Obituaries

Private family services will be held at a later date for David Hancock Kale, 66, of Roswell, who passed away Saturday, March 6, 2010. Interment will be held at Western Carolina State Veteran Cemetery, Black Mountain, N.C.

David was born May 18, 1943, in Charlotte, N.C. He moved to Roswell 16 years ago, coming from Ashville, North Carolina. David was a 26-year Veteran of the United States Navy. He retired as a Chief Navy Officer. David completed two Viet-Nam tours. He had a strong passion and devotion to the military. He also loved to golf.

He is survived by his wife, Frances McClain Kale of the family home, one son; David Wayne Kale and his wife, Brenda, of Pennsylvania, one daughter; Valorie Kale Smith of Pensacola, Fl., two sisters; Yvonne Manning and her husband, Tom, of Charlotte, N.C., and Patricia Brewer of Raleigh, N.C., one brother; Richard Kale of Washington, three grandsons; Kristopher and Justin Olander and David Kale Jr., four granddaughters; Meagan and Skyler Kale and Fancy and Lacie Smith.

David is preceded in death by his mother Vada H. Kale, three brothers, Cecil Eddelman, Hank and Wayne Kale and one sister, June Youngblood.

Please share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com

Services were under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home & Crematory. 

Funeral services for Arthur J. Hammonds, 89, of Roswell will be held at 10 am, Thursday, March 11, 2010, at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Gorton Smith officiating. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home. Arthur passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010.

Arthur was born March 27, 1921, in Tahoka, Texas, to Thomas Ira Hammonds and Hester Rader Hammonds.

He is survived by his wife, Hazel, of the family home, two sons; Ken Hammonds and his wife, Chiquita, of Roswell and Michael Hammonds and his wife, Janet, of Concord, MA, three granddaughters; Mikala Hammonds of Concord, MA, Amber Pinnow of Las Cruces, N,M,, and Kathryn Hammonds of Roswell, two grandsons; Brandon Hammonds of Kansas City, MO, Bryant Hammonds of Albuquerque, N,M,, two great-grandsons; Julian Hammonds and Henry Attias and one great-granddaughter; Emma Pinnow.

Arthur is preceded in death by his parents, one brother and three sisters.

Please share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com

Services are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home & Crematory.

 A memorial service for Teddy White was held Tuesday March 9, 2010, at Lakeview Christian Home’s Chapel in Carlsbad with Chaplin Terry McKean of Lakeview Hospice officiating. Private burial has taken place at South Park Cemetery. He passed away March 5, 2010, at Lakeview Christian Home.

Services were under the direction of West Funeral Home.

Teddy Caroline White was born to Henry D. and Maggie J. Hamilton in Ranger, Texas, on Sept. 2, 1929. She was raised and educated in Ranger prior to marrying Issac M. (Gabby) White in Ranger, Texas, in 1948. Teddy and Gabby lived the majority of their married life in southeastern New Mexico. They lived in Lovington, Clovis and Roswell where they owned a TC Roustabout Service and Teddy worked in the retail sales business. She was also a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Roswell.

Teddy moved to Carlsbad in 1995 and had made her home at Lakeview for the past several years. She enjoyed watching golf and was passionate about Dallas Cowboys Football.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Issac M. (Gabby) White, son William R. “Bill” White and one sister.

Teddy is survived by daughter Brenda White West and husband, Eddie, of Norman, Oklahoma, daughter in law, Janell White of Carlsbad, three grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.

A rosary will be recited for George Baker, 83, of Roswell at 5 p.m., Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held for George, at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Terrace Heights Cemetery in Yakima, Wash., with Father Aaron Appleby officiating.  George was married to Frances Louise Emerson on July 3, 1953, in Reno, Nev.  George passed away Saturday, March 6, 2010.

George was born Dec. 31, 1926, in El Dorado Springs, Mo.,  to Edward Charles Baker and Anna Hamilton. George was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church for 14 years. Prior to that, his church family was in Longview, Wash. He was a mechanic and long time contractor working on investments in missile silos. George was the last surviving sibling of a family of 13 children.  He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by his wife, Frances Baker, of Roswell; one son, Gary Baker; a granddaughter, Lauren Baker Neumann, and husband, Nicholas; and a grandson, Alexander Baker. 

Pallbearers will be Gary Baker, Mark Emerson, Daniel Appleby, L.J. Rydberg,  Alexander Baker and Leon Rydberg. 

Honorary pallbearers will be James Emerson, and Joseph R. Fisher Jr.

The family would like to thank Vista Care Hospice for their special care. They would also like to extend a special “thank you” to Dr. Michael Grafe.

Please share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com.

Services are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home & Crematory.

Services are pending at Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory for Nina B. Board, 82, who passed away March 7, 2010, in Las Cruces, N.M. A further announcement will be made once arrangements have been finalized.

Memorial services are scheduled at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2010, at First Presbyterian Church for Edna L. Heckel of Artesia.

Edna, 87, died Sunday, March 7, 2010, at Artesia Good Samaritan Center.

Rev. Dan Phelps and Rev. Paul Duerksen will officiate at the services. Cremation is under direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary.  No visitation is planned.

Edna was born Jan. 9, 1923, in Artesia; the daughter of Harry R. Carder and Georgia (Caldwell) Carder. She graduated from Artesia High School in 1940 and attended Eastern New Mexico University, where she majored in music. She also served in the United States Women's Army Corp during World War II and was a member of the WAC Army Band at Fort Stark, S.C.

On July 6, 1945, she was married to Willard “Bill” Heckel in Charleston, S.C. He preceded her in death March 1, 1990.  She was also preceded in death by her parents; and by two brothers and one sister.

Edna was retired office manager for Artesia Good Samaritan Center and was assistant librarian at the College of Artesia from 1966 to 1971.  She was a member of First Presbyterian Church where she served as an Elder and Deacon and taught Sunday School; and was an active member of the Artesia Band Boosters and served as its president from 1965 to 1970.

