Obituaries
Deloris Frie
Jun 28, 2022
Deloris Frie, 77, of Artesia, NM, passed away peacefully the morning of June 28, 2022 at her home. She was enjoying the beautiful morning in her happy place, drinking coffee and jamming to George Jones on her back porch. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Mort Bates and Pastor...
Toni Laird Foreman
Jun 28, 2022
Toni Laird Foreman, 54, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Lakeview Christian Home. Cremation and private services will take place at a later date. Denton- Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Toni Laird Foreman was born August 13, 1967 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Robert E. and Janice (Brasher) Laird. She graduated...
Deborah Jan Ward
Jun 27, 2022
Deborah Jan Ward, age 60, of Las Cruces, New Mexico, entered eternal rest on June 27, 2022, after a brief and valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.
A graveside service is scheduled for 10 a.m. on July 6, 2022, at Carlsbad Cemetery, with Rev. Larry Venable officiating.
Deborah was born in Carlsbad, NM, on September 22, 1961. She was a 1979...
Eustacia Visona
Jun 26, 2022
Eustacia Visona, 21, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Lubbock, TX after a tragic accident. Eustacia was born on December 27, 2000, in Palos Heights, IL to Jonathan Visona and Angela (Smith) Houston.Eustacia was an amazing young lady. She was obstinate and determined, in the same sentence she was compassionate and sweet. Eustacia was an...
Linda (Ornelas) Hinojos
Jun 22, 2022
Linda (Ornelas) Hinojos, 67, of Big Spring, Texas passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Cremation has taken place and there will be no public services.
Linda was born in Barstow, California on September 17, 1954 to Frank Ornelas, Sr. and Angelita (Florez) Ornelas. She grew up in Loving, NM and later moved with her family to Bayard, NM in 1965. ...
Lorna Utley
Jun 22, 2022
On June 22, 2022, Lorna Utley left this earth to become the beautiful angel she always has been. Lorna was born to Olive Marie Coleman and Henry Marlin Vandenberg, September 20,1952. She graduated from Carlsbad High School and met her husband, Danny Utley of 52 years. Lorna worked out of the home but her love was being home taking care...
Chaney B. Schoenherr
Jun 22, 2022
Chaney B. Schoenherr, 39, of Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Chaney was born on April 24, 1983, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to William and Judy Jensen.
Visitation is scheduled from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Monday, June 27, 2022, at...
Casey Joe Nunley
Jun 20, 2022
Casey Joe Nunley, 40, of N. Ash Street, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022. Casey was born July 8, 1981 in Carlsbad, NM to Quata Brantley and Michael Nunley. He attended school in Carlsbad. Casey was always cutting up and making everyone laugh. He never met a stranger and always offered to help anyone in need. Casey’s joy in life...
Mercedes Guadalupe Porter
Jun 18, 2022
Mercedes Guadalupe Porter, 20, was born in Carlsbad, NM on August 28, 2001. Mercedes was currently residing with her husband, Justin, and their beautiful daughter Availia in Lacey, Washington. Justin, Mercedes and Availia were traveling to Carlsbad for summer vacation on June 18, 2022, when a tragic vehicle accident took Mercedes life immediately from everyone who loved her.
Although...
Marie Geckler
Jun 15, 2022
Marie Geckler, 81, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away June 15, 2022 in Gainsville, Texas.
Cremation has taken place a memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Associate Pastor Kevin Pence officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery.
Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Marie...
Daniel Ray Forlines
Jun 12, 2022
Daniel Ray Forlines, 38, of Loving, New Mexico passed on Sunday, June 12, 2022, in Hobbs, New Mexico. Daniel was born on July 15, 1983, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Ray Forlines and Susan Duncan.
Cremation has taken place, and the family will have a memorial service at 10:00 AM Saturday, July 2, 2022, at the Loving Baptist Church...
Dickie J. Means
Jun 12, 2022
Dickie J. Means, 73, of Poplar Street, Loving, NM, passed away June 12, 2022 at his home. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Thursday, June 16, 2022 at Cavern Baptist Church with Owen Lofton officiating. Interment will follow in Loving Cemetery.
Dickie was...
William G. "Bill" Jordan
Jun 10, 2022
William G. “Bill” Jordan, 88, of W. Riverside Drive, Carlsbad, NM, passed away June 10, 2022 at his home. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Friday, June 17, 2022 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Sunset Gardens Memorial Park.
Bill...
Elizabeth "Daisy" Collins
Jun 9, 2022
Elizabeth (Daisy) Collins, 65, of Malaga, NM, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022 in El Paso, Texas. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, June 13, 2022 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. James Jones officiating.
Daisy was born November 21, 1956 in Carlsbad, NM to Harry F. Bruce and Marina A. Collins. She loved...
Dove Fugate Glasgow
Jun 9, 2022
Dove Fugate Glasgow, our beloved Aunt, completed her work on earth on June 9, 2022 at the well-earned age of 94. The last born child of William Press and Dulcena Clemons Fugate, Dove began her life in Breathitt County Kentucky on October 5, 1927. She was raised on a farm where she learned the core values she carried throughout her...
Carl Wayne Tanner, Sr.
Jun 8, 2022
Topic: Carl Tanner Memorial
Time: Jun 25, 2022, 2:00 p.m.
Meeting ID: 859 2045 1744
Passcode: 099501
Carl Wayne Tanner, Sr., 81, of Coleman Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at his home. Cremation has taken place and services will take place at a later date.
Carl was born May 12, 1941 in Carlsbad, NM to James...
Franceal Lucia
Jun 8, 2022
Franceal Lucia, 68 of Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Franceal was born on November 24, 1953, in Portales, New Mexico to Arther and Birdie Meece.
Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Monday, June 13, 2022, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service is scheduled at 10:00 AM Tuesday, June 14,...
Norman David Gillan
Jun 8, 2022
Norman David Gillan, age 92 of Carlsbad, N.M, formerly of Wilmington, Delaware, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. He was born on November 20, 1929 in Tampico, Mexico, son of the late William Gillan and Agnes Brown Gillan. He spent his early years in Mexico, Scotland, and Laredo, Texas, before moving to Philadelphia, PA for high school. David...
William "Will" B. Mitchell
Jun 5, 2022
William “Will” B. Mitchell, 58, passed away on June 5, 2022. He was born in Hugo, Oklahoma on March 2, 1964 to Sonoia Ethwa and Richard J. Mitchell. He was raised in Carlsbad, New Mexico where he was active in football, baseball, track and FFA. His career led him to Texas where he worked in sales and consulting for the...
Tammy Carrasco Ruiz
Jun 3, 2022
Services will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking the link below:
https://boxcast.tv/view/tammy-ruiz-eqnsvfgrzwph3li7ey35
Tammy Lynn Carrasco Ruiz, 52, passed away June 3, 2022 peacefully in her home surrounded by her family. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM followed by Mass of Christian...
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