Obituaries
Patricia Trivitt
Oct 16, 2026
Patricia “Patsy” Trivitt, 82, passed away Friday, October 16, 2026 at her home in Roswell, NM. Visitation will be 4:00 to 6:00 PM Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Randy Rutledge officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood...
Richard "Dick" Donald Meyer
Oct 13, 2026
Richard “Dick” Donald Meyer passed away October 13, 2026, in the presence of his daughters Debbra and Trudy at Tuskegee Airmen Texas State Veterans Home in Ft. Worth, Texas. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 18,1936, to Charles Herman Meyer and Emma Ida Hess Meyer. Dick grew up in Dearborn, Michigan with his parents and older sister, Jaqueline.
He...
Peggy Mayrhofen Mullins
Oct 11, 2026
Peggy Mayrhofen Mullins, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 in Carlsbad, N.M. Born on April 2, 1941, in Paris, Texas, she was the cherished daughter of Steve and Mildred (Smith) Pomroy. Peggy's life was a testament to love, kindness, and dedication to her family and community.
Peggy attended school in Carlsbad and graduated...
Salvador "Sal" Anaya
Oct 8, 2026
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Salvador “Sal” Anaya, 75, of Carlsbad, NM, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 8, 2026. Visitation will be Friday, October 16, 2026, from 5:00pm - 7:00pm, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home followed by a vigil at 6:00pm. Funeral services are schedules for 10:00 AM, Saturday,...
Yolanda N. Valdez
Oct 8, 2026
Yolanda N. Valdez, 81, of Pebble Hill Rd., passed away October 8, 2026 at her home. Visitation will be 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM, Monday, October 19, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home followed by a vigil at 6:00 PM. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at San Jose Catholic Church with Father Juan Carlos Ramirez officiating....
Raymond L. Danielson
Oct 6, 2026
Raymond L. Danielson, 84, of Carlsbad, NM passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 5:00pm - 7:00pm, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 10:30am, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am at San Jose Catholic Church with...
Secundino "Nino" Lara
Oct 6, 2026
Secundino “Nino” Lara, 95, of W. Presidio Street, passed away October 6, 2026 at Lakeview Christian Home. Visitation will be 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM, Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Denton- Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are schedules for 10:00 AM, Monday, October 12, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Terry McKean, Tony Rodriguez, and Mike Veilleux officiating. Interment will...
Sarah Elizabeth Bennett Becker
Oct 4, 2026
Sarah Elizabeth Bennett Becker passed away October 4, 2026. She was born on November 6, 1953, to Lake and LaVeda Bennett in Carlsbad, N.M. Sarah graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1971. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from NMSU in 1977. She enjoyed reading, writing short stories, poetry, and cooking.
Sarah was preceded in death by her parents, and...
Mario Serrano Ramos
Oct 3, 2026
Mario Serrano Ramos passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026. He was born August 15, 1968, to Baudelio Serrano Lujan and Marcela Ramos Estrada in Ojinaga, Chihuahua Mexico. He lived his young life in Canana Ancha, he was the youngest of his siblings. While in Canana Ancha, he helped support his family by doing farm and agricultural work and credited his...
Roger D. Simmons
Sep 30, 2026
Roger D. Simmons, 80, of Opal Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away September 30, 2026 at his home. Visitation will be 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM, Monday, October 5, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at Carlsbad First Assembly with James McCormick officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood...
Belia Morales
Sep 28, 2026
Belia Morales, 72, of Carlsbad, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2026. She was born August 26,1954, to Raymond and Maria Biscaino. Belia was a loving mom, grandma, great grandma and aunt. She is going to be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Jason Biscaino, and her sisters Beatrice Biscaino and Bertha Salinas.
Belia is...
Diana Christine "Christy" Sadler
Sep 25, 2026
Diana Christine “Christy” Sadler, 76, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026.
Christy was born March 6, 1950, in McCamey, TX, to John Edwin “J.E.” McAnally and Edna L. McAnally. She graduated from Pecos High School in 1968, later attending West Texas University in Canyon, TX. Christy married Bill Sadler on Dec. 20, 1969, here in Carlsbad. Christy began...
Roger Wayne Whobrey
Sep 22, 2026
Roger “Wayne” Whobrey passed away September 22, 2026 at home from Alzheimer’s Disease. He and his wife celebrated 32 yrs of marriage on July 16, 2026. Wayne worked at Big Ben Coal Mine in Illionis. The coal mines closed and he along with his friends moved to Carlsbad in 1991 to work at the mines. He retired from the mines...
Frances Ann Barnes
Sep 21, 2026
Frances Ann Barnes, 79, of W. Cherry Lane, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Monday, September 21, 2026, at Lakeview Christian Home. Cremation has taken place and private family services will take place.
Frances was born February 25, 1947, in Logan County, West Virginia to Elba and Lorene (Justice) Bellomy. She married Granville Barnes May 25, 1963. Frances was a collector of dolls....
Ida Ornelas Parraz
Sep 19, 2026
The rosary will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking here.
The mass will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking here.
Ida Ornelas Parraz, 75, of Loving, NM, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026 at her home. Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Loving, followed by...
Terri Lynn Caddell
Sep 11, 2026
Terri Lynn Caddell, 63, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at her son’s home in Carlsbad. Cremation will take place and a memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Dennis Durfee officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com
Johnny Ray Prentiss
Sep 11, 2026
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Johnny Ray Prentiss, 64 years old, of Carlsbad, NM, passed peacefully on September 11, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. John was born on December 6, 1961, in Roswell, NM, to Jeri Prentiss and biological father David Childers. John was lovingly adopted and raised by Bob Prentiss who became a...
Michael Casper "Mike" Simer
Sep 6, 2026
Michael Casper “Mike” Simer, affectionately known as “Pa Mike,” of Artesia, New Mexico, passed away on September 6, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on December 8, 1949, Mike leaves behind a lifetime of love, hard work, laughter, stories, and memories that will forever live in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. Mike shared 58 years...
Charles Gray
Sep 5, 2026
Charles Gray, 94, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2026. Cremation has taken place. He will be interred at Cottonwood Cemetery in Cottonwood, AZ.
Charles was born September 3, 1932, in Hazard, Kentucky. He served his country in the United States Army thanks to his grandmother signing him up when Charlie was only 16 years old. Charles began driving a truck after...
Doris Lynn Rodriquez
Sep 4, 2026
Doris Lynn Rodriquez, age 54, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Visitation will be 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home followed by a vigil at 6:00 PM. Mass of...
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