Obituaries
Collin "Bud" Gerrells
Dec 31, 1969
Collin "Bud" Gerrells, 89, of Eddy Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away August 7, 2011 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Memorial services are scheduled for Wednesday, August 10, 2011, 10:00 AM, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dan Boyd officiating. Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard will provide military honors. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Collin "Bud" Gerrells...
Virginia Johnson
Dec 31, 1969
Mrs. Virginia Johnson, 83, quietly went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2009 in Carlsbad, NM. A graveside service will be held in her memory at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 29 Hwy, Anderson, Friday, July 31, 2009 at 10:00 am. Ministers, David Paher and Phillip Johnson will be officiating. Virginia had been a resident of 307 Beaty Square, Anderson,...
Paul E. Richards
Dec 31, 1969
Obituary Services for Paul E. Richards, 97, will be celebrated at the Dora Church of Christ, Dora, NM, on Monday, August 5, 2019 at 1:00 pm. The day before, Sunday, August 4, there will be a visitation from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at Denton-Wood Funeral Home, 1001 N. Canal Street, Carlsbad, NM. Paul was born in Wilson, Texas, into the...
David Marlin Hanttula
Dec 31, 1969
David Marlin Hanttula of Los Altos Hills, California passed away on June 27, 2015 after an extended illness at the age of 77. His wife of 49 years, Shirley, was by his side. David was born in New Mexico to Eero and Elsie Hanttula. After serving 8 years in the Navy, David began his long and distinguished career as an...
Robert S. Light
Dec 31, 1969
Robert S. Light, 88, of Live Oak, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Monday, October 26, 2015 at Landsun Homes. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2015, 10:30 AM, at Grace Episcopal Church with Fr. Rod Hurst officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Bob was born to John S. and...
LaVerne Harris
Dec 31, 1969
LaVerne Ruth Harris, 73, of East Blodgett Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at her home. There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, 2013, 10:00 AM, at Paradise Ranch Church with Pastor D. Michael Lee officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. LaVerne...
Ed & Sara Cole
Dec 31, 1969
Ed and Sara F. Cole, of Sunbeam Street, Alamogordo, NM, passed away within a week of each other. After 55 years of marriage and only apart a short time, they are now reunited together in Heaven. Sara F. Cole, 75, died Friday, May 1, 2015 and Ed Cole died Friday, May 8, 2015. A private family service will be held....
Emma L. Jones
Dec 31, 1969
Emma Jones, longtime Carlsbad resident, died Monday, October 12 at Landsun Homes. She is survived by her sister, Helen Spier, a son, Jon W. Jones and wife, Lynda; grandsons, Kerry and Kevin Jones, five great-grandchildren; Kathryn, Carolyn, Lane, Nathan and Mary Jones along with numerous nieces and nephews. Emma was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne W. Jones, parents,...
Rosalio "Ross" H. Samaniego
Dec 31, 1969
Mr. Samaniego was born to Reyes and Aleja Samaniego on April 7, 1924 in Carlsbad, NM. At the age of 7 his mother passed away and he then went to live with his older brother Hiram and sister-in-law Mary Samaniego in Los Angeles, California. He attended school there and graduated from Lincoln High School. He took several classes at NMSU....
Fred H. Jones
Dec 31, 1969
Fred H. Jones, 77, of Plum Lane, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at University Medical Center in Lubbock, Texas. Cremation has taken place and there will be no public visitation. A Graveside service is scheduled for Saturday, July 25, 2015, 2:00 PM, at Carlsbad Cemetery with Rev. Dan Boyd officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of...
Winifred Louise Evans Van Cleave
Dec 31, 1969
Winifred Louise Evans Van Cleave transitioned peacefully from this life on Mothers Day, May 14, 2017, at Brookdale The Heights, a senior assisted living and Alzheimers care facility in Houston, Texas. She is survived by her three children: Kent (Fran), Kathy V.C. Parris (Dan), and Lorna V.C. Joyce (Mark); her sister Katharine Evans Smith; her two grandchildren: Evan Joyce and...
Angela A. Espinoza
Dec 31, 1969
Angela A. Espinoza, 84, of East Derrick Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013 at her home. Visitation will be 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Friday, February 22, 2013 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 23, 2013, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, New Mexico....
Infant Parker James Norman
Dec 31, 1969
Infant Parker James Norman passed away November 30, 2009 in Carlsbad. He is survived by his parents, Aaron and Becky Norman of Carlsbad, NM; three siblings: Cadie Jo, Hanli and Jake; grandparents: Karen and Randy Bock, James Norman, Patricia DeBorde and Timothy Campbell as well as many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Private family services will be held. Condolences may...
Beatrice C. Padilla
Dec 31, 1969
Beatrice C. Padilla, of N. Elm, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away October 19, 2010 at her home. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. "She was always gracious, compassionate, tolerant and wise. Beatrice was quick to laugh and love. We will miss her." Survivors are her husband: Fred Padilla; sons: Kenny Padilla and wife, Liz, Troy Padilla and...
Patrick Hilt
Dec 31, 1969
Obituary Patrick Hilt, 68, passed away peacefully after a battle with COPD. He leaves behind his wife of 33 years, Mary; a son, Richard; his mother-in-law, Betty Ehman; Lanai Klug and many friends. Patrick was preceded in death by his father, Richard Brewer Hilt; mother, Jean Switzer Hilt and two brothers: Mike and Tim. He loved gardening and he never...
Albert H. Montano
Oct 15, 1950
Albert H. Montano, 70, of Alvarado Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away April 11, 2021 at his home.
Visitation will be 4 PM - 7 PM, Monday, April 19, 2021 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A rosary will be held at 9:30 AM, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at San Jose Catholic Church, followed by Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in...
Mayra De Los Santos
Mar 5, 1945
Mayra De Los Santos, 75, of North 4th Street Loving, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Mayra was born on March 5, 1945, in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico to Pedro and Francisca De Los Santos.
There will be no public visitation or services. The family will have private services at Our...
John Allen Tarbert
Sep 27, 1944
John Allen Tarbert, airman killed on a bombing run in World War II, September 27, 1944, has been accounted for. Using DNA donated by John Tarbert's son, John Elliott of Schenectady, NY and nephew, John Mezger of Carlsbad, NM, scientists of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) and scientists of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System identified the remains in...
Arlie Hennessee
Jul 11, 1905
Obituary Arlie Caesar Hennessee, 96, of West Pierce Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Lakeview Christian Home. Memorial service is scheduled for Friday, December 6, 2019, 10:00 AM, at First Baptist Church with Pastor Howell Scott officiating. Cremation will take place. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Arlie Hennessee was born in...
Susan Young
Jul 11, 1905
Obituary Susan Badgley Young, 92, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Susan was a bright, compassionate, and vivacious woman who will be dearly missed by friends and family. Susan was born in Slaton, Texas in 1927. As an only child, she was doted on by her parents, both of whom worked for the Santa...
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