Obituaries
David M. Herrell
Dec 22, 2025
David M. Herrell, 70, passed away on December 22, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas.
Cremation has taken place. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Thursday, January 15, 2026 at St. Edwards Catholic Church with Fr. Pasala Hruday Kumar officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Gardens Memorial Park, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Louise Greene
Jan 5, 2026
Louise Greene, 90, of Walker Farm Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away January 5, 2026 at Goodlife Assisted Living. Visitation will be 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, Monday, January 12, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Herb Gage officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad...
Bernice Fay Venable
Jan 4, 2026
Bernice Fay Venable, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026, in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Cremation has taken place, and the family will gather for a private memorial at a later date.
Bernice was born on February 25, 1938, in Albion, Oklahoma, to Obadire and Roma McDaniel. She moved with her family to Carlsbad, New Mexico as a child. One of...
Dennis O'Leary
Jan 3, 2026
Dennis M. O'Leary, passed away January 3, 2026 at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Cremation has taken place. Celebration of Life for Denny O'Leary is scheduled for January 17, 2026, a potluck will be held at 12:00 PM at First Baptist Church Activity Center, 112 N Alameda St, Carlsbad, NM 88220.
Dennis was born on July 11, 1944 to Vivian...
Charles "Charlie" Harvey, Jr.
Jan 2, 2026
Charles “Charlie” Harvey, Jr., 79, passed away January 2, 2026 at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Cremation has taken place. Graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Monday, January 12, 2026 at Carlsbad Cemetery. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of all the arrangements.
Charlie was born on November 21, 1946 to Charles and Margaret (Moore) Harvey Sr. in Carlsbad, NM. He graduated from...
Dale J. Vickrey Jr.
Jan 1, 2026
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Dale J. Vickrey Jr., 61, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, went to his heavenly home on January 1, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Dale was born on August 26, 1964, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Dale J. Vickrey Sr. and Phyllis Stark Vickrey. The Vickrey family moved to Carlsbad in 1975, where...
Steve Carr
Dec 29, 2025
Steve Carr, 58, passed away December 29, 2025 at Carlsbad Medical Center.
Cremation has taken place. Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the family’s home.
Steve was born on October 7, 1967 in Carlsbad, NM to Jovita (Chavez) and Billie Carr.
Steve is preceded in death by his father, Billie Carr, brother, Randy Carr, sister, Neidra Carr, brother,...
Thomas "Tommy" Garner
Dec 27, 2025
Thomas L. “Tommy” Garner passed away peacefully at his home in Happy Valley on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the age of 85. Tommy was born the first of two sons on June 11, 1940 in Carlsbad, NM to Walter and Marjorie Garner.
Tommy remained in Carlsbad where he found the love of his life, Patsy Andrews. They were married on...
Eileen "EiEi" Meyn
Dec 27, 2025
Eileen Meyn, 63, was born October 8, 1962 in Huntington, New York. She was a resident of Carlsbad, New Mexico and gained her golden wings on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
She is now reunited with her other angels, Father, Robert; Mother, Catherine; Brothers, Michael, Robert, Richard, James, and sister, Mary.
Eileen is survived by her daughter, Deidre Eileen Combs of Carlsbad, New...
Lucy "Nani" Escareno
Dec 20, 2025
Lucy “Nani” Escareño, 69, passed away December 20, 2025 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock Texas.
Cremation has taken place. Family will receive friends from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM, Wednesday, December 31, 2025. at Denton-Wood Funeral Home followed by Liturgy Outside the Mass at...
Melissa "Lisa" Lewis
Dec 18, 2025
Melissa “Lisa” Gail Lewis passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of December 18, 2025. She was asleep and felt no pain as she awoke in the presence of her Lord and Savior, reunited with her beloved family who went before her: her mother, Eddie Jo Ward; her father, John Henry Ward; her brother, Wesley Ward; his wife,...
Norma Jean "Means" Hunt
Dec 16, 2025
Norma Means Hunt
Norma Hunt, 91, passed away December 16, 2025 at GoodLife Assistance Living surrounded by her family. A family service will be held at a later date in Oklahoma, where she had lived for the past 11 years.
Norma was born in Hope New Mexico on January 20, 1934 to Johnnie R. and Thelma Means. She married Richard L. (Dick)...
Efren B. Collins
Dec 13, 2025
Efren B. Collins, 77, passed away December 13th, 2025, at Carlsbad Medical Center, Carlsbad NM.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Thursday, December 18th, 2025, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home, followed by a vigil at 6:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Friday, December 19th, 2025, at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Juan Carlos...
Hector N. Valdez
Dec 13, 2025
Hector Valdez, 96, of Carlsbad NM, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on December 13, 2025.
Hector was born and raised with a strong work ethic that guided him throughout his life. He married Celia C. Valdez, and together they shared 75 years of marriage, building a loving family and forming many lifelong friendships.
Hector dedicated his life...
Remigio "Motito" Morales III
Dec 11, 2025
Remigio “Motito” Morales, III, 56, passed away December 11, 2025 in Carlsbad, NM.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Victory Life Church, Artesia, NM. A Vigil will take place at 5:00 PM, Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Motito’s home.
Motito was born on November 5, 1969 to Esther (Pena) and Remigio...
Betty Ray Howell
Dec 10, 2025
Betty Ray Howell, 96, passed away on December 10, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of strength, generosity, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Graveside service is scheduled for Monday, December 15, 2025 at McDonald Cemetery, Lakewood, NM with Pastor Lee Roy Howard officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Betty was born on December 27, 1928 to John and...
Ruben Galvan, Sr.
Dec 8, 2025
Ruben Galvan, Sr., 72, former resident, passed away December 8, 2025 in La Mesa, Texas.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home, followed by vigil at 6:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 18, 2025 at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Juan Carlos officiating....
Bryon D. Villalpando
Dec 3, 2025
Bryon D. Villalpando, 28, passed away December 3, 2025 in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral Service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Landmark Baptist Church with Pastor Destry McDonald officiating. Interment will follow at Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home...
Sylvia Godinez
Dec 2, 2025
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Sylvia Godinez, 70, passed away December 2, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas.
Visitation is scheduled from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Rosary will be recited at 9:30 AM, Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at San Jose Catholic Church followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM,...
Felix O. Florez
Dec 2, 2025
Felix O. Florez, 67, passed away December 2, 2025 in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM, Monday, December 8, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home followed by a vigil at 6:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at San Jose Catholic Church with Fr. Juan Carlos Ramirez officiating....
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