Obituaries
Marvin Neil Van Soest
Dec 25, 2023
Marvin Neil Van Soest, 79, husband, father, “Popi,” son of God, and avid fan of Southern Gospel music, from Carlsbad, NM went home to his Savior on Monday, December 25, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. Marvin was born on October 16, 1944, in Winamac, IN to Maurice and Thelma Van Soest. He was the fourth child of a large family.
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Reyner D. Ybaben
Dec 24, 2023
Reyner D. Ybaben, 87, of Loving, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at home surrounded by his family.
Reyner was born June 25, 1936 to Florencio and Lola Ybaben. He grew up in Loving where he played baseball in school. After graduation he moved to California where he married the love of his life, Elva Palomino. Shortly after, Reyner...
Brother Jerry Grantner
Dec 21, 2023
Brother Jerry Grantner, 76, former resident of Carlsbad, passed away December 21, 2023, in Albuquerque. Visitation will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at San Juan Diego Friary, Albuquerque, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Interment will take place at 12:30 PM at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Gabaldon Mortuary, Albuquerque, NM, is in charge of...
Larry "Glenn" Schrock
Dec 19, 2023
Services will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking here at 1:00 PM, MST.
Glenn Schrock was born on August 20, 1950, in Oak Grove, Louisiana to Onis Alvin Schrock and Mamie Evelyn Kelley Schrock. He passed from this life on December 19, 2023, at the family home, surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held at Denton-Wood funeral...
Hector Harvey Guerra
Dec 16, 2023
Hector Harvey Guerra, 64, of Montclair Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away December 16, 2023 at Mountainview Regional Medical Center, Las Cruces, NM. Cremation will take place and private services will be held.
Hector Harvey Guerra was born September 14, 1959, to Hector S Guerra and Beatrice Guerra of Carlsbad, New Mexico. Harvey passed away December 16, 2023, in Las Cruces, NM, he was surrounded...
Melissa Coronado
Dec 16, 2023
Melissa Coronado, 66, of Grand Junction, went home to be with the Lord on December 16, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Garden Street Baptist with Jimmy Hamilton officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Melissa was born February 2, 1957, in Carlsbad, NM...
James W. Allmon
Dec 15, 2023
Adventure by definition is an undertaking usually involving danger and unknown risks….
Jim lived a life of adventure, his compass in a constant spin. And this is exactly how he liked it. Alaska to Florida and everywhere in between, Jim’s journey took him where mere mortals would not dare…. Armed with wisdom and a quick wit, and occasionally a triumph...
Manuel "Cuate" Villa, Sr.
Dec 15, 2023
Manuel H. Villa Sr. also known as (Cuate) passed away at home surrounded by his family on December 15, 2023. Visitation is scheduled from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Tuesday December 26, 2023, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home followed by a vigil at 6:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Wednesday December 27, 2023, at San Jose...
Ollie Madrid
Dec 13, 2023
Ollie Madrid, 74, of W. Florida Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away December 13, 2023 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Cremation will take place and services will be held at a later date. She graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1967. Ollie received a bachelor’s degree in education from NMSU and later achieved her master’s. She was a teacher in the...
Margaret "Peggy" King
Dec 13, 2023
Margaret (Peggy) Amelia King was born in Danbury, Connecticut, September 3, 1929 to the late Paul Edwin Rockwell and Marion A. Rockwell. She was an honor student and graduated from Bethel High School in Bethel, Connecticut in May 1947. Peggy came to Carlsbad on January 6, 1948 with her Aunt Edna and Norman Benson who were looking for a dry...
Donald Gene Pugh
Dec 12, 2023
Donald Gene Pugh, 82, of Tracy Place, Carlsbad, NM, passed away December 12, 2023 at Goodlife Assited Living. Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Friday, December 22, 2023 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Dennis Newton officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery....
Verna L. Hughes
Dec 10, 2023
Services will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking here at 2:00 PM, MST.
Verna Louise Clifton Hughes went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the evening of December 10, 2023.Verna Louise was born to Annie Louise and John Leslie Clifton May 8, 1931 in Alto NM. Verna lived in Shallowater as a young child and later...
Alfredo "Aye Jay" Tornabene
Dec 9, 2023
Alfredo “Aye Jay” Tornabene, 19, of Rainbow Lane, Carlsbad, NM, passed away December 9, 2023. Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, December 15, 2023 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Prell officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Gardens Memorial Park, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of...
Sarah Mullins
Dec 8, 2023
Sarah F. Mullins, beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother entered rest on Friday, December 8, 2023, at the age of 80. She was born on December 1, 1943, in Derry, New Hampshire.
Sarah was preceded in death by her parents Eunice Hand and James D. Hand, her brothers, Robert Mullins and Howard Stone, sister, Mary West, niece, Jeni Pate, and...
Ramona Venegas Montoya
Dec 7, 2023
Ramona (Venegas) Montoya, 84, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. Ramona was born on July 11, 1939, in Chihuahua, Mexico to Celestino and Juanita Venegas.
Visitation is scheduled from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Monday, December 18, 2023, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home, followed by a vigil at 6:00 PM...
Agatha Lynn Sowers
Dec 7, 2023
Agatha Lynn Sowers, 61, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. Agatha was born to Francis and Montie Jean Johnson on March 7, 1962, in Carlsbad, NM.
Agatha was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, granny, and friend to many. She loved to socialize, garden, and cook for her friends and...
Mary Pat Jackson
Dec 7, 2023
Services will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking here at 1:00 PM, MST.
Mary Pat Jackson, 86, of Elgin Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2023 at Lakeview Christian Home. Visitation will be 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A graveside service is scheduled for 1:00 PM Thursday, December...
June Jones Howard
Dec 7, 2023
June Jones Howard, 87, of Mountain Shadow Drive, Carlsbad, NM, passed away December 7, 2023 at her home. Cremation will take place and a graveside service will be held at a later date.
June was born November 21, 1936, in Carlsbad, NM to Sammie and Retha (Gossett) Jones. She graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1955. June married Cliff Howard...
Dorothy Sue Titus
Dec 5, 2023
Dorothy Sue Titus, 97, of Elgin Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away December 5, 2023 at Goodlife Assisted Living. Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Friday, December 8, 2023 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Brad Dugas officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery. ...
Margarita "Rita" Chavez
Dec 4, 2023
Margarita “Rita” Chavez, 73, of Grandi Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM.
Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Monday, December 11, 2023 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM, Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at San Jose Catholic Church followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, with...
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