Survivors include a daughter, Sandy Schuetz and husband, Jim, of Artesia; a son, Paul “Rusty” Heckel, and wife, Janet, of Los Lunas; grandchildren, Rob Schuetz and wife, Tory, of San Angelo, Texas, Chelsea Seronka and husband, Chad, of Beaufort, S.C., and Andrea Heckel of Albuquerque; great-grandchildren Michael, Abigail and Maggie Lynn, all of Beaufort; and several nieces and nephews; great-nieces and -nephews; and great-great-nieces and -nephews.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to VistaCare Hospice,

611 N. Canal St., Carlsbad, N.M., 88220 or to First Presbyterian Church,

A graveside service for Barbara Sue Goins, 75, of Roswell will be held at 2 p.m. at South Park Cemetery and will be conducted by Bishop Wendell Wakefield. Barbara passed away on March 7, 2010, at Heartfelt Manor.

Barbara was born to Lawton J. and Dorcas Dellah King Bates in Stamford Jones County, Texas, on April 11, 1934. She married Jack Gibson in 1952; he preceded her in death as well as both of her parents, her brother, L.J. Bates, her sisters, Nora Faye Collier and Helen Lindsey, and her sons, Timothy Jack Gibson, Jerald Dwain Gibson and Michael Ray Gibson.

Barbara married Stanley Joe Goins on June 19, 1969, he survives her at their home in Roswell. She is also survived by her daughter in laws: Cheryl Gibson of Hemet, Calif., Kathleen Gibson of Fence Lake, N.M., and Diane Gibson of Phoenix, Ariz.; her step sons: Stanley Allen Goins of Portland and Calvin Henry Goins of Texas; her step daughters: Marci Cunningham and Don McAtee of Iowa; her grandchildren: Joseph M. Gibson and wife, Jennifer, Joshua M. Gibson and wife ,Elizabeth, all of Phoenix, Ariz., Jack M. Gibson and Maureen Gibson of Hemet, Calif., Marci Jo, Judah, Dixie Dawn and Enoch Wiggleston all of Knoxville, Tennessee; her two great-grandchildren: Brianna and Joseph Michael Gibson Jr. of Phoenix, Ariz.; her brother and sister in laws: Tommy Lindsey, Geneva Collins, Archie Topping, Virginia and Charles Ward, Connie Ellis, Kenneth and Linda Goins and Violet Goins and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Her family was very important to her as well as her church family.

Barbara retired from the Transportation Mfg. Corp Accounting Department as a senior clerk in 1994 after 20 years of service. Barbara enjoyed painting, camping, sewing, reading and family history. Some of her fondest memories were working with small children in the nursery at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where she served many years.

Pallbearers will be Pat Magill, Robert Smith, AR Medaris, James Reese Sr., Stan Vandeveer and Jared Kitchen.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2010, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Frieda Cook, age 92, who passed away March 7, 2010. Pat Murphy will officiate with interment to follow at South Park Cemetery

Frieda was born on July 25, 1917, to Frank and Anise Burnworth in Confluence, Pennsylvania. They have preceded her in death as well as a brother, Dewey Burnworth.

Frieda married Oscar Cook on August 13, 1937, in Roswell. He also has preceded her in death. 

Frieda was a housewife. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Eastern Star. 

She is survived by a daughter: Betty Jo Broussand and her husband Roy of Roswell, N.M.; four brothers: Ralph Burnworth of Roswell, N.M., Dale Burnworth of Las Cruces, N.M., Wayne Burnworth of Visalia, Calif., and Robert Burnworth of Portales, N.M.; two sisters: Lu Coll of Albuquerque, N.M., and Faye Craeagh of Waddell, Ariz.

Honorary Pallbearers are Ralph Burnworth, Dale Burnworth, Wayne Burnworth, Robert Burnworth, Roy Broussard and Gary Borst.

Friends may pay their respects online at www.lagronefuneralchapels.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

A funeral Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday, March 8, 2010, at St. John’s Catholic Church for Ramon Ray Anaya, 50, of Roswell, who passed away on March 3, 2010, at Eastern New Medical Center after a long illness. Following the services at 11:30 a.m., the family will receive family and friends at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 3201 S. Sunset Ave.

Ramon was born Oct. 2, 1959, in Artesia to Rene Anaya and Socorro Analla. Preceeding him in death were his son, Dominic Martinez Anaya; grandparents, Gabriel and Marcela Anaya, and Antonio Analla.

Ramon is survived by his parents, Rene and Socorro Anaya; wife, Virginia Martinez Anaya; his sons, Alexis Horton Anaya, of Santa Fe, Gabriel Horton Anaya, of Roswell, Angel Horton Anaya, of Roswell, Ramon Horton Anaya Jr., of Albuquerque, Jesus Anaya, of Roswell, and Jerry Paul Martinez, of Roswell; his brother, Rene Anaya Jr., of Arizona; sisters, Carmen Anaya, of Roswell, and Rachel Anaya and Grace Anaya, of Las Cruces; our grandchildren, Olivia Rose Martinez, Andrian Martinez, Joe Ray Garcia Anaya and Elias Garcia Anaya; and his goddaughters Lxzandra Dawn Guerra, and Sarah Durwin.

Ramon attended school in Roswell at Mesa Middle School and Roswell High School and participated in football, track and field. He also loved to play the guitar and sing. His big enjoyment was to spend time with family and friends.

Honorary pallbearers will be all of his sons; brother, Rene Anaya, Jr.; and Uncle Jesus Anaya.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at ballardfuneralhome.com.

EL PASO, Texas —  Harmon Benjamin “Ben” Clemmons, 84, a retired United States postal inspector and devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Feb. 1, 2010, after a long battle with heart disease.

Ben was born in Ocala, Fla., on March 31, 1925, to Harmon and Grace Clemmons. Upon graduation from high school at Citra, Fla., he attended the University of Florida in Gainesville. After the outbreak of World War II, Ben enlisted in the Army Air Corps where he attained the rank of flight officer/lieutenant. Upon completing his service in 1945, he transferred to Emory at Oxford in Oxford, Ga., and completed his education at Emory University in Atlanta, where he met his future wife of 59 years, Jean. After graduation, Ben worked as a farmer and teacher/coach in Reddick, Fla. In 1950, Ben and Jean married and settled down in Citra, where he worked as a rural carrier for the United States Postal Service. After 12 years in Citra, Ben joined the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and moved the family to El Paso, where he retired in 1982. After retirement, Ben became a licensed agent with the William B. White Insurance Agency in El Paso. In addition, he was a freelance insurance investigator.

