Obituaries

Aug 14, 2015

Lawrence Patrick Royal, 58, of Lamont Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Friday, August 14, 2015 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com.

Aug 13, 2015

Adam Trevino-Coor, 19, of Loray Drive, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, August 20, 2015, 3:00 PM at First Baptist Church with Pastor Jimmy Ryan officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad...

Aug 13, 2015

Aug 13, 2015

Oleta Sanders, 87, of Blanton Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Lakeview Christian Home. There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2015, 10:00 AM, at Happy Valley Baptist Church with Pastor Jimmy Tarvin and Pastor Dick Means officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of...

Aug 12, 2015

Stella Fry, 90, former resident, passed away August 12, 2015 at Park Valley Inn Health Center in Round Rock, Texas. There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place. A Vigil is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2015, 11:00 AM, at St. Edward Catholic Church with Catholic Daughter's reciting. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, New Mexico. Denton-Wood Funeral...

Aug 12, 2015

Martin F. Castaneda, 84, of Apache Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Friday, August 14, 2015 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A Vigil is scheduled for Friday, August 14, 2015, 7:00 PM at San Jose Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Saturday, August...

Aug 8, 2015

Donald "Don" Roberts, 84, of East Plum Lane, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 2:00 PM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Brian McGonagill officiating. A private interment will...

Aug 8, 2015

Bennie L. Neatherlin, 82, of Monte Vista, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015 at his home. There will be no public visitation A Graveside service is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 10:00 AM, at Carlsbad Cemetery New Section with Jimmy Neatherlin officiating. Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard will provide military honors. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of...

Aug 8, 2015

Julia A. Medina, 68, of N. 2nd Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away August 8, 2015 at her home. Visitation will be 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Wednesday, August 12, 2015 and will continue 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A Vigil is scheduled for scheduled for Thursday, August 13, 2015, 7:00 PM,...

Aug 6, 2015

Robert "Bob" Knox, 89, of North Canal Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Lakeview Christian Home. At Bob's request, no public services will be held and cremation has taken place. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Robert "Bob" Knox was born May 10, 1926 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He served his country in...

Aug 6, 2015

Margarita C. Armendariz, 91, of West Stevens Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2015 at her home. Visitation will be 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A Vigil is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, 2015, 7:00 PM at San Jose Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Wednesday, August...

Aug 5, 2015

Walter Ferris, 76, of N. 12th Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, TX. There will be no visitation, cremation will take place. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2015, 11:00 AM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jimmy Tarvin officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of...

Aug 3, 2015

Jay B. Leck, 61, of Loving, NM, passed away Monday, August 3, 2015. There will be no visitaiton, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Thursday, September 3, 2015, 2:00 PM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David W. Rogers officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Jay B. Leck was born February...

Aug 1, 2015

Cullen Bobby Davidson, 86, of Ortega Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2015 at his home. There will be no visitation, cremation will take place. A Graveside Service is scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2015, 9:00 AM, at Carlsbad Cemetery. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Cullen Bobby Davidson was born December 24, 1928...

Jul 31, 2015

Jimmy Dean Cook, 45, was born on February 20, 1970 and went to his Father in Heaven July 31, 2015. Jimmy is not a man easily described but all that knew him would know he prayed for us all and could light up a room with his smile. He loved God and more than anything wanted everyone he met to...

Jul 30, 2015

Carlos F. Ruiz, Sr., 68, of W. Cedar Street, Loving, New Mexico, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015 at his home. Visitation will be 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Tuesday, August 4, 2015 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A Vigil is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2015, 7:00 PM at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial is...

Jul 28, 2015

Shirley Ann Means, 74, of Farrell Drive, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at her home. Visitation will be 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Friday, July 31, 2015 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Saturday, August 1, 2015, 10:00 AM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bobby W. Fuller officiating. A private interment...

Jul 25, 2015

Johnny E. Lujan, 49, of North Maple Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015 at University of New Mexico Hospital. Visitation will be 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A Vigil is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2015, 7:00 PM at San Jose Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled...

Jul 25, 2015

Laura Michel, 53, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away July 25, 2015 at Landsun Homes. Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com.

Jul 23, 2015

Rosalba Garrett Carrasco, 70, of Ash Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Monday, July 27, 2015 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A Vigil is scheduled for Monday, July 27, 2015, 7:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Tuesday, July...