Obituaries
Nathan Scott McGee
Jul 29, 2025
Nathan Scott McGee, 55, of Carlsbad, passed away July 29, 2025. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, August 15, 2025 at Carlsbad First Assembly.
Patricia "Patsy" Balderrama
Jul 29, 2025
Patricia “Patsy” Balderrama, 63, of Carlsbad passed away July 29, 2025. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, August 15, 2025 at Carlsbad First Assembly.
Felix G. Methola
Aug 2, 2025
A True Cowboy, A one-of-a-Kind Character, A Proud Vietnam Veteran, and a Man Who Loved Deeply.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A vigil will follow at 6:00 PM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Juan...
Joseph A. Fuentes, Sr.
Aug 1, 2025
Joseph A. Fuentes, Sr., 48, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Loving followed by a rosary at 6:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Monday, August 11, 2025 at Our...
Lydia F Salcido
Aug 1, 2025
Lydia Salcido, 77, of Plum St., Carlsbad, NM, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025 at her home surrounded by loving family.
Visitation will be 12:30 PM -2:00 PM, Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home, following funeral service at 2:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Dave Rogers officiating. Interment will follow at Santa Caterina, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood...
Criselda Urquidez Sillas
Aug 1, 2025
Criselda Urquidez Sillas, 85, entered the gates of Heaven on August 1, 2025 passing at home surrounded by her loving family. Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Tuesday, August 5, 2025 followed by a vigil at 6:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM at San Jose Catholic Church with...
Bubba Briones
Aug 1, 2025
Services will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking here.
Bubba Briones, 44, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away August 1, 2025. Manuel Dale Briones was born December 24, 1980, in Carlsbad, NM.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Thursday, August 7, 2025, at...
Keith Littrell
Jul 30, 2025
Keith Littrell, 90, passed away July 30, 2025 at his home in Carlsbad, NM.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Jimmy Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad NM. Denton-Wood is in charge of arrangements.
Keith leaves behind a profound legacy of faith, wisdom, humility,...
Demetrio Munoz
Jul 29, 2025
Demetrio A. Muñoz, 80, was born to Elisa (Arras) and Geronimo Muñoz on December 22, 1944, becoming little brother to Lupe and Severiano and later big brother to Eva, Valente, Milo, Gloria, Felix, and Jovita.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, Friday, August 8, 2025, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 9, 2025 at...
Joe Steven Smith
Jul 26, 2025
Joe Steven Smith, 85, of Burgandy Ave, Carlsbad, NM, passed away July 26, 2025 at his home, peacefully, surrounded by his wife and three sons. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will take place at a later date.
Joe, or Steve—as he was more commonly known—was born April 1, 1940 in Dallas, Texas to C.W. and Louise (Mabry)...
William "Billy" Grandi
Jul 24, 2025
William “Billy” Grandi, 70, of Grandi Road, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025 at his home. Cremation will take place and a memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, August 2, at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church with James Robbins officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. A reception will follow at the Eddy County Sheriff’s Posse...
Seleta Hooten
Jul 24, 2025
Seleta Hooten, age 77, passed away on July 24, 2025 at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, NM. A memorial service will take place at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 2, 2025 at First Christian Church with Pastor David W. Rogers officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Seleta was born on March 5, 1948 to Marvin Eugene and Betty Lee...
Dick Arthur Blenden
Jul 23, 2025
Dick Arthur Blenden, “The Legend,” passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on July 23, 2025. He was 90 years old.
Born on February 17, 1935, in Spur, Texas, to Harry Elton Blenden and Ruth Elizabeth Blenden, Dick spent his formative years in Lockney, Texas, and later graduated from Andrews High School. He went on to earn a B.A....
Martin Q. Martinez
Jul 21, 2025
Martin Q. Martinez, 64, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away July 21, 2025 at Lakeview Christian Home. Cremation has taken place and private family services will take place at a later date.
Martin was born July 31, 1960 in Carlsbad, NM to Jesus and Dorotea (Quintana) Martinez. He graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1978 where he played the trumpet in the...
Betty Aaron
Jul 18, 2025
Betty Aaron, 88, of Rex Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away July 18, 2025 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center, Las Cruces, NM. Cremation will take place. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 AM, Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Sunset Church of Christ with J.T. Ross officiating.
Betty was born December 30, 1936 in Las Vegas, NM to John and Mary...
Susana Lara Venegas
Jul 18, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Susana L. Venegas, who passed away on July 18, 2025 at the age of 84, in Carlsbad, New Mexico. She was the beloved wife of Remigio Venegas and a devoted mother to Abelina, Israel, Juan, and Ricardo Venegas. Susana was born September 8, 1940 in Carlsbad, NM to Elauterio...
J E Loftis
Jul 17, 2025
J E Loftis, age 86, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025. He was born on September 10, 1938, in Blu, Oklahoma.
J E dedicated his career to public service and retired from the Las Vegas, Nevada Fire Department in 1989, where he served with honor and courage. His life was defined by hard work, integrity and devotion to his family....
James "Jim" Monk
Jul 15, 2025
James “Jim” Monk, 66, of N. 2nd Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at his home. Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held at a later date.
Jim was born May 13, 1959 in Georgia to Charles and Mildred (Weldon) Monk. He graduated from Artesia High School in 1977. Jim received an associate’s degree...
Charles "Philadelphia" Dickinson
Jul 14, 2025
Charles “Philadelphia” Dickinson, 67, passed away July 14, 2025 in Carlsbad, NM.
Cremation has taken place and services will take place in Monument, NM at a later date.
Charles was born on March 2, 1958 in Coleman, TX to Charles and Jayne (Jennings) Dickinson. He worked in the oil field in Hobbs, NM as a roughneck for many years. Philadelphia enjoyed playing...
Nancy Whittemore
Jul 13, 2025
To view funeral service on Saturday, July 19, 2025 please click here.
Nancy Lee Whittemore, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025, at the age of 67. Nancy was born on March 28, 1958, in Morgantown, West Virginia to Robert and Connie Mahaffey, however, she had called Carlsbad, New Mexico her home since the...
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