Obituaries

Johnny Layton Johnson, Jr.

Johnny Layton Johnson, Jr.

Dec 21, 2022

Johnny Layton Johnson, Jr., 55, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Layton was born on May 21, 1967, in New Albany, IN to Johnny and Shelia Johnson.

Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service is scheduled for 5:00 PM Friday, December 23, 2022, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with...

Jonathan Alexandre Knight

Jonathan Alexandre Knight

Dec 20, 2022

Jonathan Alexandre Knight, 46, of Mountain Shadow Drive, Carlsbad, NM, passed away December 20, 2022, at Covenant Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas. Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the Pecos River Village Conference Center Carousel with Rev. Nathan Knight...

Lillian C. Seal

Lillian C. Seal

Dec 19, 2022

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

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Lillian C. Seal, 93, of Landsun Drive, Carlsbad, NM, passed away December 19, 2022 at her home, surrounded by family and loved ones. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 22, 2022 at St. Edward Catholic Church Parish Hall with Fr. Pasala...

Melissa "Missy" Holguin

Melissa "Missy" Holguin

Dec 17, 2022

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

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Melissa “Missy” Holguin, 54, of Taylor Circle, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022.  Visitation will be Monday, December 26, 2022 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home.  Funeral services are scheduled Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Carlsbad First...

Santiago "Tayo" M. Lara, Jr.

Santiago "Tayo" M. Lara, Jr.

Dec 16, 2022

Santiago “Tayo” M. Lara, Jr. was born January 22, 1965 to Santiago and Gregoria Lara. He passed away on December 16, 2022, in Las Cruces, NM surrounded by his family. 

Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 AM Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home with Tony Rodriguez officiating. Following there will be a...

Billy "Bill" Washburn

Billy "Bill" Washburn

Dec 16, 2022

Bill Washburn, 77, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022. Bill was born on August 4. 1945, in Floydada, TX to Arthur and Mary (Little) Washburn.

 

Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held after the new year. Condolence may be expressed online at dentonwood.com

 

From a young age, Bill learned that a...

Raul Gutierrez

Raul Gutierrez

Dec 16, 2022

Raul Gutierrez, 61, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away on December 16, 2022 surrounded by his children and those he loved deeply.

Raul was one of six children born to Pedro and Ramona Gutierrez of California.  He was born on March 16, 1961 in Weslaco, Texas.  Raul is preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and Ramona Gutierrez, and his...

Eddie C. Sing

Eddie C. Sing

Dec 15, 2022

Eddie C. Sing was born on April 28, 1952 in Casas Grande, Chihuahua.  He died peacefully at the place he loved the most, his farm, on December 15, 2022 at the age of 70.  During his school years he played football and wrestled.  After high school, he started work in the mines for many years.  He then pursued his passion...

Patricia J. "Pat" Vannatter

Patricia J. "Pat" Vannatter

Dec 14, 2022

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

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Patricia J. “Pat” Vannatter, 91, of Yarbro Road, Loving, NM, passed away December 14, 2022 at her home.  Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Monday, December 19, 2022 at...

Mary L. Dennison

Mary L. Dennison

Dec 12, 2022

Mary L. Dennison, 81, of Mountain View Drive, Carlsbad, NM, passed away December 12, 2022 at her home.  Graveside services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, December 23, 2022 at Carlsbad Cemetery with Chaplain Mike Adams officiating.  Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Mary was born December 13, 1940 in Fairmont, West Virginia to John and Lorraine...

Tera Lynn Trujillo

Tera Lynn Trujillo

Dec 12, 2022

Tera Lynn Trujillo, 50, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022, at the Carlsbad Medical Center. Tera was born on May 9, 1972, in Carlsbad, NM.

 

Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed online at dentonwood.com

 

Tera...

Bradley Aaron Cartwright

Bradley Aaron Cartwright

Dec 9, 2022

Bradley Aaron Cartwright, 35, of Roswell, NM passed away on Friday December 9, 2022, in Roswell, NM. Bradley was born on August 4, 1987, in Odessa, TX.

 

Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the First Christian Church with Pastor David Rogers officiating.

 

Bradley grew up in...

Scott W. Nyrkkanen

Scott W. Nyrkkanen

Dec 9, 2022

Scott “Pops” W. Nyrkkanen, 60, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022. Scott was born on October 17, 1962, to Frank and Ardith Nyrkkanen in Waukegan, Illinois.

 

Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A celebration of life is scheduled for 2:00 PM Thursday, December...

Dana G. Asbury

Dana G. Asbury

Dec 7, 2022

Dana G. Asbury, 61, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022. Dana was born on August 4, 1961, in Carlsbad, NM to Stanley and Joyce Vest.

 

Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service is scheduled 10:00 AM Saturday, December 17, 2022, at the Church Street Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Serina Nelson officiating....

Mildred Pomroy

Mildred Pomroy

Dec 6, 2022

Mildred Pomroy, 101, passed away December 6, 2022 at Good Life Senior Living, Carlsbad, NM.  Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home.  Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Monday, December 12, 2022 at Hillcrest Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Adams officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, New Mexico....

Roger Imbriani

Roger Imbriani

Dec 6, 2022

Roger Imbriani, 59, of S. 11th Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away December 6, 2022 at his home.  Cremation has taken place and no services will be held.  Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Vivian McWhirter

Vivian McWhirter

Dec 4, 2022

Vivian McWhirter, 61, of N. Thomas Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away December 4, 2022 in El Paso, Texas.  A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Blodgett Street Baptist Church with Pastor David Prell officiating.

Vivian was born November 7, 1961 in Coleman, Texas to Ronald and Loretta (Thomas) McWhirter.  She graduated from Talpa...

Alberto O. Alvarez

Alberto O. Alvarez

Dec 3, 2022

Pastor Alberto Ortega Alvarez (Big Al) was 71 years old, from Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022 in Odessa, Texas. A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Oasis Church with Pastor Gabe Rubio officiating.

Pastor Albert was born on October 26,1951 to Guadalupe Alvarez and Josephina Ortega Alvarez in Pecos,...

Raul M. Rodriguez

Raul M. Rodriguez

Dec 3, 2022

We are heartbroken to announce the death of our father, Raul M. Rodriguez.  He passed away peacefully at the age of 96 years old surrounded by family members.  He passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022.

Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home, followed by a Vigil scheduled for 7:15 PM....

Bill Douglas

Bill Douglas

Dec 1, 2022

Bill Douglas, 90, of Walker Farm Road, Carlsbad, NM passed away peacefully with his daughter, Darlene by his side on Thursday, Dec 1, 2022. Private graveside services will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Carlsbad Cemetery.

Bill Douglas was born on January 26, 1932 in Alton, MO to Clifton and Ida Douglas. He attended school in Thayer, MO,...

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