Frank Ortega

Frank Ortega

Oct 23, 2024

Frank Ortega passed away October 23, 2024 in Bethany, Oklahoma.  He was born June 12, 1956, in Carlsbad, NM. Frank moved to Bethany, Oklahoma where he lived for many years with his family. He was preceded in death by his mother, Gregoria O. Castillo; father, Frank Fierro; sister, Olga O. Olguin; brother, Alfredo F. Ortega, and brother, Gilbert Ortega. Frank...

Dan Roy Reddy

Dan Roy Reddy

Nov 15, 2024

Graveside services for Dan Roy Reddy, 87, of Alamogordo, NM, and formerly of Carlsbad, NM, will be held at 1:30 PM, Thursday, November 21, 2024 at the Carlsbad Cemetery Gazebo.

Dan was born in Carlsbad, NM, on October 2, 1937 to Robert Roy Reddy and Inda Rhea (Murrill) Reddy and passed away at his home on November 15, 2024. He grew...

Tony Pastorello

Tony Pastorello

Nov 6, 2024

T.C. “Tony” Pastorello passed away peacefully at home on November 6, 2024 after an extended illness. Cremation has taken place and there will be a Celebration of Life on Friday, November 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM, in the chapel at Denton Wood Funeral Home.

Tony was born Thomas Charles Pastorello Jr. on June 16, 1944 to Thomas Charles Pastorello, Sr., and...

William Lee Kammerer

William Lee Kammerer

May 18, 2024

William Lee Kammerer, 24, born March 8, 2000, in Silver City, New Mexico was confirmed to have passed from this life and on to the next on May 18, 2024. He is survived not only by his adoring family, but also by a tribe of individuals that were forever impacted by his bright-eyed unbridled passion for life and all the...

Cross Reign Morgan

Cross Reign Morgan

Nov 18, 2024

Cross Reign Morgan of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. Cross was born on January 12, 2024, in Carlsbad, NM to Isaiah Morgan and Alayna Keenom.

Cremation has taken place, and private services will be held at a later date.

Cross was too beautiful for this world. He had the purest heart and soul ever known, and he blessed...

John Allen Doyal

John Allen Doyal

Nov 13, 2024

John A. Doyal, 80, of N. 11th Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed through the gates of heaven while surrounded by family November 13, 2024 at University Medical Center, Lubbock, Texas. Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, November 25, 2024 at Carlsbad Cemetery with Chunky Click officiating. 

John was born April 1, 1944, in...

Bob Rogers

Bob Rogers

Nov 11, 2024

Bob Rogers, 85, of E. Blodgett Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away November 11, 2024 at Goodlife Assisted Living. Cremation has taken place and a graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Carlsbad Cemetery with Chaplain Dennis Durfee officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Bob was born December 10, 1938, in McCurtain, Oklahoma...

Mildred Frances (Wright) Bradley

Mildred Frances (Wright) Bradley

Nov 9, 2024

Mildred Frances (Wright) Bradley passed away surrounded by her family on November 9, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on April 25, 1931 in Henrietta, Texas, she was the daughter of Raymon and Augusta Wright. She would spend her childhood and young adulthood in Texas making lovely memories with her parents and older sister before marrying Sam Bradley and...

Marjorie Ann Purcell

Marjorie Ann Purcell

Nov 7, 2024

Marjorie Purcell, 96, of Carlsbad passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Northport, Alabama.

Marjorie or Margie as most people called her, was born Margaret Yourasovich on February 5, 1928, in Zeigler, Illinois, to Pete Yourasovich and Mary Miksic Yourasovich.

Margie attended school in Zeigler and graduated from Zeigler High School in 1946. Margie was the granddaughter of immigrants from Croatia. She...

Nancy Gee McIlwee

Nancy Gee McIlwee

Nov 7, 2024

Nancy Gee McIlwee, 77, of N. 3rd Street, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024 at her home. Cremation will take place and a memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Phillip Price officiating. Burial will follow at Carlsbad Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Nancy was born June 28, 1947, in...

