Obituaries

Joseph Paul Benavidez

Joseph Paul Benavidez

Dec 9, 2021

Joseph Paul Benavidez, 48, of Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Valley Wise Health Center, Phoenix, Arizona. He was a life long resident of Carlsbad, New Mexico. He spent 25 years working along side of his dad on their Benavidez Carpet Services as a Floor Installer. His hobbies were painting and drawing. Joseph loved the outdoors...

Sarah Castro Rodriguez

Sarah Castro Rodriguez

Dec 8, 2021

Sarah Rodriguez, 48, gained her wings on Wednesday December 8th, 2021, in Carlsbad New Mexico. Rosary will be 9:30 AM, Thursday, December 30, 2021 at San Jose Catholic Church and Mass of a Christain Burial will be at 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 30, 2021 at San Jose Catholic Church. interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery.

Sarah was born February 13th,...

Jimmie  L.  Houchin, Sr. (Chicken-eye)

Jimmie L. Houchin, Sr. (Chicken-eye)

Dec 8, 2021

Jimmie L. Houchin Sr. (Chicken-eye) 79, of East Rose Street., Carlsbad New Mexico passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at the Carlsbad Medical Center. There will be no visitation; cremation will take place. There will be a celebration of life later in Kansas.

Jimmie was born on February 14, 1942 in Matfield Green, Kansas to Wilbur and Juanita Houchin. Jimmie...

David J. Hanson

David J. Hanson

Dec 7, 2021

David J. Hanson, 74, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away December 7, 2021 at his home. Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, December 16, 2021 at St. Peter Lutheran Church with Rev. Stephanie Harmon officiating.

David was born January 13, 1947 in Hot Springs, SD to George "Porky" and Jean (Colburn) Hanson....

Ycela "Blacky" Rubio Sosa

Ycela "Blacky" Rubio Sosa

Dec 6, 2021

Ycela “Blacky” Rubio Sosa, 68, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021, at her home. Ycela was born on November 27, 1953, in Carlsbad, NM to Manuel and Maria Rubio, Sr.

Visitation is scheduled from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel, followed by a vigil starting at 6:00 PM. A...

Catalina Olivas Olivas

Catalina Olivas Olivas

Dec 5, 2021

Catalina Olivas Olivas: April 18, 1949 ~ December 5, 2021

Catalina Olivas Olivas, 72, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Catalina was born on April 18, 1949, in Ojinaga, Chihuahua, Mexico to Luis and Lucia Olivas. Visitation is scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at...

Alberto Emiliano

Alberto Emiliano

Dec 5, 2021

Alberto Emiliano 89, of Carlsbad NM passed away on December 5, 2021. He was born April 8, 1932 to Justa Servin and Fernando Emiliano in Ciudad Acuna, Coahuila Mexico. From humble beginnings he was a dedicated son, brother and friend to many. Alberto was preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Zella Emiliano.

At any early age,...

Barbara Daniel

Barbara Daniel

Nov 30, 2021

Barbara Daniel, 78 of McKinley Street, Carlsbad NM passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Artesia General Hospital. Services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at Denton Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David W. Rogers officiating Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home will oversee the arrangements. Barbara Ann Daniel was born...

Terry Lynn Tidwell

Terry Lynn Tidwell

Nov 29, 2021

Terry Lynn Tidwell, 78, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021 at Covenant Medical Center. Visitation will be 3:00 PM-6:00PM, Friday, December 17, 2021 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, December 18, 2021 at 2:00 PM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Assoc. Pastor Kevin Pence officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery,...

Shon Trent Eastman

Shon Trent Eastman

Nov 29, 2021

Shon Trent Eastman, 45, passed away on Monday November 29, 2021 in Carlsbad, N.M. He courageously entered the next chapter of life surrounded by his closest loved ones: his mother, son, sisters, nieces and nephews, and partner.

