Edward H. Carrasco, Sr

Edward H. Carrasco, Sr., 69, of Miller Road, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away April 10, 2013 at Covenant Medical Center in Lubbock. Visitation will be 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM, Monday, April 15, 2013 at Denton Wood Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at San Jose Catholic Church from 4:30-5:00pm prior to the vigil service. A vigil is scheduled for Monday, April 15, 2013, 5:00 PM at San Jose Catholic Church. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, April 16, 2013, 10:00 AM, at San Jose Catholic Church with Father Valentine M. Jankowski, OFM, Conv. officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, New Mexico. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Edward H. Carrasco was born June 6, 1943 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to Carlos A. and Jesus (Hernandez) Carrasco. On September 19, 1964, he married the love of his life, Maria Hernandez. For 38 years he worked for the Potash mine, and later retired from WIPP after nine years. Edward also farmed his entire life. He had horses, which he enjoyed riding, and the many animals he had on his farm. He was a hard worker, who could fix anything and would help any one who needed it. Edward was a member of San Jose Catholic Church. Edward was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Enedina Alvarado and Lupe Wilson. Survivors are his wife, Maria (Hernandez) Carrasco of Carlsbad, NM; children, Edward Carrasco Jr. and wife Karen of Lubbock, TX; Ernie Carrasco and wife Lisa of Carlsbad, NM; Gary Steven Carrasco and wife Carleen of Carlsbad, NM; Sam Carrasco and wife Cindy of Albuquerque, NM; Yolanda Carrasco Pirtle and fiance Arturo Rodriquez of Carlsbad, NM; Carlos Carrasco and wife Veronica of Carlsbad, NM; 18 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He is also survived by five sisters, Elvira Rodriquez and husband Roberto of Artesia, NM; Estella Carrasco of Lakewood, CA; Alicia Herrera and husband Ralph of San Jose, CA; Cecilia Echavarria and husband Robert of Carlsbad, NM; and Maria Galindo and husband Mike of Carlsbad, NM. Pallbearers are Edward Carrasco, JR., Ernie Carrasco, Gary Steven Carrasco, Sam Carrasco, Carlos Carrasco, Ray Machuca, JR., Honorary Pallbearers are Mundo Hernandez, Ricky Guerrero, Frank Lopez, Bobby Granger, Harvey Jimenez, Tony Vasquez, Jeff Graham, Bruce Jeffriess, Butch Sowers, Danny Desai, Grant Pirtle. Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com.