Obituaries

Susana Lara Venegas

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

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

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

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

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...

Linda West

Linda West

Jul 11, 2025

Linda J West, 82, passed away peacefully Friday, July 11, 2025 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Cremation has taken place, and no services are currently planned.

Linda was born to Carl and Dorothy Jessee in Roswell, NM. Linda was well known for photography and over the years won many awards. Linda served many happy years as Jehovah’s Witness.

Linda was preceded in death...

Nicoles Jon Barrera

Nicoles Jon Barrera

Jul 10, 2025

Nicoles “Nico” Jon Barrera, 34, of Carlsbad, NM passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Corpus Christi, TX. Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Word of Life Church with Pastor Jason Shirley officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Nico was born August 13,...

Paul Hoffman

Paul Hoffman

Jul 9, 2025

With sorrow we announce the passing of Paul Hoffman.

A service is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Oasis Church, Carlsbad, NM with Pastor, Gabe Rubio.

Preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Viola Hoffman; father-in-law Jim Bolling; mother-in-law Marlene Bolling; brothers-in-law, David Bolling and Michael Bolling; sister-in-law, Carol Allen.

Paul is survived by his wife Debra Hoffman; his...

Norman E. Gann

Norman E. Gann

Jul 3, 2025

Norman E. Gann, 81, passed away July 3, 2025 at White Sands Healthcare, Hobbs, NM. Cremation has taken place and private family burial will take place.

Norman was born January 30, 1944 in Fresno, California to Edward and Norma Jean (Wolden) Gann. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Norman moved to Loving, NM in 1979. He was a truck...

Rolando O. Fuentez, Sr.

Rolando O. Fuentez, Sr.

Jul 2, 2025

Services will be live-streamed. To view the Vigil, please click here.  To view the Mass, please click here. 

Rolando Ornelas Fuentez, Sr., 65, a retired US Marine, was born to the late Antonio C. and Ramona O. Fuentez in Carlsbad but raised in Loving, New Mexico. He passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at his home. He has been cremated...

Charles "Leader" Crabb

Charles "Leader" Crabb

Jun 28, 2025

Services will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking here.

Charles Lee “Leader” Crabb, 92, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor, Joshua Crabb, his grandson, officiating. Interment will follow at...

Shawn L. Harrel

Shawn L. Harrel

Jun 27, 2025

Shawn L. Harrel, 48, passed away June 27, 2025 at his home in Carlsbad, NM.

Cremation has taken place. There will be no public service.

Shawn was born on June 28, 1976 in Carlsbad, NM to Jackie and JoReena (Smythe) Harrel. He graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1994. Shawn enjoyed playing video games, watching movies and hanging out with his friends....

Octavio "Toby" Murillo

Octavio "Toby" Murillo

Jun 25, 2025

Octavio “Toby” Murillo, 65, of E. Derrick Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away June 25, 2025 at his home. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Rosary is scheduled for 10:30 AM, Thursday, July 3, 2025 at San Jose Catholic Church followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM with Fr....

Bobbie Valenzuela

Bobbie Valenzuela

Jun 24, 2025

To view Mass of Christian Burial please click here.

Bobbie Valenzuela, 49, of Gwenda Drive, Carlsbad, NM passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Carlsbad Medical Center.

Visitation is scheduled for 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Monday, June 30, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at St. Edward Catholic...

Rhonda Jo Bridges Cook

Rhonda Jo Bridges Cook

Jun 23, 2025

To view service on Friday, July 18, 2025 please click here.

Rhonda Jo Bridges Cook passed away peacefully at University Medical Center (UMC) in Lubbock, TX on June 23, 2025, after being critically injured in an auto accident the week prior. She had been surrounded by her loving family and her husband, Eric of 47 years before she walked into the...

Francisco N. Carrasco

Francisco N. Carrasco

Jun 23, 2025

Francisco Carrasco, 84, of London St., Carlsbad, NM, passed away on June 23, 2025, at his home. 

Cremation has taken place. No services will be scheduled.

Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com

Douglas Ray Tindall

Douglas Ray Tindall

Jun 22, 2025

It is with love and sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Douglas Ray Tindall, who departed this life on June 22, 2025, at the age of 78, surrounded by family, Douglas left us peacefully in his residence, leaving behind a legacy of service, compassion, and unwavering generosity.

Douglas Ray Tindall, born May 20, 1947, in Pinole, California, to...

Janet "Jan" Peters

Janet "Jan" Peters

Jun 18, 2025

Services will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking here.

Janet “Jan” Peters, 90, of Cimarron Trail, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Lakeview Christian Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 26, 2025 at First Methodist Church with Pastor Kelly McCuaig officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in...

Cutter Lynn Rogers

Cutter Lynn Rogers

Jun 15, 2025

Cutter Lynn Rogers, 42, of Merion Drive, Carlsbad, NM, passed away June 15, 2025. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Michael Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Cutter was born November 26, 1982 in Carlsbad, NM....

Raul "Taco" Graziano, Jr.

Raul "Taco" Graziano, Jr.

Jun 14, 2025

Raul “Taco” Graziano, Jr., 43, of Juarez Street, Carlsbad, NM passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Rosary will be recited at 10:30 AM, Thursday, June 19, 2025 at San Jose Catholic Church followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00...

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