Obituaries
Carole M. Schart
Aug 14, 2025
Carole Jeanne Murray Schart, 94, was born August 7, 1931, in Vernal, Utah, where she grew up. She died peacefully September 14, 2025, in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Services are pending.
Carole was born to Cecil Ward Murray and Nora Dahling Murray. She had a half brother, Jody Murray. They preceded her in death.
She was married to Chesley Schart, who was born...
Sabino Martinez, Sr.
Sep 12, 2025
Sabino Martinez, Sr., 71 of Carlsbad, Nm, passed away on September 12, 2025, at his son’s home surrounded by his loved ones. Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at 2 PM, Friday, September 19, 2025, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplin Dennis Durfee officiating.
Sabino was born on April 3, 1954, in Carlsbad, NM. He graduated...
Sarah Blair
Sep 9, 2025
Sarah Kathaleen Blair, age 47, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior surrounded by the love of her family.
Sarah was born to Kenneth and Carla Blair. Sarah was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, and friend. She shared a special bond with her sister, Allison Crabb, and brother-in-law, Josh Crabb, and was a deeply loving...
Jerry Henley
Sep 9, 2025
Jerry Henley, 89, passed away on September 9, 2025 in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
There will be no visitation. Graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Monday, September 15, 2025 at Carlsbad Cemetery with Pastor Simon King officiating. Denton-Wood is in charge of all arrangements.
Jerry Britt Henley was born on January 23, 1936 to John C. and Rosa Lee (Crabb) Henley in...
Mary Lou Danielson
Sep 3, 2025
Mary Lou Danielson, 82, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Monday, September 8, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM, Tuesday, September 9, 2025 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at San Jose...
Dennis F. Phillips
Sep 2, 2025
Dennis Phillips, 72, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away September 2, 2025 in El Paso, TX. A memorial service will take place at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home with Terry McKean officiating.
Dennis was born on May 11, 1953 in Carlsbad, NM to R. E. and Mary (Lee) Phillips. He graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1971....
Mike Lujan
Aug 31, 2025
Mike Lujan, 69, of Loving, NM, passed away August 31, 2025 at his home. Visitation will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM, Friday, September 5, 2025 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Juan Carlos Ramirez...
John E. Ruiz
Aug 30, 2025
John E. Ruiz passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, one day after his 79th birthday. Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home followed by a vigil at 6:30 PM. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Calvary Assembly with Pastor Phillip Price officiating. Interment will follow...
Sofia Cordova
Aug 28, 2025
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Sofia Cordova, 86, passed away August 28, 2025 at Goodlife in Carlsbad, NM.
Sofia Corrine Cordova, beloved mother, grandmother, friend, and pillar of her community, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, in Carlsbad, New Mexico. She was 86 years old. Born on July 7, 1939, in Las Vegas, New Mexico, Sofia was the cherished...
Rachel Aguilar
Aug 25, 2025
Rachel Aguilar, 76, past resident of Carlsbad, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025 in Roswell, NM. Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Graveside services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Monday, September 8, 2025 at Carlsbad Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to CASA, 118 W. Mermod St., Carlsbad, NM 88220.
Myra Lynn Najar
Aug 25, 2025
Myra Lynn Najar, 68, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away August 25, 2025 at her home. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Rosary will be recited at 10:00 AM, Friday, August 29, 2025 at St. Edward Catholic Church followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM with Fr. Pasala Hruday...
Roy Daughtry
Aug 23, 2025
Roy Daughtry, 73, passed away August 23, 2025 at Covenant Medical Center, Hobbs. Cremation has taken place and there will be no public services.
Roy was born September 23, 1951 in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Roy and Frances (Wildman) Daughtry. He moved to New Mexico as a young boy. Roy served his country in the US Army during Vietnam. He worked in...
Maria Mendoza
Aug 20, 2025
Maria Mendoza, 61, passed away August 20, 2025 at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, NM.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at San Jose Catholic Church, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM,...
Magdalena "Maggie" A. Lopez
Aug 16, 2025
Magdalena “Maggie” A. Lopez, 88, of Radio Blvd., Carlsbad, NM, passed away August 16, 2025 at Lakeview Christian Home. A rosary will be recited at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will follow at 11:30 AM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gabe Rubio officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad,...
David A. Perini
Aug 15, 2025
Services will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking here.
David Alfred Perini, 78, passed away August 15th, 2025, as a good and faithful servant of the Lord. He was born January 11th, 1947, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, to Pete and Fayrene Perini. He was raised in an Italian immigrant family of which he was very proud.
In his youth he played...
Cirilo Cortez
Aug 15, 2025
Cirilo Cortez, 82, passed away August 15, 2025 at his home in Carlsbad, NM.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM-6:00 PM, Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A vigil will follow at 6:00 PM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Thursday, August 21, 2025 at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Juan...
Amy Miles Johnston
Aug 12, 2025
Amy Miles Johnston, 55, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas, with her mother by her side during an overnight, early morning thunderstorm—Amy’s favorite type of weather.
A celebration of Amy’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Leo Sweet Community Center, 1302 Mission Ave.
Amy was born on...
Elsa Guevara Ramirez
Aug 8, 2025
Elsa Ramirez, 87, of Victorville, CA passed away peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2025.
Elsa Guevara was born to Ramon (Papa) and Leocadia Madrid (Mama Chata) Guevara on January 6,1938. She later met and married the love of her life, Avel Ramirez. While raising a family of their own in California, Avel and Elsa worked in the grocery industry as meat...
Michael Glenn Mahaffey
Aug 8, 2025
Michael Glenn Mahaffey, 80, of Del Rio, Texas, passed away Friday August 8, 2025 at home. Cremation has taken place at Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, Del Rio, Texas with the memorial service to be determined at a later date.
Mike Mahaffey was born July 17, 1945 to Marvin and Geraldine (Robbins) Mahaffey in San Deigo, California. He was raised in...
Betty L. Bird
Aug 6, 2025
Betty L. Bird, 93, passed away August 6, 2025 in El Paso, Texas. She was born on April 30, 1932 in Bonanza, Arkansas to Herbert and Faye Sessing. When she was twelve her family moved to Carlsbad, NM.
Visitation will be 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home, Carlsbad, NM. Services will follow at 10:00...
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