Obituaries

Dec 5, 2009

Patsy Ann Castillo, 74, of Orchard Lane, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away December 5, 2009 at Covenant Medical Center. Visitation will be 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Friday, December 11, 2009 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for December 12, 2009, Saturday, 10:00 AM, at Fox and Lake Church of Christ with Anthony Bryant officiating. Interment will follow...

Nov 30, 2009

Ruth Cassels, 85, of North Mesa Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away November 30, 2009 at her home. Visitation will be 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 2:00 PM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Brad Coates and Chaplain Ed Kneeland officiating. Private...

Nov 28, 2009

Phyllis L. Melvin, 85, former resident, passed away November 28, 2009 in Terre Haute, Indiana. Graveside services are scheduled for Thursday, December 3, 2009, 11:00 AM, at Carlsbad Cemetery with Pastor Herb Gage officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Phyllis L. Melvin was born April 22, 1924 in Huntington Beach, California to Charles Ansum and Myrtle...

Nov 26, 2009

Betty L. Forni went to her eternal rest on November 26, 2009. She was the widow of Thomas L. Forni who preceded her in death. She was a magnificently beautiful person both inside and out. She was a loving giving devoted mother, wife and friend to many. She fought a courageous battle against a relentless debilitating illness with unwavering courage...

Nov 25, 2009

Nina Poole Johnston, 70, of Elgin Road, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away November 25, 2009 at her home. A gathering of remembrance will be held Friday, December 4, 2009, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, at 706 1/2 Elgin Road. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Nina Johnston was born August 4, 1939 to Joe Edward Poole and...

Nov 24, 2009

Tomas R. Barraza, 66, of Elm Street, Loving, New Mexico, passed away November 24, 2009 at his home. Visitation will be 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Wednesday, November 25, 2009. A vigil is scheduled for Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 7:00 PM at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Loving, NM. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, November 27, 2009, 2:00...

Nov 23, 2009

Robert W. Peters, 75, of Camino del Oso, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away November 23, 2009 at his home. Visitation will be 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 10:00 AM, at First United Methodist Church with Pastor Dan Boyd officiating. Private interment will follow...

Nov 22, 2009

Rebecca J. "Becky" Dinges, 51, of E. Orchard Lane, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away November 22, 2009 at Carlsbad Medical Center. Memorial services are scheduled for Friday, November 27, 2009, 2:00 PM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Associate Pastor Joe Hay officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad, New Mexico. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the...

Nov 13, 2009

Charles was born in Wilcox, Arizona Territory to Jesse Albert Beanblossom and Mary Melissa Banks Beanblossom on August 14, 1909 and lived in a number of states including Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas before settling in New Mexico. He met and married Dovie Lena Guilliams in Weed, New Mexico on January 2, 1933. They had one daughter Betty Rae Handley. They...

Nov 12, 2009

Perry L. Coleman, 85, of 1048 Pinon Lane, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away November 12, 2009 at his home. Private family services will be held. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Perry Coleman was born July 24, 1924 in Wellington, Utah to Pernell and Verle Irene (Lawson) Coleman. The family moved to Carlsbad in 1960 and he...

Nov 11, 2009

David Duran Ornelas, Sr., 68, of N. 3rd St., Loving, New Mexico, passed away November 11, 2009 at his home. Visitation will be 3:00 - 5:00 PM Friday, November 13, 2009, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A Vigil is scheduled for Friday, November 13, 2009, 7:00 PM at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Loving, NM. Mass of Christian Burial is...

Nov 6, 2009

Jerry (James Jeremiah) Evans, 91, of Loving, passed away Friday, November 6, 2009. Services are being handled by Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 2 pm at Carlsbad Cemetery with Rev. Bobby W. Fuller officiating. Jerry was born to Sam Evans and Naomi Elliot Evans on September 10, 1918 and was...

Nov 5, 2009

Sacarias S. "Pancho" Doporto, 90, of Linda Court, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away November 5, 2009 at his home. Visitation will be 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. A Prayer service is scheduled for 6:00 PM, Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, November...

Nov 2, 2009

Magdalena P. "Mollie" Briones, 94 of West Pierce Street, passed away peacefully Monday, November 2, 2009 at Lakeview Christian Home. There will be no visitation. Vigil Services are scheduled for 6:00 PM, Friday, November 6, 2009, at San Jose Catholic Church, 1002 DeBaca Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 7, 2009...

Nov 2, 2009

John Paul Scott, 98, of Harding Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away November 2, 2009 at Lakeview Christian Home. Visitation will be 10:00 AM to 12 noon, Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Graveside services are scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 2:00 PM, at Carlsbad Cemetery with Pastor Herb Gage officiating. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge...

Nov 1, 2009

Ken Rotan, 86, of Delta Street, Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away November 1, 2009 at his home. Visitation will be 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2009, 10:00 AM, at First Baptist Church with Pastor Bob Bacon officiating. Interment will follow in Carlsbad Cemetery, Carlsbad,...

Oct 31, 2009

Leslie "Gene" Fooks, 87, of Alamosa St., Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away October 31, 2009 at Lakeview Christian Home. Visitation will be 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, Friday, November 6, 2009 at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, November 6, 2009, 2:30 PM, at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Terry McKean officiating. Interment will follow in...

Oct 30, 2009

Priscilla H. Haug, 63, of Samoa Ct., Carlsbad, New Mexico, passed away October 30, 2009 at her home. Visitation will be Thursday, November 5, 2009, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home. A vigil is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, 2009, 7:00 PM at Denton-Wood Funeral Home Chapel. Mass of Christian burial is scheduled for Friday, November 6,...

Oct 29, 2009

Junior Smart, 84, of S. Abner, Carlsbad, New Mexico, went to be with his Lord surrounded by his family and friends, October 29, 2009. Graveside services are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2009, 10:00 AM, at Carlsbad Cemetery with Pastor Jimmy Tarvin officiating. Carlsbad Veterans Honor Guard will provide military honors. Denton-Wood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements....

Oct 26, 2009