Obituaries

Services are pending at Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory for Juanita Owen, 91, who passed away Feb. 7, 2010, at Mission Arch Care Center. A further announcement will be made once arrangements have been finalized.

GUYMON, Okla. —  Mae Hiller, 94  passed away Friday evening, Feb. 5, 2010, at the Dunaway Manor.  Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, at the Henson-Novak Funeral Chapel, 501 NW Fifth St., in  Guymon, with Rev. Pat Hoban officiating. Interment will follow in Elmhurst Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to those charities dear to Mae: Colorado Boys Ranch or College of the Ozarks, c/o Henson Novak Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 1306, Guymon, Okla., 73942.

Friends may sign the online guest book and send condolences at www.hensonnovak.com.

The daughter of S.M. and Alice (Bridges) Calhoun, Rubie Mae was born on May 20, 1915, in Beaver County, Okla. She attended and graduated from Greenough Consolidated School.  Mae worked as a nurse in the Denver, Colo., area and closer to home in Liberal, Kan.  

She was united in marriage to Lauren Hiller in 1948.  Shortly after they married, the two of them made their home in Kiowa County near Eads, Colo., to farm, working the land for more than 26 years.  They moved to Roswell for several years to be closer to Mae’s sister, Zelma Finney. 

In 1986, Mae and Lauren moved closer to the farm and made their home in Pueblo West, Colo. There they made many friends, became close with their neighbors and where Mae so loved the Bible study group that she attended weekly. Mae was a woman of strong faith and prayer.

They moved back to Oklahoma in 2002. On April 17, 2007, Lauren passed away at home.

Mae and Lauren were married for almost 59 years. Through it all, with God’s help and strength, they had a happy and productive life. Together, they enjoyed their worldwide travels.

Even though Mae and Lauren did not have children of their own, Mae was a mother to many.  Through their generous support to children and youth, they have blessed many lives worldwide, namely the Colorado Boys Ranch, College of the Ozarks, Christ for the Nations and American Center for Law and Justice. 

Mae was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, and by her beloved husband, Lauren.

Left to cherish her memory are her nephews and their families:  Gene Calhoun of McAllen, Texas; Everett Finney of Sebring, Fla.; Val Finney of Ottawa, Kan.; Kenneth Hiller of Guymon, Okla.; Aaron Hiller of Paris, Texas; and Larry Anderson of Colorado. The nephews all have fond memories of good times with Mae, especially as kids visiting her on the farm, and the unconditional love she always gave them. Numerous Calhoun nieces and nephews who are descendants of her four half brothers also survive her.

Funeral services for Connie R. Pacheco, 63, of Roswell will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jim Reeves officiating. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home.

Connie was born May 9, 1946, to Manuel and Juana Ramirez in Carlsbad. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Connie was a loving mother and grandmother and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by three sons: Jesse Pacheco and his wife, Araceli, Joe De Los Santos and his wife, Nikki, and Jay and Samanda De Los Santos, all of Roswell; 13 grandchildren: Donna Marie, Crystal, Valerie, Joe Jr., Joe Albert and Junior De Los Santos, Monica, Angel, Alexandra and Abraham Pacheco, Angelo and Antionette Jobe; two great-grandchildren: Mikey and Tony Montoya; six sisters: Senaida Ramirez, Celia Anchondo, Naomi Ramirez, Monica E. Gonzales and her husband, Johnny, all of Roswell, Evangelina Martinez and her husband, Domingo, of El Paso, Texas, and  Erminda Tranthan, also of El Paso, Texas; one brother: Raymond Ramirez; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Connie is preceded in death by her parents, Manuel and Juana Ramirez; one brother, Manuel Ramirez, and one sister, Adelina Ramirez.

Pallbearers will be Jay and Joe De Los Santos, Jesse Pacheco, Raymond Ramirez, Ramon Anchondo Jr., Joe Gonzalez. Honorary pallbearers will be Angel Pacheco and Joey De Los Santos.

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.

Graveside services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, at South Park Cemetery for Peggy Klug, age 92, who passed away Feb. 7, 2010.  Fr. Juan Antonio Gutierrez will officiate.

Peggy was born on May 20, 1917, in Erie, Pa. She grew up on a dairy farm and graduated from high school at St. Peter’s Cathedral in Erie. She attended St. Elizabeth’s College in Olean, N.Y., where she received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration.  She then worked in retail business.

Peggy and her husband, Pete (Peter Klug Jr.), who passed away in December 2002, moved to Roswell in 1977.  In 1979, she opened a small store at Alameda Avenue and Kentucky Street on behalf of the Roswell Humane Society.  A year later, the store was moved to a location on North Missouri Avenue. In January 1982, the Humane Society’s present facility opened with kennels and the thrift shop under one roof. Peggy remained as manager of the Thrift Shop until her death.

