Obituaries

Donald Wayne Potter

Donald Wayne Potter

Feb 24, 2019

Obituary Donald Wayne Potter, 82, passed away on February 24, 2019 following a short illness in Lubbock, Texas. He was born March 15, 1936 in Kirksville, Missouri to Moody Lawerance and Ruby Lavina (Morgan) Potter. They moved to San Bernardino, California in 1944 and he graduated from San Bernardino High School and after a year of college, he joined the...

Hector Ramon Rico

Hector Ramon Rico

Feb 22, 2019

Obituary Hector Ramon Rico, 60, of S. 3rd Street, Loving, New Mexico, passed away February 22, 2019 at his home. Visitation will be 6:00 PM 7:00 PM, Friday, March 1, 2019 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Loving, with a vigil following at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:30 AM, Saturday, March 2, 2019 at...

Elizabeth N. "Licha" Lopez

Elizabeth N. "Licha" Lopez

Feb 20, 2019

Obituary Elizabeth N. Licha Lopez, 76, of N. 9th Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away February 20, 2019 in El Paso, Texas. Cremation has taken place. A rosary will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 16, 2019 followed by Mass of Christian Burial at San Jose Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home...

Linda Lawrence Franco

Linda Lawrence Franco

Feb 20, 2019

Obituary Linda Lawrence Franco, 66, of N. 9th Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be 5:00 PM 7:00 PM, Monday, February 25, 2019 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Brian McGonagill officiating. Interment will follow...

Glenn Mowery

Glenn Mowery

Feb 19, 2019

Obituary Warren Glenn Mowery went to his heavenly home on February 19, 2019. Glenn was a resident at Lakeview Christian Home for the past 6 years, with the majority of his time in assisted living. Glenn was born on November 2, 1923 to James and Ora Bonner Mowery in Ponca City, OK. At the time, James and Ora were living...

Albert "Sonny" Adcock

Albert "Sonny" Adcock

Feb 18, 2019

Obituary Albert Sonny Adcock, 89, of Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Sonny was born on August 20, 1929 in Dardanelle, AR to Jess and Grace Adcock, and married Donna Jean Vosburg on February 15, 1952, in Carlsbad, NM. After moving to Carlsbad in 1950, Sonny worked as seismologist and at IMC before...

LaVerne (Drollinger)  Rogers

LaVerne (Drollinger) Rogers

Feb 16, 2019

Obituary LaVerne (Drollinger) Rogers, age 87, of North Main Street Carlsbad, NMpassed away Saturday, February 16, 2019, in her home. LaVerne was born on April 8, 1931, in Roosevelt, UT to Franklin Sylvanus and Hazel Lucetta (Hardman) Drollinger. At the age of 20, LaVerne married the first love of her life, Fred L. Smyth on May 5, 1951, in Ely,...

Amelia Valdez Franco

Amelia Valdez Franco

Feb 15, 2019

Obituary Amelia Valdez Franco, 84, of S. 2nd Street, Loving, New Mexico, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at her home. Visitation is scheduled for 5:00 PM 7:00 PM, Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel followed by a vigil beginning at 7:00 PM. Liturgy of the Word will be held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, February 21, 2019...

Gracie Howard

Gracie Howard

Feb 14, 2019

Obituary Gracie Howard, age 57, of North First Street Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at the Carlsbad Medical Center. Gracie was born on April 6, 1961 in Carlsbad, NM to Charley Howard and Beckie Thompson. Gracie is survived by her mom, Beckie Thompson of Carlsbad, NM; two sisters; one brother; and nieces and nephews Cremation has...

Nell Shoemaker Jordan

Nell Shoemaker Jordan

Feb 12, 2019

Obituary Nell Shoemaker Jordan, 93, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Landsun Homes H.F.S. She was born August 2, 1925, in ODonnell, Texas to Otis and Naomi McMillan. Nell grew up and attended school in Lorenzo, Texas. Nell married Roy Shoemaker of Ralls, Texas in 1942. They farmed in the South Plains area until the...