Ben’s life revolved around his devotion to God, his church and his family. He and his family attended St. Luke United Methodist Church when they arrived in El Paso in 1962 and never left. Over the years, he served the church in many capacities, including lay leader, chairman of the Staff/Parish Relations Committee and unofficial Photographer, and was active in the United Methodist Men and the Geezers Breakfast Club. He also taught Sunday school and confirmation classes for many years, mentoring many young adults. On several occasions, in the absence of the regular minister, he even led the Sunday services. In addition, he was a Mason in the Island Grove, Fla., lodge for over 50 years. His guiding principle in life was that he was somebody special but no better than the next man, and he encouraged the same in his children.

Ben is survived by his wife, Jean; his son, Harmon B. “Chip” Jr. (Terri), of Dexter, N.M.; his daughter, Debbie Romero, of Bellevue, Wash.; grandchildren, Jenny and Panch; stepgrandchildren, Jessica, Josh and Christal; his brothers, Elton and H. L. (Mary Fred); as well as several nieces and nephews. 

A memorial service celebrating Ben’s life will be held on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Citra United Methodist Church. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., just before the service. A burial service will be held afterwards at the Citra Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made either to the Citra United Methodist Church Building Fund (P.O. Box 178, Citra, FL 32113) or to the Citra Historical Society (P.O. Box 1033, Citra, FL 32113). Arrangements by Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, 910 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, Fla.

ARTESIA — Services are scheduled at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Trinity Temple Assembly of God for Izaak Joel Carrasco, 9, of Roswell, who died Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at Cooks Children’s Hospital in Ft. Worth, Texas.

Larry Rolan will officiate at the services, with burial at Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Aaron Montoya, Mercedes Rodriguez, Anthony Ponce, Daniel Lopez Jr., Raymond Franco, Jesse Avitia and Joseph Rodriguez.

Mr. Carrasco was born July 21, 2000, in Albuquerque, the son of Izaak Jesus Carrasco and Adela M. Rodriguez.

He was a third-grade student and member of Believers Center in Albuquerque.

He was preceded in death by great-grandfathers, Jesus Carrasco Sr., and Jose Moreno; uncle, Jaun Enrique Rodriguez; cousins, Eloisa Aguirre, and Gilbert Rodriguez; and godfather, Joel Ochoa.

Survivors include his parents, Adela Rodriguez of Roswell, and Izaak Carrasco, of Artesia; stepfather, Johnny Pacheco, of Roswell; best friend, Ariel Tapia of Albuquerque; brother, Joseph Rodriguez, of Roswell; stepbrothers, Isaiah Pacheco, of Roswell, and Johnny Pacheco Jr., of Plainview, Texas; grandparents, Manuel and Lupe Montoya, of Roswell, and Jesus and Virginia Carrasco, of Artesia; great-grandparents, Alicia and Abel “Papo” Florez, of Artesia, Eloisa Perez, of Hagerman, and Margaret Carrasco, of Artesia; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Million Times

A million times we’ve missed you,

A million times we’ve cried,

If love could have saved you,

You never would have died.

Things we feel most deeply

Are the hardest things to say.

Our dearest one, we have loved you,

In a very special way.

We often sit and think of you,

And think of how you died;

To think we all got to say good-bye,

Before you closed your eyes.

No one can know our loneliness,

No one can see us weeping;

All our tears from aching hearts,

While others are sleeping.

If we had one lifetime wish,

A dream that could come true,

We’d pray to God,

With all our hearts,

For yesterday and you!!!

Services are under the direction of Terpening & Son Mortuary. Family andfriends may view the obituary and sign the online guest book at artesiafunerals.com.

Ambrosia R. Lara was born on March 26, 1927, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, to parents Sinforoso and Maria J Ramirez. She passed away on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, in Merced, Calif., at the age of 82. She was preceded in death by nine siblings, Frank Ramirez, Eugenia Flores, Chonita Aguilar, Susie Ortega, Leonor Redman, Cosme Ramirez, Fidela Martinez, Adolfo Ramirez, Daniel Ramirez. She is survived by her sister Gloria Sedillo.

She was also preceded in death by her late husband, Joe C. Lara. She is also survived by her six children, John Welch, Nancy W. Brink, Angela W. Lara, Marianne Lara, Joe Lara and Victor Lara. She also leaves behind 22 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. She was a great homemaker and a wonderful mother who will be missed tremendously.

You will always be on our mind and in our hearts. You were the greatest mother a person can ask for. You were our best friend, always there through the bad times and the good. I came to you for advice and you always knew what to say. You raised all your grandkids as your own. I know you’ve gone to be with Jesus, and will be waiting for all your children. I know you’ll always be looking down on us. I can’t wait to see your beautiful smile again. – We Love you Mom.

A funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m., Thursday, March 11, 2010, at the Ballard Funeral Home Chapel. Burial is to follow at South Park Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com

Services are pending at Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory for Betty Atkins, who passed away in Littleton, Colo. A further announcement will be made when arrangements have been finalized.

A rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2010, at St. John’s Catholic Church for Jose Reyes Berrones, 100, who passed away March 6, 2010, at his home. A funeral mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday, March 12, 2010, at St. John’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery.

Jose was born on April 23, 1909, in Dr. Arroyo, N.L., Mexico to Gerardo Perez Berrones and Camilla Casarez Berrones. His wife, Margarita M. Berrones, preceded him in death on Nov. 14, 2009. They celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on Sept. 26, 2009. His parents preceded in him death as well as his brothers, Leopoldo Berrones of San Antonio, Texas. and Porifirio Berrones of Roswell, N.M., his sister, Angelita B. Berrones of Monterrey, Mexico, and a very special niece, Maggie Villa of Yuma, Ariz.

 Jose is survived by his son, Ray Jaime Berrones and his wife, Jenny Amicone, of Roswell, N.M. He is also survived by his daughters, Aida G. Rosales and her husband, Enrique, of Roswell, N.M., and Aracely B. Luna and her husband, Jose, of Roswell, N.M

His grandchildren: Ray Steven Berrones and wife, Gina, of Midland, Texas, James Allen Berrones of Ventura, Calif., Billy Ray Berrones and wife, Marla ,of Roswell, N.M., Theresa Inez Rosales of Lubbock, Texas, Esther Laura Rosales of Lubbock, Texas, Letizia Noel Mendoza and husband, Milton, of San Antonio, Texas, and Mariza Rochelle Hardin and husband, Brian, of Springfield, Va.

