Larry Joe Methola

Larry Joe Methola, 67, of Jewel Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away peacefully at his home on April 30, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home followed by a vigil at 6:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Monday, May 5, 2025 at St. Edward Catholic Church with Fr. Pasala Hruday Kumar officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Larry was born May 17, 1957 in Carlsbad, NM to Felix Sr. and Lillian (Garcia) Methola. He married Priscilla Gomez on December 18, 1987. Larry worked at St. Edward Catholic Church for several years which he enjoyed very much. His love for animals and farming did not go unnoticed. Larry’s family was his pride and joy. His greatest role was being a dad and Popo to his babies. He showed unconditional love to his family and always made sure to say “I love you muncho muncho.” He will be dearly missed by family and friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents Felix Sr. and Lillian Methola; sister, Mary Lee Garza, and brother, Johnny Methola.

Survivors are his wife, Priscilla Methola; daughters: Bianca Haas and husband, Joey Haas, Ashley Methola and partner David Galindo, Myra Fisher and husband, Adam Fisher; grandchildren: Taelynn Haas, Amarie Martin, Aleeah Martin, Nathaniel Methola, Lillian Fisher, and Lexi Fisher; great-grandchildren: Kaylanii Sanchez, Kayleeah Sanchez, Ashtyn Cano, Manuel Cano, and Vianny Cano; siblings: Tommy Methola and wife, Connie, Betty Huerta and husband, Jimmy, Ricky Methola and wife, Sally, Felix Methola, Louie Methola, Billy Methola, George Methola, Ray Methola and wife, Josie, Ysidro Methola, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Pallbearers will be Nathaniel Methola, Russell Methola, Nuni Methola, Tommy Methola, Jr., Timmy Methola, Jimmy Huerta, Jr., John Methola, Jr. and Billy Methola, Jr. Honorary pallbearers are Patrick Methola, Amanda Methola, Orlando Garza, Matthew Methola, Rika Brake, and Renee Madrid.