Obituaries
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 Littrell was born in Carthage, Missouri, in 1935 and...
Demetrio Munoz
Jul 29, 2025
Demetrio Munoz, 80, passed away July 29, 2025 at his home in Carlsbad, NM.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Friday, August 8, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home in Carlsbad, NM. Funeral Service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Saul Rocha officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM....
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
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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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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....
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