Obituaries
Herminia "Nena" G. Cortez
Feb 12, 2026
Herminia “Nena” G. Cortez, 81, of Old Cavern Hwy, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026, at her home.
Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Monday, February 16, 2026, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home followed by a vigil at 6:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at San Jose Catholic Church...
Melvin Robert Allen
Feb 8, 2026
Melvin Robert Allen, age 79, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, February 8th, 2026, at his home in Carlsbad, NM due to heart failure. He was born on November 17th, 1946, in Portales NM, Roosevelt County, a son of the late Will Francis Allen and Olive Mae (Ollie Mae) Perry Allen.
Melvin, or Mel, as he was affectionately known to some, was...
Arturo "Tury" Garcia, III
Feb 7, 2026
Arturo “Tury” Garcia, III, 29, of Papershell Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away February 7, 2026. Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Thursday, February 12, 2026 and 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Friday, February 13, 2026 at Apostolic Church of Carlsbad. Funeral services are scheduled for 4:00 PM, Friday, February 13, 2026 at Apostolic Church of Carlsbad with Pastor...
Lydia "Lilly" Bustamante Acedo
Feb 5, 2026
Lydia “Lilly” Bustamante Acedo, 89, of Ortega Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away February 5, 2026 at her daughter’s home. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM, Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at San Jose Catholic Church followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00...
Timoteo "Tim" De La Paz, II
Feb 3, 2026
Timoteo “Tim” De La Paz, II, 65, of S. 6th Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away February 3, 2026 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Cremation has taken place and upon his request there will be no services.
Tim was born September 11, 1960, in San Diego, Texas, to Timoteo and Maria (Guzman) De La Paz, I. He enjoyed driving a truck for most...
Barbara McDonald
Feb 1, 2026
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Barbara McDonald age 78 of Loving, NM went home to be with the Lord on February 1, 2026, in Lubbock, Texas surrounded by her family. There will be a visitation on Monday, February 9, 2026 from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM a Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A service to celebrate her life...
Efren Aguilar
Feb 1, 2026
Efren Aguilar, 83, passed away February 1, 2026, in El Paso, TX.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Friday, February 20, 2026, at Blodgett Street Baptist Church, Carlsbad, NM. Interment will follow at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Efren was born October 29, 1942, to Matilde and...
James R. Angel
Jan 31, 2026
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James R. Angel, 75, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away on January 31, 2026, at Artesia General Hospital.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Friday, February 6, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00, Saturday, February 7, 2026 at The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day...
Aida Adame
Jan 31, 2026
Con un profundo dolor, la familia de Aida Adame comunica su fallecimiento ocurrido el 31 de enero del 2026 a la edad de 85 años.
Mama Aida como todos la conocían fue una hija, hermana, esposa,madre, abuela, bisabuela y tatarabuela.
Dedicada a su inmenso amor a Dios y a todos los que la conocían en especial su familia.
Aida Adame hija de Margarita...
Otilia "Tillie" Balderrama
Jan 31, 2026
Otilia (Tillie) R. Balderrama, 88, of Monterey Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away on Saturday, January 31,2026 at Carlsbad Medical Center Carlsbad, NM.
Otilia was born to late Manuel Rodriguez and Fe Sillas in Ft. Davis, Texas on April 9, 1937.
There will be no visitation. Graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, February 6, 2026, at Santa Catarina Cemetery with Deacon...
Virgil Smith
Jan 30, 2026
Virgil Lee Smith, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who got better with age, entered into eternity in Fort Worth on January, 30, 2026, where he and Mary Etta had resided since he experienced a fall more than a year ago.
A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 AM, Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Sunset Church of Christ.
As a young...
Johnny Sundberg, Jr.
Jan 27, 2026
Johnny Sundberg. Jr., 53, passed away January 27, 2026 at Carlsbad Medical Center, Carlsbad, NM.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Johnny was born on July 4, 1972 to (Norma Hernandez)...
Carole Weber
Jan 27, 2026
Carole Weber passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 27, 2026, in Carlsbad, NM. No services are scheduled. Cremation has already taken place.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.
David H. Landreth
Jan 25, 2026
David H. Landreth, 77, passed away January 25, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Cremation has taken place. Graveside services for family and friends are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Monday, February 16, 2026 at Carlsbad Cemetery Gazebo, Carlsbad, NM with Nick Walker, officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of all the arrangements. Carlsbad Veteran Honor Guard will...
Maria de Jesus Felton
Jan 24, 2026
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Maria de Jesus Domitila Castillo Felton, age 83, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus Christ, at her home surrounded by family, on January 24, 2026.
Maria was born on June 13, 1942, in Harroun Farm, NM, to Alfonso and Domitila (Hernandez) Castillo. She was the only child of 11...
Leopoldo S. "Leo" Gonzalez
Jan 23, 2026
Leopoldo S. “Leo” Gonzalez, 84, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at his home in Carlsbad, NM.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. A rosary will be recited at 10:30 AM, Thursday, January 29, 2026 at San Jose Catholic Church followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM,...
Juan Lozano Anaya
Jan 23, 2026
Juan Lozano Anaya, 78, passed away January 23, 2026 at Carlsbad Medical Center, Carlsbad, NM.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Friday, January 30, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gabe Rubio officiating. Interment will take place at 2:00...
Roberto Madrid
Jan 19, 2026
Roberto “Bobby” Madrid, 72 entered eternal rest on January 19, 2026 at his home.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM, Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home followed by a vigil at 6:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Juan Carlos Ramirez...
Alfredo (Freddy) Buendia
Jan 18, 2026
Freddy C. Buendia, 64, of Carlsbad, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
There will be no visitation. A Rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM, Tuesday January 27, 2026 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Juan Carlos Ramirez officiating. Interment will...
Richard Terrell McBee
Jan 17, 2026
Richard Terrell McBee was born on December 4, 1970. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 17, 2026, surrounded by his close loved ones.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Landmark Baptist Church. Denton- Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Richard was preceded in...
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