Obituaries
Hector Torres
Apr 12, 2025
Hector Torres, 47, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home followed by a vigil at 6:00 PM with Deacon Melvin Balderrama officiating.
Hector was born March 6, 1978 in Bronx, New York to Hector and Josefina (Lopez) Torres. He received an associate’s...
Bruce Murray Jeffress
Apr 12, 2025
Bruce Murray Jeffress, 67, of Westernway Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away April 12, 2025, peacefully in his home, in the presence of his loving wife and dog Molly.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A service will be held at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April...
Brenda Forrest
Apr 7, 2025
Brenda Forrest, 68, of Elora Drive, Carlsbad, NM, passed away April 7, 2025 at University Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas surrounded by the love of her family.
Visitation will be 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Sunday, April 13, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Monday,...
Elsa A. Rodriquez
Apr 5, 2025
Elsa A. Rodriquez, 68, of Loving, NM, passed away April 5, 2025 at Baylor Scott and White Health, Dallas, Texas. A rosary will be held at 6:00 PM, Monday, April 14, 2025 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Loving. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church...
James Ross (JR) Biscaino
Apr 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James “JR” Ross Biscaino Martinez, on April 3rd, at the age of 43. James will be remembered for his world-class personality, bright smile, and his distinct laugh. James knew no strangers, and every friend was considered family.
James was born on December 19,1981, at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New...
Garry Hefner
Mar 31, 2025
Garry Lynn Hefner, 76, of Carlsbad, New Mexico passed away March 31, 2025 in Lubbock, Texas.
Cremation has taken place and he will be laid to rest next to Aulton, Francis and Lynda in Danville Arkansas on April 26, 2025. A service is pending in Carlsbad NM in May.
Mr. Garry Hefner was born December 8, 1948 to Aulton and Frances Hefner....
Carol L. Williams
Mar 26, 2025
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Carol L. Williams passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Carlsbad Medical Center.
A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 PM, Monday, March 31, 2025 at Carlsbad Cemetery in Carlsbad, NM with Pastor Ronald McDuff officiating.
Carol was born on April 20, 1936 in East Liverpool, OH to Aaron and Goldie (Bonar) Fowler. She moved...
Charlie D. Hurd
Mar 25, 2025
Charlie D. Hurd, 72, of S. Maple Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away March 25, 2025 at Goodlife Assisted Living.
Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Monday, April 7, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home.
Charlie was born May 29, 1952 in Clarksville, Texas to Dimple Williams....
Vernon Wesley Dunaway
Mar 25, 2025
Vernon Wesley Dunaway, 75, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away on March 25,2025 in El Paso, Texas. He was born in Denver, CO on May 11,1949 to William Clyde and Yvonne Ione Dunaway.
Cremation has taken place. A family celebration of life will be held at a later date.
“Wes” graduated from Silver State Christian School. Following high school, he enlisted in the...
Johnnie Ruth Mosier
Mar 23, 2025
Johnnie Ruth Mosier, 96 was surrounded by family when she went to be with Jesus on March 23, 2025.
The celebration of Johnnie’s life will be held at Lakeview Christian Home Chapel on Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Visitation will take place at Denton-Wood Funeral Home on Sunday, March 30, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
She was born...
Ethel Cassady
Mar 22, 2025
Emma Ethel Cassady was born September 23,1933 to Robert and Vearl May in Hollis, Oklahoma. She went to be with our Lord Jesus on March 22, 2025.
Cremation has taken place.
Emma Ethel lived in several towns as her father traveled to many areas where the jobs were and his family went with him. When they all moved to Socorro, NM, Emma...
Frances Calderon
Mar 21, 2025
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Frances Calderon, 81, passed Friday, March 21, 2025 at University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque, NM.
Visitation will be for 4:00PM-6:00 PM, Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 27, 2025 at San Jose Catholic Church, Carlsbad, NM. Mass...
Goldie Bradshaw
Mar 20, 2025
Goldie Bradshaw, 86, of Crabb Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025 at her home. Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Friday, March 28, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Carlsbad Cemetery with Bishop Eddie R. Bradshaw and Dalton R. Bradshaw officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral...
Linda G. Lujan
Mar 19, 2025
Linda G. Lujan, 65, of Loving, NM, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at San Jose Catholic Church, Carlsbad, NM. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11:30...
Ora Lee Coor
Mar 18, 2025
Ora Lee Coor, 90, of Carlsbad, NM, passed away March 18, 2025 at her home.
A graveside service is scheduled for 1:00 PM, Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Woodbine Cemetery, Artesia, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Ora Lee was born January 8, 1935 in Lake Arthur, NM to Orrin and Annie Lee (Turner) Smith. She graduated from...
Ruth Brown
Mar 17, 2025
Ruth (Walker) Conner Brown was born December 13,1937 to John and Marjorie Conner in Columbus, NC. She passed from this world to her eternal home in heaven on March 17, 2025.
Ruth graduated from Tryon High School in Tryon, NC in 1955, and Berea College in 1959. She later earned a MA from ENMU. Ruth married her college sweetheart, Joseph Glen...
Sharma Elmore
Mar 17, 2025
Sharma Elmore, 57, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025 in Carlsbad, NM.
Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date for services in Carlsbad and burial will take place in Slaton, TX.
Sharma was a caretaker to all. Sharma loved everyone and always cared more for others than herself.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Lee Roy.
She...
Carl J Hester
Mar 16, 2025
The celebration of Carl’s life will be held March 19, 2025, at Landmark Baptist Church 509 N. 8th St Carlsbad, NM at 3:00 pm. An additional service will be scheduled at a later date at his final resting place in Texas.
Carl J Hester of Carlsbad, NM, was born on November 12, 1971, in Dallas, TX, to Thomas and Dianna Hester...
Dwayne B. Smith
Mar 15, 2025
Dwayne B. Smith, 81, of Caballero Drive, Carlsbad, NM passed away March 15, 2025 at Covenant Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Sunset Church of Christ with Dale Gifford officiating. Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard will provide military honors.
Dwayne was born June 10, 1943 in Carlsbad,...
Elva Briceño Bright
Mar 14, 2025
It is with great love and heartbreak that we announce the passing of Elva Briceño Bright, 71, of Las Cruces, NM. After a courageous battle with cancer, she left us peacefully while surrounded by her loved ones on March 14, 2025. Elva was born in Carlsbad, NM on March 3, 1954. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cipriano...
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