His great-grandchildren: Alexandria Nicole Berrones, Corbin Blaine Berrones, Zachary Thomas Alva, Chandler James Berrones, Case Berrones, Sabian Berrones, Jasmine Renae Alva, Shelby Rey Berrones, Marisa Sophia Berrones, Monet Berrones, Degan Blade Berrones, Alexa Rochelle Mendoza, Ethan Amicone, and Zachary Breeding. He is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces and a very special friend, Richard Garcia.

On Nov. 7, 1944, he came to the United States and became a citizen on Sept. 8, 1966. He retired from the city of Roswell-Sanitation Department in 1975, but continued to work at the city land fill and the Sanitation Office until the age of 87. Mr. Berrones celebrated a century of life last year with family and friends. He was an active member of St. John’s Catholic Church and a member of the Guadalaupana Society.

To his grandchildren he was known as “Papa Joe” for his playful and joyful personality. He loved children and always played and interacted with his grand kids. He loved to walk, dance, and work in his yard.

Jose was surrounded by the love and support of his family when he returned to his creator on March 6, 2010.

Pallbearers will be Steven Berrones, James Berrones, Billy Berrones, Enrique Rosales, Jose G. Luna and Leroy Sanchez. Honorary pallbearers will be his great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Frontier Medical Home Health, especially Carmen Anaya and Tara De L Cerda. His caretakers Lupe Lopez, Liliana Samuel, and Olivia Villalobos and his two devoted friends Cerilia Soliz and Cristina Lucero.

Papa Joe

The love we have for Grandpa

will never fade away.

We’ll think of him, our special friend

throughout each passing day.

The memories of his laughter,

His warm and loving smile.

His eyes so full of happiness,

His heart that of a child.

Memories are forever

Be they of laughter or of tears

Memories we will treasure

Through all the forthcoming years.

It broke our hearts to lose you,

But you never went alone.

For a part of us went with you,

The day God took you home.

By: Grandchildren

Prayer

Acuerdate. ‘Oh piadosisima Virgin Maria’ que jamas se ha oido decir que ninguno de los que han acudido a tu proteccion. Implorado tu asistencia y reclamado tu auxilio, haya sido abandonado por ti. Animado por esta confianza, a ti tambien acudo. ‘Oh Virgin, Madre de las Virgenes’ Y aungue gimiendo bajo el peso de mis pecados, me atrevo a presentarme ante tu presencia soberana. No desprecias, ‘Oh Madre de Dios’, mis suplicas: antes bien, escuchalas y concedeme, segun tu voluntad, lo que te pido, Amen.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com

Funeral services will be held for Lealen Lee Roberts, 88, of Roswell, at 11 a.m., Monday, March 8, 2010, at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Savino Sanchez officiating. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. in Portales Cemetery, Portales.  Lealen passed away at home on Friday, March 5, 2010, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be Sunday, March 7, 2010, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.

Lealen was born Dec. 17, 1921, to Orian and Silas Roberts in Hamilton County, Texas. Lealen was a member of the Roswell J.O.Y. Center, where he enjoyed playing pool. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandsons and great-grandchildren.

Lealen is survived by his son, Garry Roberts, and his wife, Susie, of Roswell; two daughters, Dannah Brown, and her husband, Gene, of Portales, and Pam Reed, and her husband, Bill of Clovis; his grandchildren, Darin Roberts, and his wife, Rachel, their two children, Chad Roberts, and his wife, Erin, and their two children, of  Amarillo, Texas, Cody and Shawna, their two children, Mandi and Joel Shears, and their children, Jeffery and Kelli, and Jennifer and Richie Leonard, their two children, Jay and Jamie Reed, and their daughter; his son-in-law, Elbert Smith, of Oklahoma, and his son, Craig and Kim Smith, and their three children, and Susan and Keith Stamford, and their four children.

Lealen was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Roberts; his daughter, Shirley Smith; his brother, Ardie Roberts; his sister, Vadine Strickland; and his parents, Orian and Silas Roberts.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Roswell J.O.Y. Center, 1822 N. Montana Ave. Roswell, NM 88201.

Please share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com.

Services are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home & Crematory.

Services are scheduled at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church for Monday, March 8, 2010, at 10 a.m, for Franklin E. Frankforther, 95, of Roswell, who passed away March 3, 2010, at his home. The Rev. Bill Bruggeman of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church will conduct the service. Burial will follow in South Park Cemetery, with military rites provided by the Roswell Veteran Honor Guard.

Frank was born Aug. 1, 1919, in Concordia, Kan., to Eugene and Selma O. Anderson Frankforther, who preceded him in death. He was predeceased also by his son, Robert L. Frankforther, who died in 1998.

In 1931, Frank met Maxine Mae Degan and they became best friends, and became life partners on Oct. 15, 1940, in Kansas City, Mo. She survives him at the family home in Roswell.

Frank served his country during World War II in the Army. He served in New Guinea, Luzon, and received Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, two Bronze Stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon, American Campaign Medal, and the Victory Medal.

Before his retirement, he had been employed by Texaco as district manager for over 30 years.

Friends may pay respects online at lagronefuneralchapels.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Sunday, March 7, 2010, at the Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Anna May Stewart, 93, of Roswell, who passed away March 2, 2010, at a local care center. Following the service, the family will receive friends and family at the granddaughter’s home. Anna was cremated according to her wishes.

Anna was born May 30, 1916, in Cleveland, Ohio, to John Hochevar and Agnes Metisch Hochevar, who preceded her in death. She was predeceased also by her first husband, William Grabinski, and his son Billy Grabinski, her husband, Robert James Stewart, and her brother and sister.

Anna is survived by her sons, Ronald Stewart, of Redondo Beach, Calif., and Douglas Stewart, of Newalla, Okla.; her daughter, Dianne Webb, of Roswell; her niece, JoAnn Meyers, of Stow, Ohio; nephew, Paul Edic, of Akron, Ohio; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Anna was a homemaker and enjoyed flower arranging, loved to work in the garden and going to the horse races and loved animals.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at ballardfuneralhome.com.

Kenneth (Ken) Cheney of Port Ludlow, Wash., died at his home Jan. 27, 2010.  Ken was born Dec. 13, 1936, in South Bend, Ind. 

