Brad Light

Brad Light, 53, of West Orchard Lane, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away October 23, 2010 at Carlsbad Medical Center. There will be no visitation, cremation will take place. A reception to celebrate Brad's life will be held, Thursday, October 28, 2010, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at 1409 West Orchard Lane. A Memorial service is scheduled for Friday, October 29, 2010, 10:00 AM, at Grace Episcopal Church with Father Rod Hurst officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Brad Light was born August 23, 1957 to Robert S. and Jo Anna (Wills) Light in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He graduated from New Mexico Military Institute in 1975. Brad returned to Carlsbad after graduation to join the family business. He served as president of the Wills Royalty, Inc. Brad loved the movie theater business. He bought and renovated the Fiesta Drive-in which he has operated since the mid 90's. Brad was an avid dog lover. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jo Anna W. Light and brother, Robert M. Light. He is survived by his daughter, Sidney JoAnna Light of Carlsbad, NM; father, Robert S. Light of Austin, TX; brother, Stanley W. Light of Dallas, TX; aunts: Elizabeth Wills, Kay Light, Ann Burns and husband, David; uncle, John Light; best friend, Steven Melero and several cousins. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Noah's Ark, 5247 Buena Vista, Carlsbad, NM 88220 or Carlsbad Foundation, 116 South Canyon Street, Carlsbad, NM 88220. Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com.