Peggy’s first husband was killed in the Battle of the Bulge, and her only child, Ted Francisco, passed away in the 1980s.  

She is survived by her daughter-in-law: Gretchen Sanders (husband Lloyd) of Roswell; grandchildren: Mimi Francisco, Michelle Francisco, and Jackie Palmer; seven great-grandchildren, all of Mayville, N.Y., step-daughter: Karen Hayward of Huntington Beach, Calif.; her special friends: Susan Cain and Joan Young of Roswell; and many nieces and nephews, all of whom she loved very much.  

Peggy was a lifetime member of the Roswell Humane Society, a member of the auxiliary of the Eastern New Mexico Medical Center, Senior Circle and NARFE. Please remember Peggy by sending memorials in her name to the Roswell Humane Society, 703 E. McGaffey St., Roswell, N.M., 88203.

Pallbearers will be Mike Alber, Cody Carey, Bill Golden, Andrew Gross, Art Sandoval and Marshall McShan.  Honorary pallbearers are David Finley, Wayne Rogers, Lloyd Sanders, Johnny Young, Bob Zettel and all Roswell Humane Society employees and volunteers.

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

Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

Graveside services for Jewel Mae Nichols, 80, of Roswell will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb., 10, 2010, at South Park Cemetery with Charles Yslas officiating. Jewel passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010, at Casa Maria.

Jewel was born Oct. 7, 1929, in Quitaque, Texas, to James Edward and Leila “Gert” Hill. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Jewel enjoyed baking and spending time with her family and loved being at home.

She is survived by two sons; Eddie Nichols and his wife, LeeAnn, of Tularosa, Tommy Nichols of Roswell, Judy Nichols Yslas and her husband, Charles, of Roswell; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

Jewel is preceded in death by her parents James E. and Leila “Gert” Hill; her husband Bert “Dell” Nichols; and two sons: Bobby and Billy Nichols.

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. 

Ron Taylor went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2019. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at Tabernacle Baptist Church. Dr. Geary Miller and Dr. Onsy Whicker will officiate, with interment to follow in South Park Cemetery.

Ron was born April 19, 1947, in Martinez, Calif., to Harold and Eva Frances Taylor, who preceded him in death. He was predeceased also by a brother-in-law, Bill Tanner; a sister-in-law, Sonja Young; a nephew, Val Ray Young; and his great-grandson, Raphael Pride.

On Jan. 31, 1970, Ron married Ynez Tanner, in Reno, Nev. She survives him at the family home.  They had just celebrated 40 years of marriage. 

Ron was a senior journeyman press operator for James River Corp. He was an avid fisherman and also had his own business, “Illusions by Ron.” He was well known for his charitable performances, in which he had developed a unique way of presenting the Gospel to children at his and other local churches.

He is survived by a son, Blake Tanner, and his wife, Dee Dee, of Roswell, and their children, James Tanner, William Tanner, Jacob Millsaps, Alexandria Millsaps, Felicia Tanner, Brandon Tanner, and Rebecca Pride, and her husband Ryan; daughter, Jessica McGowen, and her husband, Bill, of Roswell, and their children, Monica McGowen, Tyler McGowen and Morgan McGowen; one great-grandson, Ryan Pride; mother- and father-in-law, Etta and Jesse Venegas, of Roswell; brother- and sister-in-law, Curtis and Patti Venegas, of Lubbock, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews whom he loved so much.

Pallbearers will be, Bill McGowen, Tyler McGowen, Ryan Pride, Tejan Schaar, Jacob Millsaps and Blake Tanner.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jesse Venegas, Curtis Venegas, Jeremy Venegas, Jesse Venegas Jr., and Jacob Venegas.

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

Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

KILLEEN, Texas — Lt. Col. (Ret.) Arthur H. Trujillo, 70, passed away Feb. 5, 2010, surrounded by his family. A visitation will be Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by a rosary at 7 p.m., at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, at 12:30 p.m., at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, followed by interment in Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery. 

 Arthur was an adjunct faculty member at Central Texas College, where he taught both government and business courses. He was also an independent business/financial consultant.

The Killeen resident and U.S. Army veteran held an associate degree, bachelor’s degree, two master’s degrees and was a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, in residence, at Ft. Leavenworth, Kan. He attended the University of Missouri at Kansas City, Auburn University, the University of Central Texas, New Mexico Military Institute and New Mexico State University. Trujillo worked in farming, ranching, real estate and other business fields.