He graduated from Roswell High School in May 1954. He married Vivian Bravener, May 31, 1958.  Ken graduated with a BA degree from Colorado State College at Greeley in 1958. He served four years in the Air Force Intelligence School at Wichita, Texas, after graduation, resigning with the rank of captain. He entered the printing business with his family in Roswell for three years before returning to Greeley to secure a masters degree in English literature. He taught at New Mexico Military Institute for three years and in 1969 moved to Albany, Ore., to teach in the Lynn-Benton Community College, where he was appointed head of the Humanities Division in 1974. He retired from that position and moved to Port Ludlow.

He is survived by his wife, Vivian. of Port Ludlow; a son, Bradley Cheney, and a daughter, Kendra Cheney, both of Oregon; one granddaughter, Emily Cheney, of Washington; one brother, Leonard E. Cheney Jr. and his family, of Roswell and Ruidoso, and several cousins.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard E. Cheney Sr. and Gernetta Cheney; his wife’s parents, Laverne and Eva Bravener; and his grandparents.

CARLSBAD — Connie June Allen, 64, former Roswell resident, passed away March 3, 2010, at Carlsbad Medical Center.

Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, March 7, 2010, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday, March 8, 2010, at First Assembly of God Church, 1502 W. Mermod St., with the Rev. Brad Coates officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery.

Denton-Wood Funeral Home,  1001 N. Canal St., Carlsbad, NM 88220, 575-885-6363, is in charge of the arrangements.

Connie June Allen was born Feb.13, 1946, in Portales, to CB and Janie Lou (Akens) Waide. She graduated from Roswell High School in 1964. Connie married Henry Allen Aug.14, 1965, in Roswell. They moved to Carlsbad in 1973 to open the Carlsbad office of Allen Roofing, where she was the office manager. Connie was an active member of the First Assembly of God Church and served in many roles. She was past president of the Women’s Ministry for several years, taught Sunday School, served as Girls Missionettes co-coordinator and Granny’s Attic Bazaar Committee leader. Connie also headed the church wedding and baby shower committee, arranged hospitality meals, planned church retreats, afterglow programs, and along with her husband, Henry, they were responsible for leading the efforts for new playground equipment at the church. She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Henry Allen, of Carlsbad; two sons, Shawn Allen and wife, Tuesday, of Round Rock, Texas, and Todd Allen, and wife, Danielle, of Carlsbad; four grandchildren, Kaylee Allen, Kenzie Allen, DeLanie Allen and Tanner Allen; five siblings, Loretta Armstrong, and husband, Don, of Roswell, James Waide, and wife, Claudia, of Roswell, Sylvia Allen, and husband, Ardist, of Roswell, CB Waide, and wife, Rosemary, of Gunnison, Colo., and Larry Deen, and wife, Karen, of Hobbs; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Cody Allen, Tom Banks, Lance Allen, A. J. Deen, Briar Deen and Chad Waide. Honorary pallbearers are Dusty Deen and Heath Allen.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Assembly of God Church, 1502 W. Mermod St., Carlsbad, NM 88220.

Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Friday, March 5, 2010, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Syble Emerson, 84, who passed away March 2, 2010. The Rev. Butch Neal of South Manor Baptist Church will officiate with interment to follow in South Park Cemetery.

Syble was born Aug. 6, 1925, in Turnerville, Texas, to Clarence and Gladine Painter, who preceded her in death. She was predeceased also by two sisters, Gertie Gravitt and Laura Painter, and a brother, Bill Painter.

On July 20, 1946, Syble married Sidney Emerson in Roswell. He also preceded her in death. 

Syble was a homemaker. She was a member of South Manor Baptist Church.

Syble was born and raised on the Brazos River in Texas. She moved to New Mexico when she got married, but she was always a Texas girl at heart. Syble painted bombs for the defense plant during the war and was proud of her contribution. She loved to fish and painted beautiful pictures. Syble was very active in her church.

She is survived a daughter, Teresia Parson, and her husband, Gary, of Roswell; two brothers, Stanley Painter, of Angel Fire, and Jack Fisher Painter, of Borger, Texas; a sister, Sandra Fisher, of Mesquite, Texas; two grandchildren, Kim Parson, of Roswell, and Stephen Parson, and his wife, Jessica, of Huntington Beach, Calif.; and one great-grandchild, Sarah Parson, of Roswell

Friends may pay their respects online at lagronefuneralchapels.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

ALBUQUERQUE — Mary G. “Porgie” Wingfield, 73, a resident of Albuquerque since 1979, went to be with the Lord and her husband, Tom Wingfield, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. She is survived by her only child, Debbie Herrera, and husband, Rojo, of Hawaii; grandchildren, Pattie, of Colorado, David Wingfield, of Hawaii, Will, Chrissie, Michael, Kaliko, Sadie, and Tonie, all of Hawaii; stepgrandchildren, Allison and Derek, of Delaware; foster grandchild, Leina’ala; and her dog, Foxy. Mrs. Wingfield was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Wingfield. 

Porgie graduated from Gallup High School and attended Colorado State University. Her husband, Tom, served and retired from the Army. She accompanied her husband to many different posts prior to retiring to Albuquerque. 

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010, at 10:30 a.m., at French - University Chapel. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd. NE. Her pallbearer will be Will Otte. Should friends desire, contributions may be made to the Animal Humane Association, 615 Virginia SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108. Please visit our online guest book for Porgie at RememberTheirStory.com.

Arrangements by French, 1111 University Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 505-843-6333.

On Wednesday, February 24, 2010, our beloved husband, father, Pap and friend, Don Hornick Sr., passed away after a long and brave fight. He passed in the comfort of his own home in a room full of love with his family by his side. He leaves behind his wife, Lois, to whom he was a wonderful and caring husband of 58 years. He was a supportive, understanding and loving father to Donna her husband, Bob, Don his wife, Margaret, Kelly and Chip, and Sandy and Patty. He was  known to his grandchildren simply as “Pap.” He was so very proud of all his grandchildren, Michael, David, Marissa,“Doc,” Marc, Miranda, Tori, Matthew, Kenny and Cole. In 2008, he became a great-grandfather with the addition of his great-granddaughter, Luca, with whom he was able to spend his 80th birthday. He also leaves behind two sisters, Mildred and Nedra.

