Dinila G. Rinehart

Dinila G. Rinehart, 74, of Hueco Street Carlsbad, New Mexico peacefully passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Dinila was born on October 6, 1946, in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

Cremation has taken place, and the family will have services at a later date followed by interment at Carlsbad Cemetery in Carlsbad, NM. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dinila was a loving mother and grandmother and she will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

Dinila was preceded in death by her father, Robert Melendrez; mother, Elydia Melendez; brother, Bobby Melendrez; sister, Rosemary Alvarez; and companion of 28 years Thomas Saldana.

Dinila is survived by her son, Leroy Rinehart and wife, Christy of Carlsbad, NM; daughter, Carol Rinehart and Valdo Montoya of Carlsbad, NM; son, Salvador Martinez, Jr. of Carlsbad, NM; seven grandchildren; sisters: Senida Sanchez, Ida Melendrez (Mario), Elsa Chavez, Irma Melendrez, Patsy Brown; brothers: Ernest Martinez and Robert Melendrez, Jr.; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be expressed online at dentonwood.com