Obituaries
Bob Rogers
Nov 11, 2024
Bob Rogers, 85, of E. Blodgett Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away November 11, 2024 at Goodlife Assisted Living. Cremation has taken place and a graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Carlsbad Cemetery with Chaplain Dennis Durfee officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Bob was born December 10, 1938, in McCurtain, Oklahoma...
Mildred Frances (Wright) Bradley
Nov 9, 2024
Mildred Frances (Wright) Bradley passed away surrounded by her family on November 9, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on April 25, 1931 in Henrietta, Texas, she was the daughter of Raymon and Augusta Wright. She would spend her childhood and young adulthood in Texas making lovely memories with her parents and older sister before marrying Sam Bradley and...
Marjorie Ann Purcell
Nov 7, 2024
Marjorie Purcell, 96, of Carlsbad passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Northport, Alabama.
Marjorie or Margie as most people called her, was born Margaret Yourasovich on February 5, 1928, in Zeigler, Illinois, to Pete Yourasovich and Mary Miksic Yourasovich.
Margie attended school in Zeigler and graduated from Zeigler High School in 1946. Margie was the granddaughter of immigrants from Croatia. She...
Nancy Gee McIlwee
Nov 7, 2024
Nancy Gee McIlwee, 77, of N. 3rd Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024 at her home. Cremation will take place and a memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Phillip Price officiating. Burial will follow at Carlsbad Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Nancy was born June 28, 1947, in...
Tony Pastorello
Nov 6, 2024
T.C. “Tony” Pastorello passed away peacefully at home on November 6, 2024 after an extended illness. Cremation has taken place and there will be a Celebration of Life on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM, in the chapel at Denton Wood Funeral Home.
Tony was born Thomas Charles Pastorello Jr. on June 16, 1944 to Thomas Charles Pastorello, Sr., and...
Roberto F. Martinez
Nov 6, 2024
Robert F. Martinez 89 passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in Loving, NM surrounded by his loving family. Roberto was born on November 28, 1934, in Terlingua, TX to Felix and Jesusita Martinez.
Visitation will be 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Loving. A rosary is scheduled for 1:30 PM, Wednesday,...
Henry "Reed" Price
Nov 4, 2024
Henry “Reed” Price, 75, of Carlsbad, NM passed away in Lubbock, TX on November 4, 2024.
Cremation has taken place, and private family service will take place at a later date.
Henry was born to Ann Mae Wise and A.J. Price in Carlsbad, NM. Henry graduated from CHS in 1967. Reed married Belinda Fierro October 30, 1973 here in Carlsbad. He worked...
Nida Jean Magby Ballard
Nov 4, 2024
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Nida Jean Magby Ballard passed on November 4, 2024. She was born September 8, 1947, in Carlsbad, NM, to Leroy and Jean Magby. She grew up at Dog Canyon and graduated from Carlsbad High School. After the El Paso Gap School closed, Nida drove the mountain...
Robert P. Castillo, Sr.
Nov 4, 2024
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Robert P. Castillo Sr., 88, of Kevil Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at his home.
Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home followed by a vigil at 6:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be...
Timothy Matney Click
Nov 4, 2024
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Timothy Matney Click, 66, of W. Church St., Carlsbad, NM, passed away November 4, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Friday, November 8, 2024 at Sunset Church of...
Debra Lynn Hill
Oct 31, 2024
Debra Lynn Hill, 68, born March 2, 1956, passed on October 31, 2024, peacefully at home from a long-term illness, surrounded by family.
She was preceded in death by Larry Hill, her husband of 40 years, by just 12 days. She was a long-term caregiver and earned numerous awards for her exceptional care. She is survived by her son, Jonathan Hill...
Varn Allan Nelson
Oct 29, 2024
Varn Nelson, 48, of Carlsbad, NM has passed. Born December, 1975, in Colorado by Rita and Roger Nelson. A memorial service is scheduled for Monday, November 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel.
A spirit wide, eclectic, and bold,
This is Varn’s story now, softly told.
Two sisters, dear, Corina and Tav,
Who shared his love, his trials, his laugh.
When days...
Karyn D. Funk
Oct 29, 2024
Karyn D. Funk, 76, of Fountain Drive, Carlsbad, NM, passed away October 29, 2024 at her home. Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Graveside services will be scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, November 1, 2024 at Queen Cemetery with Pastor Mike Bingham officiating. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00...
Rosendo A. "Rosie" Fuentez
Oct 28, 2024
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Rosendo A. “Rosie” Fuentez, 94, of Haston Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024 at his home. Visitation will be 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, Saturday November 2, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home with...
Carlos Navarro
Oct 27, 2024
Carlos Navarro, 46, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Carlos was born on July 11, 1978, in El Paso, TX to Jesus and Blanca.
Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 PM Monday, November 4, 2024, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home.
Carlos was a hard working family man. His whole world was his children,...
John Patrick "Pat" Rookstool
Oct 26, 2024
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John Patrick “Pat” Rookstool, 68, resident of Carlsbad, NM passed away in Lubbock TX, on Saturday, October 26, 2024.
A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jimmy Tarvin officiating.
Pat was born to John and Marianne Rookstool August 8, 1956,...
Paula Parker
Oct 25, 2024
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Paula Christel Parker, 71, of Carlsbad, NM passed away October 25, 2024, at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Visitation is scheduled for 5:00PM to 7:00PM, Friday, November 8, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Goings officiating. Interment...
Frank Ortega
Oct 23, 2024
Frank Ortega passed away October 23, 2024 in Bethany, Oklahoma. He was born June 12, 1956, in Carlsbad, NM. Frank moved to Bethany, Oklahoma where he lived for many years with his family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gregoria O. Castillo; father, Frank Fierro; sister, Olga O. Olguin; brother, Alfredo F. Ortega, and brother, Gilbert Ortega. Frank...
Jean Hennessee
Oct 22, 2024
Jean Hennessee, 94, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away on October 22, 2024 in Carlsbad, NM.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Jean Hennessee was born on April 24, 1930, in Munday, TX. Jean graduated elementary school in Paint Creek, TX and then graduated from high school in Rule, TX.
She met and married Arlie Hennessee...
Larry Randall Hill
Oct 19, 2024
Larry Randall Hill, 66, born April 6, 1958, passed peacefully at home on October 19, 2024 from a long-term illness surrounded by family.
Larry was a member of the American Legion and was known by many for his giving heart and generous deeds. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Debbie Hill and his son, Jonathan Hill (Carlsbad).
There will...
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