Victor B. "T.J." Rubio

Victor B. “T.J.” Rubio, 63, passed away April 13, 2026 at his home in Carlsbad, NM.

Visitation will be 5:00 PM -7:00 PM, Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, April 17, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jerry Jamieson. Interment will follow at Santa Catarina Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

T.J. was born on June 25, 1962 to Simon Sr. and Irene (Bernal) Rubio in Carlsbad, NM.

He worked for Carlsbad Municipal Schools over 30 years at P.R. Leyva as a custodian. T.J. enjoyed spending time with family and cruising in his car. He was an avid Cowboys and Lakers fan.

T.J. was preceded in death by his parents, sisters: Bertha Martinez, Cat Perez, Amelia Lujan and brother, Simon Rubio, Jr.

He is survived by his son, Simon J. Rubio and wife, Sara; grandchildren: Justine Rubio, Jasmine Rubio, Syann Rubio and Simon G. Rubio; brothers, Lorenzo Rubio, Frankie Rubio; sister, Diane Baiza; numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be R.J. Baca, Simon G. Rubio, J.J. Hernandez, Manuel “Macky” Rubio, Alonzo Najera, Simon J. Rubio, Cruzesito Rubio, Bodeen Rubio.

Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com