Obituaries
Veanka Gonzalez
Sep 21, 2023
Veanka Delma Gonzalez, 32, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away September 21, 2023 at University Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas. Cremation has taken place and there will be no public services.
Veanka was born January 4, 1991 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Jason and Annabelle (Rayos) Hernandez. She graduated from Faith Academy in 2007 with a 4.0 GPA. Veanka attended UNM and...
Joyce Marie Jameson
Sep 17, 2023
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Joyce Marie Jameson, 94, of E. Derrick Rd. passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, in Katy, Texas with family. There will be a viewing Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are planned for Friday, September 29, 2023 at...
Thomas W. "Tommy" Cox
Sep 15, 2023
Thomas W. "Tommy" Cox, 42, former resident, passed away September 15, 2023 in Albuquerque, NM.
Tommy was born July 20, 1981 at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, NM to Thomas Dalton Cox and Frances Cox. He was a graduate of Carlsbad High School Class of 1999. Tommy received his Associates Degree in Welding from New Mexico State University Carlsbad...
Thomas Johnson
Sep 12, 2023
Tommy was a resident of the Hanover/Silver City area for 33 years. Prior to moving to Silver City his childhood was spent in Carlsbad, NM where he Graduated from Carlsbad High School 1974 and went on to work at the Potash Mines as an Electrician. After moving to Silver City, he continued working as an Electrician for Freeport McMoran at...
Gayla Jo White (King)
Sep 12, 2023
Gayla Jo White (King), 60, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2023, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, September 18, 2023 at Word of Life Church in Carlsbad. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Born February 8, 1963...
Chris Pennell
Sep 9, 2023
Chris Pennell, 67, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Landmark Baptist Church in Carlsbad.
Chris was born February 28,1956, in Iowa to Gary Pennell and Diane Pennell. Chris enjoyed bicycling and participating in Rag Bria. Chris also enjoyed hunting and fishing every chance he had to go.
Chris was...
Eva Hernandez Levario
Sep 7, 2023
Eva Hernandez Levario, 81, of Artesia, NM passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. Eva was born on December 21, 1941, in Tahoka, TX.
Cremation has taken place, and the family will have private services held at a later date. Interment will take place at the Woodbine Cemetery in Artesia, NM.
Eva...
Gloria Hernandez Najera
Sep 7, 2023
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Gloria Najera, 80, of 1408 Hill St. Carlsbad, NM, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother passed away peacefully Thursday, September 7, 2023 at home surrounded by her children and family. The vigil will be held Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 6:00 pm at Denton-Wood Funeral Home with...
Benjamin "Ben" M. Vasquez, Jr.
Sep 6, 2023
Benjamin “Ben” M. Vasquez, Jr., 90, of E. Ogden Rd. in Loving, NM passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Ben was born on April 7, 1933, in Ysleta, TX to Benjamin Z. Vasquez and Elena (Mendoza) Vasquez.
Visitation is scheduled from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Denton-Wood...
Patsy Evans
Sep 5, 2023
Patsy Evans, 88, passed away September 5, 2023 at University Medical Center, Lubbock, TX. Cremation has taken place, and there will be no public services.
Patsy was born in Coleman, Texas to Ray and Fanny Mae (Akins) Acrey. After graduating from high school, she began working in fashion and merchandizing. Patsy worked for Sweetbriar Fashion over 30 years before retiring. ...
Chance "C.J." Rhodes
Aug 30, 2023
Chance “C.J.” Rhodes, 32, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away August 30, 2023 at his home. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service is scheduled for 1:00 PM, Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel.
Chance was born November 3, 1990 in Carlsbad, NM. He graduated from Carlsbad High School in 2008. C.J. worked for CARC, Inc. and...
K. C. Sparks
Aug 29, 2023
K. C. Sparks, 83, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Lakeview Christina Home. K. C. was born on December 21, 1939, in Eugene, OR to Jay and Margaret Cochran.
Cremation has taken place, and there are no services scheduled at this time. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
K. C. graduated...
David G. Tackett
Aug 29, 2023
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David G. Tackett, 70, of E. Blodgett Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away August 29, 2023 at University Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Sunset Church of Christ with Michael Joiner, Barry McDowell...
Helen C. Patterson
Aug 29, 2023
Helen Patterson, a resident of Landsun Homes, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 29.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Epworth Methodist Fellowship (1406 West Blodgett, Carlsbad, NM).
Helen Patterson was born January 30, 1930 in Bayard, Nebraska. She grew up there until 1949 when she married John Patterson, a civil...
Johnny L. Johnson
Aug 29, 2023
Johnny Layton Johnson Sr., 76, of Carlsbad, NM passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 29th, 2023. Johnny was born on February 8th, 1947, in Jackhorn, KY to Hassell and Hattie Johnson.
Johnny was a loving husband, father, grandfather and Christian. He enjoyed spending time with his family and teaching God’s word to all that would listen. He and...
Gary William Wells
Aug 28, 2023
Gary William Wells, 75, past resident of Carlsbad passed away August 28, 2023 at Texas Health Harris Hospital Southwest Fort Worth.
The visitation will be 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Monday, September 11, 2023 at Greenwood Funeral Home, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, Texas followed by gathering for Masonic Rites and final words beginning at 7:30 PM. Graveside services will be...
Rosa Elva Mendoza
Aug 28, 2023
Rosa Elva Mendoza, 82, of N. Halagueno Street, Carlsbad, NM passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at her home. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, September 1, 2023 at Landmark Baptist Church with Pastor Clay Carlson, Pastor Jacob Reitz and Pastor Tim...
Della Jane Stevens
Aug 26, 2023
Della Jane Stevens, 82, former resident of Carlsbad, passed away on August 26, 2023. Jane was born in Poteau, Oklahoma to Ruby Faye and Cullen Murray on October 7, 1940. She married Paul Stevens on July 31, 1976 in Carlsbad, NM.
She was involved in the Hospital Auxiliary and served as President twice, GFWC Lamoille Woman's Club where she served...
Joe Ray
Aug 23, 2023
Joe Ray, age 67, of Hondo, TX passed away on August 23, 2023, in San Antonio, TX. Joe was born in Del Rio, TX on October 26, 1955 to Lester and Dorothy Ray.
Joe Graduated from the Carlsbad High School, in Carlsbad, NM and received an Associate Degree in Auto Mechanics from Eastern New Mexico University in Roswell, NM....
Dora Lee Olivas
Aug 22, 2023
Dora Olivas, 64, of Dagger Road, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away August 22, 2023 at Casa Maria Health Care, Roswell, NM. Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Monday, August 28, 2023 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM, Tuesday, August 29, 2023 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at...
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