Shon leaves behind a beloved son, Kaiden Eastman; his mother, Teresa Larez and husband Antonio Larez; two sisters, Nicole Warren, and Kaitlin and...

Skeet Layne Chadwick Braun Harris

Skeet Layne Chadwick Braun Harris

Nov 29, 2021

Skeet Layne Chadwick Braun Harris was born in Carlsbad, NM on October 15, 1995 and passed away November 29, 2021. There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place. Skeet was very big on rodeos, bull riding and cowboying. Skeet loved the outdoors, fishing, bonfires and anything he could do outside. He was outgoing and loving to others. Skeet offered...

George Alt

George Alt

Nov 27, 2021

George Alt, 78, of Carlsbad, NM passed away November 27, 2021. Cremation will take place.

A celebration of life will be held Friday, December 3rd at 1:00 pm at Paradise Chapel, 74 Pueblo Rd. Carlsbad, NM.

George Alt was born September 20, 1943 to Ruby and George Alt in Morgantown, West Virginia. He later enlisted in the US Navy and then settled...

Granville “Barney” Barnes

Granville “Barney” Barnes

Nov 27, 2021

Granville “Barney” Barnes, 79, of Fayetteville, North Carolina passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021. Granville was born November 6, 1942, in Big Spring, Texas to Warren and Olie Barnes. Granville had a strong Christian faith, dedicating his life to the sharing of the Good News of Jesus Christ. He went to the Rhema Bible College in Tulsa, OK, and spent...

Randy F. Navarrette

Randy F. Navarrette

Nov 27, 2021

Randy F. Navarrette, 44, of Carlsbad, NM passed away Saturday, November 27, 2021, in Fort Worth, TX. Randy was born July 28, 1977, in Carlsbad, NM to Raul and Rosalia Navarrette.

Visitation is scheduled from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home, followed by a vigil starting at 6:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial is...

Amelia  C. Armendariz

Amelia C. Armendariz

Nov 26, 2021

Amelia C. Armendariz, 77, of West Stevens Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021 at her home. Visitation will be Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 4:00PM-6:00PM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Vigil will be at 6:00 PM, Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, December 3, 2021,...

Viola O. Aragon

Viola O. Aragon

Nov 24, 2021

Viola O. Aragon, 80, of Carlsbad, passed away November 24, 2021 at her home. Visitation is scheduled from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM on December 3, 2021 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A rosary will be held 6:00 PM, Friday, December 3, 2021 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 4, 2021 at...

Steven "Lizard" Torres

Steven "Lizard" Torres

Nov 23, 2021

November 23, 2021, Steven "Lizard" Torres gained his wings and became our Angel. He was born April 30, 1986 to Adelina "Lena" Tegeda and Manuel Jaime Torres. He attended Carlsbad High School. He was self-employed entrepreneur, specializing in customized built vehicles. Steven was the "Life of the Party" and "A People Pleaser." He loved and lived for his 3 beautiful...

Carolyn Klug

Carolyn Klug

Nov 22, 2021

Carolyn Klug, 71, of Chestnut Street, passed away November 22, 2021 at Carlsbad Medical Center. There will be no visitation. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 27, 2021 at Carlsbad Cemetery. Carolyn was born July 24, 1950 in Lamesa, Texas to Johnnie and Lucy Irene (Wren) Seales. She married Gregory L. Klug March 12, 1969 in...

Richard  D.  Mata

Richard D. Mata

Nov 22, 2021

Richard D. Mata, 52, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Richard was born on May 8, 1969, in Carlsbad, NM to Joe and Lorena Mata.

Cremation has taken place, and there will be no services held. Final resting place will be at the Carlsbad Cemetery in Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home...

Maria H. Valles

Maria H. Valles

Nov 22, 2021

Maria H. Valles, 80, of Carlsbad, NM, was peacefully called home to our Heavenly Father on November 22, 2021. Cremation has taken place. A rosary will be recited at 10:30 AM, Thursday, December 16, 2021, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM, at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Juan Carlos Ramirez officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad...

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