Obituaries

Tyler Combs

Tyler Combs

Mar 31, 2021

Tyler Combs, 25, of Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on March 31, 2021.

Tyler was a loving husband and father. He enjoyed hiking and spending time with his family. Tyler honorably served the U.S. Army. He was loved deeply by everyone that knew him. He will be dearly missed and never forgotten. Tyler was survived by his wife, Hailey; son, Cave,...

James "Kayo" McKinney

James "Kayo" McKinney

Mar 29, 2021

James “Kayo” McKinney, born on May 26, 1958, and passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021.

"Gone Hunting"

Robert Jesse Higgins

Robert Jesse Higgins

Mar 27, 2021

Robert Jesse Higgins, 77, of Hidalgo Road Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Robert was born on August 4, 1943, in Merkel, Texas to Henry and Wilma Higgins.

Cremation has taken place, and there are no services planned at this time.

Robert grew up in Merkel, TX and graduated from Merkel High School in 1961. He then...

Billy C. Phillips

Billy C. Phillips

Mar 26, 2021

Billy C. Phillips, 84, of Grandi Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away March 26, 2021 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be 4 PM – 6 PM, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation is limited to 20 people at a time and facial coverings are required. A graveside service is scheduled for 11:30 AM, Thursday, April 1, 2021...

Edgar W. Magby

Edgar W. Magby

Mar 25, 2021

Edgar W. Magby, passed away on March 25, at the age of 91. He was surrounded by his wife and children.

Visitation is scheduled from 5 PM to 7 PM on Thursday, April 1. Graveside services will be held on Friday, April 2, at 11 AM in Dog Canyon at 5452 Queen HWY. Edgar Magby, was born on April...

Norman "Norm" Davis

Norman "Norm" Davis

Mar 24, 2021

Norman “Norm” Davis, 76, of Linda Court Carlsbad, New Mexico peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Norm was born on November 18, 1944, in Pitkin, Louisiana to Charlie and Nellie Davis.

Visitation is scheduled from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Friday, March 26, 2021, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. There will be...

Joseph Moreno

Joseph Moreno

Mar 23, 2021

Joseph Moreno, 73, of Ortega Street Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on March 23, 2021. Joseph was born on April 22, 1947, in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Jose and Anita Moreno.

Cremation has taken place, and the family will have private services at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Antonio Moreno officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Joseph...

Charlie "Chuck" Denny

Charlie "Chuck" Denny

Mar 23, 2021

Charlie “Chuck” Denny, 73, passed away March 23, 2021 in Ft. Worth, Texas. Cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Chuck was born June 6, 1947 in Carlsbad, NM to Tom and Ina Lee (Tidwell) Denny. He graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1965. Chuck received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from McMurray University. He worked as...

Nick "Nic Nac" Trujillo

Nick "Nic Nac" Trujillo

Mar 22, 2021

Nick “Nic Nac” Trujillo, Sr., 32, of Carlgo Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at home. Visitation will be 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation is limited to 10 people in the chapel at a time and facial coverings are required. Private services will be held at Oasis...

Leonor O. Fuentez

Leonor O. Fuentez

Mar 22, 2021

Leonor O. Fuentez, 67, of Portillo Road, Carlsbad, NM passed away March 22, 2021 at her home.

Visitation will be 4 PM – 7 PM, Thursday, March 25, 2021 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Visitation is limited to 20 people in the chapel at a time and facial coverings are required. A private graveside service will be held at Loving Cemetery...

Gary Clark Mitchell

Gary Clark Mitchell

Mar 21, 2021

Gary Clark Mitchell, 68, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021, at his home in Carlsbad with loved ones by his side. Private services were held and cremation has taken place at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Gary was born July 20, 1952, in Midland, Texas to William Clark Mitchell and Wanda Mitchell. He married Sharon Carter April 25, 1985, in Midland. He...

Thomas Saldana

Thomas Saldana

Mar 19, 2021

Thomas Saldana of Carlsbad, passed away on March 19, 2021 in Las Cruces, NM. Thomas was a hard-working man who loved company. He was always waiting with open arms to receive his visitors. Thomas was a retired salt packager whose heart was as big as can be. Thomas was preceded in death by his mother, Eloisa Saldana; brother, Jerry Saldana...

Harold Bell  Tapp

Harold Bell Tapp

Mar 18, 2021

Harold Bell Tapp, 85, of Carlsbad, New Mexico peacefully met his Heavenly Father on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Harold was born on April 2, 1935 in Liberty, Missouri to Edmund and Lucille Tapp. He was the second oldest of 8 boys.

Harold grew up in Liberty, Missouri. He attended a one room school...

Eufelia R. Florez

Eufelia R. Florez

Mar 17, 2021

Florez - Heaven has gained another angel, our guardian angel our beloved mother. Eufelia R. Florez was born March 20, 1938, to Nuponuseno and Rosaura Rodriguez. Visitation will be 5:00PM-7:00PM, Monday, April 5, 2021 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. She enjoyed music, casino, word puzzles. She was famous for her coking, and loved spending time with her family. Eufelia was...

Justin Wayne Lackey

Justin Wayne Lackey

Mar 16, 2021

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Justin Wayne Lackey, 31, of Utah Street, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021 in a vehicle accident, which left his family and friends heartbroken. This world was blessed with his presence on July 25, 1989 when Justin was born to Jason and Shelly (Bryant) Lackey in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He...

Lois Adel (Gamble) Miller

Lois Adel (Gamble) Miller

Mar 16, 2021

Upcoming on BoxCast: Memorial Service: Lois MillerClick Here

On March 16, 2021, the world lost an angel. Lois lived her life every day for God without trying to push her beliefs on anyone else. She tried to make everyone else’s life a little better by talking to or listening to anyone she came into contact with.

Lois was born on October 7,...

Robert  Dean Brinker

Robert Dean Brinker

Mar 16, 2021

Robert (Bob) Dean Brinker, born Ponca City, OK on January 3, 1944 lost his battle to cancer on March 16, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Effie Brinker, brother, Charles, and daughter, Julie.

Bob is survived by his wife, Anna Ray, son, Ron, daughters Janice and Kathy, brother Gene, step-son John Kyle Russell and their...

Judy Lowe

Judy Lowe

Mar 14, 2021

Judy Lowe, 70, of Smedley Road, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021. Visitation will be from 3:00 PM-6:00 PM, Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be limited to 10 people in the chapel at a time, and facial coverings are required at both the visitation and service. Funeral services will be...

Linda D.  Eastman

Linda D. Eastman

Mar 13, 2021

Linda D. Eastman, 70, of Singletree Road Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away on March 13, 2021 at Covenant Hospital in Lubbock, Texas. Linda was born on April 25, 1950, in Covington, Tennessee to Roy and Marie Parker.

Cremation has taken place, and the family will have private services at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. There will be a livestream of the...

John Yturralde

John Yturralde

Mar 9, 2021

John Yturralde, 56, of W. Fox Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away March 9, 2021 at his home. Cremation has taken place and a private Mass of Christian Burial will be held at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Juan Carlos Ramirez officiating. Funeral will be live streamed Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Sunset Gardens...

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