Obituaries
Richard Terrell McBee
Jan 17, 2026
Richard Terrell McBee was born on December 4, 1970. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 17, 2026, surrounded by his close loved ones.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Landmark Baptist Church. Denton- Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Richard was preceded in...
Melissa Swader
Jan 1, 2026
Melissa Swader, 48, of W. Rose Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away January 1, 2026 in El Paso, TX.
Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 AM, Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Landmark Baptist Church with Pastor Destry McDonald officiating. Visitation will be at 10:00 AM, Landmark Baptist Church, one hour before service. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral...
Carole Weber
Jan 27, 2026
Carole Weber passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 27, 2026, in Carlsbad, NM. No services are scheduled. Cremation has already taken place.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.
Maria de Jesus Felton
Jan 24, 2026
Maria de Jesus Domitila Castillo Felton, age 83, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of Jesus Christ, at her home surrounded by family, on January 24, 2026.
Maria was born on June 13, 1942, in Harroun Farm, NM, to Alfonso and Domitila (Hernandez) Castillo. She was the only child of 11 siblings delivered by a physician other...
Leopoldo S. "Leo" Gonzalez
Jan 23, 2026
Leopoldo S. “Leo” Gonzalez, 84, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at his home in Carlsbad, NM.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. A rosary will be recited at 10:30 AM, Thursday, January 29, 2026 at San Jose Catholic Church followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM,...
Juan Lozano Anaya
Jan 23, 2026
Juan Lozano Anaya, 78, passed away January 23, 2026 at Carlsbad Medical Center, Carlsbad, NM.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Friday, January 30, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gabe Rubio officiating. Interment will take place at 2:00...
Roberto Madrid
Jan 19, 2026
Roberto “Bobby” Madrid, 72 entered eternal rest on January 19, 2026 at his home.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM, Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home followed by a vigil at 6:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Juan Carlos Ramirez...
Alfredo (Freddy) Buendia
Jan 18, 2026
Freddy C. Buendia, 64, of Carlsbad, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
There will be no visitation. A Rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM, Tuesday January 27, 2026 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Juan Carlos Ramirez officiating. Interment will...
Gilberto Quintela
Jan 15, 2026
Gilberto D. Quintela, a proud veteran, born and raised in Loving, NM, a loving dedicated family man, and lifelong resident of Carlsbad, New Mexico, entered eternal life on January 15, 2026. Born on July 21, 1946, to Stevan Quintela and Guadalupe Duran, Gilberto lived a life defined by hard work, faith, and devotion to his family.
In 1965, Gilberto answered the...
Frankie Gail McCauley
Jan 14, 2026
Frankie Gail McCauley, our Grannie, walked through more heartbreak than most people could imagine, but she never let it change who she was. She held tightly to her faith, and she carried what she lived through with a quiet strength. Growing up, I used to think Grannie was so strong because she was Choctaw, like strength was simply part of...
Gwen Lyshik Wagner
Jan 14, 2026
Gwen Lyshik Wagner, 60, of Warachie Lane, Carlsbad, NM, passed away January 14, 2026 at her home.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Monday, January 19, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:30 PM, Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Sunset Church of Christ with Ray Young officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM....
Geneva A. Rodriguez
Jan 13, 2026
Geneva Anaya Rodriguez, age 82, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026. She was born on November 13, 1943, in Loving, New Mexico, to Manuel Anaya and Antonia Carnero Anaya.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 24, 2026 at River of Life Church with Pastor Ramon Florez officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral...
Joseph O. "Joey" Moreno
Jan 11, 2026
Joseph O. “Joey” Moreno, 67, passed away January 11, 2026 at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Cremation will take place.
Joey was born January 11, 1959, in Midland, Texas to Eliseo Ortiz and Alice (Olguin) Moreno. He served his country in the U.S. Army four years. Joey worked in construction for many years. He was an avid sportsman and enjoyed listening to music.
Joey was...
Robert Charles Yeager
Jan 10, 2026
Robert Charles Yeager, affectionately known as "Bob," passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at the age of 78.
Bob was born on November 26, 1947, in Grand Prairie, Texas. He grew up in West Texas and was a proud graduate of Brownfield High School, class of 1967. Shortly after graduation, on August 11, 1967, Bob married the love of his...
Linda Arnold
Jan 9, 2026
Linda Carolyn Lynall Arnold, 87, passed away January 9, 2026 at Lakeview Christian Home, Carlsbad, NM.
Visitation will be from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 PM, January 21, 2026 at Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of all the arrangements.
Linda...
Manuela Parra
Jan 9, 2026
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Manuela Ramona Sanchez Parra, de 70 años, residente de Carlsbad, Nuevo México, falleció en paz el 9 de enero de 2026.
Manuela fue una esposa amorosa, una madre dedicada y una mujer de fe fuerte y inquebrantable. Era conocida por su espíritu trabajador, su generosidad, su altruismo y el profundo cariño que demostraba a todas...
Francisca Ruiz
Jan 9, 2026
Francisca Ruiz, 100, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her loved ones on Friday, January 9, 2026, in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A Rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00...
Jaime Darnell Lee
Jan 7, 2026
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jaime Darnell Lee (McKalvia Orallo) at age 59, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 in a tragic accident in Loving, NM.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 PM -7:00 PM, Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel.
Jaime was known by many titles including, mother, grandmother, aunty and friend. In...
James Alvin "Jim" Schrock
Jan 5, 2026
James Alvin "Jim" Schrock, 83, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away on January 5, 2026.
Jim was born in Jeffersonville, Indiana on October 05, 1942. He moved to Carlsbad in 1951 and graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1961. Jim worked at Nahm’s Shoe Store before starting a 44-year career with American National Insurance, were he earned recognition for his dedication and...
Louise Greene
Jan 5, 2026
Louise Greene, 90, of Walker Farm Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away January 5, 2026 at Goodlife Assisted Living. Visitation will be 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, Monday, January 12, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Herb Gage officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad...
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