Christopher George Samuels

Christopher George Samuels, 48, passed away on August 16, 2026, in his hometown of Roswell, NM. There will be a memorial service to celebrate his life at Calvary Baptist Church, 1009 W Alameda, in Roswell, NM on Saturday August 22, 2026, at 2:00pm. Pastor, and good friend, Alan Gedde will be officiating. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. Chris was born December 22, 1977 to Peggy and Wray Samuels in Clovis, NM. He grew up in Roswell with his mom Peggy, two older brothers; Jimmy and Joe, older sister Netta, and his beloved step-father, Jim. He graduated from Roswell High School in 1996. For twenty years he was married to Denise Jackson, and they raised their children, Keith and Alice, together, here in Roswell. Chris was a valued employee at Fleetpride for over 17 years. As an adult, Chris was a very active member in the Roswell community. He was involved in local theatre with Roswell Community Little Theatre. He performed in numerous roles on stage, as well as helped behind the scenes and served on the board. He was a deacon at church, a board member of KAPs (Kids in Arts Program), and a long-time member of the parent committees for each of his children's elementary schools, even dressing up as the school mascot for events. Keith and Alice meant the world to him, and he was very involved in every aspect of their lives as they were growing up. Any interest they pursued, he found a way to help and be there to cheer them on. This devotion to his children led to his involvement for over ten years with the RHS Big Red Band. He wore the title "Band Dad" proudly...not only supporting Keith and Alice, but any student that needed him because "Band is Family." He volunteered with the band boosters, including serving as Booster President. Chris was a passionate advocate for music in RISD. Chris was an amazing father, loving son, joking sibling, supportive uncle, and loyal friend. His warm laugh and genuine smile will be greatly missed. Those family members left to cherish memories of Chris include: his children, Alice Samuels and Keith Lucero (wife Katherine); the mother of his children, Denise Jackson; his mother, Peggy Samuels; siblings, James Samuels (wife Michele) and Lynnette Barbee (husband Chris); numerous nieces and nephews that he loved and great nieces and nephews that he adored; aunts, uncles, many cousins and extended family. Chris also had life-long friends that he considered family: Jerrie Besing (husband John), Sean Martin (wife Amy); adulthood best-friends, Dan Coleman and Nino Ceballos; and his faithful pug, Ginny. He is preceded in death by: his father, Wray Samuels; Step-father Jim Sanders; Brother, Joe Samuels; Niece, Amanda Samuels and both sets of his grandparents. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in his name to: RHS Big Red Band Boosters, PO Box 4477, Roswell NM 88202 to continue to support the band kids he loved.

Christopher George Samuels

December 22, 1977 - August 16, 2026