His 23-year military career included command and staff positions with units in the Infantry, Cavalry, Airborne, Ranger, Special Forces and Army Aviation, as well as an Army Comptroller. He served 31 months in Vietnam as a rifle platoon leader, a rifle company commander, in Special Forces (Special Operations), as a helicopter pilot, an Armored Cavalry troop commander and in other capacities. He held three Bronze Stars (one for valor), 14 Air Medals (two for valor), two Meritorious Service Medals, five Army Commendation Medals (one for valor), the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Vietnam Civil Action Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, Airborne Wings, Ranger Tab, Senior Aviator Badge, Recondo Patch, the Vietnamese Parachute Badge, an Eagle Scout with Bronze Palm and Order of the Arrow in 1953.

Trujillo was a member of the Killeen-Heights Rotary Club, the American Legion and the Association of the U.S. Army. He served as chairman of the boards of the Killeen Housing Authority, Greater Central Texas Federal Credit Union and as vice president for finance of communities in schools. He was also a board member of the Killeen Fireman’s Relief and Retirement Fund. He was a former member of the boards of the Mid-Tex Chapter of the American Red Cross, the Killeen ISD Education Foundation, LULAC Scholarship Foundation and the Monty LaBay Scholarship Fund. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his wife, Minerva Trujillo, former principal of Audie Murphy Middle School; their children, Dr. Laura Trujillo-Jenks, and husband, Kenny, Lt. Col. Paul M. Trujillo, and wife, Christie, and Michelle C. Trujillo; five grandchildren, Alexandria, Zachary, Katherine, Jordan and Jacob; one brother, Joe Trujillo; one aunt, Blanche Stephens; several cousins, nephews and nieces. 

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.Crawford-Bowers.org.

Services have been entrusted to the care of Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Killeen.

Mike Morrow of the Desert Animal Refuge passed away on Feb. 3, 2010, of a massive heart attack. He was 52 years old. Mike literally gave his whole heart and life to the Desert Animal Refuge. It was his life dream to have a no-kill shelter in Roswell. He finally got his dream in 2004. Mike loved all his dogs and took time to socialize with every dog that he took in. He worked day and night to shelter feed and clean up after them. He took in almost every dog that was brought to him.

Mike also loved his family and close friends. Mike is survived by his significant other and best friend of 36 years, Pat Rupe, and her five children; his daughter, Autumn Aldrich; 18 grandchildren; his brother, Dennis Wayne Miller; his sisters, Melanie Morrow/Curtis, Michelle Scheuch and Lori Hunter; his stepfather, Rodney Scott; his father, Allen Morrow; and his good friends and employees of the refuge, Sherry Day and Shelly. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margret Anne Scott; and his sister, Pam. He is loved and will be greatly missed by all of them.

Please help keep Mike’s dream alive. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to help Mike’s animals to Desert Animal Refuge c/o First Federal Bank, account 0101017866201.

Elizabeth Louise Heineken Robertson passed away on Feb. 3, 2010, while in a local care center. Born Dec. 29, 1933, in Kansas City, Mo., Elizabeth was 76 years old.

Raised in Albuquerque, Elizabeth graduated from Albuquerque High School. She went on to work at Sandia Base and the Manzano complex.

Elizabeth married Richard Dean Robertson of Columbus, Miss., on Aug. 27, 1955, in Bernalillo. Shortly after marriage, the couple was transferred to the Panama Canal Zone. After returning to the States they lived in Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas and New Mexico.

Elizabeth had a wonderful entrepreneurial spirit and created the first veterinarian medical association in Dallas, the DCVMA. All other veterinarian associations were created from Elizabeth’s pilot project and today are all working organizations. She also held the position of director of the Dallas Advertising League and was the producer of the annual Advertising Media TOPS Awards. Because of these creative organizations, Elizabeth introduced her children to Vincent Price, John Wayne, Wolfman Jack, James Drury (The Virginian), and others. She worked diligently with all three of her organizations until her retirement.

Elizabeth then began to experience her love of travel and traveled all over the world, including Panama, Germany, Italy, Holland, Paris, St. Croix, The Bahamas, Hawaii and most state capitals of the United States of America.

Elizabeth also loved to read, and continuously encouraged her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to do the same. She would explain how reading made one’s life a life filled with big adventures. She enjoyed jewelry-making and created many beautiful necklaces. She liked singing to the oldies of the 1950s and 1960s and knew most singers or groups of that era. She taught me the jitterbug and the Charleston. She taught us all.

Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Irene Heineken; both of her brothers, William (Billy) and Eddy Heineken; her husband, Richard Dean Robertson; her son-in-law, Michael Caraska; and her granddaughter, Desiree Nicole Graham.

