Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday, February 2, 2015, at Midway Baptist Church for Kathleen W. Lemke, 73, who passed away Thursday, January 22, 2015, at home with her husband by her side. Pastor Randy Reeves of Washington Avenue Fellowship will officiate with burial to follow at Roswell Veteran’s Cemetery.

Kathleen was born March 11, 1941 in Bolton, Lancashire, England to William Robinson and Edna Pover Robinson who preceded her in death.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband Roy Lemke of the family home in Dexter; sons Franklin Lemke and Joseph Lemke; daughters Jacqueline Ortiz Camacho and June Lemke; grandchildren Diana Ortiz and Joy Miller and great-grandchildren Alfredo Gonzalez Jr. and Madeyline.

Kathleen resided in Roswell for the last twenty years coming from Rockford, IL. She was of the Christian faith. Kathleen loved the Golden Age of Country music. She loved to travel, drive, sing and dance. Kathleen has survived more than one life or death situation, in 1980 she was in an accident in her semi-truck coming off Three Sister Pass; 1992 she survived the hantavirus in Phoenix, AZ; 1993 almost passed while having gall bladder surgery; 1994 a heart attack in Rockford, IL; 2006 triple bypass surgery; 2007 kidney failure the first time; 2010 axial by lateral fem pop; 2011 kidney failure a second time and 2013 ruptured abdominal acute aneurysm. Kathleen was so strong in her faith that in 2006 when they did the triple bypass the surgeon came and told us the chances of survival were slim to none and she looked at him and said, I quote, “God is the only one who decides who lives or dies and how long they live. You are just his tool to make repairs to what we mess up” and that was why they did the surgery. She lived a hard life but always kept a smile on her face.

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Services are pending at Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory for Barney C. Jobe, 88, who passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015, at his home surrounded by family. A further announcement will be made once arrangements have been finalized.

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Services are pending at Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory for Roberta Crosby Burkstaller, 93, who passed away Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015 at his home.

A further announcement will be made once arrangements have been finalized.

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Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2015, at South Park Cemetery for Stanley Joe Goins, of Roswell, who passed away on February 1, 2015. Bishop Phil Davis will be officiating.

Stanley was born on July 20, 1938, to James Allen and Lena M. Goins. He graduated from Roswell High School in 1958. Stanley had two children, Stanley and Marci with his first wife Cecil Kirkpatrick; he had three stepsons with his second wife Barbara Sue; Mike Gibson, Dwain Gibson and Tim Gibson. Stanley retired from Southland Corporation after 25 years.

He is survived by his son Stanley A. Goins from Portland, Oregon, daughter Marci G. Cunningham, brother Kenneth and his wife Linda Goins of Roswell, N.M, sisters Geneva Collins from Albuquerque, N.M; Virginia Ward and her husband Charlie from Yukon, Oklahoma; best friend Stephanie Kitchen of Roswell N.M; four grandchildren, five stepgrandchildren.

Stanley is preceded in death by wife Barbara, stepsons, Mike, Dwain and Tim; brothers Gardie Goins, Calvin Goins and James Carrol Goins, sisters, Louise Goins Bell and Connie Goins Ellis.

He was known by his wonderful smile; he was a friend to everyone he met. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Arrangements are under the personal care of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

Online condolences may be made at lagronefuneralchapels.com.

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Charles Joseph Glick, 79, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2015, surrounded by the love of his family. A rosary will be held at 9 a.m., Friday, February 6, 2015, at Assumption Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m., after the rosary, with Fr. Joe Pacquing officiating. Following, the family will gather for burial at the Roswell General Douglas McBride Cemetery.

Born to Frank Glick and Sara Smith in Leadville, Colorado, August 12, 1935, Charles became a Professor of History and Philosophy at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins. Being a devout Catholic, he was a good, honest man. Charles loved his family, grandkids and great-grandkids very much and was a good husband and provider for his family. The Boy Scouts was a place Charles chose to commit his time and support.