He was born on February 23, 1930, in Johnstown, Penn., to Milan and Freda Hornick. He was one of seven children. When he was 17 years old, he joined the Army and traveled the world, always returning home with amazing stories and gifts from each place he had traveled. He retired in 1967, and in 1975 moved with his family from Rome, N.Y., to San Diego, where he continued to work with the military. He was proudest of his work with the Marines during Desert Shield where he maintained the PRVs for the military and discovered his love for the game of football and his favorite team the San Diego Chargers. In 2002, he and his wife left San Diego and moved to Roswell, where he enjoyed new friends, painting beautiful portraits of wildlife and nature scenes and woodworking. In fact he was a blue ribbon winner at the Roswell fair in 2007 for his  wood carvings. 

Services will be held on March 5, 2010, at 2 p.m., at Tabernacle Baptist Church officiated by the Rev. Onsy Whicker. The family is asking for donations be made in his honor to the Roswell Humane Society, instead of sending flowers.

“Even though his hands no longer did what he wanted, he now paints the morning skies

Even though his legs could no longer carry him, he now walks among the Heavens

Even though his voice was no longer understood and at time not even heard, he now talks like he once had to those who already said their ‘Good-Byes’

Even though he could no longer eat, he now enjoys whatever he desires

Even though he is no longer with us, he forever will be in our hearts our thoughts and our memories.” — Kelly

 Please share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register book at andersonbethany.com.

 Services are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home & Crematory.

A rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m., Thursday, March 4, 2010, at Assumption Catholic Church for Elizabeth Ann Papworth, 67, of Northport, Ala., who passed away Feb. 21, 2010. A funeral Mass is scheduled for 12:10 p.m., Friday, March 5, 2010, at Assumption Catholic Church. Burial will follow in South Park Cemetery.

Elizabeth was born Aug. 16, 1942, in Roswell to B.H. (Bill) Thorne and Laura Elizabeth Thornton Thorne, who preceded her in death. She was predeceased also by a brother, W.E. Thorne, and a sister, Gloria Look.

Elizabeth married Fred Papworth on April 27, 1974, in Roswell. Her husband survives her at the family home.

Elizabeth is also survived by her sons, Tom Papworth, and his wife, Ericka, of Huntsville, Ala., Brian Papworth, and his wife, Mardi, of Albuquerque, and Brad Vallem, and his wife, Tammy, of Stewartsville, N.J.; and her sister-in-law, Cathy Thorne, of Las Vegas, Nev.

Elizabeth lived in Roswell until 2001, and was a member of the Roswell Social Order of Beauceant, the Roswell Garden Club, and was an active past member of the Noon Optimist Little League Board.

Pallbearers will be James Martin, Jon Coll, Pete Cassen, Pug Thigpen, Johnny Sandoval, Frank Lilley, Mike Stephens and Kenneth Barbe.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at ballardfuneralhome.com.

Marion Novella Smith, 86, passed away on March 1, 2010, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on March 13, 1923, in Las Vegas, N.M., to Lucien H. Hoch and Novella Sawtelle Hoch. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, David H. Hoch, and a sister, Barbara A. Krug.

She graduated from Las Vegas High School and received an associate in science degree from Colorado Women’s College in 1943. That same year, she married Capt. Roy W. Ellington.

She worked as a secretary for the American Red Cross, the Las Vegas Municipal Schools and Falls Land and Development Corp.

In 1990, she married Norman W. Smith. They moved to Roswell in 1995. Norman predeceased her later that year.

Marion was an avid golfer and won several ladies championships at Elephant Butte Golf Course. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Senior Circle. She spent many years as a pink lady at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center, and as a volunteer at the UFO Museum. Marion also loved to play bridge and belonged to several bridge clubs throughout her life. She was a member of First Baptist Church, where she served on many committees.

Marion is survived by her three children, Diane Marshall, of Roswell, David Ellington, and wife, Marilyn, of Superior, Mont., and Dal Ellington, and wife, Janie, of Alamogordo; six grandchildren, Lt. Col. Brian Hedrick, and wife, Michelle, of Washington D.C., Shauna Mangum, and husband, Wayne, of Farmington, Carla Erculani, and husband, Darin, of Lubbock, Texas, Cori Rogers, and husband, Ryan, of Lubbock, Elizabeth Lee, and husband, Pete, of Pflugerville, Texas, and D.W. Ellington, and wife, Erika, of Chuckey Tenn.; 14 great-grandchildren, Moira and Charlie Hedrick, Joe, Holly, Sophie and Auburn Mangum, Brock and Reagan Erculani, Jake, Josh and Nick Lee, and Chelsea, Dillon and Owen Ellington. She is also survived by a brother-in-law, Roland Krug, of Albuquerque; her nephews, Dr. Marc Krug, and wife, Juliet, of Glen Mills, Penn., and Gary Krug, of Albuquerque; her nieces, Kristine Kline, and husband, Ed, and Laura Matthews, and husband, Gary, of Albuquerque, and Judith Kincheloe, of Phoenix; and several great- nieces and nephews. Her stepchildren, Rodney Smith, and wife, Janet, of Washington, and Becky Harrison, and husband, Eddie, of Abilene, Texas, also survive her. 

Pallbearers will be Lt. Col. Brian Hedrick, Dal Ellington, Wayne Mangum, Darin Erculani, Brock Erculani and Ryan Rogers. Honorary pallbearers will be D. W. Ellington, Roland Krug, Gary Krug, Dr. Marc Krug, Ed Kline, Gary Matthews, Pete Lee, Jake Lee, Mike and Julie Adams and Doyle Howerton.

Services will be held Friday, March 5, 2010, at 11a.m., at First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Matt Brooks officiating, assisted by the Rev. David Ellington. Interment will be at Santa Fe National Cemetery.

The family would like to express their gratitude to Mike and Julie Adams, La Villa and the staff of The Rose Garden, and Vista Care Hospice for the love and care which they provided during Marion's final years and immediate last days. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Roswell Humane Society.

Friends may pay their respects online at lagronefuneralchapels.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

A funeral Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Immaculate Conception Church in Dexter for Balbina Ledesma, who passed away on Feb. 27, 2010, in Lamar, Colo. Burial will follow in Hagerman Cemetery.

