Obituaries

Juan A. Venegas

Juan A. Venegas

Aug 2, 2022

Juan A. Venegas, 41, of W. Riverside Drive, passed away August 2, 2022 at his home.  Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Monday, August 15, 2022 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel followed by a vigil at 6:00 PM.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at San Jose Catholic Church with...

Ruben A. Juarez

Ruben A. Juarez

Aug 2, 2022

Ruben A. Juarez, Jr., 56, of Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2022, in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Ruben was born on January 3, 1966, in Monahans, Texas to Ruben A. Juarez, Sr. and Conception (Jaquez) Juarez.

 

Cremation has already taken place, and there are no services scheduled at this time. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in...

Elevirta Leyva

Elevirta Leyva

Jul 31, 2022

Elevirta Leyva, 94, of Loving, NM, passed away July 31, 2022 in Lubbock, Texas. She was born April 23, 1928 in Terlingua, Texas to Jesus and Jesusita (Fuentez) Arispe. 

Elevirta lived a long, happy life. She created many memories, and touched many lives in her 94 years on Earth. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and was an active member of Our...

Jimmie Fine

Jimmie Fine

Jul 30, 2022

Jimmie Lee Fine, Jr., 60, of Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Jimmie was born on April 19, 1962, in Ewa Beach, Hawaii to Jimmie Lee Fine, Sr. and Jewel (Biggs) Fine.

 

Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service is scheduled for 4:00 PM Tuesday, August 30, 2022,...

Velma Inman Rowlett

Velma Inman Rowlett

Jul 29, 2022

Velma Inman Rowlett went to her heavenly home on Friday, July 29, 2022, at the age of 94 years three months, and two days. She was born on April 27, 1928, to Levi Alvin Rogers and Gladys Marie (Maxwell) Rogers in Portales, New Mexico.

 

Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday, August 1, 2022, at Denton-Wood...

Edna Morrow

Edna Morrow

Jul 28, 2022

Edna Morrow, of Slaton, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022.

Viewing will be 11:00-6:00 Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Englunds.   Visitation will follow 6:00-7:00 pm at Englunds Chapel. Funeral Services will be 10:30 am Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Hearts Together Church of Christ in Slaton.  Interment will be at 11:00 am (New Mexico Time) Thursday, August 4, 2022 at...

Marcos L. Elizondo

Marcos L. Elizondo

Jul 27, 2022

Marcos L. Elizondo, 53, of Verdel Avenue, Carlsbad, NM passed away July 27, 2022 at his home. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service is scheduled for 4:30 PM, Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Terry McKean officiating. 

Marcos was born June 25, 1969 in Los Angeles, California to Martin M. and Maria (Lujan) Elizondo.  He...

Kay Massey

Kay Massey

Jul 25, 2022

Kay Massey, 54, a longtime resident of Carlsbad, walked into Heaven, on brand new legs, July 25, 2022, after a very long battle. 

Kay was born to Jerry and Sonia Spencer, on December 12, 1967, in the American Samoa.

Kay overcame many struggles in her life, from being hit by a truck at only 4 years old and told she...

George and Betty Reddy

George and Betty Reddy

Jul 25, 2022

George Richard Reddy passed away in San Antonio, Texas on September 11, 2020.

 

George was born in Clovis, New Mexico on December 8, 1931, to Robert Roy and Inda Rhea (Murrill) Reddy. The family soon moved to Carlsbad where George grew up. After graduating from high school, George served in the U. S. Air Force from 1950 until 1953. Shortly...

Kenneth Lee Julian

Kenneth Lee Julian

Jul 18, 2022

Kenneth Lee Julian, 52, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022. Kenneth was born on March 13, 1970, in Page, Arizona to Jerry Julian and Nancy Painter Wilson.

 

Cremation has taken place, and the family will have services at a later date.

 

Kenneth loved his cowboy hat, his guitar, Harley Davidson Motorcycles, and...