Charles is survived by his wife, Phyllis Glick of Roswell, NM; step-daughter, Charllis Tuso of Englewood, CO; step-son, Barry Guernsey and wife, Mary of Tolleson, AZ; step-daughter, Teresa Barry and husband, Bill of Linden, VA. He is also survived by a sister, Jody Kubiak and husband, Jim of Canyon, WI; and numerous nieces and nephews. Charles was blessed with 8 grandchildren: Kimberlee Le and husband, Kha; Wendy Baca and husband, Ray; Barry Guernsey, Jr. and wife, Cielo; Kristy Cipili and husband, Adriano; Adam Guernsey and wife, Rachel; Anna Sweiqart and husband, Zach; Rachel Curiel and husband, Vidal; and Ammon Guernsey and wife, Eyrn. He was also blessed with 19 great-grandchildren: Isaac Baca, Aalyea Baca, Elijah Baca, Sophia Le, Arianna Le, Justice Guernsey, Journey Guernsey, Trust Guernsey, Amanda Cipili, Jacob Cipili, David Cipil, Mica Cipili, Lauriana Cipili, Blake Guernsey, McKenna Guernsey, Madison Guernsey, Liam Sweiqart, and Sariah Guernsey.

Parents, Frank and Sara Glick, preceded Charles in death. Also preceding him was his brother, Robert Glick; and two nephews, Frank and David Glick.

Pallbearers serving will be Isaac Baca, Ammon Guernsey, Adam Guernsey, Ray Baca, Elijah Baca and Barry Guernsey.

Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online registry book at andersonbethany.com.

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

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Age: 59

City of Residence: Portales, N.M.

Date & Place of Death: Feb. 4, 2015, in Portales, N.M.

Services are pending with Wheeler Mortuary of Portales and a complete obituary will follow in a later edition of the paper.

Arrangements by Wheeler Mortuary, 575-356-4455, wheelermortuary.net.

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Services are pending at Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory for Paul David Drum, 90, who passed away Friday, February 6, 2015, at Mission Arch Care Center. A further announcement will be made once arrangements have been finalized.

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Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m., Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, at Trinity United Methodist Church for Faye Harrington, 96, who passed away Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, in The Woodlands, Texas. Rev. Glenn Thyrion will officiate with burial to follow at South Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Trinity United Methodist Church from noon until service time on Monday, Feb. 9, 2015.

Faye was born Oct. 15, 1918, in Prairie Grove, AR to Charles A. Battenfield and Rena Z. Willoughby Battenfield who preceded her in death. She married the love of her life, Miner Harrington on August 3, 1947, in Clovis, NM; he preceded her in death in 1991. Faye is also preceded in death by her brother Charles “Hank” Battenfield and sister Velma Busby.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters Karen Ream and husband Bob of Conroe, TX and Connie Kenyon and husband Kim of Powell, TN; brother A. L. Battenfield of Huntington Beach, CA; grandchildren Rob and Tish Ream of Conroe, TX, Jon and Angelle Ream of Mandeville, LA, Chelsea and Ryan Haun of Morristown, TN and Eric Kenyon and fiancée Tia Smyth of Powell, TN; great-grandchildren Maddie, Brandte and Nicholas Ream of Conroe, TX, Abigail and Jonathan Ream of Mandeville, LA and Reagan and Easton Haun of Morristown, TN. Also surviving her are several close nieces and nephews.

Faye loved the Lord. She was a faithful member of Trinity United Methodist Church for 44 years. She was involved in United Methodist Women, a member of the Open Door Sunday School Class, and taught Sunday school for many years at Trinity. As an avid reader, Faye was a member of Story League and Book Club. She also enjoyed being a member of OptiMrs Club and Woodman of the World Fraternity. As a couple, Miner and Faye loved to travel and loved to play dominoes with their domino group.

Faye received her Teaching Degree from ENMU in 1942. She began her teaching career in a one-room school in Elk, NM. She also taught several years in Clovis, NM and Lovington, NM before coming to Roswell. Faye taught 22 years at Parkview Elementary, retiring after a total of 39 ½ years of teaching.

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

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Patricia Ann Clark, nee Hunt, age 86, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2014, in Roswell, NM. Pat, affectionately known as Cupcake to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was born on Feb. 14, 1928, in Barnesville, Ohio, to Charles D. and Marjorie D. Hunt. She graduated from Lakewood (Ohio) High School in 1946 and moved to Roswell in 1960. Besides being very involved with her children’s activities, Pat was also quite active in the Roswell community. She was a founding member and on the board of directors for the Roswell Family YMCA and a member the Roswell Symphony Guild, P.E.O and the Assistance League. She also enjoyed playing tennis, riding horseback and taught Sunday School at the First United Methodist Church for many years. She enjoyed traveling to keep up with her grandchildren, and regular trips to New York City and Florida.