Larry G. Yturralde, Sr.

Larry G. Yturralde, Sr.

Feb 11, 2019

Obituary Larry G. Yturralde, Sr., 62, of Ortega Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be 4:00 PM 7:00 PM, Friday, February 15, 2019 at San Jose Catholic Church. A vigil is scheduled for 7:00 PM, Friday, February 15, 2019 at San Jose Catholic Church. Liturgy of the Word will be...

Dr. Joseph Richard (Dick) Mansfield

Dr. Joseph Richard (Dick) Mansfield

Feb 9, 2019

Obituary Dr. Joseph Richard (Dick) Mansfield went to be with his Lord Jesus on February 9, 2019, in Carlsbad, NM. He was born in 1924 in El Paso, Texas, to William Edward Mansfield and Florrie Aline Blythe Mansfield. Dr. Mansfield graduated from high school in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1940. He attended Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, before serving his country...

Carl Wayne Tanner, Jr.

Carl Wayne Tanner, Jr.

Feb 7, 2019

Obituary Carl Wayne Tanner, Jr., 48, of Old Cavern Hwy, Carlsbad, NM, passed away February 7, 2019 at his home. A graveside service is scheduled for 10:30 AM, Friday, February 15, 2019 at Carlsbad Cemetery. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Carl was born July 8, 1970 in Carlsbad, NM to Carl Wayne Tanner, Sr. and Mary...

Zella Emiliano

Zella Emiliano

Feb 6, 2019

Obituary Zella Emiliano died Wednesday, February 6, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 30, 1940, to Roderico and Gravielita Neurauter and attended school in Carlsbad. She married Alberto Emiliano on March 21, 1955. Zella was an amazing wife, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Wela, Great-Grandmother, and Mother-in-Law, Aunt and friend. She was a member...

Pam Nesbit

Pam Nesbit

Feb 5, 2019

Obituary Pam Nesbit, 58, of McFarland Road, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at her home. Visitation will be 4:00 PM 7:00 PM, Monday, February 11, 2019 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A vigil is scheduled for 7:00 PM, Monday, February 11, 2019 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Tuesday,...

Janice "Jan" Gonzales

Janice "Jan" Gonzales

Feb 5, 2019

Obituary Janice Jan Gonzales, 83, of W. Pierce Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Lakeview Christian Home. A celebration of life is scheduled for 3:00 PM, Friday, February 22, 2019 at First Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Chris Nikkel officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Jan was born February 13,...

Sabrina Sostrich Murray

Sabrina Sostrich Murray

Feb 2, 2019

Obituary Sabrina Sostrich Murray, age 41, of Old Cavern Highway Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Carlsbad Medical Center surrounded by her family and friends. Sabrina was born on April 30, 1977 in Carlsbad, NM to Gerald Sostrich and Carrie Thompson. Sabrina was a loving daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother. She was an amazing mother, and...

James A. Moutray

James A. Moutray

Jan 31, 2019

Obituary James A. Moutray, 88, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at home. Visitation will be 5:00 PM 7:00 PM, Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, February 8, 2019 at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Dan Boyd officiating. Entombment will follow in Sunset Gardens Memorial...

Debe Wagner

Debe Wagner

Jan 30, 2019

Obituary Deborah Marie Debe Wagner, 63, went to be with our Lord January 30, 2019. A memorial service is scheduled for 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 9, 2019 at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dan Boyd officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Debe was born February 22, 1955 in San Bernardino, California to James M. and...

Agetha Rivas Ramirez

Agetha Rivas Ramirez

Jan 30, 2019

Obituary Agetha Rivas Ramirez, age 72, of South Pratt Street Midland, Texas passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Agetha was born on September 16, 1946 in Carlsbad, NM to Dionicio Rivas and Cruz Alvarado. Visitation will be 2:00 PM 7:00 PM, Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. A vigil is scheduled for 7:00 PM, Tuesday, February 5,...

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