Obituaries

Jul 29, 2023

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Jere “J.R.” Galle, 77, was born on September 8, 1945, in Hobbs, NM to Adell and Vella Galle. He spent a large part of growing up in Jal, NM where he met his love, Darlyne Miller. He married her 9 years later. J.R. and Darlyne had 53 fabulous years together. They...

Jul 28, 2023

Donald “Don” Duane Cunningham, 87, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Don was born on December 8, 1935, in Lamar County, TX near Paris, TX to Frank W. and Grace A. Cunningham.

Don Spent his childhood and early life in Dallas and Garland, TX. He often spoke of his memories...

Jul 25, 2023

Alex “Bert” James Richards, 20, of Lubbock, TX passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, in Carlsbad, NM. Alex was born on March 9, 2003, in Carlsbad, NM to Jesse Richards and Kathrine Gotcher.

 

A visitation is scheduled from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Friday, August 4, 2023, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of life service is scheduled...

Jul 22, 2023

Ezequiel “Zeke” E. Hernandez, 82, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at home. Zeke was born on August 16, 1940, in Presidio, TX to Jose and Francisca Hernandez.

 

Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at St. Edward Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 2:00...

Jul 21, 2023

Victor S. Martinez, 89, of Loving, NM, passed away July 21, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Thursday, July 27, 2023 followed by a vigil at 7:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 AM, Friday, July 28, 2023 at San Jose Catholic Church with...

Jul 21, 2023

Martina Lujan Molinar, 74 of Montana Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico went home to be with the Lord early Friday morning July 21, 2023.  A Catholic rosary will be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 6:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel led by the Knights of Columbus of San Jose Catholic Church.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held...

Jul 20, 2023

Chuck Hampton, 60, of Carlsbad, passed away July 20, 2023 at Carlsbad Medical Center.  Cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled at this time.

Chuck was born October 5, 1962 in Bakersfield, California to Charles and Allievirginia (Landrum) Hampton. He married Deanna McClain November 1, 1981 in Pearsall, Texas. They moved to Carlsbad in 1982.  Chuck worked for...

Jul 20, 2023

 

Gloria Jeanne Whitlock, 82, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 at her home in Capitan, NM. Services will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM.

Jul 19, 2023

Eric Luis Carrasco left this world on July 19, 2023, at the age of 27. Without asking, he took our hearts with him and we will never be the same. In a flash of light and just like the life he lived it was unexpected and a complete shock. That was our Eric. He was a ball of energy and even...

Jul 17, 2023

Jul 17, 2023

Janice (JJ) Lerich passed away peacefully at her home in Carlsbad, NM surrounded by family and friends on 17 July 2023 after a battle with cancer.  JJ was born 17 Dec 1956 in Fort Worth, TX, to Richard Carlous Jones and Gloria Jean Lewis Jones, while her father was serving in the US Air Force at Carswell AFB.  As a young...

Jul 14, 2023

Cecilia “Sally” Carrasco, 76, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. Sally was born on June 11, 1947, in Artesia, NM to Manuel and Lola Huerta.

 

Cremation has taken place, and there will be no visitation. A Rosary is scheduled for 10:30 AM Thursday, July 20, 2023, at San Jose...

Jul 13, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Timothy David Collier, who was affectionately known simply as Tim.  Born on May 25, 1952, Tim was the son of David Cliffton Collier and Mary Louise Redus Collier, who resided in Artesia, New Mexico, where he was raised.  Tim left us on July 13, 2023.  A gentleman of varied...

Jul 12, 2023

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Rebecca Lou “Pat” Crump, 90, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023. She was born on July 15, 1932, in Greenville, TX, to the Bond family. Pat, as she preferred to be called, was a beloved member of her family.

Pat is survived by her four children,...

Jul 8, 2023

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Janice Stroble, 85, of E. Plum Lane, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Lakeview Christian Home. Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, July 12, 2023, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm at Denton-Wood Funeral Home and Funeral Services are scheduled for Thursday July 13, 2023, at 10:00...

Jul 7, 2023

Hayden Kimbley, 73, of Loving, NM passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. Hayden was born on October 3, 1949 in Roswell, NM to TJ and Doris Kimbley.

 

There will be no visitation, and funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at First Methodist Church with Mike Veilleux officiating....

Jul 3, 2023

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June Lee, 77, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 at Carlsbad Medical Center.  Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, July 7, 2023 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment...

Jul 2, 2023

Floyd Gene Bevers, 84, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at his home in Carlsbad, NM. A funeral service will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 2:00 pm at Blodgett Street Baptist Church with Rev. David Prell officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Gardens Cemetery.

Floyd was born January 6, 1939 in...

Jul 2, 2023

Tommy Powell, 65, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Carlsbad Medical Center.

Tommy was the youngest son of Walter Thomas Powell and Wanda Modene Sifford, both predeceased.

He grew up amongst the pine trees with his father in Cloudcroft and cherished these times. After graduated from Cloudcroft High School in 1976 he bounced around from...

Jul 1, 2023

Angie Ashford, 57, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023 at her home. Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David W. Rogers officiating.  Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.  

Angie’s sudden passing resulted in...