Balbina was born on March 31, 1926, in Karnes City, Texas, to Cruz and Guadalupe (Langoria) Quintero, who preceded her in death. She was predeceased also by her husband, Leon J. Ledesma, her son, Pete Jose Ledesma, and her daughter, Maria Pabla Ortiz.

Balbina is survived by her children, Daniel Jose Ledesma, of Lovington, Ester Maria (Ramon) Morales, of Carlsbad, Retta Delores (Jose) Pizarro, of Lamar, Colo., Alberto Ledesma of Ulysses, Kan., Rosie Lee Maria (Eleuterio) Vega, of Johnson, Kan., Yolanda Joanne Rios (Emilo Rodriguez), of Dalhart, Texas, and Connie Lee (Rumaldo) Vega, of Granada, Colo.; 28 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; sisters, Sulema Barron, of Ulysses, and Maria Sanchez, of Oklahoma City; numerous nieces, nephews, other family and a host of friends.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at ballardfuneralhome.com.

A graveside service is scheduled for 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 3, 2010, at South Park Cemetery, for Isidro (Chilo) C. Rodriguez, 78, of Roswell, who passed away March 1, 2010, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. Mr. Rodriguez will be cremated according to his wishes.

Isidro was born on May 15, 1931, in Mesilla Park, to Jose N. Rodriguez and Maria Corral Rodriguez, who preceded him in death. He was predeceased also by a sister, Emma Rico.

Isidro is survived by his sisters, Virginia Silva, Ramona Velasquez and Elisa Compean. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews

Isidro was a lifelong resident of Roswell and member of St. John’s Catholic Church. He enjoyed “cruising” his truck all over town, going fishing, hunting, and also visiting with family and friends. He was also proud to have served his country in the Korean War.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at ballardfuneralhome.com.

Beloved husband, father and grandfather.

Funeral services are scheduled  on Thursday, March 4, 2010, at 11 a.m., at the Highland Baptist Church, 2001 S. Lea Ave., for Marcello V. Silva, 66, who passed away Feb. 27, 2010, in Thornton, Colo.  Pastor Adam Soliz will officiate with interment to follow in South Park Cemetery.

Marcello was the fourth child of 13 children born to Gomesindo A. Silva Sr. and Elizabeth V. Silva. Marcello was born on Feb. 23, 1944, in Tornillo, Texas, His parents preceded him in death.

Marcello was married to Zandra Jaramillo on Dec. 16, 1993, in Denver, Colo.

Shortly after his birth, his family moved to the Roswell area. His brothers and sisters called him the jokester of the family.

Marcello was an extraordinary chef by trade. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. He loved being with his family. On his visits to Roswell, he loved sharing his time with family and friends. Marcello had a “heart of gold.”

He is survived by his wife Zandra, of the home. He is also survived by his first wife, Estrella Lucero Silva, and their children and grandchildren and one great-grandchild, due in July. Their children and grandchildren are Angel (Valarde) Gonzales, Elizabeth Silva, Melissa (Bruce Collier) Silva, and Marcello (Melinda) Silva Jr.; grandchildren, Valarde Jr., Savannah, Gabriel, Nicholas Gonzales, Anthony Ramirez, Alisia, Angelo, Angelica, Alejandro, Ariana, Alania Silva, Latanya, Estrella and Kyla Silva.  He is also survived by sons, Marcello Jimenez and Marcello Ortega; step-son, Larrio Gonzales, step-daughter Jozann (Marty) Martin and their children: Chad, Joshua, Celestina, Alyah Gonzales, Salina and Rachel Martin. His surviving brothers and sisters and their spouses are: Steve (Flora) Silva, Chindo (Patsy) Silva, Albert (Mary) Silva, Eppie Silva, Fernando (Sheila) Silva, Jesse (Debbie) Silva, James Silva, Nieves Ramey, Adella (Griff) Griffith, Faye Silva, Maggie Garrison and Linda Alywin; numerous nieces and nephews; one uncle, Albert Acosta Silva, and very special aunt, Virginia Silva.

Pallbearers will be: Valarde Gonzales Jr., Oscar Silva, Jesse S. Silva, Anthony Silva Sr., James Allen Silva and Albert Silva Jr.

Honorary pallbearers will be his remaining grandchildren and nephews.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 3, 2010, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Ballard Funeral Home.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at www.ballardfuneralhome.com. 

A memorial service is scheduled for 3 p.m., Friday, March 5, 2010. at the First Presbyterian Church for Rachel Evelyn Prichard Halliburton, 94, of Roswell, who passed away March 1, 2010. Dr. Hugh Burroughs will officiate.

Rachel was born Feb. 16, 1916, to James Harrison and Verna Allison Prichard in Woodson, Texas. At the age of 13, she moved with her family to Dexter. She graduated from Dexter High School and from New Mexico Highlands University with a bachelor of science degree. Her family moved to Roswell in 1935.

On July 5, 1938, Rachel married James Waymon Maloney in San Jon. They were the parents of Norma Lou Maloney Cantrell and James Richard “Dick” Maloney. The couple taught school in Madrid and Santa Fe. In 1947, Rachel returned to Roswell and taught at Washington Avenue Elementary School. For six years, Rachel lived in Folly Beach, Bamberg and Orangeburg, S.C., where she was engaged in the food catering business.

In 1953, she returned to Roswell and resumed her career in education. On Dec. 21, 1956, Rachel married Richard Elmer Halliburton. After a wonderful life of 10 years together, Richard died in 1966 of cancer. He was retired from the Air Force.

Rachel was a retired teacher with the Roswell Independent School District, where she dedicated her life to working with children and families. She taught at Highlands Elementary, South Junior High, Mesa Junior High and Sierra Junior High. In 1979, Rachel and her sister, Norma Prichard, went to Europe: “Down the Rhine in ’79,” and enjoyed all the wonderful sites. The trip was a highlight for her, since she was a lifetime geography teacher, who also enjoyed history and politics.

She was a very active member for 57 years of the First Presbyterian Church, serving in numerous capacities from Sunday school teacher to deacon. Rachel was also a volunteer with St Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary. She loved to dance and was a longtime member of Enchanted Square Dance Club. When she retired, Rachel began golfing with a passion and became an active member of the New Mexico Military Ladies Golf Association. She had two holes-in-one for bragging rights. Rachel loved working in her yard and gardening; and was a superb china painter winning many ribbons at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair.

