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OBITUARIES
Clinton Eugene Dupree Jr.
Cornelius Frederick (Fred) Hecht
Cor nelius Frederick (Fred) Hecht of Malletts Bay, VT, passed from this life into the gentle loving arms of his Lord and Savior on September 24, 2013. Fred was preceded in death by his father, Cornelius Tanis Hecht; his mother, Anna Ruth Marquette Hecht, of Mexico City, Mexico; and his brother Col. Robert Craig Hecht, of Sierra Vista, AZ. Fred leaves his devoted and loving wife, Karen Sue Edwards-Hecht, formerly of Roswell; son, Frederick Anthony Hecht, his fiancée Becky Peters; grandson Tyler Hecht; and extended family: Amanda, Chelsea and Cole Haley, all of Fairfax, VT; a daughter, Pamela Sue Hecht; granddaughter Karen-Marie Tanis Peterson, her husband R yan and great-grandsons, Nathaniel Ryan and Elisha Tanis, of Fort Worth, TX. Fred was born in Allentown, PA, on January 12, 1939. Fred’s family moved to Mexico City, Mexico, in 1946, and often took trips to New York City to visit family, attend Broadway musicals and Yankee ballgames. At age 14, Fred and his mother took a steamer from the Yucatan Peninsula to New York City to attend a French pastry school. While living in Mexico, Fred became a member of the Boy Scouts of America and as an Eagle Scout, he attended the 1955 Jamboree in San Diego, CA. Fred’s love of fishing came from the many family vacations spent deep sea fishing in Acapulco and Zihuatanejo. In Fred’s junior year of high school, he returned to the states and enrolled at New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, NM, where he excelled both academically and in rank. While at NMMI, Fred belonged to the Ger man Club, the First Sergeant’s Club and the Officer’s Club. Fred’s career began outside New York City as an engineer with Inter-Chemical Corp and he attended night classes at Fairleigh Dickinson University before joining IBM Essex Junction, VT, as an engineer. Fred traveled extensively throughout the U.S., Canada, Germany and France. After 30 years with IBM, Fred retired. The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to Dr. Laura McCray, who cared for Fred with such loving care over the past few years. Our gratitude is also extended to Jan Watt, Hospice chaplain and Brent Devenney, pastor of Daybreak Community Church for their spiritual support and guidance. Notice of a celebration of Fred’s life will be announced at a later date when the entire family will be able to be present.
A funeral service for Clinton Eugene Dupree Jr., 71, of Roswell, will be Monday, October 21, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Hale officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Roswell Veterans Honor Guard. Viewing will be from 3 to 6 p.m., Sunday, October 20, 2013, at Anderson-Bethany Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Saturday, October 26, 2013, at Shilo Cemetery in Bartonville/Flowermound, Texas. Clint passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013, with his loving wife by his side at Roswell Regional Hospital. Clint was born July 8, 1942, in Bartonville, Texas, to Clinton E. Dupree Sr. and Ida Mae Brown Dupree. Clinton attended Double Oak School in Bartonville through 8th grade, graduated from Northwest West High Justin, Texas, and attended Cooke County Jr. College in Gainesville, Texas. Clint served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Forrestal from ‘64-’67 during Vietnam era, Cuban Crisis and Cypress affair. Clint wore many hats in his life, from baseball and football to 4-H and FFA as a youth and song leader as young man at Shilo Baptist Church in the community where he grew up. Music was a big part of his life, from early on playing guitar and singing for his many friends and family. After moving to Roswell in 1977, he worked for Glovers Packing Co. in the maintence dept., for Holsum Bakery as a truck driver, for TMC as a foreman, for Roswell Livestock Auction trucking in hauling cattle and was a Chaves Co. Road Dept. truck driver up until his death. There was never a job he couldn’t figure out, from carpentry work