Elizabeth is survived by her children, Teresa, and her son, Sean Caraska, Michelle and CB Duvall, Kathaleen, and husband, Danny Graham, Richard and Connie Robertson, of Virginia, and John Perry Robertson, of Mississippi; grandchildren, Daniel Graham, and wife Renee, Chrystal, and husband, Irving McCarrick, and Jennifer and Joshua Robertson; and great-grandchildren, Mya Brooks, Lee Rock Gonzales Graham, Gabby and Litt’l Isaac Dean McCarrick.

Elizabeth was a good and caring listener and a gentle friend.  She will remain in our hearts forever. Elizabeth, Mother, Mama and Big E will be greatly missed, always.

Loving Mother and Devoted Grandmother

Rita Ann Lovorn, 79, died at noon on Saturday Jan. 23, 2010, in Austin, Texas. She fought hard to maintain her independence during her courageous six-year battle with metastatic breast cancer. Rita was a longtime resident of New Mexico and made many friends in Artesia, Roswell, Ruidoso and Albuquerque. Rita was a self-educated avid reader, talented artist, dedicated homemaker, wonderful cook, and beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, great-aunt and friend who will be missed by all. Rita also worked in the clerical field for many years as office manager at Restlawn Memorial Park and Monuments, in Artesia.

She is survived by her four loving children, Susan Strong (Mark), Lee Lampe (Linda), Joanne Heilman and Jaye Biswell; six grandchildren, James and Andrew Lampe, Lianne Crump, Wendi Hundley and Laurel and Tessa Biswell; five great-grandchildren, Josephine, Jacqueline, Julianne, and Richard (Crump) and Luke Hundley; her lifelong best friend, Shirley Felton; nieces and nephews, Mary Lee Frahm, Mike, Jill and Janelle Raschein, Teresa Catt and Ruth Ann Brown.

Rita was born in McGregor, Iowa, on March 11, 1930, to Roy and Ruth Raschein. Her parents and three siblings, Neil Raschein, LeRoy Raschein and Alice Copeland, preceded her in death.

Rita’s ashes will be placed next to Walter’s in the Santa Fe National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held Tuesday Feb. 9, 2010, at 11a.m., in Santa Fe.

A celebration of life will be held for Larry O. Ervin on Feb. 20, 2010, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., followed by a private family memorial at the Villa Park Clubhouse, 410 E. 23rd St. 

Larry was born Sept. 1, 1939, in Stamford, Texas, to William Earl and Mary Hazel (Pounders) Ervin. He passed away Feb. 5, 2010, after a battle with cancer.

He is survived by his longtime companion, Ann Keesee, of the family home; his four children, Vicki Ervin, of Albuquerque, Peggy Eppes (Ron), of Rio Rancho, Nancy Keener (Gene), of Wernersville, Penn., and Keith Ervin (Tricia), of Hagerman; brothers and sister, Jerry Ervin (Ida Lou), of Lake Dallas, Texas, Dena Cox (Bobby Joe), of Roswell and Don Ervin (Carol), of Prunedale, Calif.; and seven grandchildren.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, William Earl and Mary Hazel Ervin.

He worked all his life in the oil business, mainly in New Mexico and Oklahoma, and retired to Roswell from Occidental Petroleum in 1994. He enjoyed fishing, reading and watching movies. He believed The Cowboys was the Duke’s best.

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.

A rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at Assumption Catholic Church, 2808 N. Kentucky Ave., for Charles P. Noriega, 77, of Roswell, who passed away Feb. 2, 2010. A funeral Mass is scheduled for 12:10 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at Assumption Catholic Church. The Rev. Andrew Miles will officiate and the burial will follow in South Park Cemetery.

Charles was born on July 11, 1932, in Alamogordo, to Marcelino Noriega and Hope Ponce De Leon. His parents have preceded him in death as well as his brother, Marcelino Noriega Jr; and his great-grandchild, Stormy Rodriguez.

Charles is survived by his wife, Gloria Noriega, of Roswell; his children, Sadie Ann Carrillo (Raul,) of Corpus Christi, Texas, Lillian Marie Noriega, Roswell, Charles Jr., (Patty) Noriega, Roswell and Louis (Diane) Noriega, Roswell; his brothers and sisters, Patsy (Herbert) Vacca, Roswell, Ernest (Soledad) Noriega, El Paso, Johnny (Linda) Noriega, of Los Angeles, Calif., Rosa Noriega Lopez (Claude) Pino, of Walsenburg, Colo., Ruth (Alex) Rael, Vaughn, Judy (Norbert) Ulivarri, Roswell; his grandchildren, Cari Ann Gonzales, Christine Wiggins, Ross, Gabriel and Hector Solis, Sonny and Andrianna Noriega, Carlos, Rita and Stephen Noriega, and Chelsie Noriega; his great-grandchildren, Kristian and Samantha Rodriguez, Joseph Noriega and Gabbi Solis, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Charlie owned and operated Charlie’s Café, Pool Hall in Roswell. He never turned away anyone that needed help, whether it was for money, shelter, or food. He was a very giving person. He loved his family and was a wonderful father. He loved working outside, especially when it came to his lawn. He had the best looking lawn in the neighborhood and took pride in his work. He had a great sense of humor and made people laugh all the time, but most of all, he loved his family and we will miss him very much.