Rachel is survived by a daughter, Norma Lou Cantrell, and her husband, Randall Cantrell, of Spring, Texas; and son, James Richard “Dick” Maloney, and his wife, Mary Frances Jennings Maloney, of Roswell; seven grandchildren and spouses, Jeffrey James Maloney, and wife, Helen, Sally Maloney Goebel, and husband, Byron, Gregory Maloney, and wife, Renee, Andrew Maloney, and wife, Jessica, Wiley Maloney, Todd Spengeman, and wife, Darla, and Laura Spengeman; 13 great-grandchildren, Jeffrey James II, Kayley and Michell Maloney, Allison and Sarah Goebel, Haden, Gavin, Rilan and Tegin Maloney, Grant Maloney, Madison Dictson-Maloney Trevor and Riley Spengeman. Other survivors include nephew, Barry Prichard, and his wife, Brenda; and grand-niece, Breann Prichard.

Preceding her in death were Rachel’s parents; sister, Norma Marie Prichard; brothers, Harrison C. “Jack” Prichard and James E Prichard. Rachel is survived by a much-loved sister-in-law, Elsa Prichard, of Vacaville, Calif., wife of James E Prichard; and stepson, Richard E. Halliburton Jr. and family, of Houston.

Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Maloney, Gregory Maloney, Andrew Maloney, Wiley Maloney, Todd Spengeman, Barry Prichard, Byron Goebel and JJ Maloney.

Honorary pallbearers will be Madie Sansoucile and Dan Gomez.

The family would like to thank the numerous friends who brightened her days with visits, phone calls, flowers, food and cards. Also we are so appreciative to Roswell Hospice and Comfort Keepers for their wonderful care to our mother during the past few months.

Memorial donations can be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 400 W. Third St., Roswell, NM 88201, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.

Visitation at Ballard Funeral Home, 910 S. Main St., from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 4, 2010.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at ballardfuneralhome.com.

“Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she shall rejoice in the time to come.” Proverbs 31:25

Memorial services are scheduled for 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Ed Shaw, age 67, who passed away Feb. 27, 2010. Pastor Wayne Snow of the Life Ministries will officiate, with honors provided by the Roswell Veterans Honor Guard.

Ed was born on Nov. 7, 1942, to Jack and Marie Shaw in Ft. Wayne, Ind. His father has preceded him in death.

On Jan. 14, 1967, he married Georgia O’Dean in Canoga Park, Calif.  She survives him at the family home.

Ed served his country in the United States Navy. He was the budget director for the United States Postal Service for the Western Region prior to retiring in 2000. He was a member of the Life Ministries. Ed was an avid golfer.

He is survived by his two sons: Darin Shaw and his wife, Karen, of Keizer, Ore., and Sean Shaw and his wife, Patty, of Roswell; two daughters: Irene Maxwell of Livermore, Calif., and Melodie Shaw of Reseda, Calif.; his mother, Marie Shaw of Redding, Calif.; brother: Fred Shaw of Carpinteria, Calif.; sisters: Sherry Otto of Lake Zurich, Ill., and Debbie Smith of Redding, Calif.; eight grandchildren: D.J. Shaw, Danny Shaw, David Shaw, Brian Shaw, Nick Tugangui, Liza Tugangui, Amanda Tugangui and John O’Dean.

Friends may pay their respects online at www.lagronefuneralchapels.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

James Neal Hanson, born in Dexter July 5, 1942, loved and treasured husband, father, brother, friend, passed away Feb. 17, 2010. He fought the good fight for many years, and no one loved nor appreciated life and loved ones more than Jim. He will be missed and remembered by many whose lives he touched. Per Jim’s wishes, no service or memorial will be held, but a gathering of family and friends will be arranged at a later date.

July 4, 1909 – Feb. 17, 2010

Mary Aikins was born in Ralston, Iowa, to Ed and Emma Blackley. She was 100 years of age and enjoyed her 100th birthday at Saint Mark’s Lutheran Church July 3, 2009. Mary was married to Ray Aikins in 1973. They both chose to move to Roswell to play golf and enjoy the area. Ray preceded her in death. Mary was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers.

At age 22, Mary went to Milwaukee, to live with her sister. She stayed in and around Milwaukee until moving to Roswell in 1974. Mary worked most of her life until retiring prior to moving to Roswell.

Mary was a member of the Spring River Ladies Golf Association, the Roswell Ladies Golf League and the Southeastern Golf Association and a long-standing member of Senior Circle. Mary played golf until a hip injury at 95 years of age stopped her playing.

Mary volunteered for many organizations including the Red Cross, RSVP, and the Welfare to Work Clothing Boutique for women.

Mary was known and loved by many people.  Mary lived her life to the fullest.  She is survived by many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held March 6, 2010, at 11 a.m., at St Mark’s Lutheran Church, 2911 N. Main St., with a lunch to follow in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St Mark’s Lutheran Church.

Memorial service for Terry Bankston will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Christ’s Church, 2200 N. Sycamore Ave., Roswell. Terry went to be with his savior Jesus Christ on Feb. 16, 2010, in Lubbock, Texas.

Terry was born Feb. 7, 1955, in Bonham, Texas, to Ray and Elizabeth Bankston, who preceded him in death. He was predeceased also by a sister, Glenda Cauthen.

Terry is survived by his wife, Angela; daughter, Adriene; son, Edward Boyd; a sister, Cathy Bankston; and in-laws, Gene and Rose Alice Johnson, all of Roswell.

Also surviving are brother, Edwin Bankston, his wife, Kathleen, nephews, Mark, John, and his wife, Melissa, all of Phoenix; niece, Dallas, and husband, Kris Turner, of Surprise, Ariz.; nephew, Jake Jordan, and his wife, Becky, of Coolidge, Ariz.; and brother-in-law, Neil Cauthen, of Casa Grande, Ariz.

Terry was an accomplished musician and is survived by numerous music family and friends. Also, he was a member of Washington Avenue Fellowship and is survived by his church friends and family. Terry was employed by the city of Roswell for the past 10 years.

Terry was an organ donor, and donated himself to Texas Tech University School of Medicine for the advancement of medical science and the welfare of mankind.