Obituaries
Johnny L. Gutierrez
Aug 11, 2009
Johnny L. Gutierrez, 39, of South Walnut Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away August 11, 2009 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Visitation will be 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Sunday, August 16, 2009 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A Vigil is scheduled for Sunday, August 16, 2009, 7:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Monday,...
Al Byron Marlar
Aug 9, 2009
Al Byron Marlar was born on April 16, 1930 to B. A. (Sonny) and Joy M. Marlar in Martinez, California. While yet an infant, he moved with his family back to Oklahoma, and he liked to claim this state as his birthplace. Al completed the 8th grade in Claremore, Oklahoma where he played baseball and other school sports. In 1946...

Emma M. Loftis
Aug 6, 2009
Emma Marcella (Benefield) Loftis, born May 9, 1923 in Yell County, Arkansas passed away Thursday, August 6, 2009 in her home in Albuquerque, NM. She is survived by sister, June Mills of Albuquerque, brother, JD Sam Benefield of Carlsbad, children, Leo Loftis, Elizabeth Gibbs, Darrell Loftis and Jo Loftis all of Albuquerque, 16 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and several great-great...
Mary Angelina Bergamo McIlwee
Aug 5, 2009
Mary Angelina Bergamo McIlwee, 101, of Westridge Road, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away August 5, 2009 at Landsun Health Services. Visitation will be 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Thursday, August 6, 2009 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Vigil Services are scheduled for Thursday, August 6, 2009, 7:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Friday,...
Johnny "Johnson" Vasquez
Jul 26, 2009
Johnny "Johnson" Vasquez, 58, of Carver Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, joined his parents in heaven on July 26, 2009. Visitation will be 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Memorial services are scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2009, 10:00 AM, at Mt. Sinai...
Joe A. Starkey
Jul 23, 2009
Joe A. Starkey, 102, of Richard St, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away July 23, 2009 at his home. Memorial services are scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2009, 10:00 AM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dan Boyd, First United Methodist Church, officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Joe A. Starkey was born October 24, 1906...
Barbara "Bobbie" Wood Trotter
Jul 19, 2009
Barbara "Bobbie" Wood Trotter, 86, of South Ash Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away with her children and family surrounding her on July 19, 2009 at her home. Visitation will be 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A Graveside Service is scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2009, 10:00 AM, at Carlsbad Cemetery with...
Ricardo "Moro" Murillo
Jul 16, 2009
Ricardo "Moro" Murillo, 60, of Derrick Road, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away July 16, 2009 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Sunday, July 19, 2009 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A Vigil is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2009, 7:00 PM at San Jose Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for July 20,...
Donald "Granma" C. Schmidt
Jul 8, 2009
Donald C. Schmidt AKA "Granma", 74, passed away peacefully at home after a brave struggle with cancer. A Memorial Service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at First Baptist Church with Mr. Roger Simmons, officiating. He was born in Torrington, Wyoming to wonderful parents, Jacob D. and Dovie J (Buse) Schmidt. They moved to Carlsbad where JD...
Rudy Murillo
Jul 5, 2009
Rudy Murillo, 38, of South Canal Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away July 5, 2009. Visitation will be 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A Vigil is scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 2009, 7:15 PM at San Jose Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Friday, July 10, 2009, 10:00 AM,...
Linda S. (Geddes) Palma
Dec 31, 1969
Linda Palma, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on Friday, June 16th, 2017 in Las Cruces, NM. Linda was born on December 2nd, 1948 in Glendale, CA to William and Dorothy Geddes. She graduated from Antelope Valley Community College with a degree in Accounting. She married Israel Palma on December 26th, 1976. After moving to Carlsbad, Linda...
J. David Smith
Dec 31, 1969
J. David Smith, 80, passed away at his home, surrounded by family. A memorial service is scheduled for Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at 4:00 PM at Carlsbad Cemetery (old section). Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. David grew up in Carlsbad, graduated in 1950, and served in the US Navy as an Air Controlman Third CIA SS....
Audrey Carter
Dec 31, 1969
Audrey E. Carter, well known piano teacher, organist and music teacher in the Carlsbad Schools for 20 years, entered into her heavenly place August 14, 2017 at dawn in Houston, Texas.

Mabel Webber
Dec 31, 1969
Mabel Webber, 103, of W. Pierce Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Lakeview Christian Home.
Ocena Holcomb
Dec 31, 1969
Obituary Ocena Holcomb, owner of the North 'Y' Drive-In, passed away October 27, 2020 in the comfort of her home surrounded by loved ones. There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place, and a family memorial service will be at a later date. Preceding Ocena in death was her father, Carl: mother, Anna; brothers, Loren and Frank; sister, Dorothy;...
Edward R. Flynn
Dec 31, 1969
Edward (Ed) R. Flynn, Jr. of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Dec 14, 2017 at his home.
Olga D. Medina
Dec 31, 1969
Olga D. Medina, 61, of W. Rose Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015 at her home. Visitation will be 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Friday, June 12, 2015 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A Vigil is scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2015, 7:00 PM at San Jose Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Saturday, June...
Gladys L. & Theodore W. Ripper
Dec 31, 1969
Gladys L. Ripper, 89, died June 10, 2009 and Theodore W. Ripper, 83 died July 2, 2009. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service is scheduled at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev. Thom Lewis, Rev. Rod Hurst and Rev. Larry Krueger officiating. Interment will follow at Grace Episcopal Church Columbarium. Denton-Wood Funeral Home...
Jaye Jean Foster
Dec 31, 1969
Obituary Jaye Jean Foster, 69, of Carlsbad, NMpassedaway on August 8, 2019. Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service isscheduled for 11:00AM Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel withPastor David Rogers officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family hasasked that memorial contributions be made to the Boys and Girls Club,donate.bgca.org Jaye was born on March 23,...

Michael Lanahan
Dec 31, 1969
Michael Leo Lanahan, 50, of Wescosville PA died Tuesday August 24, at MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas. Michael battled lymphatic leukemia for 11 years with much courage and optimism. Michael was employed at Indian Valley Trucking of Souderton PA until spring of 2008. He recently moved to Carlsbad, NM where he worked in the Road Department for Eddy County....
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