Obituaries
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...
Macaria Kinaman
Dec 3, 2023
Services will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking here at 9:30 AM, MST.
Macaria Kinaman, 74, passed away on December 3, 2023, at Covenant Specialty Hospital in Lubbock, Texas.
The viewing for Macaria is scheduled for Thursday, December 14, at Denton Wood Funeral Home from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.
The rosary is scheduled for 9:30 am Friday, December...
Judith "Judy" Jones
Dec 1, 2023
Judith “Judy” Jones, 79, of Glasier Drive, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at Goodlife Assisted Living, Carlsbad, NM. Cremation has taken place and private services will be held.
Judy was born February 8, 1944 in McCamey, Texas to Jimmie and Edith (Faught) James. She graduated from Rankin High School in 1962. Judy married Jerry Jones May 28,...
William Stephen Darcy
Nov 30, 2023
William Stephen Darcy, 67, of Loving, NM passed away on Thursday November 30, 2023, at the Carlsbad Medical Center. William was born on June 14, 1956, in Ruidoso, NM to Patrick and Ester Darcy.
Cremation has taken place, and services are pending at this time. Condolence may be expressed online at dentonwood.com
Ileyan Chavez
Nov 29, 2023
Ileyan Chavez, of Carlsbad, NM came and went to heaven on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
Even though he was here for only a moment, he made a lasting impact in our lives. The pain of his passing is only softened by the hope of seeing him again one day. Ileyan will be deeply missed and never forgotten.
Ileyan...
Josh Austin
Nov 29, 2023
Services will be live-streamed on our site and may be viewed by clicking here at 10:00 AM, MST. Facebook users may view by visiting the First Baptist Church Facebook page.
Joshua Austin, 20, of Los Nogales Drive, Carlsbad, NM, passed away November 29, 2023 in Carlsbad. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Friday, December...
Elsie C. "Biscuits" "Bertha" Williams
Nov 28, 2023
Elsie "Biscuits" "Bertha" Williams, age 67, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away on November 28, 2023, in Las Cruces, NM. Elsie was born on June 12, 1956, in Carlsbad. She graduated from Carlsbad High School and went on to receive her associate's degree in nursing in 1996. Elsie worked as an LPN at Good Samaritans in Artesia before moving to...
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