 12 great-grandchildren; nieces; nephews
and many friends.
Oza had been a rancher and a member of the Church of Christ. She spent
almost 50 years writing the news from the Weed-Pinon area for the Alamogordo
and Artesia newspapers. Oza was also an avid gardener, spending much time
and effort growing and preserving fruits and vegetables.
The family request memorials be made to Lakeview Christian Home in
Carlsbad.
Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.
Seth Henderson Dillon
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. today, June 7, in First Presbyterian
Church Roswell 400 West Third with the Rev. Stephen Deutsch officiating
for Seth Henderson Dillon, 24, who passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at
his home in Roswell.
Seth was born in Hanford, Calif., Feb. 25, 1977, to Alvin and Marvalee
Dillon. He moved to Roswell with his parents eight years ago from Hanford.
He was a graduate of Goddard High School and was employed as a serviceman
in the family dairy equipment and supply business. He was an avid snow
boarder; he loved to fly down the mountain on his board.
Seth is survived by his parents, Alvin and Marvalee Dillon; two sisters,
Julie King and her husband, Jesse, and Rayanne Garcia and her husband,
Eric; three nephews, William Dillon, Dillon Garcia and Gavin Garcia; his
paternal grandparents, Nancy and Calvin Dillon of Hanford; and numerous
aunts, uncles and cousins.
His maternal grandparents, Hubert and Mary Henderson, preceded him
in death.
Cremation was under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home
and Crematory.
Cesar Rodriguez
A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, at St. John Catholic
Church for
Cesar Rodriguez, 11, of Roswell who passed away Sunday, June 3, 2001,
at his home.
A mass is scheduled for 9 a.m. today, June 7, at St. John Catholic
Church. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Fr. Juan Montoya O.F.M.
will officiate.
Cesar was born March 17, 1990, in Roswell to Miguel Rodriguez and Rafaela
Rivera Rodriguez. Both parents survive him at the family home.
Other survivors include his brother, Gerardo Rodriguez; sister Adriana
Rodriguez; and grandparents Carmen Zamarripa De Rivera, Rafael Rivera Paniaqua,
and Teresa Payande Rodriguez.
Pallbearers will be Alfredo Galvan, Eloy Rodriguez, Isabel Macharigui,
Rafael Feliciano, Carlos Meza and Ruben Palomino.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ballard Funeral Home.
Elsie Lee Young
Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 12, at Jesus
Name Apostolic Church in Roswell for Elsie Lee Young, 86, who passed away
June 8, 2001, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Her grandsons Kelly
Sampson and Ernest Sampson will officiate. Burial will follow at South
Park Cemetery.
December 1, 1914, Elsie was born to Joe Falls and Ella Peoples Falls
in Nauvoo County, Ala. Both parents preceded her in death, as well as her
brother, Carl Falls.
Elsie married J.A. Young Sept. 27, 1967, in Carlsbad. She was a
devoted loving wife and mother, and enjoyed gardening, crafts and fishing.
Survivors include her husband, J.A. Young at the family home in Roswell;
sons, Myron J. Lindley and wife, Annett, of Lynn, Ala., Rohland A. Lindley
and wife, Grace, of Saltillo, Miss., Joe Otis Lindley and wife, Betty,
of Haleyville, Ala., Gloy Lee Lindley and wife, Sam, of Brookwood, Ala.,
Kenneth Eugene Young of Dallas and Melvin Lee Young of Roswell; daughters,
Letretha Sampson and husband, David, of Racine, Mo., Geraldine McCann and
husband, A.J., of Roswell and Ann Long and husband, Bill, of Peoria, Ill.;
brother, Colman Falls and wife, Vailmay, of Double Springs, Ala.; sisters,
Bernice Anderson and husband, Buster of Jasper, Ala., and Delean Morgan
and husband, Louie, of Cullman, Ala.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren;
and one great-great-grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Bill Brown, Cecil McCann, Robert Morris, Clifford
Parks, Jason Wagner and Joshua Opheim.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ballard Funeral Home.
Ignacio D. Marroquin
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today, June 12, 2001, at St. John
Catholic Church for Ignacio D. Marroquin, 73, of Roswell who passed away
June 10, 2001 at his home.
A mass is scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, at St. John Catholic
Church with Fr. Juan Montoya O.F.M. officiating. Burial will follow at
South Park Cemetery where a military graveside service will be performed
by the Roswell Veteran’s Honor Guard.
July 31, 1927, Ignacio was born in Robstown, Texas, to Maximino Marroquin
and Maria Aguilar Marroquin. He was married to Emma Trevino Sept. 15, 1943,
also in Robstown. His parents and wife preceded him in death.
Ignacio was a veteran of the Korean Conflict where he was a sergeant
in the U.S. Army. Later he was a supervisor of logistics at the Boeing
Company in Seattle. He has lived in Roswell for 31 years where he has been
a member of St. John Catholic Parish.
