Obituaries
Joe Sillas
Jun 13, 2012
Joe Sillas, 60, of Monte Vista, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Cremation has taken place and per Joe's request, there will be no public services. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Joe Sillas was born August 29, 1951 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Jose V. and Leonor (Gallegos) Sillas....
Bette Jane Provancha Frier
Jun 11, 2012
Bette Jane Provancha Frier, 60, former Carlsbad resident and an Artesia resident since 2000, passed away Monday, June 11, 2012 at her home in Artesia, NM. Visitation will be Monday, June 18, 2012 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A Graveside Services are scheduled for Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 10:00 AM, at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park....
Bruce Pardue
Jun 9, 2012
Bruce D. Pardue passed away Saturday, June 9, 2012 at the family home in Carlsbad at the age of 89. Bruce was born February 17, 1923 to C.P. and Mattie Pardue in Loving, New Mexico. He graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1940 then attended Hardin Simmons University, Bethany-Peniel College and Pasadena College. He married Hazel Stockton 69 years ago...
Isadore Kelton
Jun 9, 2012
Isadore Kelton, 92, former resident of Carlsbad for 65 years, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2012 in Cypress (Houston), Texas. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 13, 2012 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, June 14, 2012, 10:00 AM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Kevin Pence officiating. A Private...
Bobby Glen Jones
Jun 3, 2012
Bobby Glen Jones, 46, of Tampico Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2012 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Visitation will be 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Cremation will follow. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Bobby Glen Jones was born on February 5, 1966,...
Virginia Lusta Lucas
Jun 2, 2012
Virginia Lusta Lucas, 70, of Jewel Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Per her wishes, cremation will take place. A family gathering will be held in Daytona Beach, Florida at a later time. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Virginia Lusta Lucas was born October 5, 1941 in Ft....
Charles A. Wooldridge
May 31, 2012
Charles A. Wooldridge, 67, of Oregon Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Per his wishes, cremation will take place and memorial services will be held at a later date. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Charles A. Wooldridge was born on January 6, 1945, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to...
Ezekiel "Zeke" E. Taylor
May 26, 2012
Ezekiel E. Taylor, 89, of Etcheverry Road, Carlsbad, N.M., passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Landsun Manor. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, May 31, 2012 from 830 AM to 9:45 AM with services following at 10:00 AM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel and Rev. Philip Huston of Epworth United Methodist Church officiating. EE (Zeke) Taylor was born in Garfield...
Yolanda "Yoli" G. Martinez
May 18, 2012
Yolanda G. "Yoli" Martinez, 53, of North Second Street, Carlsbad, NM passed away Friday, May 18, 2012 at home. A Vigil is scheduled for Friday, May 25, 2012, 7:30 PM at San Jose Catholic Church, 1002 De Baca St. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Saturday, May 26, 2012, 10:00 AM at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Valentine...
Fred "Pete" K Yeoward
May 17, 2012
Fred K. (Pete) Yeoward entered rest Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, NM. The oldest of 5 boys, he was born December 12, 1931 in Sterling, IL to Fred G. and Dorothy Yeoward. He married Ethel I. Burtch July 1, 1961. They had 3 daughters: Victoria (Vickie) Foster and husband Steve of Cortland, IL; Susan Thompson...
Florence Chambers Thompson
May 14, 2012
Florence Chambers Thompson, 91, of Crane, Texas, passed away Monday, May 14, 2012 in Gardendale, Texas. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Friday, May 18, 2012 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, May 18, 2012, 3:00 PM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dennis W. McKinley officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad...
Robert G. Smart
May 14, 2012
Robert G. Smart Sr., 77, former resident, passed away May 14, 2012 at Texas State Veteran Home in El Paso, TX. Visitation will be Friday, May 18, 2012 from 5:00 PM -7:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A Funeral Service is scheduled for Saturday, May 19, 2012, 10:00 A.M., at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Tony Dominguez officiating. Carlsbad...
Wilma "Bill" Mass Higgins
May 11, 2012
Wilma "Bill" M. Higgins, 89, of W. Cherry Ln, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away May 11, 2012 at Good Life, in Carlsbad, N.M. Visitation will be Monday, May 14, 2012 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Graveside services are scheduled for Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 11:00 AM, at Rose Hill Cemetery in Merkel, Texas. Interment will follow in Rose...
David M. Armstrong
May 10, 2012
David M. Armstrong, 59, of Adobe Drive, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Visitation will be 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A graveside service is scheduled for Saturday, May 12, 2012, 3:00 PM, at Carlsbad Cemetery with Eric Greer officiating. Interment will...
Nawita "Nita" Belase
May 9, 2012
Nawita "Nita" Belase, 95, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. A Memorial Service will be held on May 24, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Blodgett Street Baptist Church with Pastor David Prell and Pastor Adrian Cole officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Nita was born on November 21, 1916 to John Duke...
Melba Jean Heath
May 6, 2012
Melba Jean Heath, 56, of Callaway Drive, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away May 6, 2012 at her home. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, May 9, 2:00 PM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Andy Harris officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in...
Armando "Mando" Martinez
May 5, 2012
Armando "Mando" Martinez, 60, of Tansil Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away May 5, 2012 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from 4:00-7:00 PM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 10 AM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Randy Elmore officiating. Interment will follow in Santa Catarina Cemetery,...
Carlos Acevedo
May 5, 2012
Carlos Acevedo, 59, former resident, passed away Saturday, May 5, 2012 at St. Vincent Hospital in Santa Fe. Visitation will be 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM at San Jose Catholic Church. A Vigil is scheduled for Thursday, May 10, 1012, 7:00 PM at San Jose Catholic Church, 1002 De Baca St., Carlsbad. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Friday,...
Dirk Van Zandt
May 4, 2012
Dirk Van Zandt, 79, died May 4, 2012 of sudden coronary arrest at his residence in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Dirk was born in Boston, Massachusetts, October 12, 1932. He spent a portion of his childhood raised in an orphanage and at age 14 contracted polio. He was always independent but would use a cane for the rest of his life....
Linda Young
May 4, 2012
Linda Young, 67, former resident, passed away May 4, 2012 at Murphy Regional Medical Center in Manhattan, Kansas. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 9, 2012 from 5:00-7:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, May 10, 2012, 10:00 AM, at Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ with Rev. Michael E. Bingham officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset...
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