She was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Robert D. Hunt. Pat is survived by her children, Debbi (Ron) Smith of Roswell, David (Beth) Clark of Dallas and Greg (Laurie) Clark of Pueblo, CO. She is also survived by grandchildren Carrie Flanagan of Logan, NM, Tim (Steffani) Smith of Dallas, Megan Clark of Austin, Shannon (Cory) Nail of Dallas, Jamie (Hayden) Pecha of Raeford, NC, Will Clark of Denver and four great-grandchildren. She will be missed by her many friends, her “other family,” the doctors and staff at SCOR Orthopedics, where she worked until 2013, and former spouse Don R. Clark.

Per her wishes, cremation has already occurred. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14, at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Roswell. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Roswell Humane Society, the American Red Cross or the organization of your choice, in memory of Cupcake.

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Johnnie White, 93, of Roswell, passed away Monday, Feb. 9, 2015.

His funeral service is pending at this time.

Further information will be published at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Private services will be held at a later date for Joy Hunt, age 82, of Roswell, who passed away on February 7, 2015. Interment will be at White Oaks, NM, beside her late husband.

Joy was born January 16, 1933 to West Rufus and Viola Lee Rathbone, in Del Rio, TX. They both precede her in death.

She married Raymond Francis Hunt on April 10, 1948 in Roswell, NM; Raymond passed away on August 13, 2009.

Joy is survived by her daughter, Shalom Christina Zoë of Roswell, NM; sister Rita Keeling and her husband Red of Hobbs, NM; niece, Lucy Woody and husband James of Roswell, NM; great-niece and nephews, Alicia Woody, Michael Woody and Matthew Woody.

Joy was a school teacher for many years. She later became a Registered Nurse. Joy accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and became Spirit filled. She and her husband Raymond led many people to the Lord. She also enjoyed classical music.

Arrangements are under the personal care of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

Online condolences may be made at lagronefuneralchapels.com.

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A graveside service with full military honors will be held for Jimmie E. Hughlett, age 82, at South Park Cemetery at 11 a.m., Friday, February 13, 2015. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 12, 2015, at LaGrone Funeral Chapel from 5 to 7 p.m. Elder Forrest Metcalf will be officiating.

Jimmie was born on September 10, 1932, to William and Carrie Hughlett in Tokio, TX. He married Bonnie Robertson in August 19, 1950. She preceded him in death on March 21, 1998. Jimmie married Nettie Miller on October 23, 1998. She also preceded him in death.

Jimmie was a family man, he loved and enjoyed his family. There was nothing he would not do for them. He loved to laugh, was always quick with a joke. He was everybody’s favorite uncle, was a strong shoulder to lean on. Jimmie was a true patriot and was proud of his military service, he especially enjoyed his time in Germany. He worked for Armstrong Construction for 25 years, then retired from Chaves County as a construction foreman. Jimmie was an excellent concrete man. After his retirement he continued to do jobs for Parks & Recreations and was a concrete mentor to Job Corps students well into his 70s. He was a true role model to all. There was nothing mechanical that he could not operate or repair.

One of the biggest joys of his children’s lives was watching him waltz and dance to polka with their mother. By watching them, they all learned to be as graceful and full of music, love and life as he was.

Jimmie is preceded in death by one son, Edwin Eugene Hughlett.

