Obituaries
Susan Ray
Apr 21, 2026
Susan Marie Ray of Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away on April 22. 2026.
She was born on August 2, 1946, to George and Althea Ray in Lansing, MI. Her family moved to Tucson, Arizona, where she grew up with her twin sister, Sandra Cosand.
She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from the University of Arizona and one year later...
James Alvin "Jim" Schrock
Jan 5, 2026
James Alvin "Jim" Schrock, 83, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away on January 5, 2026.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 2:30 PM, Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Lakeview Christian Home Activity Center with Pastor Gary Davis officiating.
Jim was born in Jeffersonville, Indiana on October 05, 1942. He moved to Carlsbad in 1951 and graduated from Carlsbad...
Joseph Carl Basso
May 16, 2026
Joseph Carl Basso, age 70, passed away on May 16, 2026 in Hobbs, New Mexico.
Cremation has taken place. No services will be held.
Joseph was survived by his daughter Pamela Serna and her husband, Pedro Serna; his grandchildren, Randall and his wife, Charise, Hannah, and Christopher; and his great-grandchildren, Jamie, Bjorn, Tate, Amyah, Elli, and Ivy.
Joseph was known for his love...
John A. Ballard
May 14, 2026
John A. Ballard, 83, of Ballard Ranch Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away May 14, 2026 at his home. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Thursday, May 21, 2026 at First Baptist Church with Nathan Jurva officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad,...
Gerald J. "Gerry" Kelleher
May 13, 2026
Gerald J. “Gerry” Kelleher, 102, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Cremation has taken place. Services will be held at a later date.
Gerald was born on August 10, 1923, to Lewis and Irene (Manning) Kelleher in Rawlins, Wyoming.
He graduated from Rawlins High School in 1941. Gerald served his country in the US Navy during WWII aboard...
Melva Keen
May 12, 2026
Melva Keen, affectionately known as “Peaches” to those close to her, was born on July 1, 1937, in Odessa, Texas, to George W. and Lila Sherrod.
Melva fell asleep in death on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the age of 88, peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Melva dedicated her life to her faith and was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses...
Bob Forrest
May 12, 2026
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Bob Forrest, 90, of W. Riverside Drive, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at his home. Visitation will be at 9:00 AM, Monday, May 18, 2026, at First Methodist Church. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Monday, May 18, 2026, at First Methodist Church with Pastor Kelly McCuaig officiating. Interment will...
Miguel "Michael" G. Lopez
May 10, 2026
Miguel (Michael) Gutierrez Lopez was born on June 6, 1973. He passed away on May 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Michael lived his life with kindness, strength, humor, and a positive outlook that touched everyone who knew him.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Monday, May 25, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A rosary...
Evelyn "Bell" O. Castillo
May 10, 2026
Evelyn “Bell” O. Castillo, 40, was born in Carlsbad, New Mexico, to Albert and Hortencia Castillo on March 12, 1986. Evelyn passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Visitation will be from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Monday, May 18, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home followed by a vigil at 6:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM,...
Charlotte Forehand Albright
May 7, 2026
Charlotte Mae Forehand Albright of Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Charlotte was born May 25, 1935.
She graduated from Carlsbad, High School in 1953 and later that year was the New Mexico rodeo queen assisted by her friend Paul Bond. She married her high school sweetheart, Aubrey Lewis. They...
Jackie Rayroux
May 6, 2026
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Mary J. (Jackie) Rayroux went to her heavenly home May 6, 2026, surrounded by family. Jackie was born May 14, 1931, to Agnes Fry Davis and Virgle M. Davis in Phoenix, Arizona. The family moved to Carlsbad in 1935 where she attended Carlsbad schools, graduating in 1949. Jackie briefly studied at UCLA in Los...
Mark D. Porter
May 5, 2026
Mark D. Porter, 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Roswell, NM.
Graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com
Danny Colwell
May 5, 2026
Danny Colwell, 90, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 in Carlsbad, NM.
Visitation is scheduled for 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. A private interment will be held at a later date. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Danny was born on March 15, 1936 to Johnny Colwell and Anna...
John R. Pineda
May 5, 2026
John R. Pineda, lovingly known as “Johnny,” passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026, in Lubbock, surrounded by his beloved wife of 55 years, Sheila Pineda, along with his children and grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Monday, May 11, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, May 12, 2026...
Laurie Joe Kincaid
May 3, 2026
Laurie Joe Kincaid, 84, of Chinaberry Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026, at his home. Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Due to limited space and rough terrain, the graveside service will be private.
Laurie was born March 12, 1942, in Carlsbad, NM, to Noel and Lucille (Cox)...
Terry Lee Kelley
Apr 29, 2026
Terry Lee Kelley, 76, passed away on April 29, 2026, in Albuquerque, NM.
Cremation has taken place. Services are pending.
Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com
James David "Jim" Waters
Apr 27, 2026
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James David “Jim” Waters, 79, of W. Riverside Drive, Carlsbad, NM, passed away April 27, 2026, at Covenant Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas. Visitation will be 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Friday, May 8, 2026 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, May 9, 2026 at First Methodist Church with...
Eleuterio Porraz
Apr 26, 2026
Eleuterio “Eli” Ruiz Porraz fell asleep in death on April 26, 2026. Known for his love and humor, Eli was a mountain of a man who was a great protector and beacon of strength to his loved ones. Eli led by example with unwavering courage and respect in all aspects of life. He will be remembered for his generosity, wisdom,...
Severiano Ben Griego
Apr 24, 2026
Severiano Ben Griego, 94, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on April 24, 2026 in Carlsbad, NM.
Services are pending with Gonzales Funeral Home in Las Vegas, New Mexico. The family would like to thank Enhabit Hospice.
Barbara Jean "Bobbi" Aldaz
Apr 21, 2026
Barbara Jean “Bobbi” Aldaz, 84, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2026, in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Our Mom was born on July 18, 1941, in the coal mining camps of Brilliant, New Mexico, to Steve and Elizabeth “Wee Wee” Segotta. She was raised in Northern New Mexico town of Raton where family was the center of everything. She graduated from Raton...
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