to electricity. He could fix anything. He was called on a lot to help for any kind of repair. His volunteer involvement included Chaves Co. 4-H leader in LB/OC 4-H club for 18 yrs., Chaves Co. Rodeo Association, RHS and GHS FFA programs. He volunteered numerous hours within the community serving the youth of Chaves Co. and continued up until June as a mentor and a coach for his grandson, Jake’s team, the Noon Op Little League- Orioles City Champions 2013. His favorite hats of all to wear, were that of Daddy to his two daughters, Lisa and Gena, supporting them in any and all of their endeavors in 4-H and FFA, to taking them dancing — his favorite past time. His final hat, was “Papa” to the love and joys of his life, his precious granddaughter, Jaden, and his best buddy, his grandson, Jake, supporting them in all aspects of their life, from school activities to extra-curricular activities. He never missed anything they were doing. Clint, was a die-hard Dallas Cowboy and Texas Ranger fan. Clint is survived by his wife of 44 years, Janice Belcher Dupree; daughter, Lisa Dupree-Surratt, and Michael, of Maryland and their children: Philip and Nicole; daughter, Gena Dupree Smith, and Gary, of Roswell, and their children: Jaden and Jake; his brother, John E. Dupree Sr., and
Donna Ann, of Denton, Texas; nieces: Cathy Harris and husband, Brian, Sharon Robinette and husband, Mark, Lanette Dupree; nephew, John E. Dupree Jr. and wife, Tammy, all of Texas; many cousins, aunts, and uncles. Clint was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton E. Dupree Sr. and Ida Mae Brown Dupree; and sister, Fairie Vonda Dupree-Smith. Pallbearers will be Bill Luck, Joe Toya, Joe Clemenza and Gary Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be John Dupree Sr., John Dupree Jr., Mike Surratt and his friends at the Chaves Co. Road Dept. and RLA. Clint’s favorite saying was “Cowboy Up,” and he tried to do just that until the very end. He was a man of few words and was affectionately called “Daddy Clint” to all his 4-H kids and “Papa Clint” to all his grandkids’ friends. He was loved a lot and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. The family wishes to express deepest gratitude to all his friends and family for all their support. Memorial contributions can be sent to Chaves County 4-H program, GHS and RHS FFA programs. Please take a moment to share your thoughts and memories with the family in the online register at andersonbethany.com. Arrangements are under the direction of AndersonBethany Funeral Home and Crematory.
he preceded her in death in September 2009. Those left to cherish her memory are her sons: Joe Barraza and wife, Jo Ann, of Albuquerque, Jesse Barraza, Frank Jaramillo, George Jaramillo, all of Roswell, Javier Jaramillo and wife, Felicia Serna, of Albuquerque, Michael Jaramillo and wife, Letticia, of Roswell, and Alfredo Jaramillo and Hilda Collins, of Roswell; daughters: Sylvia Telles and husband, Joseph, of Bent, and Maria Jaramillo-Maciel and husband, Ricardo Patena, of Waco, TX; brother Raymond Hernandez, of San Antonio, TX; sister Paulina Tavitas, of San Antonio, TX; nephew Pepe Aguilar, of San Antonio, TX; grandchildren: Lisa Barraza, Kristina Santillanes and husband, Joseph, Junior Gurrola, Jose Gurrola and wife, Gabrielle, Desaray Barraza, Adreann Barraza, Jesse Ray Barraza, Monica Jaramillo, Robert Romero, Gilbert Romero, Rebecca Romero, Crystal Jaramillo, Jaramillo, Priscilla Matthew Jaramillo, LaDonna Romero, Ashley Jaramillo, George Jaramillo Jr., Marcus Jaramillo, Omar Jaramillo, Nicole Serna, Angelica Jaramillo and Yselia Jaramillo. Also surviving her are 28 greatgrandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. Maria was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. John’s Catholic Church. She loved her garden and loved sharing it with family and friends. Serving as pallbearers are her sons Joe Barraza, Jesse Barraza, Frank Jaramillo, George Jaramillo, Javier Jaramillo, Michael Jaramillo and Alfredo Jaramillo. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at ballardfuneralhome.com.