He is survived by son, Kenneth Hughlett and his wife Dawn of Roswell, NM; Frona Hughlett of Roswell, NM; Becky Jackson and her husband Ryan of Hico, TX; Donald Hughlett and Leslie of Roswell, NM; Louise Hughlett and Ken of Covington, GA; daughter-in-law, Barbara Sorem; sister, Bessie Irvin of California; grandchildren, Brittany Hughlett, Marissa Houston and her husband Josh, Joshua Hughlett and his wife Catherine, Travis Jackson, Logan Jackson and Faith, Brian Hughlett, Brandon Hughlett, Rodney Hughlett; great- grandchildren, Ruby Hughlett and Jimmie Hughlett III; step-daughters, Linda France and her husband Jerry of Roswell, NM; Karen Burnett of Roswell, NM and numerous step-grandchildren.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Raider and Dr. Hernandez, all the nursing staff at Lovelace Regional Hospital. A special thank you to his respiratory therapist, Mattie from Lovelace Regional Hospital, his Physical Therapist Don, his home health nurse/niece Vonnie Stroble, his caretaker Debbie Adams.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Josh Hughlett, Travis Jackson, Logan Jackson, Brian Hughlett, Brandon Hughlett, Rodney Hughlett and Steven Montgomery.

Arrangements are under the personal care of LaGrone Funeral Chapel. Online condolences may be made at lagronefuneralchapels.com.

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Glenn “BooBoo” Marler
Glenn E. Marler, known to most as “BooBoo,” 60, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2015. He was born on February 17, 1954 in Decatur, IL.
Working on cars was BooBoo’s choice of profession as an auto mechanic. He loved to ride his Harley and was an active member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. BooBoo served in the U.S. Army as a tank driver, being the vehicle commander and manning the brakes.
BooBoo was preceded in death by both of his parents, Lawrence Calvin Marler and Opal Marie Zientara Marler.
Survivors of BooBoo, left to honor his legacy, are two children: Robert Marler of Roswell and Shadaira Marler, also of Roswell. BooBoo was blessed with three grandchildren, James, Maleiki and Scarlett, all of Roswell. Dottie (Nolan) Bryant of Bernalillo, NM, Lawrence Carl (Corrine) Marler of Michigan, Sue Seaman of Roswell, Ronald Lobb of Roswell and Gary (SueAnn) Lobb of Tucson, AZ, are BooBoo’s five siblings also surviving him, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. BooBoo’s dog, “Sassy,” will miss her companion and life-long best friend. Three best friends, “Doc” Dockel, Jackie Capel, and Don Clark will carry on the friendship missing BooBoo.
A memorial gathering, remembering BooBoo, will be held at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 3201 S. Sunset Ave., Roswell, NM, on Sunday, February 15, 2015 at 1 p.m. Please enter through the south door.
Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online registry book at andersonbethany.com.
Services are under the direction of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory.

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H. Ross Tenneson sadly passed and went home to his God on Wednesday. Jan. 28, 2015.  He will be missed by his family and many friends.

He loved to help others.  Ross took pride in tutoring students to get their GED, singing at nursing homes, speaking at Roswell Noonday Toastmasters, and acting in plays at the Roswell Community Little Theater, which brought joy to many.

Ross was born on July 3, 1953 in Evanston, Illinois to parents Harold Tenneson and Sarah (Sally) Tenneson Stickel, who preceded him in death. (Sarah was widowed and remarried.)

Ross is survived by his daughters Jennifer Mosher and family, Samantha Tenneson, their mother Anna Tenneson, his sister Serena Simms, his nephew Christopher and family, niece Serena and family, and nephew David.

Memorial services will be held Tuesday, Feb.17 in Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 915 W. 19th Street, Roswell at 3 p.m.

A reception will follow at the church.  Reverend James P. Bignell will officiate.

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A visitation will be held 5:30-7:30 p.m. at LaGrone Funeral Chapel on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015 for Dorothy Dell Denton Glover, 95, of Roswell, who passed away on Feb. 10, 2015. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 at the Country Club Road Church of Christ. Minister Doug Austin will officiate.

Arrangements are under the personal care of LaGrone Funeral Chapel.

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Wanda Sue Parker passed away Feb. 9 at an Albuquerque hospital. She was born Dec. 20, 1946 in Hagerman to Pete and Helen Franklin.

She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother Helen Franklin in Artesia; her daughter, Tammy and her husband Chris Clements of San Angelo, Texas; son Brian Parker of Capitan; three sisters: Sharon Chrisman of Roswell, Margaret and husband Floyd Grantham of Artesia, and Janice and husband Raymond Dereck of Mayhill, NM. Four grandchildren: Bryanna Parker of Capitan, NM, Amanda, Shelby, and Brittany Clements of Artesia, NM; four great-grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Sue spent most of her life in Capitan. She loved horses and the cowboy way of life.  Services for Sue will be Saturday, Feb. 21, at 1 p.m. at the fairgrounds in Capitan, NM.

