Obituaries
Jesus Ornelas, Sr.
May 28, 2026
Jesus Ornelas, Sr., 48, passed away May 28, 2026 in Albuquerque, NM. Visitation will be at 9:00 AM, Thursday, June 18, 2026 followed by a funeral service at 10:00 AM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Tony DeLeon officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, New Mexico. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Elisa M. Serrano
May 28, 2026
Elisa Minjares Serrano went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 28, 2026. A memorial service celebrating Elisa's life will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Landmark Baptist Church in Carlsbad, New Mexico, with a graveside service to follow at Sunset Gardens Cemetery.
Elisa was born on March 8, 1942, in Carlsbad, New...
Evelyn Worley
Jun 14, 2026
Evelyn Inez Worley, 86, former resident, passed away June 14, 2026 in Hillsboro, Texas. Visitation will be from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM, Sunday, June 21, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 AM, Monday, June 22, 2026 at New Song Christian Fellowship with Pastor John Wesley Burke officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad,...
Terry Lynn Parker
Jun 9, 2026
Terry Lynn Parker, 77, of S. Ash Street, Carlsbad, NM passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Graveside interment is scheduled for 1:00 PM, Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Carlsbad Cemetery (old section). Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Terry was born on June 3, 1949, in West Virginia to Orville and Virginia “Jenny” (Ferrel)...
Trapper James Cearley
Jun 8, 2026
Trapper James Cearley, 19, passed away on June 8, 2026 in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Visitation will be held Saturday, June 13, 2026, 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home, Carlsbad, New Mexico. Services will be held in Oklahoma at a later date.
Trapper was born May 4, 2007 in Carlsbad, New Mexico and raised in Kiowa, Oklahoma. He loved motorcycles...
Kathy McCarroll
Jun 6, 2026
Katherine Renett McCaroll, 69, passed away on June 6, 2026 at her home in Carlsbad, New Mexico. Cremation has taken place and there will be no public service.
Katherine was born on December 28, 1956 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to John Ramiro Morales and Dora (Vigil) Morales. She graduated from Carlsbad High School in 1974. Kathy earned an associate’s degree from...
Billie Patricia 'Pat' Boulden
Jun 6, 2026
Billie Patricia Boulden, known to most as “Pat,” was born July 5, 1938, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Ivan Earl Reese and Mildred Elizabeth Abbot Reese. Her birth was the beginning of a life journey marked by resilience, faith, and determination.
Surrounded by her loving family, Pat passed away peacefully Saturday, June 06, 2026, at the age of 87. She was 29...
Jimmi Marrs
Jun 5, 2026
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Jimmi Marrs, of Carlsbad, NM, entered her heavenly home after passing away peacefully Friday, June 5, 2026 surrounded by her family. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, June 13, 2026 at First Baptist Church with Keith Berryman officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is...
Janie Torres
Jun 4, 2026
Janie Prieto Cabezuela Torres, 61, of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away on June 4, 2026.
Born on September 7, 1964, in Pecos, Texas, Janie was the daughter of Moises Calanche Cabezuela and Genoveva Prieto Cabezuela.
Throughout her life, Janie fulfilled many roles. She was a blessed wife, loving mother, cherished Nani, sister, daughter, tia, cousin, partner in crime, best friend, and the...
Ron Bauler
Jun 2, 2026
Ron Bauler, 65, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at his home. No services have been scheduled. Cremation has taken place.
Ron was born July 7, 1960, in Tucumcari, NM, to Tommy and Lola Bauler. He worked at Golden Corral for many years when it opened, as well as working for Echo Lab Sales and Service for several...
Charles A. "Butch" Smith
Jun 2, 2026
Charles A. “Butch” Smith, 78, of S. Spencer Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at his home.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Monday, June 8, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Adam Marshall officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad...
Garland E. Banister
Jun 2, 2026
Garland E. Banister, 70, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at his home. Cremation has taken place and family services will take place at a later date.
Garland was born December 4, 1955, in Clovis, NM, to Melvin and Christine (Mashburn) Banister. He graduated from Hagerman High School in 1973. Garland worked in the potash mines for 18...
Patricia "Pattie" Moore
Jun 1, 2026
Patricia “Pattie” Moore, 66, of Martin Lane, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026 at her home. Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, June 12, 2026, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Bob Christesson officiating.
Pattie was born February 27, 1960 in Clovis, NM, to Billy Ray and Joann (Simmons) Moore....
Chester Allen Wertman
May 31, 2026
Chester Allen Wertman passed away peacefully at home May 31, 2026. Over the years he had been cared for by other family members but his daughter Michaela had been caring for him these last fifteen years with a great deal of patience. Chester suffered from severe mental illness but Michaela's care offered him selfless love and attention.
Chester was born in...
Jonah Alexander Mathews
May 28, 2026
Jonah Alexander Mathews was born on January 19, 2001, in Carlsbad, New Mexico, to Melissa Olguin and Darryl Mathews.
He was best known for his athleticism on softball fields as far away as Florida, representing New Mexico. However, those closest to him would sooner tell you about his heart and his willingness to help others in their time of need. He...
Dwayen Robert Bowering
May 27, 2026
Dwayne Robert Bowering
12/16/1966-5/27/2026
Dwayne Robert Bowering of Coleman Texas Passed away at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene Texas on Wednesday May 27th 2026 with his two daughters Brittany and Brandi by his side.
Dwayne was born December 16, 1966 in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Canada to Norman Bowering & Lorna (Morin) Bowering. He was the fourth child out of Five, being the only...
Roger N. Harris
May 27, 2026
Services will be livestreamed and may be viewed by clicking here.
Roger Neil Harris, 73 of Carlsbad, NM passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026 at his son’s house with his children by his side.
He was born on March 13, 1953 in Paducah, TX to Earnest and Lometa Harris. After graduating from Carlsbad High School he went on to a fulfilling...
Nelda D. Doyal
May 26, 2026
Nelda D. Doyal, 79, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, at her home in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Carlsbad Cemetery Gazebo in Carlsbad, NM. Interment will follow at the Carlsbad Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Denton-Wood Funeral Home.
Nelda was born on...
Dorinda Gutierrez
May 24, 2026
Dorinda “Dori” Gutierrez, age 68, of Loving, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, after a courageous battle with cancer. In her final days, she was surrounded by love and spent precious time with her beloved son, Jonathan Uvalle, and her cherished grandpup, Ender.
Dori was born on July 8, 1957, in Carlsbad, New...
Nicholas Andres Lucero
May 23, 2026
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Nicholas Andres Lucero, 42, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Carlsbad Medical Center, Carlsbad, NM.
Visitation will be from 5:00 PM -7:00 PM, Friday, May 29, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Oasis Church. Cremation will take place following the service. Denton-Wood Funeral...
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