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Saturday, October 19, 2013, from 3 to 7 p.m. and Sunday, October 20, 2013, from 12 to 6 p.m. Antonia was bor n November 1, 1934, in Georgetown, TX, to Antonio Rodriguez and Magdalena Torrez. Antonia was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her son, Ray Vasquez. Those left to cherish Antonia’s memory are: Thomas “T.J.” Vasquez, of Ottumwa, IA, Rose Mary Dragon, of Albuquerque, David Vasquez and his wife, Chris, of Albuquerque, Beatrice Silva, of Roswell, Michael Vasquez and his wife, Gwen, of Roswell, Patrica Chacara and husband, Carlos, of Tucson, Anthony Vasquez and his girlfriend, Mercedes, of Roswell, Daniel Vasquez, of Lansing, MI; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, greatgreat-grandchildren. “Gone in Presence” We all lost a mother, a grandmother, a greatgrandmother, a great-greatgrandmother and a friend. Antonia may have left this world but never our hearts. She will always be in our memories; she will always be with us in all the little things we do. She will always be there to share the laughter, the cries and the troubles. Until we are reunited again in Heaven, Grandma you will always be in our prayers and our answers through faith...Gone in Presence but never from our hearts...Love your grandson, John Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at ballardfuneralhome.com.
Lorraine Nyale Ackroyd
Antonia Lopez
A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m., Sunday, October 20, 2013, at Ballard Chapel for Antonia Lopez, 78, who passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2013, in Roswell. Deacon Pablo Martinez of St. John’s Catholic Church will be officiating. Visitation will be held on
the war, she sang with a radio troop and a dance band in Sioux Falls, SD. She also worked in advertising, writing radio commercials.
Lorraine married David Stone Ackroyd on September 24, 1946, in Jamestown, NY. David was in the Air Force and stationed in Roswell. Lorraine joined David in Roswell, where she worked at KSWS and KGFL doing remote broadcasts from the old Hinkle Department store. Ten years later, David was stationed at the Pentagon and they moved to Virginia. They were later stationed in Bermuda, where Lorraine worked at a TV/Radio station, creating commercials. After David’s retirement the couple settled in Colorado Springs, CO, where Lorraine worked at KRDO radio. Lorraine retired from her career in television and radio in 1977. After David’s death in 1982, Lorraine moved back to Roswell. Lorraine enjoyed giving of her time; she was a volunteer for the Chamber of Commerce and RSVP. She also served as a hospice volunteer in Grand Junction, CO.
She was preceded in death by her husband David Ackroyd; her sisters Delores Connell, Betty Lentner, Connie Corn and one brother Jason Ormseth and her parents Leonard and Verdi Ormseth. Lorraine is survived by her son Jerald Ackroyd of Layton, UT; her brother Dennis Ormseth (Peggy) of Roswell; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews; and her special Shih Tzu friend “Yankee Doodle.”
Maria Z. Jaramillo
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m., October 20, 2013, at St. John’s Catholic Church for Maria Jaramillo, 75, who passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Father Andrew Miles at 10 a.m., Monday, October 21, 2013, also at St. John’s Catholic Church. Burial will follow at South Park Cemetery. Maria was born March 27, 1938, in Porvenir, Coach, Mexico, to Jorge Zapata and Casimira Salazar. Her parents preceded her in death. Maria married Zeferino Jaramillo;
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Lorraine Nyale Ackroyd passed away on October 14, 2013, at Casa Maria Healthcare Center. She was born on February 6, 1923, in Beaver Creek, Minnesota. She was the oldest of six children born to Leonard and Verdi (Newberg) Ormseth. When Lorraine graduated from high school in 1940, she moved to Minneapolis, MN, to pursue a career in singing. During
Special thanks to: Debe Corn for her love and support; Norma, Lupe, Maria and Nurse Terry at Casa Maria Healthcare Center; Gentiva Hospice.
Lorraine requested no services to be held at her time of death and was cremated according to her wishes.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory. An online registry can be accessed at ballardfuneralhome.com.