Obituaries
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....
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...
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