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Services are pending at Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory for Billy Warren Goode, 75, who passed away Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015 at Eastern New Mexico Medical Center. A further announcement will be made once arrangements have been finalized.

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Lorenza Cortez Robles, 84, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015. She was born on September 5, 1930, in Austin, Texas. Jesse V. Robles was her beloved husband whom she married November 17, 1947, in Lubbock, Texas.

Being a great mother and housewife, Lorenza welcomed others into her home and blessed them with love and food. She was always ready to help solve your problems. Visiting the sick in the hospital and their homes was a showing of her very loving heart for others. Above all, she loved her God and church with all of her heart. Lorenza also helped manage apartments in Albuquerque.

Lorenza’s husband preceded her in death.

Surviving Lorenza are two sons and three daughters: Tony (Gloria) Robles, son, of Roswell; Janie (Manuel) Montoya, daughter, of Roswell; Esther (Joe) Soliz, daughter, of Roswell; Rosie (Lionel) Franco, daughter, of Roswell; Jesse Robles Jr., son, of Roswell. Also surviving Lorenza is one sister, Emma Benevidez of Lansing, Mich., Willie Cortez of Seminole, Texas, a chosen brother, also survives Lorenza. Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren are left to carry on the legacy of Lorenza.

Upon the family’s request, Lorenza will have a private viewing and funeral service.

Those honored as pallbearers include Donny Montoya, Jesus Martin Bonnilla, Manuel Bonnilla, Mark Montoya, Joshua Soliz, and Jacob Soliz.

The family would like to give a special thanks to caregivers at Mission Arch Care Center for their special care for Lorenza.

Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online registry book at andersonbethany.com.

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

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My mom, Nora Franco, was born in Picacho, NM on October 26, 1935. She worked hard all her life and was a giving, loving, generous person who always accepted everyone as they were. She worked as a CNA for over 20 years. She always gave all she had to her children and family.

She moved to Roswell at the age of twelve and has been here since. She married Lupe Lopez Franco in 1952, after 62 years of marriage, their love never weakened.

Nora is preceded in death by parents, Cruz and Frances Apodoca; son, Lupito Franco; brother, Cruz Jr. Apodoca; grandson, Lucas Serna; and granddaughters, Amber and Cydney Jaramillo.

Those surviving Nora are her beloved husband, Lupe Franco; children, Abbie (Sherry) Franco; Francine (Alfred); Marla Franco; and Lara (Randy); sisters, Betty (Ralph) Arias; Della Quintanilla; and Evelyn (Wade); and brothers, Waldo (Bea) Apodoca; Bunny (Maggie) Apodoca; and Perfecto (Alice) Apodoca. Also included in survivors are her numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family would like to give a special thank you to daughter, Marla Franco; sister, Della; and granddaughters, Brandy and Jessica Lopez, for the loving care they all provided.

Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online registry book at andersonbethany.com.

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

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Marcia Diane Porter, 69, passed away February 16, 2015. She was born March 20, 1945, in Altus, OK. On July 5, 1982, Marcia married the love of her life, Ron Porter.

Marcia served as a policewoman for four years and a taxidermist for 26 years. A member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Marcia especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. She always had a positive outlook on life. She believed “life is an adventure to be lived, not a problem to be solved.”

Preceding Marcia in death are her parents: R.C. and Juanita Brummet; son, Rory Phillips; and daughter, Robin Conaster.

Survivors include beloved husband, Ron Porter, of Roswell, NM; son, Chris Porter, of Albuquerque, NM; brother, Kenneth (Gayle) Brummet, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and sister, Vonnie (Ron) Roth of Carlsbad, NM. Also left to carry on Marcia’s legacy are numerous nieces, a nephew, seven grandchildren, and four great-granddaughters.

The Porter family would like to thank Dr. E. Nelson, Dr. Badine, and Marcia’s caretaker, Angel Rafaela Sanchez for their care and compassion.

Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online registry book at andersonbethany.com.

Arrangements are under the care of Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home and Crematory.

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