Sonja Diana Harper

Sonja Diana Harper, 64, of N. Thomas Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away November 19, 2010 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Visitation will be 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Sunday, November 21, 2010 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, Novmeber 22, 2010, 11:00 AM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with J.T. Ross officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, New Mexico. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Sonja Diana Harper was born August 15, 1946 in Eager, Arizona to George and Velma (Witt) Matthews. She attended school in Artesia, NM. Sonja married Archie Harper on June 5, 1964 in Artesia. They moved to Carlsbad in 1973. Sonja enjoyed fishing and boating. She was an avid gardener and dancer. Most importantly Sonja loved spending time with her family. She was a member of Fox and Lake Church of Christ for many years. Sonja was preceded in death by her father, George Matthews. Survivors are her husband, Archie Harper of Carlsbad, NM; sons: Vince Harper and fiance, Jacqui Reeves of Carlsbad, NM, Trent Harper of Carlsbad, NM, nine grandchildren: Ashlyn Harper, Austin Harper, Matt Harper, Kelsey Harper, Sidney Harper, Haden Harper, Malerie Harper, Zachary Harper and Hannah Harper, mother, Velma Matthews of Roswell, NM; brother, Benny Matthews of Lubbock, TX; sister, Carla Stephens and husband, Jerry of Roswell, NM and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers are Matt Harper, Zachary Harper, Tom McMullan, Jimmy Westfall, Tim Perry, and John Zumbrun. Honorary pallbearers will be Haden Harper, Robby Smith, Billy Paul Stephens, and Tracy Matthews. Condolences may be expressed at dentonwood.com.