Steve E. Menasco

Steve E. Menasco

Jul 18, 2022

Steve E. Menasco, 54, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 18, 2022. Steve was born on August 2, 1967, in Carlsbad, NM to Johnny Menasco and Martha (Caldwell) Menasco.

 

Steve moved with his family at a young age to Wyoming and called that home for many years. He enjoyed coming back to Carlsbad to visit his grandparnets...

Gary G. Wencl

Gary G. Wencl

Jul 11, 2022

Gary G. Wencl, 69, of 116 Buckboard Lane, Carlsbad, NM went home to Jesus July 11, 2022.  Gary was born on May 1, 1953 in Michigan, ND to George E. Wencl and Agnes M. Stropnicky Wencl.  He was raised on a farm near Brocket, ND where his parents and grandparents, William and Emilia Wencl resided.  The farm was sold in...

Anastacia Ruiz

Anastacia Ruiz

Jul 9, 2022

Anastacia Ruiz, 88, former resident passed away July 9, 2022, in Albuquerque, NM.  Anastacia was born on April 27, 1934, in Carlsbad, NM to Eusebio and Eulojia Martinez.

 

Anastacia was a wonderful homemaker and loved spending time with family and friends.  She will be dearly missed. 

 

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Christopher Ruiz; daughter,...

Jesus N. Carrasco

Jesus N. Carrasco

Jul 7, 2022

Jesus N. Carrasco, 89, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at home surrounded by his family. Jesus was born on July 9, 1932, in Balmorhea, TX to Miguel and Miquela Carrasco.

 

Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 6pm, Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home, followed by a Rosary and Vigil at 6:00pm at...

Peggy E. Williams

Peggy E. Williams

Jul 7, 2022

Peggy E. Williams, 85, of Bloomfield, New Mexico passed on Thursday July 7, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Peggy was born on December 12, 1936, in Caney, Kansas to Loren and Gertrude Duncan.

 

Cremation has taken place, and there are no services scheduled at this time. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

 

Peggy had...

Wilburn "Will" McCullough

Wilburn "Will" McCullough

Jul 7, 2022

Wilburn “Will” McCullough, 97, of Carlsbad, NM passed away July 7, 2022 at his daughter’s home in Carlsbad. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 13, 2022, 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 9:00 AM, Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gary Davis and Pastor Mark Christesson officiating. Interment will...

Deward Leon Collier

Deward Leon Collier

Jul 7, 2022

 

Deward Leon Collier was born to Deward M. and Allie M. Collier on September 13, 1923 in Hope, Arkansas.  He passed away on July 7, 2022 at the age of 98, in Artesia, NM.

Leon graduated in 1942 from Hope High School, Hope, Arkansas. After graduating, he held various jobs in and around Hope including Proof Technician at the...

Rob Stockwell

Rob Stockwell

Jul 1, 2022

Rob Stockwell, age 50, passed away on July 1, 2022 in Cisco, Texas.  He was born November 2, 1971 in Wheat Ridge, CO to Bob and his mother, Hedi Stockwell who preceded him in death January 2022, and a son, Caleb, who preceded him in death.  Rob graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1990.  He owned and operated Hip-O Taxidermy...

Margo Wood

Margo Wood

Jun 30, 2022

Margo Wood, 78, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Margo was born on April 5, 1944, in Leavenworth, KS to Robert Tipton and Marguerite (Percy) Tipton.

 

Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home with Chaplain...

Kenneth Eugene "Gene" White

Kenneth Eugene "Gene" White

Jun 29, 2022

Kenneth Eugene “Gene” White, 88, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on June 29, 2022 at the Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, NM. Gene was born on July 31, 1933, in Carlsbad, NM to Kenneth and Opal (Sessom) White.

Gene was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Paul White; mother, Opal (Sessom) Larrentree; first wife, Leta (Powell) White; brother, Dean...

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