Pallbearers will be Ross Solis, Gabriel Solis, Hector Solis, Sonny Noriega, Ernest Noriega, and Johnny Noriega.

Until We Meet Again

By: Unknown

Each morning when we awake

We know that you are gone.

And no one knows the heartache

As we try to carry on.

Our hearts still ache with sadness

And many tears still flow.

What it meant to lose you,

No one will ever know.

Our thoughts are always with you,

Your place no one can fill.

In life we loved you dearly,

In death we love you still.

There will always be a heartache,

And often a silent tear,

But always a precious memory

Of the days when you were here.

If tears could make a staircase,

And heartaches make a lane

We’d walk the path to heaven,

And bring you home again

We hold you close in our hearts,

And there you will remain.

To walk with us throughout our lives,

Until we meet again.

Our family chain is broken now,

And nothing will be the same.

But as God calls us one by one,

The chain will link again.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at the Ballard Funeral Home Chapel for Jack Blackwell Hopper, 88, of Roswell, who passed away Feb. 2, 2010, at his home. Burial will follow in South Park Cemetery. The Roswell Veterans Honor Guard will conduct a military graveside service.

Jack was born on Feb. 16, 1921, in Gorman, Texas, to Asa Clifton Hopper and Alice Lee Carter Hopper. His parents preceded him in death, as did his brothers, Elton, Jiggs and Audravee, and his sisters, Opal, Bobbie, Billie and Betty Sue.

Jack married Frances Prichard on Nov. 19, 1949, in Hobbs. His wife survives him at the family home.

Jack is also survived by his daughters, Fran Hopper, of Albuquerque, and Kathy Hopper, of Roswell; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jack served his country in the Army during World War II. He worked for El Paso Natural Gas for 33 years and retired with the position of superintendent. He moved to Roswell in 1983, and was a member of West Alameda Church of Christ, and a past member of the Masonic Lodge and the VFW. He enjoyed reading and being with his family.

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

A funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Elizabeth M. Jenkins, 89, who passed away Feb. 3, 2010. The Rev. Elton Dilbeck will officiate with interment to follow in South Park Cemetery.

Elizabeth was born July 31, 1920, to William and Elizabeth Gardner in Hong Kong, China. Her parents, a daughter, Gladys Miriam Jenkins, and brothers W.A., Patrick and Archie Gardner, preceded her in death.

Elizabeth and Marvin met in Brisbane, Australia, during World War II. They were married on Jan. 31, 1944. He survives her at the family home.

Elizabeth was a housewife. She was a Roman Catholic, of St. John’s Church in Hong Kong.

She is survived by a son, Kenneth C. Jenkins.

Friends may pay their respects online at lagronefuneralchapels.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at First United Pentecostal Church, for Allen Smoot, who passed away Feb. 2, 2010. The Rev. J.E. Shirley of the First United Pentecostal Church will officiate with interment to follow at South Park Cemetery.

Allen was born on Feb. 10, 1940, to Henry and Elena Smoot in Bloomington, Ind. His father has preceded him in death.

On February 11, 1961, Allen married Rose Marie Knott in Roswell. She survives him at the family home.

Allen was a manager at Department of the Motor Vehicle and retired in 2003. He was a member of the First United Pentecostal Church. He enjoyed gardening and took pride in sharing his chilis and tomatoes. He was making plans again for this spring garden.

