Obituaries

Valentin Barrera, Jr.

Valentin Barrera, Jr.

May 17, 2023

Valentin Barrera, Jr. was born to Valentin and Juanita (Mirelez) Barrera August 10, 1968 in Dimmitt, Texas.  He left this earth May 17, 2023 to meet our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Valentin did not lose his battle with cancer because he never stopped fighting and provided us with courage and strength. He was a warrior in body, spirit and...

Angela Jeanette Jackson

Angela Jeanette Jackson

May 15, 2023

Angela J. Jackson, 68, passed away peacefully from her earthly struggle to her eternal life with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ with her children by her side in Lubbock, Texas on May 15, 2023.

Angela J. Jackson was born in Chicago, Illinois, February 13, 1955 to Bill and Gracie Swain. However, she grew up in Georgetown, Arkansas with her...

James "Jimmy" Robert Gibson

James "Jimmy" Robert Gibson

May 14, 2023

Services will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking the link below:

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James “Jimmy” Robert Gibson entered life in Coleman, TX on April 18, 1934. He entered heaven on May 14, 2023. Visitation will be Friday, May 19, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Services will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023,...

Rob Christiansen

Rob Christiansen

May 11, 2023

Rob Christiansen passed away on May 11, 2023, after having a heart attack. In life he was surrounded by his family, friends, and colleagues. Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 PM Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Calvary Assembly Church with Pastor Phillip Price officiating.

 

Rob was born in Albuquerque, NM on January 18,...

Charles E. Nelson

Charles E. Nelson

May 10, 2023

Charles E. Nelson, 82, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Carlsbad Medical Center.  Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 20, 2023, 10:30 AM at Carlsbad First Assembly with Pastor Brad Coates officiating.

 

Charles was born October 26, 1940 in Cliff, NM to Carl E. and Ellen (Horn) Nelson.  He graduated from Dell City High...

Ernestine Bryan

Ernestine Bryan

May 9, 2023

Services will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking the link below:

 

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Ernestine Bryan, 91, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. Ernestine was born on March 8, 1932, in Chalk, TX to Ernest and Lometa Harris.

 

Visitation is scheduled from 4:00 PM to 6:00...

Herman "Bubba" Lopez

Herman "Bubba" Lopez

May 8, 2023

Herman “Bubba” Lopez, 67, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, in Lubbock, TX. Herman was born on December 29, 1955, in Loving, NM to Jim and Maggie Lopez.

Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A rosary is scheduled for 9:30 AM Wednesday, May 17, 2023,...

Wilna Lee Black

Wilna Lee Black

May 8, 2023

Wilna Lee Black passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 in Carlsbad, NM.  She was born on June 4, 1929 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma to Floyd and Alice Lane Marshall.

She attended Oklahoma A&M College, where she met and married Jack Black in 1949.  They moved to Malaga, NM in 1962.  She was a teacher in the Carlsbad Municipal Schools...

Paul H. Hodges

Paul H. Hodges

May 7, 2023

Paul H. Hodges, 62, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Las Cruces, NM. He was born on September 10, 1960, in Gallup, NM to Paul and Edna (Marrs) Hodges.

A Memorial Service is scheduled for 10:00 AM Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor John Hinze, officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset...

Roycee J. Long

Roycee J. Long

May 7, 2023

Roycee J. Long was born October 5, 2001, to Tiffawnie Young and Mark Long, Jr.

She grew up in Carlsbad enjoying things like competition dance and Cavegirl soccer where she had the chance to play with her Aunt Misty as her coach. While in high school, she was able to attend Eddy County Beauty College and receive her certificate as...

Cory Tate Cook

Cory Tate Cook

May 6, 2023

Cory Tate Cook was born December 16, 1980, to Eric Paul and Rhonda (Bridges) Cook in Carlsbad, NM. He went to be with the Lord on May 6, 2023, due to circumstances surrounding a suspicious fire at his home in Santa Fe, NM. Those who knew and loved Cory firmly believe his passing was not accidental. We take comfort in...

Lilia Q. Gutierrez

Lilia Q. Gutierrez

May 4, 2023

Lilia Q. Gutierrez, 91, of Loving, NM passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, in Hobbs, NM. Lilia was born on February 19, 1932, in Loving, NM to Esteban and Guadalupe Quintela.

 

Visitation is scheduled from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home; followed by a rosary and vigil at 6:00 PM. Mass...

Greg Klug

Greg Klug

May 3, 2023

Greg Klug, 73, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in Las Cruces, NM. Greg was born on December 12, 1949, in Sulphur, OK to John and Freda Klug.

 

Visitation is scheduled from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 PM Monday, May...

Nathan D. Knight

Nathan D. Knight

May 3, 2023

Rev. Nathan Doyle Knight, 76, of Carlsbad, NM, went to his eternal home to be with his Lord and his son on May 3, 2023. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Tuesday, May 9, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:30 PM, Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at First United Methodist Church of Carlsbad, NM with...

Carolyn Wages

Carolyn Wages

Apr 30, 2023

Carolyn Wages, 72, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, in Alamogordo, NM. Carolyn was born in Roswell, NM on July 9, 1950, to Roman and Lucinda Nuñez. 

 

Cremation has taken place, and the family has planned a celebration of life service for 1:00 PM Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 4206 Jones Street Carlsbad, N.M. 88220...

Don Rains

Don Rains

Apr 29, 2023

Don Rains died in Kerrville, Texas on April 29, 2023. He was born in Artesia, New Mexico in 1948.He graduated at Carlsbad, New Mexico in 1966. He was a former member of the New Mexico National Guard and was a former New Mexico State Police Officer.He is survived by Shirley Rains, Willa and Jack Fults, Angee and David Gonzales, Jeff...

Jarrod Ryan Olguin

Jarrod Ryan Olguin

Apr 28, 2023

Jarrod Ryan Olguin, 29, of Lubbock, TX passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Carlsbad Medical Center.

 

Jarrod was born April 3, 1994, to John Olguin and D’Andra Correa. Since his birth he has most loved being surrounded by friends and family and could most often be found grilling them the best steaks and watching the Houston...

Judy Kartchner

Judy Kartchner

Apr 28, 2023

Judy was born in Carlsbad, NM on January 30, 1951 to Melvin Wandel ‘Jack’ and Irma Gertrude (Wakefield) Kartchner. She was the youngest of six children and her sister was the oldest with four brothers sandwiched in between the two girls. Judy grew up in Carlsbad and graduated in 1969 from Carlsbad High School. After high school, she served an...

Jean Love

Jean Love

Apr 25, 2023

Jean Love, 89, of Lubbock, Texas, passed away April 25, 2023 at her daughter's home in Carlsbad. Cremation has taken place.  Memorial services will be 2:00 PM Friday, June 2, 2023 at South Plains Church of Christ, 6802 Elkhart Ave., Lubbock, TX with Jim Brewer, officiating.

Jean was born January 29, 1934 in Clarendon, Texas to Alford and Lucy (Tucker)...

Toribio G. Carrasco

Toribio G. Carrasco

Apr 25, 2023

Services will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking the link below:

 

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Toribio G. Carrasco, 85, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Monday, April 25, 2023, at the Carlsbad Medical Center. Toribio was born on April 16, 1938, in Presidio, TX to Guillermo and Erminia Carrasco.

 

Visitation is scheduled from 4:00 PM to 6:00...

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