Survivors include his daughters, Teresa Marroquin and Maria “Lupe”
Ramirez and her husband, Bobby; brothers, Max Marroquin and his wife, Louella,
Refugio Marroquin, Jesus Marroquin and his wife, Janie, and Daniel Marroquin
and his wife, Gloria; sisters, Felipa Morado and her husband, Jesus, and
Santos Sepulveda and her husband, Roberto; six grandchildren, Debbie Montano,
Roberto Jaime Ramirez, Monica Ramirez, Tim Vasquez, Marcie Vasquez and
Maria Gomez; and 12 great-grandchildren, Krystle and Briana Montano, Micaiel
Angel Gonzalez, Steven, Angel and Jessica Vasquez, Gabriel, Daniel and
Alyssa Johnson, David, Dominic and Cedric Gomez.
Pallbearers will be Max Marroquin, Refugio Marroquin, Jesus Marroquin,
Daniel Marroquin, Tim Vasquez and Robert J. Ramirez.
Honorary pallbearers will be Gabriel Johnson, David Vasquez, Daniel
Johnson, Cedric Gomez, Dominic Gomez and Micaiel Angel Gonzales.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Ballard Funeral Home.
Retired Air Force Maj. Ernest R. Hackenberger
Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, at LaGrone Funeral
Chapel for Retired Air Force Maj. Ernest R. Hackenberger, 84, of Roswell
who passed away Friday, June 8, 2001, at the local hospital. The Rev. Bill
Johnston of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and Monsignor Bob Getz of
Assumption Catholic Church will officiate. Military honors will be accorded
by the Honor Guard from Cannon Air Force Base. Masonic graveside rites
by the Roswell Low 12 Club will follow at South Park Cemetery. All Master
Masons please assemble at LaGrone Funeral Chapel at 9:30 a.m.
Ernest was born Jan. 5, 1917, in Juniata County, Pa., to Walter and
Verna Fogleman Hackenberger.
July 16, 1938, he married Margaret Troutman in Hagerstown, Md. She
survives him at the family home.
Other survivors include his daughter, Carrol Dow and her husband, Tommy,
of Roswell; three brothers, Robert Hackenberger, Joseph Hackenberger and
his wife, Flo, and Carl Hackenberger and his wife, Elsie, all of Thompsontown,
Pa.; and four sisters; Helen Yocum and her husband, Robert, of Thompsontown,
Lena Heimbaugh of Harrisburg, Pa., Pauline Tobias of Halifax, Pa., and
Levenia Graybill and her husband, Wayne, of Thompsontown.
Also surviving him are two grandchildren, Cheryl Martinez and her husband,
Ernesto, Tammy L. and her husband, Arnold J. Roe, all of Roswell; 12 great-grandchildren,
Dallas Thomas Gilbert, Carrie Maria, Teresa Lynne, Grace Caroline, Catherine
Elizabeth, Steven Gilbert, Jacqueline Nicole, Michaela Martinez, Darci
Nichole, Abbi Gail, Connor Jay and Kaitlyn Raye Roe, all of Roswell. One
grandchild, Nancy Gilbert, preceded him in death.
Ernest had been a resident of Albuquerque since 1968 and a resident
of Roswell for the last 5 years. He was a 26 year veteran of the U.S. Air
Force and retired as a major. He served during World War II, the Korean
War and the Vietnam Conflict. Ernest was a member of the Tennis Lodge No.
371 F & AM of Thompsontown and the Al Sihah Shrine Temple of Macon,
Ga. He was a Scottish Rite Mason, a member of the Roswell Shrine Club and
a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Albuquerque.
Family members will serve as pallbearers.
Honorary pallbearers will be William Wildey, John Townsend, Glen Lewis,
Lou Weisbrot and Perry Bursey.
Memorials may be made to the Masonic Heritage Trust, P.O. Box 1512,
Roswell, NM 88202 or the Cowboy Bell Scholarship Fund at First United Methodist
Church.
Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.
Rafael Flores
A rosary will be prayed at at 7:30 p.m. today, June 12, at LaGrone
Funeral Chapel for Rafael Flores, 84, of Roswell who passed away June 10,
2001, in Albuquerque. The Resurrection Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday,
June 13, at Assumption Catholic Church. A Catholic priest will conduct
the service. Interment will follow at South Park Cemetery.
Rafael was born Dec. 22, 1916, in Picacho to Vicente and Genoveva Pineda
Flores. Both parents preceded him in death as well as a son, John.
His wife Dominga Aguilar Flores also preceded him in death.
Survivors include four sons, Martin Flores of Roswell, Albert Flores
and his wife, Estella, and Carlos Flores and his wife, Jane, all of Roswell
and Victor Flores and his wife, Hope, of Salinas, Calif.; and one daughter,
Mary (Flores) Vigil and her husband, Don, of Albuquerque.
He is also survived by three sisters, Ofelia Orosco, Reynalda Aguilar
and Victoria Fierro, all of Artesia; 11 grandchildren, Alicia Flores Gallegos,
Anna Flores Bensinger, Josie Flores, Patricia Wheatley, Steven Flores,
Kevin Vigil, Sarah Vigil, Albert Flores Jr, Dominic Flores, Jennifer Flores
Romero and Angela Flores; 3 step-grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Flores was a retired farmer and had been an employee for the New
Mexico Highway Department and a member of Assumption Catholic Church.
Pallbearers will be Mr. Flores’ grandchildren.
Friends may make memorials to the Joy Center in Roswell.
The family will receive friends at 611 W. Church.
Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel. |
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