He is survived by three sons: Henry A. Smoot and his wife, Kathleen, of Largo, Fla., Robert E. Smoot and his wife, Jennifer, of Artesia, and Rev. Wayne Smoot and his wife, Elizabeth, of Citrus Springs, Fla.; his mother: Elena Powell, of Solsberry, Ind.; sisters: Juanita Mroczek, of Albuquerque, Beverly Mulanax, of Fort Worth, Texas, and Georgia Chambers, of Memphis, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren: Lori Kesler and her husband, Loyd, Lisa Amato and her husband, Pete, Lynn Deal and her husband, Chris, Amber Rose Smoot, Mackenna Renee Smoot, Robert W. Smoot, Kyler A. Smoot, Charles Smoot, Garrett Smoot and Jacob Smoot, 10 great- grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be R.W. Smoot, Eddie Ellis, Jesus Gomez, Al Almond, David Almond and Alvin Almond Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Roy Pulley, Kyler Smoot, Charles Smoot, Garrett Smoot and Jacob Smoot

Friends may pay their respects online at lagronefuneralchapels.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

Services are pending at Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory for Charles Noriega, 78, of Roswell, who passed away Feb. 2, 2010, at Mission Arch Care Center. A further announcement will be made once arrangements have been finalized.

Born Jan.  9, 1954, departed Jan. 30, 2010,

With great sadness we say goodbye to our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. On Jan. 30, 2010, at 10:30  a.m., Dorothy passed away; and into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Dorothy is preceded in death by her daughters Monica Marquez, Doreen Marquez, mother Julia Gonzales, sister Angie Jaramillo, brothers Rudy Gonzales, and Leo Montano, also her fiance Ismael “Smiley” Castillo.

She is survived by her daughters, Dorothy “Tiny” Marquez and  Julia “Bubbles” Gonzales; her son Joe “Gordo” Marquez; her grandkids, Destiny, Mercedez, Issac, Jazmine, Aerik, Javier and Lencho; sisters, Gloria Rozzi, Marcella Rascon and Debbie Gonzales; brothers, Pedro Gonzales J.R., Sam Montano and Ben Montano; her special friend Benji; and numerous nephews, nieces and many friends.

Dorothy will be missed by all who knew her, she was a person with a good and loving heart. Her sense of humor, and the crazy ways she had will never be forgotton.

“Our mom was a woman that did not listen to no one. She lived life to the fullest and never thought about slowing down. A very strong lady, a very loved mother and will be missed very much.  Love, your son, Gordo.”

Dorothy will forever live in our hearts, and we will never forget the love and laughter she gave us.

We will miss you, and love you every day. Until we meet again in heaven, may you be at peace.

Love you!!

Your family and friends.

Memorial services for Roy Dean Isler will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Gorton Smith and Rev. Steve Chappell officiating.

Roy Isler was born Oct. 5, 1920. He passed away on Jan. 27, 2010. Roy was born on a farm and ranch eight miles northwest of Grady. He graduated from Grady High School and attended ENMU for two years before transferring to Texas Tech to earn a bachelor’s degree in 1942. After graduation, Roy joined the Air Force and was discharged in December 1945. In 1957, he returned to ENMU to earn a master’s degree in education administration and secondary education.

Before going to the South Pacific, Roy taught pre-flight to aviation cadets in Santa Ana, Calif. It was there that he met Leona, who was working for Douglas Aircraft. They were married June 11, 1943.

Roy worked in the Tucumcari and Estancia schools before moving to Livermore, Calif. There he became the administrator of the Regional Occupational Program for Alameda County. He retired in 1978.

A son, Reid, was born in 1947. He was killed in the line of duty May 18, 1968. Reid, a Corpsman, was rendering assistance to a wounded Marine under heavy fire. He was posthumously honored with a Bronze Star Medal for his heroic achievement.

In 2005 Roy made a generous gift to the ENMU Foundation establishing a charitable gift annuity. His philanthropic generosity will establish the Reid Allen Isler Scholarship Fund for education, fine arts and pre-med students.

Roy gave 30 years to education and touched many young lives. He was a kind and thoughtful person who was active in his church. He was a 30-year member of Rotary International, active in the Boy Scouts and very active in the Livermore Chamber of Commerce. Roy was a good father, wonderful husband and a gentle friend. We have all lost a special person who will stay in our hearts.

Roy is survived by his wife Leona, a brother, Frances, and his wife, Shera, of Tucumcari, and several nieces and nephews.

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

Cremation was under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory.

A graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at South Park Cemetery for Donald Stephen McKenzie, 67, of Roswell, who passed away Jan. 29, 2010, at Roswell Regional Hospital. Harry Tackett of West Alameda Church of Christ will officiate. Family will receive friends Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Ballard Funeral Home.

Donald was born on July 8, 1942, to Lenard Richard McKenzie and Katherine Hefner McKenzie in Roswell. His father has preceded him in death.

Donald is survived by his mother: Katherine McKenzie of Rhinelander, Wis.; his sons: Lenard W. McKenzie and wife, Aurora, of Kirtland, and Michael Don McKenzie; his daughters: Susan, Jennifer and Stacy Lyn; his sister: Norma Stromme and husband, Ralph, of Rhinelander, Wis.; his nephews: Ralph L. Stromme and Eric L. Stromme; and Cowboy, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Donald graduated from Roswell High School in 1961, then went on to attend New Mexico Military Institute and received his bachelor’s degree from Eastern New Mexico University-Portales. He taught school and coached athletics in Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. He enjoyed bowling, but his favorite pastime was football.

