Howard P. Roth, 85, Deming resident passed away Monday May 8, 2017 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces.

Howard was born March 10, 1932 to Helen Burrough and Frank L. Roth in Lincoln, Nebraska. He moved to Deming in 2002 coming from Roswell. His liftetime passion as a photographer was capturing special moments. Howard enjoyed the outdoors, nature and listening to music especially classical.

He is survived by wife, Patricia L. Roth of the home; son, Howard P. Roth of Des Moines, IA; daughters, Karla Pafume of Eaton, Colorado, Janean Ruegseger of Loveland, CO and Kathryn Urban of Windsor, CO and many grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Helen Roth; daughter, Katherine Roth.

As per his wishes, no services will be held. Cremation has been entrusted to Baca's Mimbres Crematory.