Elaine R. Hefner
Jun 1, 2023
Elaine Hefner, 93, of Carlsbad NM passed away at home on June 1, 2023. Funeral arrangements are handled by Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 4-6pm. Services will be on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 2 pm at Grace Episcopal Church in Carlsbad with Father Rod Hurst officiating.
Elaine was born November 5, 1929 in Le Mars,...
Virginia T. Juarez
Jun 1, 2023
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Virginia T. Juarez, 74, of W. Tampico Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away June 1, 2023 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, June 7, 2023...
Wilma Mae Kmetko
May 30, 2023
Wilma Mae Kmetko, 99, passed away on May 30, 2023, with her daughter, Nancy, by her side. Cremation has taken place and a private family memorial service will take place at a future date.
Wilma was born on August 3, 1923 to Glenn and Cecil Biles in Atwater, Ohio. She married Keith Kmetko on October 10, 1942 in Atwater and...
Mary Lou Vasquez
May 28, 2023
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Mary Lou Vasquez, 80, of Grandi Road, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away May 28, 2023 at Providence Memorial Hospital, El Paso, Texas, surrounded by her family. Visitation will be 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Monday, June 5, 2023 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel followed by a...
David MacLaskey
May 27, 2023
David Ralph MacLaskey has unfortunately departed from his family and friends on Earth on May 27th, 2023. Those close to him will miss him with each day that passes and cherish the time spent together. He was born in Putnam, Connecticut on December 7th, 1959 to Mildred Auclair and Paul MacLaskey, who have preceded him in death along with brother...
Jaime Moreno Minjares
May 27, 2023
Jaime Moreno Minjares, 56, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away in his home on May 27, 2023. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM followed by a Rosary from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Services will be held Friday, June 2, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Loving, NM....
Embrey "Cowboy" Parker
May 26, 2023
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Embrey "Cowboy" Parker, 70, passed away May 26, 2023 at Covenant Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas. Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Friday, June 16, 2023 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 17, 2023 at Denton-Wood Funeral...
Desirae Hedgecock Davis
May 26, 2023
Desirae Hedgecock Davis, 38, of E. Blodgett Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at her home.
Visitation will be 12 noon – 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home followed by a funeral service at 2:00 PM with Rev. Monty Leavell officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is...
Steve D. Barnes
May 25, 2023
Steve D. Barnes, 50, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at the Carlsbad Medical Center. Steve was born on January 31, 1973, in Carlsbad, NM.
Visitation is scheduled from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Friday, June 2, 2023, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Denton-Wood Funeral...
Jim D. Higgins
May 25, 2023
James D. Higgins, (Jim) also known to many as “Coach” is once again dancing with the love of his life, Elizabeth, on the beautiful streets of Heaven. He is rejoicing and wrapping his arms around his beautiful daughter Claire. Coach left this life for his eternal life in the early morning hours of May 25, 2023 with his family by...
Ernest C. "Butch" Smith
May 23, 2023
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Ernest Chester “Butch” Smith, 84, passed away on May 23, 2023 in Carlsbad, NM after a long battle with cancer. He was born on February 14, 1939 in Portage, Wisconsin to Lloyd Helmann Smith and Doris Walker Smith. Butch lived a full and...
Alice Ruiz
May 22, 2023
Alice Ruiz, 72, of Malaga, NM, passed away May 22, 2023 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery (old section). Denton-Wood Funeral Home is...
Guillermo "Bill" Salcido
May 18, 2023
Guillermo “Bill” Salcido, 73, of Carlsbad New Mexico took his last breath Thursday, May 18, 2023 with his family and Beautiful Caretakers Rita Avitia and Chasity Montoya from Lending Hands. I Thank you ladies for everything. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment...
Anthony Rocco McClure
May 17, 2023
Anthony Rocco McClure, 62, of Bakersfield, CA passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, NM. Anthony was born on July 25, 1960, in Bakersfield, CA.
Cremation has taken place, and there are no services scheduled at this time.
Anthony is survived by his wife, Tricianne (Garzoli) McClure; two sons, Addison McClure...
Loretta "Terri" Arlene Bland
May 17, 2023
Loretta “Terri” Arlene Bland, 68, of Solana Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away May 17, 2023 at Desert Spring Health Care, Hobbs, NM.
Cremation will take place and a memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Oasis Church with Angie Weisner officiating.
Loretta was born June 19, 1954 in Yakima, Washington to Thomas and Gerda (Both)...
Valentin Barrera, Jr.
May 17, 2023
Valentin Barrera, Jr. was born to Valentin and Juanita (Mirelez) Barrera August 10, 1968 in Dimmitt, Texas. He left this earth May 17, 2023 to meet our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Valentin did not lose his battle with cancer because he never stopped fighting and provided us with courage and strength. He was a warrior in body, spirit and...
Angela Jeanette Jackson
May 15, 2023
Angela J. Jackson, 68, passed away peacefully from her earthly struggle to her eternal life with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ with her children by her side in Lubbock, Texas on May 15, 2023.
Angela J. Jackson was born in Chicago, Illinois, February 13, 1955 to Bill and Gracie Swain. However, she grew up in Georgetown, Arkansas with her...
James "Jimmy" Robert Gibson
May 14, 2023
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James “Jimmy” Robert Gibson entered life in Coleman, TX on April 18, 1934. He entered heaven on May 14, 2023. Visitation will be Friday, May 19, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Services will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023,...
Rob Christiansen
May 11, 2023
Rob Christiansen passed away on May 11, 2023, after having a heart attack. In life he was surrounded by his family, friends, and colleagues. Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 PM Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Calvary Assembly Church with Pastor Phillip Price officiating.
Rob was born in Albuquerque, NM on January 18,...
Charles E. Nelson
May 10, 2023
Charles E. Nelson, 82, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023, 10:30 AM at Carlsbad First Assembly with Pastor Brad Coates officiating.
Charles was born October 26, 1940 in Cliff, NM to Carl E. and Ellen (Horn) Nelson. He graduated from Dell City High...