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

Stella Mae Skinner peacefully passed away on Jan. 31, 2010, in Roswell, where she lived most of her adult life. 

Stella was born to Tom and Margie Settle Gibson in Byers, Okla., March 9, 1917. Stella was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bill Skinner; her first son, Billy; her parents; and two siblings, Viola Wilson and Leroy Gibson.

Stella is survived by her son, Richard D. Skinner, his wife, Linda, and three grandchildren, Coy, and his wife, Serena, of Roswell, Mike, and his wife, Maria Elena, of Albuquerque, and Donita Andrus-Kish, of Santa Barbara, Calif.; and five great-grandchildren, Landon Andrus, of Roswell, Jacob and Zane Skinner, of Albuquerque, Stephen Kish of Oxnard, Calif., and Harley and Emily Krause-Skinner, of Roswell. She is also survived by Jerry Mowat (sister-in-law), of Memphis, Tenn., Bonnie Allen (niece), of Las Cruces, and her friend and caretaker, Oleta Eaker.

Stella was a longtime member of Washington Avenue Baptist Church where she was lovingly embraced and cared for by her friends and Pastor Randy Reeves and his wife, Elsie. 

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at Ballard Funeral Home.

A rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Hagerman for Gloria B. Carabajal, 80, of Hagerman, who passed away Jan. 30, 2010, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. A funeral Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery.

Gloria was born on March 30, 1929, in Ojinaga, Mexico, to Domingo Bustamante and Guadalupe Nunez Bustamante. Her parents have preceded her in death, as well as her first husband, Manuel Madrid; a son, Joe Ray; a daughter, Amelia Medrano; a brother, Eliodoro Bustamante; and a grandchild, David Medrano.

Gloria is survived by her sons: Reinaldo Madrid and wife, Lydia, of Roswell, and Daniel Madrid of Roswell; her daughter: Maria Lucero and husband, Joe, of Dexter; her brothers: Ruben Bustamante of Ojinaga, Mexico, and Manuel Bustamante; her sisters: Angelica Montoya of Ojinaga, Mexico; her grandchildren: Monica Medrano, Marcos and Gabriel Madrid, Kristy Madrid, Reynaldo Madrid Jr., Michelle Nelson and Jocelyn Lucero; her great-grandchildren: Breanna Madrid, Annalicia Arabella Madrid, Alec Madrid, Jacob Madrid, Jon Taylor Nelson and Sean Tyler Nelson; her niece: Rosa Trivizo of Hagerman, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Gloria has lived in Hagerman since 1957 and was a homemaker. She was a member of the St. Catherine’s Catholic Church of Hagerman, Catholic Daughters, Legion of Mary and Crusillista.

Pallbearers will be Marcos Madrid, Gabriel Madrid, Reynaldo Madrid, Ralph Romero, Juan Ramon Trivizo, Jaime Bustamante, Robert Romero and Ruben Montoya. Honorary pallbearers will be the grandchildren.

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

Alice Nell Dick, 75, passed away Friday, Jan.  29, 2010. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at the Church of the Nazarene with Rev. Randy Elfman, pastor of Central Church of the Nazarene in Roswell, Rev. Rodney Riggan, Chaplain at Lubbock Covenant Hospital, and Rev. Steve Swanson, pastor of the church, officiating. Burial will be in Northlawn Memorial Gardens by Morrison Funeral Directors.

 Alice Dick was born April 21, 1934, in Roswell to the late Bud and Norma Taylor. She was 12 years old when she started to play the piano in church. She said that God had called her to play and she was the pianist for the Dumas Nazarene church for 33 years. She attended Southern Nazarene University. On Jan. 11, 1958, she married James Dick in Roswell. She worked for Nazarene World Missionary Headquarters and 10 years for Burkett Drilling before retiring and returning to Roswell. 

Her lifetime joy was her family and she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She had been a resident of Dumas since 2002 and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene.

Survivors include her husband, James, of the home; sons, Dwight Dick and wife, Ruth, of Weatherford, Deland Dick and wife, Lori of Dumas; grandchildren, Quay, Kord, and Jessica King of Dumas, Derringer and Townsend Dick of Weatherford, Texas; brothers, Lawrence Taylor and wife, Joan, of Roswell, Clearance Taylor and wife, Phyllis, of Sun City West, Ariz., Ben Taylor and wife, Adrianne, of Portales, Loyd Taylor and wife, Caroline, of Bryan, Texas.

