Obituaries
Rick L. "Herder" Kerby
May 22, 2021
Rick L. “Herder” Kerby, 69, passed away on May 22, 2021 at his home surrounded by family and friends who helped send him off on a new road trip. Rick Kerby was born on July 12, 1951 in Hobbs, NM to Dorothy and C.H. Kerby.
He had gone on many road trips—visiting national parks and out of the way lakes,...
Michael Caron
May 18, 2021
Michael Caron passed away May 18, 2021. He was born January 26, 1967 in Hartford, CT. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Herman Caron. He was the love of Alison’s life and will be dearly missed by family and friends.
Survivors are his wife, Alison Caron; children: Sarah Hippler, Travis Couch, Julia Larsen, Sommer Roberts and Mike Huntington;...
Ella Marie Skinner
May 17, 2021
Ella Marie Skinner, 77, of Moore Drive, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 in Albuquerque, NM. Visitation will be 4:00 PM-6:00 PM, Monday, May 24, 2021 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, May 25, 2021, 10:00 AM, at Oasis Church with Pastor Albert Alvarez officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements....
Rudy Martinez Reyes
May 17, 2021
Rudy Martinez Reyes, 32, of North 8th Street, Loving, New Mexico passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021, at Carlsbad Medical Center. Rudy was born on June 20, 1988, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Frank and Stella Reyes.
A celebration of life will take place at 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 405 N. 8th Street, Loving, with Pastor Jimmy...
Elizabeth May Cotant
May 14, 2021
Elizabeth May Cotant passed away peacefully on May 14, 2021. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Elizabeth was born October 15, 1940 in Carlsbad, NM. She graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1958. She found her calling in a career in nursing. Elizabeth loved camping with family and friends. She enjoyed...
Gene Kincaid
May 14, 2021
Services will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking the link below:
https://boxcast.tv/view/gene-kincaid-556718
Gene Kincaid, 73, of Legion Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away May 14, 2021 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, May 21, 2021 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Veilleux officiating.Gene was born May 15,...
Priscilla C. "Pat" Santillan
May 13, 2021
Priscilla C. “Pat” Santillan, 73, of N. 8th Street, Loving, NM, passed away May 13, 2021 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Cremation has taken place and private services will be held. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Pat was born April 17, 1948 in Belen, NM and was raised by her grandparents, Christine and Thomas Kee. She attended...
Ernesto L. "Neto" Acosta
May 12, 2021
Ernesto L. “Neto” Acosta, 77, of Ortega Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at home. Visitation will be 5:00 PM-7:00 PM, on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside service will be at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, Mew Mexico with Fr. Juan Carlos Ramirez officiating. Denton-Wood...
Rammy Methola
May 11, 2021
Rammy Methola, 38, of Pike Ct., Carlsbad, NM, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Carlsbad Medical Center. He entered his eternal rest, greeted by his beautiful daughter Zoe Noel and his soul is now finally at peace.
Visitation will be 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Vigil will be at 6:00...
Retha Morrison Calhoun
May 7, 2021
Retha Morrison Calhoun received her heavenly promotion on May 7, 2021. A time of remembrance and family visitation will be held at Denton-Wood Funeral Home on Monday, May 31, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held in her honor on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 112 N. Alameda St., Carlsbad,...
Eduvijen "Vickie" Calderon
May 5, 2021
Eduvijen “Vickie” Calderon, 83, of North 7th Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Vickie was born on Wednesday, September 1, 1937, in Mulato, Mexico to Vicente and Erlinda Hinojos.
There will be no visitation. Rosary is scheduled for 9:30 AM Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at San Jose Catholic Church....
Ernesto H. Sosa
May 4, 2021
Ernesto H. Sosa, 73, of W. Greene Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away May 4, 2021 at Kindred Hospital, El Paso, Texas.
Cremation has taken place. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at San Jose Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 AM with Fr. Juan Carlos Ramirez officiating. Interment will follow...
Jake Wright
May 2, 2021
Jake Wright, 29, of Sandy Lane, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Memorial services is scheduled for Saturday, May 8, 2021, at 10:00 AM, at First Baptist Church with Pastor Garry Schwalk officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangement. Jake Wright was born September 2, 1991 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Aaron...
Cruz "Cui" M. Melendrez, III
Apr 30, 2021
Cruz “Cui” M. Melendrez, 3rd, 36, of Del Rio Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021, at Carlsbad Medical Center. Cruz was born on December 10, 1984, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Cruz and Virginia “Gina” Melendrez, Jr.
Visitation is scheduled from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Friday May 7, 2021, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. The...
John Rufus Lowrey
Apr 30, 2021
John Rufus Lowrey, 82, transitioned peacefully from this life into eternal rest surrounded by his loved ones at the family home on April 30th, 2021.
He was born April 19, 1939 in Crossville, Alabama to Lester Lowrey and Sally Odell Lowrey. John was raised in Crossville along with his brothers, Ronnie and Tommie. In his early years, he developed an...
Dean McAlister
Apr 29, 2021
Service will be livestreamed and may be viewed by clicking the link below:
https://boxcast.tv/view/dean-mcalister-968673
Dean McAlister of Standpipe Rd in Carlsbad passed away in Lubbock on April 29 2021 at the age of 88 and after a full life.
He was born August 7, 1932 in Kiowa, OK. After growing up through the Great Depression and World War II, he entered into...
Joyce Faye Bartlett
Apr 29, 2021
Joyce Faye Bartlett was born on February 3, 1938 in Brownfield, Texas. She passed away on April 29, 2021 in Lovington, New Mexico. Joyce met George T. Bartlett in Carlsbad, NM. They married in July of 1955. Joyce and George made their home in Carlsbad, where they lived for 66 years. They had four children, seven grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren....
Phyllis Fuller
Apr 27, 2021
Phyllis Yvonne Magby Fuller, 77, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. She was surrounded by her family when she left her earthly home. Her unwavering belief in God gave her great peace during her last days on earth. Phyllis was born on July 24, 1943, in Carlsbad, NM, to the late Douglas and...
Rubye Gough
Apr 27, 2021
Rubye Gough, 79, of Carreta Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away April 19, 2021 at her home.
She was born December 18, 1941 in Kemp, Texas to Irwin and Rubye Beatrice (Hocutt) Brown. Rubye married Derrell Gough December 31, 1974 in Kermit, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors are her husband, Derrell Gough of Carlsbad, NM; children:...
Roque S. Garcia
Apr 24, 2021
Services will be livestreamed and may be viewed by clicking here: Blodgett Street Baptist Church | Facebook
Roque S. Garcia, 89, of W. Howard Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away April 24, 2021 at his home. Visitation will be 4 PM – 8 PM, Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Blodgett Street Baptist Church. Funeral services are scheduled for 2 PM, Thursday, April...
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