Roberto F. Martinez

Roberto F. Martinez

Nov 6, 2024

Robert F. Martinez 89 passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in Loving, NM surrounded by his loving family. Roberto was born on November 28, 1934, in Terlingua, TX to Felix and Jesusita Martinez.

Visitation will be 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Loving.  A rosary is scheduled for 1:30 PM, Wednesday,...

Henry "Reed" Price

Henry "Reed" Price

Nov 4, 2024

Henry “Reed” Price, 75, of Carlsbad, NM passed away in Lubbock, TX on November 4, 2024.

Cremation has taken place, and private family service will take place at a later date. 

Henry was born to Ann Mae Wise and A.J. Price in Carlsbad, NM. Henry graduated from CHS in 1967. Reed married Belinda Fierro October 30, 1973 here in Carlsbad. He worked...

Nida Jean Magby Ballard

Nida Jean Magby Ballard

Nov 4, 2024

Services will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking here at 10:00 AM MST.

Nida Jean Magby Ballard passed on November 4, 2024. She was born September 8, 1947, in Carlsbad, NM, to Leroy and Jean Magby. She grew up at Dog Canyon and graduated from Carlsbad High School. After the El Paso Gap School closed, Nida drove the mountain...

Robert P. Castillo, Sr.

Robert P. Castillo, Sr.

Nov 4, 2024

Services will be live-streamed and may be viewed by clicking here at 10:00 AM.

Robert P. Castillo Sr., 88, of Kevil Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, at his home.

Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home followed by a vigil at 6:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Timothy Matney Click

Timothy Matney Click

Nov 4, 2024

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Timothy Matney Click, 66, of W. Church St., Carlsbad, NM, passed away November 4, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral Services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Friday, November 8, 2024 at Sunset Church of...

Debra Lynn Hill

Debra Lynn Hill

Oct 31, 2024

Debra Lynn Hill, 68, born March 2, 1956, passed on October 31, 2024, peacefully at home from a long-term illness, surrounded by family. 

She was preceded in death by Larry Hill, her husband of 40 years, by just 12 days. She was a long-term caregiver and earned numerous awards for her exceptional care. She is survived by her son, Jonathan Hill...

Varn Allan Nelson

Varn Allan Nelson

Oct 29, 2024

Varn Nelson, 48, of Carlsbad, NM has passed. Born December, 1975, in Colorado by Rita and Roger Nelson. A memorial service is scheduled for Monday, November 18, 2024 at 2:00 PM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel.

 A spirit wide, eclectic, and bold, 

This is Varn’s story now, softly told.

Two sisters, dear, Corina and Tav, 

Who shared his love, his trials, his laugh.

 When days...

Karyn D. Funk

Karyn D. Funk

Oct 29, 2024

Karyn D. Funk, 76, of Fountain Drive, Carlsbad, NM, passed away October 29, 2024 at her home. Visitation will be 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Graveside services will be scheduled for 2:00 PM, Friday, November 1, 2024 at Queen Cemetery with Pastor Mike Bingham officiating. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00...

Rosendo A. "Rosie" Fuentez

Rosendo A. "Rosie" Fuentez

Oct 28, 2024

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Rosendo A. “Rosie” Fuentez, 94, of Haston Road, Carlsbad, NM, passed away Monday, October 28, 2024 at his home. Visitation will be 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for 1:00 PM, Saturday November 2, 2024 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home with...

Carlos Navarro

Carlos Navarro

Oct 27, 2024

Carlos Navarro, 46, of Carlsbad, NM passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. Carlos was born on July 11, 1978, in El Paso, TX to Jesus and Blanca.

Cremation has taken place, and a memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 PM Monday, November 4, 2024, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home.

Carlos was a hard working family man. His whole world was his children,...