Visitation with family and friends will be held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb., 3, 2010, at Morrison Funeral Directors.

The family suggests memorials be to Nazarene World Missions, 402 Porter, Dumas, TX, 79029, or to the Don and Sybil Harrington Cancer Center, 1500 Wallace Blvd., Amarillo, TX, 79106.

Services are pending at LaGrone Funeral Chapel, for Phyllis Franklin, age 76, of Roswell, who passed away Feb. 1, 2010, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center.

A complete announcement will be made when arrangements are finalized. 

A rosary will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, at 11:45 a.m., for Rosa Lee Kampsky, age 80, who passed away Jan. 29, 2010, at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center.  Mass will follow at 12:10 p.m., with interment at South Park Cemetery.  Father Bill McCann will officiate.

Rosa Lee was born on Sept. 28, 1929, in Vaughn, to Roy and Ioma Moots. On July 12, 1955, she married Peter Paul Kampsky in Clovis. They celebrated 52 years of marriage before he preceded her in death. She was a homemaker who deeply loved her family and was a member of Assumption Catholic Church. She used her time and talent to help others through the years.

She is survived by one son: Gregory Kampsky and his wife, Frances, of Santa Fe; two daughters: Stephanie Pack and her husband, David, of Roswell, and Patricia Reischman and her husband, Rick, of Katy, Texas; one sister: Lyla Jentzen of Albuquerque; four grandchildren:  Autumn Reischman Brown, Jessica Garrison, Jason Kampsky and Austin Reischman; also three great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by one brother, James Moots.

Pallbearers will be Lonnie Garrison, Gregory Kampsky, Jason Kampsky, David Pack, Austin Reischman and Rick Reischman.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association:  Pacific/Mountain Affiliate, 1280 S. Parker Road, Denver, Colo., 80231.

Friends who would like to pay their respects may do so online at www.lagronefuneralchapels.com. 

Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

Marilyn Lois Kendrick, 58, a resident of Chattanooga, Tenn., passed away Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010. She was of the Baptist faith. She was employed with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Tennessee.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Bobbie Groseclose Kendrick and son, Robert Steven Farley.

She is survived by her father, Louis Kendrick of Portales; children: Shannon Stringer and husband, Justin, and Kelly Wilson and husband, Eric, all of Cleveland, Ohio; five grandchildren: Bo Wilson, Kyla Stringer, Madi Stringer, Paige Stringer and Justin Stringer Jr., all of Cleveland; four sisters, Peggy Kendrick of Roswell, Patsy Schwochow and husband, Ted, of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., Pam Stevens and husband, Terry, and Becky Flen and husband, Wylie, all of Portales; two brothers: Bob Kendrick and wife, Linda of DeSoto, Texas, and Ron Kendrick and wife, Sarann, of Round Rock, Texas. 

Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, in the chapel of Ralph Buckner Funeral Home with the Rev. John Bivens officiating. Entombment will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, in Hilcrest Memorial Gardens.

Her family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home prior to the service. 

Memorials may be made to Robert Steven Farley Memorial Trust Fund, 804  S. Main St., Portales, N.M., 88130.

We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Kendrick family guestbook at www.ralphbuckner.com.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel for Nadine Franklin, who passed away Feb. 1, 2010. Dr. Onsy Whicker will officiate with interment to follow in South Park Cemetery.

Nadine was born Nov. 24, 1933, in Roswell to Ernest and Clara Blaylock in Roswell, who preceded her in death. She was also predeceased by a daughter, Karen Kay Lawrence, and a son, Randy Jay Franklin.

Nadine was married to A.J. Franklin in Roswell, in August 1950.

Nadine was a homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by a daughter, Pamela Gray, and her husband, Rusty, of Roswell; grandchildren, Renee Lawrence and fiancé, Buddy Henkenhaf, and children, Savannah Cardona and Lane Lawrence, of Roswell, Jennifer Whitcamp, and husband Kelly, and children, Taylor, Mackenzie and Madison, of Roswell, Melissa Jones, and husband, Chris, and children, Lacy Beasley, KC Jones, Keith Jones and Kyler Jones, of Carlsbad, and Andrew Gray, and wife, Teresa, and children, Alyssa Gray and Alia Gray, of Las Vegas, N.M.; sisters, Evelyn Welch, of Roswell, and Christine Cunningham, of Roswell; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Andrew Gray, Kelly Whitcamp, Taylor Whitcamp, Lane Lawrence, K.C. Jones and Jesse Burrola.

Friends may pay their respects online at lagronefuneralchapels.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.